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To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

Bars & Pubs

Cafe Freda’s Has Found A New Home In Chippendale

Cafe Freda’s was set to close in Darlinghurst on Saturday 1 March—but they’re reopening in April inside Chippendale pub The Abercrombie.

Food & Drink

150-Foot Superyacht Restaurant Solaré Is Opening On Sydney Harbour Soon

Solaré will function like a normal, three-level Sydney restaurant and bar—just on the water. 

What's On

The Best Drag Shows In Sydney For Sass And Sparkles

Everyone has an inner queen—and these Sydney drag shows are guaranteed to bring her out.

Features

Shark Beach Has Finally Reopened In Time For Summer Swims

Your guide to what's going on around the grounds in Sydney, covering new developments, urban agendas, and any newsworthy city talk. 

Features

Lune Croissanterie Now Has 2 Sydney Stores

We spoke to Lune Croissanterie founder Kate Reid on bringing Lune to Sydney, and her favourite sweet treats in town.

Food & Drink

Here’s What To Expect At The International In Martin Place

The International is a three-part dining destination opening in Martin Place in November 2024.

Features

Dining Out, Dialled Up—How Dinner And A Show Has Reached The Next Level

Once upon a time, dinner was enough. You came, you saw, you ate, you drank. Now? Well, it’s an endless adventure with wild possibilities.

Features

Why Delicatessens—Old And New School—Are 2024’s Loudest Attention Grabbers

So what is it about these little shops—some of which have been operating longer than most readers have been buying mortadella—that are so very captivating?

Features

Double Bay Is Back: The Venues Reviving Sydney’s Most Glamorous Suburb

As Neil Perry prepares to open another two venues in this once-sleepy, always-fancy suburb, we check in to see what's new and why foodies are flocking to Double Bay. 

Activities & Itineraries

IMAX Sydney Has One Of Australia’s Largest Movie Screens

IMAX Sydney has a state-of-the-art cinema screen, four seating options, and elevated food and drink offerings in Darling Harbour.

What's On

Darkfield Is Bringing 4 Spine-Tingling Immersive Audio Experiences To Sydney In November

Australia’s scariest immersive experience, SÉANCE, is returning to Sydney in 2023 with two thrilling new sessions in tow.

What's On

Sculpture By The Sea 2023: The Free Exhibition Is Back This Spring

Gram at the ready, Sculpture by the Sea is returning for its 23rd year. 

What's On

Sydney’s Epic Cherry Blossom Festival Is Back This Month

This year, there’s mini golf and cocktails served in goblets made of ice. 

Activities & Itineraries

Where To Go Ice Skating In Sydney

Don your best beanies and scarves for these Sydney ice skating rinks.

Podcasts & Books

12 Of Sydney’s Best Bookshops For Finding Your Next Page-Turner

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

Things To Do

Watch Love Actually With A Live Orchestra This Christmas

Love Actually in Concert will be heading our way this December, just in time for Christmas. 

What's On

All The Must-See Events At This Year’s Antidote Festival

The annual festival of ideas, action and change is back. 

What's On

Bondi Festival Is Returning With Its Iconic Beachside Ferris Wheel This Winter

The wintry arts festival is bringing comedy, theatre, live tunes and ice skating to the beach.

Features

#WaitingOnZuck: Here’s Why You Won’t See Any News From Us Today

Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining Code. The code is intended to level out the sheer power imbalance between Australian news media publishers—like us—and digital platforms such as Facebook and Google. The code, in effect, should allow the two parties to reach an agreement on fair remuneration for displaying news on these platforms. 

Markets & Food Events

Pinot Palooza Is Returning To Sydney For Two Pinot Noir-Fuelled Days

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

Features

Where To Get Respirator Face Masks (N95, KN95 & P2) In Sydney And Why You Need Them

Remember the omicron variant is highly transmissible, so you're better off with a respirator style that protects against finer particles over your standard cloth mask. 

Features

7 Ways You Can Support Sydney Restaurants During The Omicron Wave

How to support your favourite Sydney hospo businesses through the current Omicron outbreak. 

Features

NSW COVID Update: Reporting Your Positive RAT Result Is Now Mandatory

Up to date news about the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in Sydney and NSW. 

Food & Drink

Score Same-Day Delivery On Summer’s Must-Have Wine Range

What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback? 

Markets & Food Events

The Sydney Fish Market’s Iconic 36-Hour Seafood Marathon Is Back

The early bird catches a bucket of prawns and a Christmas Day snapper.

What's On

Diner En Blanc Is Returning To Sydney At A Secret Location

Diner en Blanc is one of the most extravagant and exciting events on the foodie social calendar in Sydney.

What's On

“Greek Island” Is The Three-Day Greek Festival Hitting Sydney Harbour This Summer

The new festival will transform Clark Island into a multi-day celebration of spanakopita, souvlaki, gyros and fried calamari.

