When celebrating Australia Day, it’s important to acknowledge that the date holds profound and complex significance for First Nations Australians. For the traditional custodians of the land, Australia Day marks the beginning of British colonisation, a date of trauma for Indigenous Australians, known as Invasion Day. While many Australians and tourists celebrate the 26th as
Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
The long-anticipated Sydney Fish Market officially opened this morning after five years of construction and extensive delays. The new $836 million Fish Market, located at Blackwattle Bay, was officially opened by Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, who hailed it “the biggest and best fish market in the world.” He added,: “Today, an age-old
It’s not always blue skies and sunshine in the Harbour City. If you find yourself at a loose end on a rainy day in Sydney, these are the top things to see and so. Sydney is renowned for its outdoor lifestyle and culture, thanks to mild winters and warm summers. But when it rains, it
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We attended the official opening and got a first look at two exciting acts, along with insight from Director Kris Nelson, who highlighted one 2026 Sydney Festival event you absolutely can’t miss.
With temperatures forecasted to hit 40–42 degrees Celsius, and the UV index an extreme 14, we’re here to help you escape the heat by sharing the best (locals-approved) places to go during a Sydney heatwave.
2026 promises to be a year of culture, sport, music and unforgettable spectacle across Sydney— here’s what’s on.
January is when Sydney truly comes alive, as the packed lineup of theatre, sporting events, concerts and more meets the warm weather, long evenings and blazing sun. Where else would you want to be?
Sydney is the best of many different worlds. It’s one of those rare places that can confidently channel the energy of a big city, while still filtering that sense of urgency and chaos through its peaceful pockets of restorative nature. Locals take great pride in calling such an impossibly beautiful part of the world their
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