Sydney News

With Wentworth Park Greyhounds' racing lease expiring in 2027, it's been confirmed that the park will be refurbished into a Sydney's hottest new picnic spot.

Five years after the idea first took shape, Esca Group is preparing to open Amé, a light-filled restaurant championing Nikkei cuisine.

Australia’s dining scene has officially entered its Michelin era, with arguably the world's most prestigous restaurant guide unveiling its first-ever Australian restaurant selection in South Australia.

Construction is underway at Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo for its most ambitious project yet: The biggest project in the zoo’s 50-year history, the 55-hectare resort will feature family-friendly cabins, open-range animal habitats, a restaurant and function centre, and an infinity pool overlooking roaming giraffes, rhinos and antelope.

Amyl and The Sniffers are headlining Golden Hour at Bondi Beach on Thursday 4 March, with every act on the bill fronted by a woman.

The Sydney Fish Markets are back and better than ever: here's everything you need to know.

Western Sydney’s next major landmark has officially got a name.

The Aussie rock legends are making a comeback with shows slated for September and October 2027. 

The Commons Bar has launched a new menu at its Collins Street and Martin Place locations, bringing modern bar snacks, seasonal wines and cocktails to the after-work drinks rotation.

She's a style icon, an overnight success, and the soundtrack for anyone falling in love across the world—the queen, Miss Olivia Dean, lands in Sydney this weekend.

Located on Dharug land, Powerhouse Parramatta is shaping up to be one of the most significant new museum projects anywhere in the world.

One of Australia’s oldest surf clubs is taking shape again, with construction progressing on the $24 million redevelopment of Bronte Surf Life Saving Club.

If you spent the noughties losing your nut to indie rock at various festivals, you’d probably like to know that The Strokes are coming back to Australia early next year.

Here’s everything you need to know about Sydney’s second airport, how it will work, and what it means for Western Sydney.

The NSW Government and City of Sydney have announced plans to extend the George Street pedestrian corridor north from Essex Street to Jack Mundey Place in The Rocks.

Wingham Memorial Pool is set for a full rebuild after $15 million in joint government funding, more than a year on from the flood damage that left it beyond repair.

Sydney’s pickleball obsession just levelled up, with the world’s largest indoor pickleball network opening its first Australian location in the Sutherland Shire.

Here's everything you need to know about the new and improved Town Hall Square, and when we can expect to start enjoying it.

Sydney Olympic Park is set for a major evolution.

It's official, and it's looking like a 16-show mega tour across the country.

A 15,000-person music and surf-film festival could be coming to Dee Why Beach in 2027 — here's what we know about Aloha Festival so far.

Bondi Junction could be in line for its biggest transformation in more than two decades.

Cronulla’s after-dark scene is getting a boost, with the beachside suburb set to become home to NSW’s first coastal Special Entertainment Precinct from Friday, 4 September 2026.

After months of speculation about a potential “super El Nino”, the climate driver is now firmly established—and NSW authorities are preparing for a potentially challenging bushfire season.

Taronga Zoo is taking wildlife care out from behind the scenes, with Australia’s first specialist wildlife veterinary teaching hospital set to open in Sydney in late 2026.

Tamworth might be best known for coming alive during its annual Country Music Festival, but a new move is set to keep the city buzzing well beyond festival season.

Two major new parks are coming to Sydney's north west, with Kellyville Centre Park and Bella Vista District Park set to open in 2028.

Her first Australian shows since 2024 will hit Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne next November.

Western Sydney isn’t just getting a new airport—it’s getting a brand new city.

After months of mounting concern around high-powered e-bikes on footpaths and suburban streets, the NSW Government is moving to tighten the rules.

Sydney has locked in a 20-year plan to deliver 800,000 new homes and 950,000 jobs as the city grows to 6.6 million people by 2046.

Velocity is offering up to 20% bonus Velocity Points on eligible bank rewards transfers this month. And with some pretty major RBA payment reforms kicking in from 1 October, pointsmaxxers might want to make their next move sooner rather than later.

The TCS Sydney Marathon 2026 is running through Sydney's most scenic sites—here's how to get there, road closure info, and public transport changes to be aware of. 

North Sydney Pool reopens 7 August 2026 after a five-year, $122M renovation. Here's what's new, what to expect, and how to plan your visit.

Anzac Park in West Ryde is set for a $6 million transformation, with the final concept design now revealed after two rounds of community consultation.

Marrickville Golf Club's clubhouse is set for a $6 million renovation, with design work now underway thanks to a major Federal Government grant.

After three years, more than 850 shows and plenty of support for Sydney’s emerging musicians, Lazy Thinking will leave its Dulwich Hill home at the end of August—but the organisation already has plans for its next chapter.

If you've ever travelled through the Philippines—or found yourself watching endless TikToks ranking the world's best fried chicken—you've probably heard of Jollibee.

North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club is finally moving forward with a long-awaited rebuild.

Leichhardt Oval is officially set for its biggest upgrade in decades.

If your next overseas holiday has been discussed at length in the group chat but never quite made it past the “we should book something” stage, Virgin Australia has just supplied the necessary push.

Odd Culture Group is taking over Sydney's The Imperial Hotel in a $5 million redevelopment, including a new 24-hour club.

Bar Julius and rooftop restaurant Lottie, both located inside The Eve Hotel Sydney, will close their doors at the end of August after less than two years in business. 

