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City2Surf road closures: how to beat the crowds and get home
City2Surf is one of Sydney’s favourite events— if you’re running it. But if you live in the inner city or Eastern Suburbs and aren’t taking part, the widespread road closures can make it a bit of a headache. The course ... Read more
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City2Surf road closures: how to beat the crowds and get home
City2Surf is one of Sydney’s favourite events— if you’re running it. But if you live in the inner city or Eastern Suburbs and aren’t taking part, the widespread road closures can make it a bit of a headache. The course stretches 14km from Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach, meaning major roads along and surrounding the ... Read more
Opera Australia Celebrates 70 Years with New Productions in 2026
Opera Australia has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 season, a glittering program celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary. And one brave but extraordinary highlight will be My Fair Lady, featuring Julie Andrews as the Director. Wouldn’t it be Lovely? Oh, yes. We can Dance All Night to this news. The season is more than just a ... Read more
Kyiv Social: A Heartwarming Celebration of Ukrainian Food, Culture and Courage
Tucked away in the inner-city streets of Sydney is a restaurant that not only fills your belly, but lifts your spirits. Kyiv Social, part of the remarkable Plate It Forward group, is far more than just a place to eat – it’s a powerful symbol of resilience, pride, and hope. At its core, Kyiv Social ... Read more
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Crowded House has locked in a special show at State Theatre
As part of their latest upcoming tour, iconic Kiwi band Crowded House will play a special intimate show at Sydney’s historic State Theatre, adding to a string of theatre sets that’ll take them up and down the east coast of ... Read more
Lost Paradise: iconic NYE festival returns to Glenworth Valley in 2025
Located just an hour’s drive out of Sydney, one of Australia’s most iconic New Year’s Eve camping festivals zips back onto the cards with Lost Paradise 2025. We’ve already had some positive music festival news this week with Good Things ... Read more
The winning portrait of the Archibald’s People’s Choice was painted without a brush
The people have spoken: Loribelle Spirovski is the winner of the 2025 Archibald People’s Choice Award for her piece Finger Painting of William Barton. Her portrait of William Barton, a Kalkadunga man and internationally acclaimed composer, captures him smiling as ... Read more
Last chance to catch the British & Irish Lions in Sydney — here’s how to score the final tickets
It’s the final game of the British & Irish Lions tour in Australia, which has seen nine matches played out across the course of a month. The final Test match (and the tenth game of the tour) sees the Lions ... Read more
‘A Succulent Chinese Musical’ manifests its way to Sydney Fringe Festival
We’ve already seen a musical based on that Australian breakdancer who went viral for doing embarrassing things in Paris, with comedian Steph Broadbridge pew-pewing at everyone’s least favourite, and most litigious, Aussie Olympian. Even the plight of Gladys Berejiklian got ... Read more
What’s on in Sydney this August: City2Surf, Drag Bingo, Cherry Blossom Festival and more
From iconic fun runs to hilarious musicals, foodie experiences and community street festivals, Sydney is buzzing with activities this August. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, craving some family fun, or simply looking for exciting ways to fill your weekends, there’s no ... Read more
Inner West gloats as North Sydney plans $50 fee for NYE fireworks
North Sydney’s iconic Blues Points Reserve has been one of the best places to view our city’s class-leading New Year’s Eve fireworks for decades. And it’s always been, like all public spaces in Sydney, completely free. Yet, for the first ... Read more
Uber Eats launches in-restaurant dining deals with free pop-ups
This week marks the debut of Uber Eats’ Dine Out, a new restaurant booking feature that will give Sydneysiders access to hundreds of in-person deals. With Sydney leading the global rollout, all eyes are on whether the industry giant can ... Read more
Cheeseburger jaffles, butter chicken burgers: North Sydney gets a food festival in August
North Sydney’s newest food festival, VicX’s “The X Series”, has been created to showcase the buzzing foodie precinct hanging above the eponymous metro station. It’s been a year since the new Sydney Metro stations popped up around Sydney, each distinguished ... Read more
Australian Native Food Festival to debut at Carriageworks
The Australian Native Food Festival, a new two-day event dedicated entirely to native ingredients and First Nations culture is headed for Carriageworks in September. Mudgee-based, Aboriginal-owned food business Indigiearth has partnered with the arts institution to prop up a more ... Read more
