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Here we go, friends: our first proper restriction-free New Year's Eve in what feels like forever. If you're hoping to catch…

Although bad weather and moments of boredom have meant only one thing to Sydney recently (we’re looking at you, Netflix),…

After a two-year hiatus, Sydney's favourite seaside sculpture walk is returning at last. Sculpture by the Sea will be taking over…

Forget Hallmark (though we do love a cheesy Christmas romance), we all know that the real OG cult favourite holiday movie is Love Actually.…

Sex chats, the teal wave, Mongolian throat singing, old fridge veg workshops, and First Nation language preservation are all on the…

If catching the cherry blossoms in Tokyo has been on your bucket list forever, then brace yourselves for all the flower antics right here in…

This winter, Surry Hills' neighbourhood wine bar The Winery is once again transforming into a winter-themed glamping oasis.…

Make room Sydney, the festival of all things raclette, crepes and fresh baguettes, mulled wine and flammekueche is back with a…

After a two-year hiatus, Bondi’s magical wintertime arts and cultural festival, Bondi Festival, is back for another run of frosty fun…

Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining…

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest, Pinot Palooza, is officially returning to the thirsty city of Sydney after a…

There’s no denying Loluk Bistro is a veritable king of all-you-can-eat here in Sydney. If you’ve been across the ultra-charming…

Given the growing number of omicron cases infectious in the community, medical professionals suggest upgrading your…

We don’t need to tell you that the current Omicron outbreak has taken an immeasurable toll on industries across NSW. And once again…

Update: Wednesday 12 January, 2022 Today NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that positive rapid antigen tests (RATs) must now be…

Sydney’s iconic monthly vegan market is back and bigger than ever so if you haven’t already checked this plant-based baby…

If you’ve been looking for a way to spice up your summer or upcoming party without throwing all your hard-earned cash on exxy vino,…

You love seafood, we love seafood, Sydney loves seafood. Summer is seafood season and if there’s one day when we’re all about…

Diner en Blanc is one of the most extravagant and exciting events on Sydney’s foodie social calendar and that isn’t even an…

What we would do to be smashing chunks of souvlaki, knocking back ouzo cocktails, and taking midday dips in the Aegean sea. There are some…

To celebrate our 10th birthday here at Urban List, we’re asking you to tell us your top 10 lists over on our Instagram—we…

In a huge bid that would definitely change up Sydney’s stunning Palm Beach for good, the Northern Beaches Council is proposing to make…

Pontoons. Artificial islands. Floating pools. Such could be the future of Sydney Harbour in a big vision that would turn its waterways into…

It's back. After two whole years, Sydney's most iconic wine blowout on an island is on the return, which means come 2022, your…

Come 2022, the heart of Sydney’s CBD will look very different. Now in the final stages of a hefty $170 million development set to…

Sydney is no stranger to a rainbow footpath. In 2013, the City of Sydney installed a rainbow crossing at Taylor Square to coincide with…

Nope, you’re not imagining it. Sydney is rife with redevelopment plans right now, meaning the city as we know it is going to look…

Well, here we are again, folks. Another day, another lockdown. In case you missed it, four local government areas in Sydney (Woollahra,…

Australia’s first-ever social enterprise gallery is popping up in Sydney and there’s never been a better time to shop some epic…

The brief this winter is cosy blankets, hot food, and outdoor reruns of your favourite musicals—so get ready for the perfect…

It’s the official season of mi goreng feeds and it goes without saying that as the undisputed reigning champion of hangover cures and…

Ice rinks are pretty much the closest things to a real wintery wonderland Sydneysiders are going to get. Lucky for you guys our fair city…

Rules are—if you live in NSW, you live for a weekend hike. And good news, the state government is just about ready to dump some cold…

There are few ways new venues really make a drop-in Sydney’s ocean of cafes but The Rocks’ newest kid on the block is slinging…

We’re always here for a magical transformation of The Grounds of Alexandria and this time around the team have gone and stepped it up…

Big news, Sydney. A gin garden inspired by the best of London life is popping up soon, so grab your gang and get ready for rosé…

There is rarely a time where it seems the universe has perfectly answered our prayers but as it stands—it really has. For two whole…

Sydney’s famed vegan market holds some serious clout. While the mammoth foodie affair usually bears its delicious stalls under the…

There are some things in Sydney that truly transport you to a whole other universe and the antics at Prince of York are just this. Slotted…

It’s not every day that a giant, cosmic entity lights up the sky with a glowing red aura—completely kicking a regular…

