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Line dancing has taken over Sydney. But it’s not really about the dancing

This past year, we've seen coffee raves, run clubs, mahjong tournaments and more eclectic events take over the city's social scene. But now, Sydneysiders are swapping nightclubs, jeans and a nice top for cowboy boots, gingham and a hoedown.

Hakuna Matata: why Sydney theatre should stop worrying and learn from The Lion King

Sydney's theatres have had a bruising time recently, with two cancellations causing alarm. But one show at the Capitol Theatre is roaring a very different message, with packed houses.

Where to celebrate the Sydney Marathon (even if you’re not running)

The Sydney Marathon will take over the city on Sunday, August 30, bringing an inspiring day of resilience, hard work and fun to the streets. Here’s how to make the most of the action, even if you’re not taking on the 42 kilometres.
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City2Surf 2025 Road Closures & Tips to Avoid the Crowds in Sydney

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

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…
Western Sydney is getting a massive 0 million indoor snow resort

Western Sydney is getting a massive $700 million indoor snow resort

For Sydneysiders who don’t regularly climb over to Perisher and Thredbo during ski season, it’s easy to forget snow exists. We get none of the fluffy stuff out this way,…
The winning portrait of the Archibald’s People’s Choice was painted without a brush

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

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…
Last chance to catch the British & Irish Lions in Sydney — here’s how to score the final tickets

Last chance to catch the British & Irish Lions in Sydney — here’s how to score the final tickets

It’s the final game of the British & Irish Lions tour in Australia, which has seen nine matches played out across the course of a month. The final Test match…
‘A Succulent Chinese Musical’ manifests its way to Sydney Fringe Festival

‘A Succulent Chinese Musical’ manifests its way to Sydney Fringe Festival

We’ve already seen a musical based on that Australian breakdancer who went viral for doing embarrassing things in Paris, with comedian Steph Broadbridge pew-pewing at everyone’s least favourite, and most…
Good Things 2025 Sydney bucks the dying festival trend

Good Things 2025 Sydney bucks the dying festival trend

While an official line-up is still weeks away, Good Things Festival have announced venues for this year’s touring festival, showing significant growth for the event. It’s rare to see good…
48 hours of free travel in July: make the most of fare-free trains with the 10 best train journeys in Sydney

48 hours of free travel in July: make the most of fare-free trains with the 10 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…
Inner West gloats as North Sydney plans $50 fee for NYE fireworks

Inner West gloats as North Sydney plans $50 fee for NYE fireworks

North Sydney’s iconic Blues Points Reserve has been one of the best places to view our city’s class-leading New Year’s Eve fireworks for decades. And it’s always been, like all…