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This hidden rooftop pool isn’t in Santorini, it’s in Penrith
If an Instagram influencer wanted to trick their readers into thinking they just jetted off to a European summer, all they would need to do is go to Penrith. Yes, Penrith. The riverside enclave that precedes the Blue Mountains has ... Read more
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This hidden rooftop pool isn’t in Santorini, it’s in Penrith
If an Instagram influencer wanted to trick their readers into thinking they just jetted off to a European summer, all they would need to do is go to Penrith. Yes, Penrith. The riverside enclave that precedes the Blue Mountains has almost always been seen as a gateway to a much bigger adventure. But recent years ... Read more
Sydney can’t get enough of this steak frites sandwich
Loulou’s new CBD outpost feels like it could pull Martin Place into a brand new era of boozy French breakfasts, infallible power lunches and punchy group dinners. Martin Place, now conceived as the MP District, has been the focal point of great change in the past few months. There’s already been a push to turn ... Read more
Does Potts Point have the best cafe scene in Sydney right now?
Potts Point’s effervescent village vibe sets the perfect scene for Sydney’s best cafes to rally local community and experiment with bold flavours. Though Macleay Street is its main artery, the increasingly affluent suburb’s best bits are scattered all over the shop. When Room 10 owner Andrew Hardjasudarma opened his class-leading cafe on the north end ... Read more
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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
Vivid Parramatta? Plans for major new Western Sydney festival announced
The NSW Labor government is committing $5 million to growing a western Sydney’s creative scene as part of a new three-year plan for the rapidly developing region. And this will include a brand new, western Sydney-centric lifestyle festival, pitched to ... Read more
Don’t miss out! Tonight a rare double meteor shower will light up Sydney’s skies
Two meteor showers will converge over Australian skies this week, offering the potential for a dazzling celestial display for those willing to keep an eye on the night sky. While these showers overlap every year, it’s rare to catch both ... Read more
