Biennale of Sydney 2026: we have the first wave of announcements
Mark your calendars for the return of Sydney’s most anticipated contemporary art event – next year, anyway. The first wave of artists and venues have been announced.
What to do
Not sure what to do in Sydney? From iconic day trips to guided tours & hidden gems, we’ve got everything you need to explore Sydney like a local. Start planning today!
What’s on this week at Sydney Comedy Festival?
From fresh new faces to the first ever takeover of The Joan, these are this week’s highlights at Sydney Comedy Festival. Take your pick!
Top 15 lunch spots for Mother’s Day in Sydney in 2026
Skip the flowers and chocolates this year and treat Mum to a memorable meal you can enjoy together.
Sydney Comedy Festival is pulling no punches for its 20th anniversary
The Sydney Comedy Festival has been one of the city’s most beloved annual events since 2005, pulling over 120,000 attendees into the city’s best theatres to witness some of the world’s greatest comedians constantly rethinking the art of standup and showcasing new material. Festival director Jorge Menidis is pulling no punches for its 20th anniversary
Western Sydney set to get a $700 million snowsports resort
Work has started on an ambitious new sports centre – not any kind of sports centre but one for snow lovers. Construction has started on a huge new indoor snowsports facility which is on track to open in Penrith in 2028. The proposal to build the Winter Sports World in Sydney’s Western Suburbs was granted
“Panly”: Sydney’s new Putney Beach opens to swimmers this week
Sydney got its first new beach in years just over a year ago when Penrith Beach opened at the tail end of 2023. Now, there’s a new one on the horizon, which has been in development for seven years. Putney Beach nears Gladesville, in the City of Ryde, will be open for swimmers this Saturday,
Kylie Kwong to cook up a storm in Western Sydney
After the closure of her South Eveleigh’s Lucky Kwong in June, acclaimed Australian-Chinese chef Kylie Kwong will begin her next chapter in the depths of Western Sydney. She will be co-hosting a series of six bi-monthly dinners to showcase the “deeply delicious” Indian cuisine of Harris Park. Kwong has also been brought on the board
Celebrate Labour Day Long Weekend 2025: What’s Open & Things to Do
We all love a public holiday but what exactly is the October long weekend all about? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. There is significance to Labour Day in New South Wales and we’ve put together a handy guide to answer all your FAQs. Labour Day is a public holiday which is celebrated in NSW on
Best free things to do in Sydney this September
Every month we round up Sydney’s free events, shows and experiences. September is an absolute cracker, with free festivals galore.
The best pubs in Sydney
Everyone has a favourite and no doubt one of Sydney’s 800 pub venues will miss a mention. But for visitors to this city here are a select few of the best pubs in Sydney. They can include everything from the sandstone rabbit warren of a historic boozer in a cobbled laneway to a glamorous reincarnation
