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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Sydney Olympic Park is set for a major evolution.

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.

Our hair has never looked worse. 

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.

The Biennale of Sydney is officially back for 2026—and it’s going to be bigger, more widespread, and more community-focused than ever.

Multi-platinum K-pop icons ITZY are returning to Australia this April, bringing their highly anticipated third world tour, TUNNEL VISION, to Sydney for one night only.

​IVE is bringing their second highly anticipated world tour to Sydney this June, to celebrate the launch of their latest album, REVIVE+.

Sydney’s wizarding world fans are about to get their most immersive experience yet.

Free parking at several of Sydney’s most popular eastern beaches could soon be scrapped.

The NSW Government has confirmed plans to develop Bays West, a brand-new inner-city suburb at Glebe Island.

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

Sydney’s western harbour foreshore is about to change—again.

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

Australia’s long-promised high-speed rail dream has taken a sharp turn, with new analysis revealing a Sydney-to-Newcastle line could cost taxpayers up to $90 billion. 

Sydney’s east is on track for its first new train station in more than a decade, with the NSW Government progressing plans to finally complete Woollahra Station.

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

Seeing Lorde live isn’t just going to a concert—it’s a full-body, melodramatic, emotionally cathartic experience.

There's no denying Sydney's latest celebrity corridor, a 6km walking and cycling route dubbed the GreenWay, was a bit of a moment for those living in the Inner West.

The Central Coast is officially stepping onto the global screen stage, with Central Coast Studios set to become one of the most advanced production precincts in the Southern Hemisphere.

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

From this year onwards, personal road users won’t be charged beyond a fixed weekly ceiling, with guardrails in place to prevent any cheeky claims (with a $5000 annual cap also cemented).

A major part of the investment is Harbour-focused research, aimed at building a clearer picture of where bull sharks are and when risk levels spike.

A useful resource, if you need right now.

Hot off the press with her most recent album, Bite Me, Reneé Rapp is rolling into Sydney at the end of Jan.

Alright, Little Monsters, it’s time to dust off your disco sticks and polish your platform boots because Lady Gaga is coming back to Sydney, and she’s doing it in full spectacle mode.

Sydney, this is not a drill: GRAMMY-nominated DJ and homegrown dance titan Dom Dolla is taking over Allianz Stadium for his first-ever Australian stadium show.

If you’re already plotting your Christmas morning swim, your backyard barbecue line-up, or which cousin gets stuck doing the sunscreen rounds, here’s the early intel on Sydney’s Christmas Day weather for 2025.

Sunrise swims, alleyway beats, starlit films and retail therapy—Sydney’s newest festival is turning Avalon, Whale and Palm Beach into the ultimate summer playground.

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 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.

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. 

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