Things To Do

10 Of Sydney’s Best Ghost Tours, As Chosen By You

If you’re a fan of the supernatural, then Sydney is the right place for you. Packed with abandoned jails, creepy botanic gardens, haunted pubs and islands trapped in an actual paranormal vortex, there’s no shortage of sites to explore and tours to get around if you’re into getting absolutely spooked.

Features

Palm Beach Could House Australia’s Very First Urban Night Sky Park

In order for the Urban Night Sky Park to be legit, Northern Beaches Council would have to host four events on the site annually which could potentially look like picnics with astronomers or even night stargazing with telescopes.

Features

New Plans Show Sydney Harbour With Floating Pools And Artificial Islands

Such could be the future of Sydney Harbour in a big vision that would turn its waterways into a swimmer’s paradise and an aquatic wonderland.

Features

Here’s Everything To Know About Martin Place’s Insane $170m Transformation

Come 2022, the heart of Sydney’s CBD will look very different.

Features

The 50-Metre-Long Rainbow Footpath At Coogee Beach Is Here To Stay

Randwick Councillors just voted unanimously to keep the art installation as a celebration of diversity and inclusiveness.

Features

Here’s Exactly How To Find Your COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

This week, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian revealed a list of freedoms that will be granted to fully vaccinated adults once the state hits 70% double-vaccination rates.

Features

266 New Al Fresco Dining Spots Have Now Been Approved For Sydney

Sydney is entering a new era of al fresco dining—and things are really shaping up for the summer months ahead.

Features

Check Out The $22.3 Million Plan To Turn Soho Nightclub Into A Boutique Hotel

Word on the street is that the new precinct could be fated for a similar look and feel to Brisbane’s Calile Hotel.

Features

How To Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination In Sydney

This week, it was revealed that fully vaccinated Sydneysiders will soon be allowed more freedoms in lockdown—like going to restaurants, bars, and gyms.

Food & Drink

100+ Epic Restaurants Open For Takeaway During Sydney’s Lockdown

Well, here we are again Sydney. With lockdown extended and no clear end date in sight—not to mention some of Sydney's toughest lockdown restricitons yet—it is without a doubt, really tough out there right now. And it's especially tough for Sydney's hospitality scene. 

What's On

Shop Limited-Edition Art At This Pop-Up Gallery For Refugee Week

A percentage of profits made will go towards the Asylum Seekers Centre.

What's On

Treat Yourself To Hot Toddies And Popcorn At Sydney’s Free Laneway Cinema

Cosy blankets, hot food, and reruns of your fave musicals. 

Cafes

Goreng Is Sydney’s New Secret Takeaway Making Fried Mi Goreng Doughnuts

Made to order and plagued with drool-worthy crunch and umami flavours.

Fitness

Here’s Everything To Know About NSW’s Amazing New Multi-Day Hiking Track

This guy is set to cover off a 59-kilometre stretch (or five days-worth) of coastline, starting from Kamay Botany Bay National Park and pinning all the way down to Bulli Tops.

What's On

Sip Bottomless Margaritas At Sydney’s Newest Underground Drag Show

Get ready for a disco scene like you’ve never seen before.

Fitness

An Insane Indoor Snow Resort With Real Snow Is Coming To Western Sydney

Across the last few months, Sydney has been totally drenched in news of larger-than-life developments, space-age skyscrapers, fancy hotels, and new-world amusement parks.

What's On

A Rare Blood Supermoon Will Be Lighting Up The Night Skies This Week

It’s not everyday that a giant, cosmic entity lights up the sky with an intergalactic aura—completely kicking a regular full moon to the curb.

What's On

Beloved Pizza Dungeon Frankie’s Pizza Is Handing Out $1 Slices Every Day From Next Week

And everything you need to know about the final countdown of Frankie’s Pizza. 

Markets & Food Events

Pie Time Is The Month-Long Meat Pie Festival Worthy Of Your June Weekend Road Trip

Head out on the Great Southern Pie Drive, try “pie tea”, and fill up flaky, meaty goodness. 

What's On

Throw $300 At This Giant 3-Litre Margarita For World Cocktail Day

Say hey to the “Megarita” and an “Espresso Massivetini”.

What's On

An Illuminated Night Walk Is Popping Up In Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

With food trucks, an outdoor gallery, and a night cinema!

What's On

Sip Bottomless French Rosé At This Mother’s Day Paint And Sip High Tea

Paint a portrait of your mum while you both guzzle rosé. 

Kick Start Your Side Hustle, TAFE NSW Is Offering A Heap Of New Free Short Courses

So you can skill up in coding, social media engagement, video production and more.

