Exclusive: 10 reveals from the Sydney Festival 2026, including a Town Hall roller derby and $49 seats

Sydney Festival

The new Sydney Festival director has revealed his top ten picks for the Sydney Festival 2026 event ahead of the official launch next month – including a Town Hall roller coaster derby and $49 seats. Speaking at a Business Sydney event at the Collective Bar and Restaurant complex in The Rocks, Kris Nelson gave guests

Here are 42 of the best view points for the Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks

Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve fireworks

The Sydney New Years Eve fireworks display is famous across the world, with thousands travelling to see it. Don’t leave planning to the last minute โ€” here’s what you need to know ahead of the big day. Ask me about New Year’s Eve and I’ll probably say it’s the most anticlimactic night of the year.

A popular harbour pool by the Royal Botanic Garden has reopened in time for spring

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, Royal Botanic Garden and Sydney skyline

Few Sydney swimming spots can rival the charm of Andrew Boy Charlton Pool. Standing tall over Woolloomooloo Bay, with the Royal Botanic Garden on one side and sweeping views across the harbour on the other, this gem has been a favourite of locals and visitors for generations. After a 16-month closure for essential upgrades, the