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Sydney’s theatre scene faces a reckoning – our tourism industry will pay the price
Beetlejuice the musical's run across Australia has been cancelled. The show's season in Brisbane will stop on July 5, and seasons in Adelaide and Sydney have been axed. It is time the State Government examined the problems of this vital part of our tourism industry.
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Review: Louder, at the Sydney Opera House is a joyous mix of Bach and backflips
Louder at the Sydney Opera House is a joyous mix of Bach and Backflips as a circus troupe performs with a classical orchestra.
The Incognito Art Show returns – here’s how to buy an Archibald Prize-winner’s work for $100
Tired of elitist art shows? Welcome to Australia's biggest and most inclusive art show, where every piece is sold for just $100, including those by award-winning artists.
A local’s guide to Chatswood: where to eat, shop and play
Known for its exceptional Asian dining scene, sprawling shopping centres and vibrant multicultural atmosphere, Chatswood has become one of Sydney's most exciting destinations.
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Sydney to host biggest Dragon Boat Festival in the Southern Hemisphere
With Chinese New Year events locked in for the next 19 days (from Wednesday, January 29), Sydney is celebrating the Year of the Snake with all sorts of street festivals,…
So Sydney…Our Festival ends with a flourish. Let’s revive free opening night party for Sydney Festival 2026
The Sydney Festival came to a close this weekend. Time to consider the Sydney Festival 2026. There were 130 events, 22 world premieres, 24 Australian exclusives and over 50 free…
Australia Day 2025 trading hours: What’s open this long weekend?
Australia Day falls on Sunday, January 26 in 2025, which means that Monday, January 27 will be the public holiday. With the first long weekend of the year, you might…
Is this the most beautiful hotel in Australia? The experts think so
The old Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific was reflagged as Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney – MGallery Collection after a swift $30 million transformation in 2023. It was a necessary facelift for…
Sydney has been named the best “winter sun” destination in the world
Sydney has been ranked as the best “winter sun hotspot” in the world. That is, the harbour city has the best warm weather during winter, according to a new report…
You can now buy a Sydney Opera House Single Malt Whisky
Sydney Opera House, Australia’s most recognised cultural institution and an endearing icon for Sydney, has been officially liquified. It’s legacy at least, inspiring two special edition single malt whiskies from…
Tigers, Sequins and Sex: Siegfried & Roy give Sydney Festival a winner
Over four decades of performing together as lifelong friends—and eventually lovers—have made illusionists Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn unlikely candidates for the greatest couple in showbusiness history. That’s how things…
Sydney’s ultra-rare Corpse Flower, “Putricia,” blooms for the first time in 15 years
Over the past 12 months Sydney has benefitted from a bunch of rare astronomical events and super moons, but the sky isn’t exactly exclusive territory for the harbour city. What…