Features

Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

Local Escapes

The NSW Government Is Dishing Out $100 Vouchers To Spend On Sydney Hotels

You might have been dreaming of Santorini, Paris, Puglia, and Berlin—but when it comes down to it, Sydney is a pretty epic place to live.

Features

Here’s Why Chanel Contos Wants You To Keep Conversations Around Consent Going

Sex education in Australia needs a shake-up—here’s how you can help. 

Features

Green Up Your Digs, The NSW Government Is Giving Away Trees For Free

It’s part of a big plan to plant one million trees in Sydney by 2022.

Features

This Inner-City Warehouse Is Being Converted Into An Eco-Friendly Recreation Centre

Located on Alexandria's Huntley Street, the proposed recreation centre is part of a joint effort to land Sydney more indoor sporting facilities fit for all kinds of sport fiends. 

What's On

Clear Your Calendar, Opera Australia Is Slinging $20 Tickets Next Month

A tragedy, a romance, a political thriller—all for $20. 

What's On

Order Up These Extra-Chunky Bush Cookies Packed With Native Ingredients

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

What's On

Bondi Tony’s Is Hijacking Bondi Beach Public Bar For A Rock ‘N’ Roll Takeover

It’s always big news when two iconic Sydney venues come together in a grand slam of food, drinks, and vibes. This year, the first dynamic duo at work includes that of no-frills rock 'n’ roll burger joint Bondi Tony’s and the beachside corner haunt Bondi Beach Public Bar (BBPB).

What's On

Hit The Harbour And Make A Difference With Sydney’s New Clean-Up Kayak Tours

Clean up our beautiful harbour while you explore with an oar. 

Local Escapes

Book A Stay At Bedouin On The Beaches, Sydney’s New Pop-Up Glamping Site

Glamp on the beachside estate where The Great Gatsby was filmed.

Features

Get Excited, Merivale Has Snapped Up Iconic Randwick Pub The DOG

The acquisition is massive and it’s another feather in Merivale’s hat around Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Things To Do

Set The Alarm, These Are The Best Sunrise Activities To Do In Sydney

Sydney is lighting up earlier and earlier, which means it’s time to make the most of your morning and all the glorious, sun-filled hours before work. Here are the best sunrise activities to do in Sydney.

What's On

Soak Up 360 Degree Views, Croissants And Waffles At Sydney’s New Ferris Wheel Brunch

Book your own private gondola and feast on croissants and buttermilk waffles.

What's On

Turn Your Digs Into A Dreamy Jungle Oasis, The Calyx Is Hosting A Pop-Up Plant Sale

The Calyx is throwing down a huge two-week plant sale to refresh its feature wall, which means you can take a little bit of natural art back to your own home. 

What's On

Get Creative At SEA LIFE Aquarium’s New Bottomless Underwater Paint And Sip Classes

Yep, you and your best mates will be able to hit up an exclusive after-hours painting class featuring champagne, snacks, paints and of course, a juicy spectacle of underwater sea life. 

What's On

Take It Neat Or On The Rocks, A 4-Day Roaming Whisky Festival Is Coming To Sydney

Inspired by Dark Mofo and New Orleans’ multi-day celebration of booze, Tales Of The Cocktail, this roaming festival will feature a whisky trail, tastings, pop-up activities, and whisky adventures, Alice In Wonderland-style.

Features

Get Ready To Dine Al Fresco, Embrace Body Neutrality And See Social Justice In The Stars

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in October 2020.

What's On

Soak Up The Weekend Sunshine And Water Views At Barangaroo’s Sparkly New Harbour Cove

Watermans Cove has just been completed—a stunning, crescent-shaped boardwalk that adds around 11,000 square metres of fresh outdoor space (that’s about 22 basketball courts’ worth). 

Features

Plan Your Tropical Getaway, Queensland Will Open Its Borders To NSW In November

Queensland has revealed they will open their border to NSW on Sunday 1 November, provided there is no community transmission for the next 28 days.

Things To Do

Get Your Hands Dirty, This Microbrewery Is Doing Boozy Pottery Classes

Willie The Boatman is a laidback brewpub with a whole range of tasty beers ready for the taking. This cruisy brewery also sports a whole lot of interior game with suspended plants, long beer hall tables, wooden booths, and a rotating line-up of some of Sydney’s best food trucks on the side too. Yes—he’s a serious contender for the best Sunday session ever.

Bars & Pubs

Soak Up The Views At Opera Bar, The Iconic Harbourside Spot Reopens Tomorrow

Whether you’re a tourist or a true local, there is simply no denying that Opera Bar has the goods. If you ever need a little reminder that Sydney Harbour is one of the world’s most beautiful, a sunset session soaking up the salt spray and the sparkly views at this iconic harbourside spot is absolutely in order.

Features

Support Disaster Relief In Lebanon With Lebathon, A Silent Auction With Epic Items Up For Grabs

There are ways you can help Lebanese disaster relief from afar—and a Sydney-created social media silent auction called “Lebathon” is just one.

