Best of Sydney 2015: Best New Restaurant

Bennelong

Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney

Bennelong's food is somehow just as show-stopping as its views.

NEL

75 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

Take shelter from uninspiring food in this major player on the Sydney dining scene.

Firedoor

23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills

No gas. No electricity. Only wood-coal fire and some very punchy flavours.

The General

514 Marrickville Road, Dulwich Hill

Two ex-Jonah's chefs have built their own casual eatery and hang spot in Dulwich Hill.

Automata - CLOSED

5 Kensington Street, Chippendale

An experimental dining experience by top Australian chef Clayton Wells with one of the best degustations around.

Thievery - CLOSED

91 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

The Middle Eastern restaurant home to that burnt butter hummus — and a cracking vegetarian feast.

Ennui

461 Pitt Street, Haymarket

This well-hidden French wine and diner bar inspires anything but a feeling of ennui.

Ito Restaurant

413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Get a taste of Italian and Japanese hybrid dishes at this two-storey Crown Street izakaya.

Genzo

168 Walker Street, North Sydney

Find a taste of Tokyo tucked away in this Walker Street joint just north of the bridge.

The Lunch Set at The Rocks

Come Friday lunchtime, you can hit The Rocks for free live music sessions and $15 lunch deals.

Now Open: Rockpool Lounge Is the Stylish New Hunter Street Destination for Late-Night Highballs and Live Music

One of Australia's most-celebrated restaurants has unveiled an intimate new lounge bar, featuring over 40 wines by the glass, a South American-leaning food menu and a signature frozen dirty martini.

Plan Your Next Night Out With This Luxury Sydney Yacht Experience

Heading to a concert? Here’s how to skip the commuter chaos and start your night right.

Jazz Sessions at The Rocks

Get down to The Rocks Square on Thursday nights to catch some of Sydney's best jazz musicians while sipping on gin-infused cocktails.

Golden Hours at Barangaroo

Add roaming performers, DJs, food specials and two-for-$30 Aperol spritzes to your next sunset session.

This New Sydney Walking Track Showcases Unspoiled Harbour Views and Over 200 Years of Military History

Need somewhere new for a stroll? This three-kilometre walk is the final piece of the Bondi-to-Manly trail.

Now Open: San San Is Serving Up Fluffy Focaccia Sandwiches in Sydney's Southwest

Sydney's newest sandwich spot is keeping it in the family, with a trio of siblings dishing up stacked focaccia elevated with homemade sauces.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia

Finn Wolfhard's new slasher flick, nude 'Austin Powers', a Lynne Ramsay retrospective: 2025's FFFA has them all.

Finn Wolfhard's New Slasher, Nude 'Austin Powers', a Lynne Ramsay Retrospective: Fantastic Film Festival Australia's 2025 Lineup Is Here

In its fifth year, this celebration of bold cinema — and cult favourites present and future — is screening 17 brand-new features and ten must-see classics.

Busselton Is Hosting Triple J's Spacey Jane-, LUUDE-, Ruby Fields- and 3%-Led One Night Stand for 2025

This year, the event is heading to Western Australia, taking place in Barnard Park in the seaside spot in May.

If You're Keen to Get Excited About an 'Avengers' Movie Again, Marvel Has Announced the Packed Cast for 'Doomsday'

While Robert Downey Jr's return to the MCU was revealed in 2024, that's just the beginning — there's now a whole heap of familiar faces joining him

The 'Twilight' Saga Full Moon Marathon

Relive the entire vampire romance saga over one epic night, featuring all five films.

You've Got Three Days to Score Discounted Flights to, From and Around Queensland From $45 Thanks to Virgin

Flights to and from The Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Cairns, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and more are on special to help the Sunshine State recover from the weather's impact so far in 2025.

The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

This weekend in Sydney, you can enjoy a taste of Greek summer at Woolloomooloo Wharf, give a live 'Dungeons & Dragons' show a roll and explore stunning art.

The Best Things to Do in Sydney This April

From a warehouse dance party and a film festival dedicated to sequels to Hans Zimmer live and 'Les Misérables', here's what's on the agenda in and around Sydney in April.

Laughs Incoming: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Is Back for 2025 with 1000-Plus Performers and 690 Shows

For a month each year, Melbourne becomes a haven for giggles, chuckles and hilarity — and that time for 2025 is now.

Serenity in Shoalhaven: How to Plan an Autumn Wellness Escape on NSW's South Coast

Right on Sydney's doorstep is a world-class wellness destination where you can recharge and be revitalised.

The Biennale of Sydney Is Returning to White Bay Power Station for 2026 After the Venue Proved a Hit in 2024

Around 174,000 Biennale attendees hit up the historic power station last year, making it the event's most-visited non-museum site ever.

