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NewsThe NSW Government Has Unveiled the New Year's Eve Restrictions for Greater Sydney
The midnight fireworks display will go ahead, but you're encouraged to watch from home — or a COVID-safe venue.
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NewsFive Unexpected Items You Can Find at the New Chau Chak Wing Museum
Each curio has a story — and can tell us a lot about ourselves.
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NewsNine of the Most Memorable Events to Hit the Sydney Opera House Over the Past Five Years
Take a trip down memory lane.
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NewsMargaret and David Have Reunited On-Screen to Review (and Argue About) 2020
In this comedic segment for 'The Shovel, of course they disagreed about this hectic year.
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NewsSix Gifts to Buy the Culture Vulture in Your Life This Christmas
Fill their stocking with wearable art and an unforgettable Sydney theatre experience.
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NewsFive Sydney Tours You Can Take to View Your City From Another Perspective
Taste finger limes, forage for dandelions and discover the history behind Sydney’s famous landmarks.
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GuideSpectacular Autumn Events For Culture Vultures Seeking Their Next Fix
Make sure you add these must-do events to your Sydney culture calendar.
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NewsFrom the 'Mona Lisa' to 'Codex Atlanticus': A Look Inside The Lume's Multi-Sensory Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition
The only 360-degree exact replica of the world's most-famous enigmatic portrait, da Vinci's notebook pages, 40 of his machine inventions brought to life: they're all on display.
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GuideEight of the Best Sydney Festival 2024 Events You Can Hit Up for Under $50
Discover waterfront gigs, much-hyped art exhibitions, free fashion installations and overwater sculptures.
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GuideSix Spectacular Art Exhibitions Hitting Sydney in 2023
Famous Modern masters and significant contemporary artists from Australia and abroad are being celebrated in these unmissable exhibitions.
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GuideSix Exclusive Events in Surry Hills' Hollywood Quarter to Add to Your Bright Winter Lineup
During Vivid's takeover, this neighbourhood's got everything from exclusive set menus and rooftop hip hop parties, to arty installations and nightly live music.
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GuideEight of the Best Sydney Festival 2023 Events You Can Hit Up for Under $50
Discover aqua aerobics classes, immersive art exhibitions and hidden concert venues.
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GuideEnmore Road Is Expanding Its Entertainment Offerings This Spring — Here Are Our Top Picks
Expect comedy shows popping up in hair salons, Sydney Fringe Festival acts taking over bars and live music having even more rooms to ring out loud in.
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GuideSix Unmissable Exhibitions to See in Sydney This Winter
Looking to escape the wintery weather? Use this season as an excuse to explore some of Sydney's most spectacular art exhibitions.
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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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GuideImmersive and Impressive Blockbuster Exhibitions to Look Forward to Around Australia in 2022
Plan trips to dive into all things Disney, peer at Yayoi Kusama's finest in two different cities, scope out Picasso's best and fall in love with Elvis paraphernalia.
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FeatureWhat to Expect at the New Chau Chak Wing Museum
Humanity is the thread that connects all objects of art, science and ancient history at the University of Sydney’s new free museum.
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NewsThe ABC Is Bringing Back 'Spicks and Specks' in 2021 for a Full New Season
The beloved music quiz show has been dropping specials over the past year — but now it's returning for a whole new series.
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NewsHow to Spend One Perfect Sunday in The Rocks
See out the weekend with live music, free art exhibitions, yoga and al fresco cocktails.
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NewsArchaic Sydney Liquor Licence Laws Governing Live Music Are Set to Be Scrapped Next Month
A new amendment will remove restrictions on the genres of music that can be played in certain venues, and also make it easier for venues to apply for their licenses.
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News'Spicks and Specks' Will Explore Tunes From the Past Decade In Its Latest Music Quiz Special
Relive the decade we all just lived through — including the bangers, one hit wonders and songs you'd rather forget.
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NewsAustralia Is Getting a New National Centre for Photography in Regional Victoria
It'll sit inside a 1860s-era heritage-listed building in Ballarat.
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NewsMona Foma's 2021 Festival Will Fill Launceston's Cataract Gorge with a Light and Laser Show
It'll also fill an entire Hobart warehouse with video installations, art and sculptures by local and international artists, too.
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News
Outdoor Events of Up to 3000 People Will Be Allowed in NSW for NYE
But, you'll need a special permit to enter parts of the CBD on the last day of 2020.
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NewsQuentin Tarantino Is Turning 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Into Your Next Must-Read Novel
If you loved the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring movie, you'll soon be able to read Tarantino's novelisation — which'll mark his first fiction book.
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NewsEight Books That'll Make for Excellent Summer Gifts According to One of Kinokuniya's Top Readers
Because paperback presents are the best kind of presents.
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NewsCanberra's Beloved 'Harry Potter' Store Quizzic Alley Is Bringing Its Magical Merchandise to Sydney
Come December, you'll be able to accio up some wizarding items and objects in a former bank.
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NewsSydney Festival Will Return This January with 130 Events Across the City
A floating installation of bees, a huge pop-up stage in Barangaroo (with all tickets just $25), an homage to George Michael and a vigil — this year's program is packed and diverse.
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EventEuropean Easter Market
Sun, 13 Apr, 2025
Polish Club, Ashfield
Get to know how the Polish celebrate Easter, with traditional cuisine and culture at Polish Club Ashfield.
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EventThe Unbound Art Show 2025: 'Horizons of Hope'
Thu, 20 Mar, 2025
Cell Block Theatre, National Art School, Darlinghurst
Buy a local artwork for a good cause at this one-night-only charity art show.
