Sydney News

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

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 next Thursday 20 November.

If you haven’t had the chance to catch Cirque du Soleil live yet, take this as your cue—their KOOZA tour is landing in Australia in 2026.

From transport, tickets, set times and the coveted setlist, here’s everything you need to know if you're heading to see Oasis tonight.

These bright blue floaters might look harmless, but anyone who’s brushed past one knows they pack a nasty sting.

Fancy foie gras? The stigma long associated with what's regarded as the pinnacle of haute cuisine might have gone out the window with this lab-grown solution.

Sydney’s next big glow-up isn’t another rooftop bar or waterfront precinct—it’s happening underground.

The NSW Government has just revealed draft plans to turn half of Moore Park Golf Course into a brand new $50 million public park—complete with picnic lawns, cycling tracks, mini golf and more.

The Field Day lineup has dropped for 2026, and we're already warming our vocal chords.

Construction is underway at Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo for its most ambitious project yet: a sprawling Serengeti Resort set to bring the African savannah to regional NSW.

With Wentworth Park Greyhounds' racing lease expiring in 2027, there’s been some buzzing discussions on what the future of this land might look like–more years of races, or a refurbished outdoor spot for your picnic with friends?

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

Two new weekly markets are set to kick off on Oxford Street–Friday evening markets for nightlife buzz and Saturday farmers’ markets for fresh bites. 

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

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’s iconic North Sydney Pool is reopening after major refurbishments—here’s what’s new, and when it opens.

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.

From need-to-know dates and peak times, to parking, public transport, and where to catch the best views of our gorgeous coastline.

Changing Tides musical festival is set to be as big as ever this November 2025. With huge headliners Sam Fender and Noah Cyrus, along with local Aussie rockstars, this festival is bringing intense beats, colourful lights and energised action to South Sydney.

The TCS Sydney Marathon 2025 is running through Sydney's most scenic sites this weekend—here's how to get there, road closure info, and public transport changes to be aware of. 

Labubus are Sydney’s current excitement–little fanged monsters you may have spotted attached to the purses and backpacks of passersby. Here's where to buy them, without the risk of scams. 

After a very wet winter in Sydney, the question on everyone’s minds is the same: will it be El Niño or La Niña visiting Sydney this summer? 

Celebrated chef Matt Moran and hospitality powerhouse Solotel are handing over the keys of Opera Bar to Applejack Hospitality after 24 years of shaping Sydney's iconic harbourfront venue. 

Is Soho House still coming to Sydney? Here's what we know so far.

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

The latest NSW Budget is big news for our festivals, films and creative industries.

Felons Seafood is now open on Manly Wharf, welcoming guests to dine on freshly caught Australian fish and the country’s coldest lager. An extension of Felons Brewing Co., the centre of this restaurant proudly features a 360-degree bar with Felons beer poured straight from the tap.

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

This year, Vivid Sydney runs between Friday 23 May and Saturday 14 June, with the theme of "dream" running through the illuminations, artworks, parties, pop-ups and more.

Dinosaur Safari is back for school holiday adventures.

Set across historic wool stores, sandstone courtyards and heritage-listed buildings in The Rocks, The Collective brings together five Sydney venues by the Hunter St Hospitality group in one sprawling precinct.

Conte Sydney continues the model of beloved Negroni spot Bar Conte, with dozens of takes on the classic cocktail, a versatile Italian menu, and plenty of welcoming spots for date nights or late nights.

Ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March, we chatted with the powerhouse trio of ladies leading one of Australia's hottest restaurants right now.

Experimental Sydney restaurant NEL is known for its artistic and conceptual culinary creations, and their latest feast for the senses celebrates the new season of Yellowjackets, now available on Paramount+.

Sydney fashion brand Double Rainbouu has collaborated with Tinder on a limited-edition, three-piece collection celebrating love and individuality—just in time for Sydney Mardi Gras.

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

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

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

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

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?

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bottomless fondue picnics for winter, anyone?

Here are just some of the ways we can all help those affected.

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. 

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.

No strings attached.

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. 

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

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

And it's bigger than ever.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Back for the fifth year in a row.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Well, here we go again folks.

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

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

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

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.

Fri-YAY.

Sound dreamy? That’s because it is.

Did we mention gin-infused jugs too?

Dogs, paint and ramen—how good is that?

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

 And it’s dog-friendly!

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.

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.

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

May movie mayhem is here. 

With underwater pop-up bars, DJs, and dance floors.

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

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

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