Sydney Royal Easter Show

Sydney's most beloved autumn event is back and bigger than ever.

Triple J's One Night Stand Is Returning in 2025 with Spacey Jane, LUUDE and Ruby Fields on the Lineup

You now know the date and who'll be taking to the stage, but which Australian town is playing host is still to be announced.

"I Came with You to Be Part of Something": 'Andor' Season Two Is on the Path to Rebellion in Its New Trailer

Ben Mendelsohn joins the cast of this 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' prequel series' 12-episode final season.

Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery The Lume Has Brought Forward Its Closing Date and Will Now Shut in June 2025

You've only got a couple more months to visit this Melbourne venue, which is saying goodbye when its current van Gogh exhibition ends.

Monster Fest Weekender III Part 2: The Spawning

From 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' and 'Return to Oz' to 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2' and 'Robocop 2', this three-day film fest is filled with follow-up flicks.

Bottomless Brunch at Rocker

Settle in for one-and-a-half hours of free-flowing beverages and endless share plates designed to warm you up on chilly days.

Tilly Takeover: Things on Skins

Join legendary sommelier Dan Simmons for a skin contact-themed wine night in Darlinghurst.

Now Open: Burger Chain Five Guys Has Launched Its Latest Sydney Outpost in the Martin Place Metro Station

This chain's new CBD store boasts made-to-order everything, along with bacon-filled milkshakes, a customisable menu and ample seating.

Now Open: 'Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image' Has Arrived Down Under to Explore the Iconic Artist Through Her Personal Belongings

Exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery, this showcase features items that have never been seen before in Australia, including clothing, makeup and accessories.

Now Open: The Velvet Glove Is Darlinghurst's New Luxury Restaurant and Bar for Art Lovers

This new venue is tucked down a Kings Cross laneway and promises opulence in abundance.

The Offspring: Supercharged Worldwide in '25 Tour

Come out and play: The Offspring's latest arena tour with Simple Plan is hitting Australia, including Sydney, in 2025.

The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

This week in Sydney, you can enjoy Neil Perry's latest cafe collaboration, then a ‘Snow White’-themed garden, then a crafting afternoon over drinks.

Apple TV+ Is Clocking Back in at Lumon Industries: 'Severance' Has Been Renewed for Season Three

Bring on the choreography and merriment, and break out the waffle parties — after a phenomenal second season, this mindbending hit will return.

Buzzing Through the Highs, Hopes and Heartbreaks of Caring for Hollywood's Hummingbirds: Sally Aitken Talks 'Every Little Thing'

After stepping through The Wiggles' story in her previous film, this Australian documentarian flew into a portrait of Terry Masear's work with her Los Angeles hotline for hummingbirds.

One-Upping Every Other Robert De Niro Mobster Movie by Getting Him Doing Double Duty: Barry Levinson Chats 'The Alto Knights'

"There's a spontaneity about them that it feels like these two guys are talking to one another, and they're making up things as they go along."

Now Open: Messina's Marrickville HQ Is the New Home of Shadow Baking, Plus an All-New Food and Wine Bar

These Messinaverse shifts have made the HQ space a paradise of gelato-themed delights.

The NGV Is Keeping Its Spectacular Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Open Late for Its Last Weeks, Including Till Midnight Over Easter

If you haven't yet made a date with Australia's largest-ever retrospective dedicated to the Japanese artist at Melbourne's NGV International, you now have more chances to do so.

Neil Perry x Two Good Cafe

Neil Perry is Two Good Cafe's chef of the month in March — and you're invited to help him raise funds for at-risk women in their search for employment.

A Taste of Greece: Manta x Bungalow 7 Takeover

Mediterranean vibes are sweeping into Woolloomooloo Wharf as the executive chef of Europe's renowned Bungalow 7 brings a taste of Greek summer to Manta.

Hornsby Secondhand Market

This is your chance to help boost the local reuse economy while nabbing a pre-loved bargain (or three).

Messina's One-Kilogram Gelato Easter Egg Is Back for 2025 — and This Time It's Cheesecake- and Pretzel-Flavoured

The gelato chain has turned its beloved Mr Messina flavour into this year's tastebud-tempting Easter special.

Bringing Johnny Spitieri Back to the Gold Coast Two Decades After 'Gettin' Square': David Wenham and Jonathan Teplitzky Talk 'Spit'

"Nearly every day of my life, I have somebody approach me — and out of all the characters that I've played, that's the one that most of them want to talk about."

Bloc Party: Australian Tour 2025

On Bloc Party's latest trip to Australia, they're playing 'Silent Alarm' in full and celebrating the band's 20th anniversary.

If You Need a Break, Virgin Has One-Million Sale Fares on Offer with Prices From $45 to Australian and International Destinations

Book in that annual leave — you can take a discounted trip to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Queenstown and more.

