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Pretzels and Lederhosen: Oktoberfest Lands at Hay Street Market
Sydney’s Paddy’s Markets are about to go full Bavarian this October, as Hay Street Market transforms into a frothy wonderland for Oktoberfest, running 17–19 October — and admission is free! Raise a stein and say prost! because this weekend promises ...
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Review: La Ronde at The Grand Electric: The best 90 minutes of saucy fun in Sydney right now
Our current edition of Sydney Travel Guide covers with a photograph of Diana Bondarenko, the spellbinding aerial artist and one of the stars of La Ronde, the latest Strut & Fret sensation that opened at The Grand Electric last week. Now that we’ve seen the show, we understand exactly why she made the cover. Diana, ...
Kesha locked in to headline Mighty Hoopla Sydney on Bondi Beach
Fuzzy’s returning New Year’s Eve festival isn’t the only large-scale music event set to take over Bondi Beach in the coming months, with the UK’s cult Mighty Hoopla festival pitching its Australian debut on Sydney’s most iconic sands. And they’re doing it in a big way, bringing none other than pop superstar and LGBTQI+ icon ...
First look: I went to Sculpture by the Sea 2025 and these are my favourites
I took the first peek at Sculpture by the Sea 2025. These are my favourite works of the exhibition so far, with most shifting position due to weather damage on the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk.
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10 Best Kids Shows in Sydney 2025
While Sydney is packed year-round with some of the world’s most in-demand musicals, don’t forget that the little ones deserve some culture too. In our rolling live list of the…
Sydney Marathon 2025: Harbour City to host its first race as a World Marathon Major
Sydney is warming up to welcome tens of thousands of runners and spectators next weekend, as the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by Asics gears up for its first race since…
10 best free run clubs in Sydney
Whether you’re warming up to the Sydney Marathon or have caught the running bug while visiting, these are the best run clubs to join—and they’re free too! Running season is…
The Sydney swimming spots that locals want to keep secret
A swim in the glittering waters of Sydney Harbour may be appealing, but Marine Rescue NSW deal with hundreds of people in trouble and the Harbour's ecosystems also need protecting.…
Sydney’s most photogenic festival will turn Auburn pink this weekend
One of Sydney’s most visually striking events is back in full bloom this August. Explore more than 200 cherry blossom trees, a packed cultural program and a huge lineup of…
New exhibition at the Australian Museum features LEGO with a lesson
The word ‘LEGO’ stirs a wave of nostalgia in adults and sparks pure excitement in children. The yellow figurines are arguably the most iconic toys in the world, capturing imaginations…
Matt Moran loses Opera Bar after 24 years
Following what could have only been a ferocious competitive tender process, Sydney’s iconic Opera Bar is set for its biggest change since the venue first opened in 2001, shadowed by…
Paddington’s new luxury hotel will be the largest and priciest on Oxford Street
In 2021, it was announced that the long-vacant space on Oxford Street, formerly home to the West Olympia Theatre and later the Grand Pacific Blue Room, would be transformed into…
