48 hours of free travel in July: make the most of fare-free trains with the 10 best train journeys in Sydney

The view from Circular Quay Station platform places it firmly in the list of the best train journeys in Sydney.

Trains and Metro lines will be fare-free between Thursday, July 31 and Saturday, August 2, so climb aboard some of the best train journeys in Sydney to make the most of the two days. Sydney’s trains have been a little (or a lot) more unreliable than usual over the past few months, thanks to ongoing

State Library of NSW opens a new chapter with $1.5 million literature hub

the State Library of NSW

In exciting news for Sydney’s bookworms, a year-round literature hub is launching at the State Library of NSW in September 2025, creating a vibrant new home for storytelling and literary events. Backed by a $1.5 million investment from the NSW Government, the initiative is a joint effort by the Sydney Writers Festival and the State

Paddington restaurant’s viral closure sparks debate about big venue dominance of Sydney food

Zafferano Trattoria is closing down

Sicilian restaurant Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea in Paddington has gone viral this week, after posting a reel to their Instagram announcing their closure. In the candid video, owner Isobel Galloway, who runs the restaurant with her partner, Sicilian-born chef Simone Crivello, opened up to her followers about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on their restaurant.

Best Indigenous experiences: our guide to NAIDOC Week 2025

NAIDOC week Sydney

The 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week kicks off this Sunday, July 6, with celebrations taking place across the city. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you plan your week, including details on the most popular NAIDOC Week events and some exciting newcomers and performance debuts. From fireworks to art fairs, there are plenty of

Bondi Festival 2025 opens this weekend and this is everything you need to know

Bondi Festival Ferris Wheel winter festivals

Winter in Sydney is set to heat up with the return of Bondi Festival 2025, bringing a jam-packed program of live music, theatre, comedy, markets, and free family fun to one of Australia’s most iconic beach suburbs. Running for 17 days from Friday, July 4 until Sunday, July 20, this year’s festival promises its biggest

Vivid Sydney 2026 dates announced – and why 2025 was the biggest yet

Vivid Sydney 2025

The bulbs have barely cooled on this year’s festival, but we’re already looking ahead to the next year’s Vivid celebrations. As dates for the 2026 festival have been announce, we’ve taken a look back at this year’s festival which was bigger and brighter than ever.

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? Sydney’s museums have you covered with hands-on fun, art, history and more. The winter school holidays are almost here, and Sydney’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