It’s been the home of garage grunge, rock n roll, rebellion, pinball, secret sessions (if you know, you know), and a god-tier, greasy…

Big news people, a number of Sydney movie theatres are dropping $5 tickets this month and try to tell us that’s not the best thing…

If underwater pop-up bars, food stations, dancefloors, and DJs sound like your kind of gig, you’ve come to the right place. The…

When the mercury drops it becomes the official season of country road trips and steaming hot pies. So, it goes without saying that the…

We’re a stickler for cocktails of the ginormous size and we know you are too so gather ‘round folks, we've found a…

If you thought the Eastern Suburb’s famed coastal walk was the greatest thing since sliced bread—think again. Yep, there’s…

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Sydney’s just copped a brand new boozy paint and sip hub from the legends behind Cork…

If you’re a sucker for the high life—we’re talking magnums of bubbly—then you need to stop everything you’re…

UPDATE MONDAY 12 APRIL: SÉANCE has been cancelled until further notice due to venue complications. Stay tuned for updated dates and…

Big news, guys. TAFE NSW is offering a heap of fee-free short courses so you can skill up across the likes of computing, social media,…

It’s true—a paint and sip class complete with margaritas is about to hit Sydney and the real question is, have you booked yet?…

This week, Victoria revealed that it will be shifting towards providing compulsory consent classes across all state schools as early as next…

We love any chance to spruce up our digs, so listen up fam, free trees could be heading your way in the next few weeks. This free trees…

Sydney’s Green Square has been a hub of action recently. The new precinct just opened its doors to the largest aquatic centre in…

Cast your eyes over to the Sydney Opera House, which is set to transform itself into a life-drawing classroom for one night only. Yes, you…

If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that drag shows are one of the best things in life. How do we know this, you might…

Let’s be honest, there are a few things in life that sting the wallet more than most, and the opera, while incredible, is definitely…

We’ve had many a rainbow affair in Sydney over the last few years. In 2013, the City of Sydney Council installed a rainbow crossing…

It goes without saying that Tim Tams are Australia’s national treat. Perfect with tea, slammed in a hot choccy, crumbled over…

When paint and sip classes launched in Sydney some years ago, they were a real gamechanger. Unleashing your creative side, plus wine? What a…

Sydney isn't exactly short on places for a swim. In fact, when it comes to swimming pools, ocean pools, and beaches, we boast some of…

Alright people, here’s the deal. A number of Sydney venues are dropping $50 food and drink vouchers next month so you need to rally…

If there’s one thing that really thrived in 2020, it was the lucrative and mouth-watering cookie-delivery market. This being said, you…

There are few things that define our childhood as well as our favourite confectionaries can. Be it a handful of red frogs from the corner…

There’s no denying that Sydney is an aquatic playground filled with some of the most beautiful spots to kayak in Australia. With…

As the saying goes—carpe diem. And Sydney is really one of the best places in the world to do just that. From wild jet rides in the…

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that there is no time to waste when it comes to treating yourself. Chug that cocktail, book that…

The silly season is well and truly upon us, which means it’s officially time for long lunches by the water, tropical cocktails and all…

Big news people, actually‚ mega news. Sydney will be the new home of Australia’s very first luxury surf lodge and yes,…

In big hospitality news, Merivale has acquired Randwick’s iconic The Duke of Gloucester Hotel, more affectionately known as “The…

The mercury is rising and that only means one thing—it’s sunrise season. Yep, Sydney is lighting up earlier and earlier, which…

A general rule of thumb is that sky-high feasts are always a good idea. If you’re a born and raised Sydneysider, you’ll be very…

No trip to the Royal Botanic Garden is complete without a pit stop at The Calyx. With the largest green wall in Australia (at six…

In major news, Cork & Canvas has just added a brand new underwater session to its massive suite of paint and sip classes, so fire…

We might be on the home stretch of one of the toughest years ever but hang in there, because the light at the end of the tunnel looks…

Barangaroo has a brand new jewel in its sparkly crown. Watermans Cove has just been completed—a stunning, crescent-shaped boardwalk…

As summer holiday season inches closer, we have been waiting with bated breath for borders to reopen to expand the many wonderful…

Espresso Martinis are our drink of choice at the best of times but sink ‘em down to a cruisy $10, and let’s just say you have…

Sydney’s resident beachside rock n roll bar, Daniel San, is hosting its second month-long festival dedicated to all things cherry…