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EventTraveller Whiskey Launch at Jolene's Sydney
Thu, 27 Feb - Thu, 27 Mar 2025
Jolene's Sydney, Sydney
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EventGet Up and Glow
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Body By Berner, North Bondi
Get your Saturday started in the best way with a yoga class, brekkie and beauty products — all for free.
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EventLakemba Nights
Thu, 27 Feb - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Haldon Street, Lakemba
Break your fast in the best way possible, with a sprawling street-food festival held throughout Ramadan.
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EventMoncur Cellars Wine Tasting Series
Multiple single dates
Bistro Moncur, Woollahra
Sip the best chardonnays in the land, with the first event in this wine lovers' tasting series featuring 80 renowned bottles.
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EventDarling Harbour's Culture Alive Festival
Sat, 22 Feb - Sun, 4 May 2025
Tumbalong Park, Sydney
Find your inner zen, bathe yourself in coloured powder and eat your body weight in souvlaki at these three festivals at Tumbalong Park.
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EventLana's Chef Series: Lana x Restaurant Ka
Tue, 4 Mar, 2025
Lana, Sydney
Set your palate alight with a top-notch collaboration exploring Asian-Italian and Cantonese flavours led by two esteemed Sydney chefs.
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EventThe Music of Joe Hisaishi: Presented by the Sydney Symphony with Art of the Score
Thu, 25 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Immerse yourself in the work of the legendary Japanese composer at these live concerts.
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EventCorteo — Cirque du Soleil
Thu, 4 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep 2025
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
Focusing on a clown imagining his funeral procession, this dazzling hit filled with acrobatic wonders features the Montreal-based company's first-ever central stage setup.
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GuideHow to Celebrate NAIDOC Week in 2020
Celebrate the culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with an online film festival, a market and a dance competition.
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NewsEvents of Up to 5000 People Will Be Allowed to Go Ahead in Regional NSW Towns This Summer
Country shows are making a comeback — and discussions about safely holding the Sydney Royal Easter Show are underway.
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NewsThe Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Is Moving Its 2021 Parade to the SCG
It'll be a ticketed event, with the audience watching a pageant of costumes, puppetry and props.
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NewsThe Revamped Australian Museum Will Reopen in November with Free Admission
Closed since mid-2019, it has added more than 3000 square metres of public space as part of a $57.5 million makeover.
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NewsA Very Nice Statue of Borat Has Popped Up at Bondi Beach for 24 Hours
The second movie about the fictional Kazakh journalist, 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm', hits Amazon Prime Video tomorrow.
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NewsVivid Will Bring Its Luminous Installations and Live Performances Back to Sydney in August 2021
After cancelling its 2020 event due to COVID-19, the annual festival will return next year — in a later time slot.
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NewsThe Sydney Opera House Has Announced a Big Reopening Lineup Filled with Live Gigs and Festivals
It includes the return of ideas festival Antidote, everything from live jazz to comedy, and music performances over dinner at Bennelong.
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NewsJapan's Multi-Level Super Nintendo Theme Park (and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride) Will Now Open in Early 2021
It'll also feature the world's first Mario cafe, which is opening this month ahead of the rest of the park.
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NewsMona Foma Will Return to Launceston and Hobart in January 2021
MONA has announced dates for its summer music and arts festival — and confirmed that it will take place next year.
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NewsNSW Theatres, Cinemas and Concert Venues Will Soon Be Able to Welcome 50-Percent Capacity Crowds
For seated events, with the change kicking in on October 1.
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NewsFive After-Work Activities to Add a Little More Joy Into Your Working Week
Reclaim your weeknights with these five fun ideas.
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NewsYou Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of Alice Springs' Dazzling Parrtjima Festival
Watch the Northern Territory festival's dazzling sights from your couch.
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NewsChair-Dancing, Online Vinyl Sales and Community: How Cottonmouth Records is Surviving 2020
"Our reward is people coming in and enjoying our venue."
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NewsFive Spectacular Artworks You Can Experience Online in the Telstra NATSIAA Virtual Gallery
Stay right where you are to explore this online exhibition of works by 65 First Nations artists.
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NewsThis Exhibition Will Give You a New Perspective on the Night Sky and Our Shared Place Within It
‘Under the Stars’ celebrates thousands of years of looking to the night sky.
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NewsSeven Winners from This Year's Telstra NATSIAA (and How to Support Your Favourites)
Find out who won — then vote for your faves in the People's Choice Award.
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FeatureThe Localist: Eastern Suburbs
The stomping ground for those who like both coastal and urban living, the eastern suburbs of Sydney boast heritage homes, coastal walks, intimate wine bars and pubs that exude the Aussie laidback lifestyle.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Paddington
Meander through the beautifully terraced suburb for gift emporiums, bespoke tailoring and artisan chocolates.
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NewsSydney's Best Escape Rooms to Hit Up with Your Crew
Solve a murder mystery in a creepy abandoned cabin, travel through outback Australia and escape a woman's consciousness in these thrilling (and chilling) escape rooms.
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NewsSeven First Nations Artists You Should Get to Know Better This Year and Why
The painters, jewellery makers, textile artists (and more) are finalists in Australia's most prestigious awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
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FeatureThe Localist: Northern Beaches
The northern beaches is well-known for its heritage-listed houses, harbourfront views, boutique storefronts and beachfront restaurants. Here, the towns get smaller and closer to the coast — these are the quintessential beach towns you read about in Australian novels.
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FeatureThe Localist: North Shore
The north shore is a beautiful part of Sydney, and its proximity to the water means an abundance of restaurants and bars with stunning views.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Newtown
King Street is known for its vintage shops and record stores — but its retail offering also covers books, plants and natural wine.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner West
Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.
