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Neil Perry’s Bar Torino opens its doors in Double Bay
Today marks the next step in Neil Perry's revitalisation of the heritage-listed Gaden House, with the launch of his latest venue, Bar Torino.
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Things to do at the Royal Botanic Garden: where to eat, drink and play
A lush oasis boasting stunning waterfront views and a rich array of native Australian flora, Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the city. One of Sydney’s most cherished green spaces, the Royal Botanic Garden is situated across 30 hectares on the edge of the iconic Sydney Harbour. Established in 1816, ...
Sculpture by the Sea 2025: How to make the most of the art walk
Sculpture by the Sea is one of Sydney’s premier springtime activities, turning the iconic Bondi to Tamarama cliff walk into a string of site-specific art installations. It’s one of the world’s most unique and picturesque outdoor galleries, bringing together art from around the world and representing dozens of countries. In 2025, the world’s largest free ...
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The “power” of Sydney’s new ‘The Lord of the Rings’ musical lies in its themes
When J.R.R Tolkien’s iconic book trilogy was adapted for the big screen with 2001’s Fellowship of the Ring, the Lord of the Rings represented a seismic shift for pop culture.…
New Openings Sydney 2025: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Musicals & More
2024 was a banner year for Sydney. Not only did we finally get the futuristic next phase of Sydney Metro and the revival of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, but we also…
Australia Day Live 2025 lineup confirmed for Sydney Opera House
With Australia Day coming up, thousands of Sydneysiders and visitors are expected to turn up at the Sydney Opera House for the annual Australia Day Live concert. Happening each year,…
A Model Murder – the best show in the Sydney Festival so far
It’s the story of a blonde mattress model who shot her cheating boyfriend at a Sydney King’s Cross nightclub in 1954. It made headlines every day and captivated a city.…
Review: Lord of the Rings musical has singing hobbits, giant spiders – but even they can’t save this show
You’ve read the books. You’ve seen the movies. Do you know how Middle-earth and the world of Hobbits is a complex tale of fantasy. But setting all of this to…
Cirque du Soliel’s Luzia is a grand spectacle of Mexican folklore
There’s one point in Cirque du Soliel’s new production, Luzia, where a staggering mountain of water cascading from the ceiling begins to hiss and stutter. The stream breaks and the…
10 Sydney Festival highlights to help start 2025 in style
As the first major event of 2025, Sydney Festival once again kicks off the new year by filling the city with music, theatre, pop-up art exhibitions and lifestyle activations from…
“Panly”: Sydney’s new Putney Beach opens to swimmers this week
Sydney got its first new beach in years just over a year ago when Penrith Beach opened at the tail end of 2023. Now, there’s a new one on the…
