Sydney 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.

How 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.

Events 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.

The 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.

The 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.

A 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.

Vivid 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.

The 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.

Japan'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.

Mona 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.

NSW 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.

Five After-Work Activities to Add a Little More Joy Into Your Working Week

Reclaim your weeknights with these five fun ideas.

You Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of Alice Springs' Dazzling Parrtjima Festival

Watch the Northern Territory festival's dazzling sights from your couch.

Chair-Dancing, Online Vinyl Sales and Community: How Cottonmouth Records is Surviving 2020

"Our reward is people coming in and enjoying our venue."

Five 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.

This 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.

Seven 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.

The 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.

Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Paddington

Meander through the beautifully terraced suburb for gift emporiums, bespoke tailoring and artisan chocolates.

Sydney'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.

Seven 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Where 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.

The Localist: Inner West

Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.

The Localist: Greater Western Sydney

In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.

The Localist: Inner City

From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.

The Localist: Southern Sydney

A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.

The NSW Government Is No Longer Completely Moving the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta

Instead, it'll retain the existing Ultimo site — and still add the new venue planned in Sydney's west.

A Crowdfunding Campaign to Fly the Aboriginal Flag on the Harbour Bridge Has Raised $30,000

It’s the latest step in an ongoing fight to see the Aboriginal flag flying 365 days a year.

Alice Springs' Dazzling Parrtjima Festival Will Light Up the Red Centre in September

The Indigenous arts, culture and storytelling festival has been rescheduled from April.

The Parking Lot Social Is Australia's New Drive-In Party Combining Movies, Bands and Karaoke

It's run by the same folks that brought Big Bounce Australia, the world's largest inflatable theme park, to our shores.

Here's What You Can Do from July 1 Under NSW's New Eased Restrictions

You can now watch the footy IRL, catch a flick on the big screen and start planning a trip to sunny Queensland.

Mass (Socially Distant) Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings Will Be Allowed in Australia from July

Big venues will be allowed gatherings of more than 100 and some stadiums will be allowed to fill to 25 percent capacity, as part of step three in the national road map.

The Best Things to Do in Sydney If You're Staying Local This Long Weekend

From starting your day with a flaky fresh-from-the-oven pastry to ending it watching a flick on the big screen at a drive-in cinema, there's plenty to do.

This Is What You Can and Can't Do in NSW from June 1

The state's COVID-related rules are easing again — here's what you need to know.

The Trailer for Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Show 'Douglas' Is Here

The witty Aussie comedian's latest show hits Netflix this month.

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Four Ways to Make Nights at Home More Exciting (and What Dish or Drink to Pair With Them)

Level up your nights at home with fun activities, cocktail deliveries and tasty bites.

TAFE NSW Has Launched Another 13 Free Online Short Courses So You Can Upskill at Home

If you're eligible, you could learn about cyber security, coding or infection prevention without paying a cent.

Seven Ways You Can Virtually Commemorate ANZAC Day 2020

Host an at-home dawn service on your balcony, join an ANZAC biscuit Zoom baking session or buy a ticket for the world's largest meat raffle.

The City of Sydney Has Introduced $3 Million in Grants for Local Arts Communities

Actors, musicians, backstage staff and cultural organisations can apply for funds until April 27.