The NSW Government has announced the creation of Gulguer National Park, a sprawling 1,100-hectare reserve west of Bringelly that's set to become one of the region's largest outdoor recreation destinations.

After years of community consultation, environmental assessment and planning scrutiny, the Inner West Local Planning Panel gave final planning approval for the Callan Park Tidal Baths.

Parramatta is throwing open the doors to some of its most fascinating buildings—and many of them are rarely accessible to the public.

A year-round ski trip without leaving Sydney? It's officially getting closer.

The group chat can officially stop speculating—Spilt Milk is back, and its 2026 lineup is one of the festival's biggest yet.

Soho House is coming to Sydney—ere's what we know so far.

Site works have begun on St Marys' new $26.5M central park, opening mid-2028

NSW's surf life saving clubs are set for a funding boost, with the state government opening applications for a new $5.5 million grants program aimed at upgrading the facilities that help keep beaches safe.

Sydney's inner-city green space is growing—the first stage of the long-awaited Moore Park South redevelopment is now officially open, giving locals access to a huge new park while work continues on one of the city's biggest public space transformations.

Every August, Sydney hosts one of the country's most thought-provoking festivals—Festival of Dangerous Ideas—and this year's lineup is set to be the biggest yet.

Newcastle is one step closer to landing the world-class entertainment venue locals have been waiting decades for.

Three years after Pleasures Playhouse closed its doors, the cult Sydney arts project is preparing for its next act.

Three of Sydney’s coolest Japanese restaurants are taking a detour from their usual menu for this June—here's why. 

Think theatre-sized screens, huge margaritas, giant foosball tables, arcade games (to pass time beforehand) and even boozy shakes to fuel yourself through any match, fight, game or race.

The Sydney Opera House is set for a major shake-up, with the NSW Government proposing changes that would allow larger crowds, louder concerts and extended event hours at one of Australia’s most iconic venues.

Football fans will soon have more places to watch the world’s biggest sporting event, with the state government announcing extended trading hours for licensed venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

One of Newtown's most beloved pubs is getting a new lease on life, with the team behind Redfern favourite The Bat & Ball Hotel set to take over The Carlisle Castle later this year.

Marrickville’s reputation as Sydney’s creative capital just got another major boost.

Thousands of South West Sydney residents are about to get better public transport access, with a major expansion of bus services rolling out from July.

Long celebrated as one of Sydney’s best destinations for Korean fried chicken, late-night dumplings and Asian grocery hauls, Eastwood is about to get a major nightlife upgrade.

Calling all ARMY—it’s finally happening.

NSW is about to get a lot more fun after dark, with the state government announcing a fresh wave of planning changes designed to unlock more rooftop bars, outdoor dining and live entertainment spaces.

Parramatta’s transformation into one of Sydney’s biggest cultural and dining hubs is continuing, with plans now unveiled for a brand-new Chinatown precinct in the heart of the CBD.

If you’ve ever taken the Sydney-to-Canberra train, you’ll know “scenic” has historically been code for “unexpectedly long”. Thankfully, that might finally be changing.

Sydney’s ferry network is officially entering its electric era, with the city’s first battery-powered ferry now locked in for construction later this year.

Sydney’s newest mega parkland is continuing to expand, with major new recreational facilities now officially underway at the former Hornsby Quarry site.

The 73rd Sydney Film Festival (SFF) is officially locked in for 2026.

The Warringah Freeway Upgrade project is under construction to make that post-work nightmare of chock-a-block traffic disappear for Sydneysiders. While it's still in progress, we’ve put together the must-know details of road closures and changes to read before your next buckle-up.

Sydney’s public transport system is getting a major tech upgrade—and it’s aiming to fix one of commuters’ biggest frustrations.

Western Sydney artists and grassroots arts groups could soon access a fresh pool of funding designed to help get new projects off the ground.

Sydney’s longest continuous walk is a step closer to becoming a reality.

NSW’s oyster industry is gearing up for a major expansion—and it could soon show up on menus across the state.

Underground, hidden in warehouses and bearing cheese and wine, these are Sydney’s best book shops.

It's the Sydney Bastille Festival's thirteenth anniversary.

After years of delays, Sydney–Wollongong commuters are finally getting a start date.

One of Sydney’s most significant heritage sites could be opened up in a whole new way.

Newcastle’s historic foreshore landmark is set for a major transformation.

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is returning to Sydney Olympic Park from Thursday 2 April to Monday 13 April 2026, bringing farm animals, carnival rides, showbags and iconic Aussie food together for one of the city’s biggest annual events.

What started back in 2014 has now come full circle, with blanket time-based booze curbs and late-night rules being scrapped to give nightlife precincts a fresh lease on life.

Moving house in NSW could soon get a whole lot easier.

Sydney’s late-night transport future is back on the table.

Regional NSW’s events calendar is about to get a serious boost.

File this under: oddly specific perks we wish we qualified for.

From different traditions, cultural events, and languages to a mouthwatering array of cuisines, Sydney wears its multiculturalism well.

Greater Western Sydney is about to score a major new retail destination.

Western Sydney commuters are about to get a major transport boost.

Rock legends Guns N' Roses are heading back to Sydney as part of their 2026 World Tour, bringing a massive stadium show to ENGIE Stadium this December.