10 best free run clubs in Sydney

Unofficial Run Club

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 in full stride in Sydney, and with City2Surf now behind us and the Sydney Marathon fast approaching, the city is buzzing with running fever. If

The Sydney swimming spots that locals want to keep secret

Marrinawi Cove at Barangaroo

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. There are plenty of safe swimming spots though – here are some of the best.

New exhibition at the Australian Museum features LEGO with a lesson

lego beetlesville

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 for over 90 years. Now, the Australian Museum is tapping into our shared love for LEGO with its brand new exhibition. What’s it all about?

Western Sydney is about to get Australia’s airport of the future – here’s what travelling will be like 

Western Sydney International Airport

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is taking shape as Australia’s first “paperless” gateway, knitting biometric ID checks into every step of the journey—from check-in to boarding. From its beautiful local sandstone interiors to round-the-clock operations when it opens in late 2026, WSI will change the face of Greater Sydney.  On a visit this week,

Uber Eats is helping Sydneysiders save big on fine dining — here’s how

mary's fried chicken and caviar

We’re still riding high on the fact that Sydney was handpicked to launch Uber Eats’ latest feature, the first time Australia has ever piloted a product of this scale. Sorry, New York, London and Melbourne — this one’s just for us. Uber Eats has entered Sydney’s dining out deals scene, utilising its huge database to

Sydney, YOU get an Oprah! Talk show icon will return to Australia this December

Oprah Sydney

Talk show host and overall icon Oprah has announced her return to Australia for the first time in 10 years. The legendary media mogul will host a series of special in-conversation events, starting in Sydney and continuing to Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne before heading over to Auckland. The shows, presented by TEG Dainty, will have

Paddington’s new luxury hotel will be the largest and priciest on Oxford Street

25hours Hotel The Olympia

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 Australia’s first 25hours Hotel. True to its cinematic history, it will be named 25 Hours Olympia, an ode to the former theatre.

City2Surf 2025 Road Closures & Tips to Avoid the Crowds in Sydney

city2Surf bondi 2019

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