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    This Year's Tokyo Olympics Will Be Closed to Overseas Spectators

    If you want to watch the postponed event, you'll need to keep your eyes glued to your television.

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    A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall and Potential Flooding Has Been Issued for Sydney

    Stay safe and dry — between 90–150 millimetres of rain is forecast.

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    Sydneysiders Are Being Urged to Remain Close to Home During This Weekend's Wet Weather

    "Normally we’re telling people to travel around New South Wales, but this weekend is an exception," said Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

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    Wet Weather Is Sticking Around on Australia's East Coast with Possible Storms and Flooding

    Up to 100 millimetres is expected to hit Sydney on Saturday, while storms are forecast to stretch across southern and central Queensland.

  • Feature

    Fyshwick and Surrounds Day and Night Guide

    Forget everything you think you know about Fyshwick — and Canberra, for that matter. The historically industrial precinct is in the grips of a cultural rebirth, not unlike the nation’s capital more generally.

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    You Can Take Part in a Worldwide Easter Egg Hunt on Google Maps Right Now

    Hide virtual eggs, then provide clues to help your friends and family find them.

Latest Guides
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    You Might Soon Be Able to Splash Around in a Big Man-Made Wave Pool on the Gold Coast

    The Club at Parkwood Village has announced plans to build an Endless Surf pool by 2023.

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    Next Melbourne Is the Soon-to-Open Inner City Hotel That'll Barrel Age Its Spirits Onsite

    It's set to open in the 80 Collins Street precinct this month.

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    Seven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Bondi to Coogee Run

    Find buttery croissants, marble mausoleums and salty swimming spots along the way.

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    Seven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling a Western Sydney Parklands Run

    Pet farmyard animals, devour a juicy burger and seek out picturesque lookout points along the way.

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    Seven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Manly to Spit Walk

    Find stunning lookout points, secluded swimming spots, flaky pastries and historical rock engravings.

  • News

    Overseas Spectators Might Not Be Permitted to Attend This Year's Tokyo Olympics

    When the postponed 2020 games go ahead, international fans might be restricted to watching them on television.

Latest Places
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    Selwyn Snow Resort's Rebuild Will Include a Skating Rink, Bumper Cars and Mini Enchanted Village

    Closed since the 2020 bushfires, the Snowy Mountains spot has started its redevelopment — and secured a 40-year lease.

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    We're Giving Away the Ultimate 48-Hour Staycation in the CBD

    Live it up in a harbourside hotel, wine and dine like a monarch and catch a live gig in a piazza — for zero dollars.

  • News

    Brisbane Has Been Named the Preferred Host of the 2032 Olympic Games

    The International Olympic Committee will now enter into "targeted dialogue" with Australian authorities to discuss staging the games in more detail.

  • News

    Sydneysiders Will Be Able to Have 50 People Over to Their Homes From February 26

    Dancing is back at weddings, too — and you'll be able to stand up to have a drink at the pub from March 17.

  • News

    This New Northern Beaches Parking Finder Will Help You Locate the Best Car Parks in Manly

    If you're looking for somewhere to leave your vehicle, it'll help you find free parking zones, disabled parking and loading zones.

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    Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Potts Point and Woolloomooloo

    Discover where the locals go for an early morning feed and an after-work tipple — and everything in between.

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    Australia Will Soon Be Home to a Whale-Shaped Underwater Observatory Two Kilometres Off the Coast

    The Australian Underwater Discovery Centre is set to open at the end of Busselton Jetty by December 2022.

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    World Surf League Has Scrapped Its 2021 Bells Beach and Gold Coast Events in Favour of NSW

    This year's WSL Championship Tour will head to Newcastle and Narrabeen instead, as well as Margaret River and Rottnest Island in Western Australia.

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    You Can Now Spend a Night Feasting on Chocolate Biscuits in QT Sydney's Tim Tam-Themed Suite

    For the next month, the hotel is dedicating one of its rooms to the beloved bikkie — and you can win an overnight stay.

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    Greater Sydney's Venue Restrictions and Mask Rules Will Ease From February 12

    The two-square-metre rule is coming back — and you'll only need to wear masks on public transport.

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    Five Essential Items to Help You Through Those Super Hot Summer Days

    This lot will help you embrace those scorchers in style.

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    Greater Sydney's Venue Restrictions Are Set to Ease Again From February 12

    If case numbers remain low, the two-square-metre rule will come back into effect — and mask-wearing requirements might change, too.

  • News

    You Can Now Meditate to the Soothing Sounds of More Than 10,000 Lego Bricks Jumbled Together

    The toy brand has released its own soundscape so you can relax to that familiar clicking noise.

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    Sydney's Largest Aquatic Centre Since the 2000 Olympics Has Opened Its Doors in Green Square

    It's home to an ocean pool-inspired swimming area, an openair yoga deck and indoor and outdoor gyms.

  • Guide

    Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Paddington

    From upmarket boutiques and quality date night spots to legendary sporting venues.

  • Guide

    Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Surry Hills

    Discover where the locals go for an early morning feed and an after-work tipple — and everything in between.

  • News

    Greater Sydney's Gathering and Venue Restrictions Will Start Rolling Back From January 29

    If COVID-19 case numbers remain low, more restrictions will be eased in a fortnight, too.

  • News

    North Sydney Pool Is Closing Next Month for a $64 Million Renovation That Will Include a Gelato Bar

    The redevelopment is set to begin in late March — including a new harbourside gym.

  • News

    Three Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Boat Trip

    Jump into summer with these compact and convenient essentials.

  • News

    NSW Has Recorded Two Consecutive Days of Zero Locally Acquired COVID-19 Cases

    But restrictions won't be eased until testing rates increase.

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    Sydney's First 25 Hours Hotel Will Open in a Heritage-Listed Building on Oxford Street in 2022

    It'll feature 105 guest rooms, plus a rooftop bar with harbour views.

  • News

    Six Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Sydney's Great Outdoors This Summer

    Make this the season of last-minute boat parties, puppy playdates and picnics.

  • News

    The Team Behind Australia's First Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Opening Three New Locations

    Landlocked wave riders, rejoice — surf's up for Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

  • News

    Greater Sydney's Gathering Limits Have Been Tightened Again 'Until Further Notice'

    From midnight tonight, residents of Greater Sydney will be allowed only five visitors in their home.

  • Guide

    Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Newtown and Erskineville

    From places to visit with your puppy to the late-night haunts doing things differently.

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