The winning portrait of the Archibald’s People’s Choice was painted without a brush

winner of the people's choice award

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 he holds a yidaki (also known as a didgeridoo). Remarkably, the striking likeness and expressive … Read more

The unmissable exhibitions and museum events to explore during the winter school holidays

Australian National Maritime Museum

Looking for ways to keep the kids inspired these school holidays? Sydneyโ€™s museums have you covered with hands-on fun, art, history and more. The winter school holidays are almost here, and Sydneyโ€™s museums are ready to entertain, educate and inspire curious kids (and their grown-ups). From hands-on workshops and digital art to steam train rides … Read more

Nicole Kidman shares her go-to spots in Sydney

a woman's face next to a bridge

I’m obsessed with season two of Nine Perfect Strangers right now. The TV adaptation of Aussie author Liane Moriarty’s book stars Nicole Kidman as wellness-guru-with-a-difference, Marsha, and season one was filmed up the coast in Byron Bay. This week, the Oscar-winning actress shared her favourite spots in Sydney, offering a unique perspective on the city … Read more

First look: The Archibald Prize 2025 Finalists and Packing Room Prize Winner have been announced

packing room prize winner

More than 2,390 artists entered their creations into this year’s Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize and, today, we were among the first to see the incredible artworks hand-picked by the Trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW. The 57 Archibald finalists have been announced, along with the winner of the highly-anticipated Packing Room Prize. The … Read more

The Art Gallery of NSW finds its beat with experimental music

Concerts at the Art Gallery of NSW

As Sydney’s musical palate continues to diversify, the Art Gallery of NSW is stepping to the forefront by bringing back its popular experimental music series, Volume, which last year brought the likes of OutKast’s Andre 3000 and Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon to our part of the world. Now it’s evolved. Volume Presents: Fixtures is a … Read more

15 Romantic Things to do in Sydney for Couples

Kayakers toasting at sunset sydney

You’re in luck if you’re looking for the best couples activities in Sydney. While most people immediately think of Paris in any discussion on the world’s most romantic cities, it’s impossible to question Sydney’s uncanny ability to inspire feelings of love, affection and joy. That’s why there are plenty of romantic things to do in … Read more

Get tickets to see the incredible Magritte exhibition now (because the lines will be surreal)

Golconda (French: Golconde) is an oil painting on canvas by Belgian surrealist Renรฉ Magritte

Art Gallery of New South Wales opens their exclusive Magritte exhibition this month. Donโ€™t miss the 2-for-1 ticket offer every Wednesday from 5โ€“10pm for an after-dark dose of mind-bending art. Renรฉ Magritte has landed at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in an exhibition thatโ€™s got everyone from art-dads to gallery newbies feeling delightfully … Read more

30 of Sydney’s Greatest School Holiday hits for Spring

Children observe a large sea turtle swimming in a large aquarium

The spring NSW school holidays are here, beginning Monday, September 30 and ending on Friday, October 11. And as always, some of Sydney’s best experiences will be front and centre welcoming families with sunshine, entertainment and an irrepressible sense of fun. Sydney Travel Guide has trawled through the best school holidays activities in Sydney right … Read more