Features

Take Note, These Are The Suburbs And Venues Currently Linked To NSW Coronavirus Hotspots

New coronavirus cases and hotspots are currently popping up each day in NSW. To help you keep track of which NSW venues, suburbs and regional areas are currently being affected by a COVID-19 outbreak, we'll be updating this live list regularly.  

What's On

Round Up Your Mates And Book A Private Rooftop Dinner With The Koalas At This Sydney Zoo

We’re in a new age of private dining experiences and frankly, we’re all here for it.

Features

Keep Social Distancing Sydney, New Restrictions For Gyms Will Be Introduced This Weekend

The NSW Government has this morning revealed some venue restrictions will be reintroduced as new COVID-19 clusters are appearing throughout Sydney. 

Features

Step Into A New Era Of Culpability, TikTok Power And Data Healing

It’s safe to say we have entered a new era of culpability, and we’re wielding a new set of tools to get us there. Gen Z has found political clout to rival Facebook bots, "data healing" aims to harness the manipulative power of ad tech for good and, after iso, introverts are holding court in our extrovert-dominated culture. Elsewhere, media and millennials are under scrutiny, and brands are beginning to show off imperfections in place of purpose washing. 

Features

Everything You Need To Know About Sydney’s Black Lives Matter Vigil Happening Today

This weekend, several protests and vigils will be held around the country. They’re a sign of solidarity for the death of George Floyd but also a time to reflect upon and learn about  Australia’s long-standing and deeply troubled history of racism, and specifically, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody. 

Features

Show Your Support To The Arts: Carriageworks Has Gone Into Voluntary Administration

Carriageworks, Sydney’s sprawling industrial-style arts precinct, last night announced it will go into voluntary administration. 

Features

Take Note, Here’s Everything You Can And Can’t Do Over The Easter Long Weekend

If you're thinking about leaving the house over the long weekend, here's what you can and can't do. 

Entertainment

Dream Of Beach Days With These Beautiful Jigsaw Puzzles Of Sydney Beaches And Ocean Pools

Bondi Icebergs, Bondi Beach, Bronte Pool, Clovelly Beach, Coogee Beach and Shelly Beach.

Features

Learn What The Latest Lockdown Rules Mean For Sydney This Week

Should you stay home, what will be closed and what will stay open and how long will the lockdown last?

Features

Make The Most Of Self-Isolation And Foster All The Animals From The RSPCA

Sydney, the RSPCA is calling on you during these COVID-19 times to fill your home with some friends of the furry kind.

Fashion

Freshen Your Digits With The New Manly Spirits Co. Gin Hand Sanitiser

Drastic times call for drastic measures and if that means turning gin into hand sanitiser, we’re here for it. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, Sydney’s Manly Spirits Co. has created hand sanitiser from their gin. 

Features

Keep Up To Date With This Rolling List Of Cancelled And Postponed Events Across NSW

Here are all the events that have been cancelled across NSW so far.

Features

Dark Mofo Has Been Cancelled But Here Are 5 Reasons Why You Should Still Go To Tassie

Dark Mofo, Australia’s favourite hedonistic celebration held in June each year, has been cancelled due to concerns around Coronavirus. 

What's On

Run Your Own Race And Redefine Success, Urban List’s Rooftop IWD Panel And Brunch Is Almost Here

Urban List is celebrating International Women's Day with OWN IT, a rooftop champagne breakfast with a panel discussion featuring incredible females dominating in the areas of sport, tech, media, fashion and health.

What's On

Start Losing It, Fisher’s Australian Beach Party Tour Will Hit Wollongong This April

Fisher has teamed up with Sets on The Beach and Triple J and will be hitting North Beach in Wollongong on Saturday 4 April

Wipe The Saliva Off Your Face, Butter Just Dropped A Limited-Edition Spicy Umami Sambo

Called the Butter x Kong Kim Chi’ken sandwich, it’s inspired by traditional Japanese and Korean flavours, so you can expect a juicy, spicy, umami-packed ingredient list. 

Food & Drink

Forget Adelaide’s Lamington Burger, Sydney Now Has A Phat Fairy Bread Stack

Stuffed with two juicy pieces of wagyu, two slivers of sweet, sweet maple bacon and two slabs of melted American cheese inside buttered fairy bread-style doughnuts, you’ll no doubt need to call an ambulance after conquering this delicious monstrosity.

What's On

Bring On All The Aussie Bangers At This Mammoth 9-Hour Bushfire Relief Concert

 Think Queen, Amy Shark, Peking Duk and Daryl Braithwaite.

What's On

Swig Neon Cocktail Buckets At This Massive Adults-Only Ball Pit Party

Coming in hot with 250k balls, cocktails, tunes and confetti cannons.