In the Full Trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Six, "Now It's Time for Them to Be Afraid of Us"

"This is the beginning of the end" — ideally for Gilead, but also for the award-winning TV series based on Margaret Atwood's acclaimed book.

Slow Sundays: The Crafternoon Edition

Don't waste away Sunday at home — visit SILY for an afternoon of crafting stations, laidback tunes and a complimentary cocktail.

It's Official: Chuck E Cheese Is Bringing Its Pizzas and Arcade Games Down Under, Opening in Australia in 2025

The US chain's first Aussie location will launch in Perth in the coming months, with the exact site set to be revealed in April.

National Tiramisu Day Specials at Bar Infinita

The Italian darling of Sydney's North Shore is offering tiramisu-centric specials to celebrate its birthday.

Jetstar's Huge New Two-Day Member-Only Sale Is Slinging 100,000 Discounted Flights with Prices From $33

Both domestic and international fares are going cheap — and if you're keen to head overseas, prices start at $139.

Bar Infinita

10 Saint Johns Avenue, Gordon

Whether You're Keen to Watch 'The Last of Us', 'Barbie' or Classic Movies, Max Has Dropped More Details About Its Australian Launch

Film fans, get excited — Warner Bros' high-profile movies will get fast-tracked to the platform, while classic pictures will be available in the TCM hub.

'Happy Gilmore 2' Will Tap, Tap, Tap Its Way Into Your Streaming Queue This Winter — and It Has a New Teaser Trailer

Adam Sandler is back on the green almost three decades after the original golfing comedy became one of his best-known films.

46-Percent Off Dinner at Tilda

This CBD restaurant is now peddling an early dinner deal that could have you changing your plans.

$25 Pasta and Wine at PIER Dining

Three nights a week, you can indulge in spaghetti bolognese with a perfectly matched red while overlooking the harbour.

$3 Oyster Hour at Felons Manly

Settle in for stunning ocean views, glorious sunsets and freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters at just $3 a pop.

Bottomless Margaritas at Henley's

Say adios to the ordinary and step into a lunchtime fuelled by non-stop margs at Henley's Motel Mexication pop-up.

Motel Mexication at Henley's

This bright and bubbly fiesta brings the colours, spice and vibrancy of Mexico all the way to Sydney's harbourside.

PIER Dining

11 Hickson Road, Dawes Point

Tilda

61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney

Henley's Bar & Kitchen

9 Lime Street, Sydney

Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter: Australian Tour 2025

Anarchy in Australia: the iconic punk-rock band are touring Down Under for the first time in almost 30 years.

RAFI Records Bottomless Saturday Sessions

Get ready to groove with bottomless beats, free-flowing drinks and delicious food in North Sydney.

$6 Mini Cocktails and Snacks at Midtown

Nestled inside The Bristol is Midtown, and nestled inside Midtown until the end of March is a series of irresistibly adorable mini cocktails.

Now Open: At Umami House, the Folks Behind Soul Burger Have Brought Umami-Infused Burgers to Randwick

This brand-new venue is dedicated to a unique twist on the traditional burg — each handmade daily, and carefully infused with shiitake and special umami seasoning.

Jacob Elordi Navigates Love and War in the Trailer for Australian Miniseries 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'

Also starring Ciarán Hinds, Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge and Thomas Weatherall, the five-part series hits Prime Video in April 2025.

'Snow White' at The Grounds

Off to this fairytale wonderland you go: all things 'Snow White' have taken over The Grounds of Alexandria.

Off to This Fairytale Wonderland You Go: All Things 'Snow White' Have Transformed The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney

Wander through an enchanted forest, then tuck into red apple mocktails and sweet treats inspired by the new live-action 'Snow White' film.

Chatswood Is Hosting a Screening of 'The Lion King' with a Live Orchestra — Here's How to Make a Day of It

We've planned out an ideal day for all Disney fans, movie buffs and families looking for a day out in Chatswood.

Travel South See the South

Be immersed in dazzling natural landscapes, electrifying culture and Southern hospitality, alongside some of the most quintessentially American food and drink in the country.

Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre Is Bringing 'The Birds' and Its Iconic Horror Tale to the Stage From the Page and Screen

To experience the story's full terrors — and every swoop and squawk — theatre attendees will don headphones at this world-premiere one-woman production that follows in Alfred Hitchcock's footsteps.

It's Happening Again: The First Trailer for 'Freakier Friday' Promises Another Spell of Body-Swapping Chaos

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back to navigate another identity crisis, with this 22-years-later sequel hitting cinemas in August 2025.

Believing in 'Ted Lasso' Season Four Has Paid Off: Apple TV+'s Heartwarming Hit Comedy Is Officially Returning

This is the news that everyone has been waiting for since 2023, and that the world needs right now — and yes, Jason Sudeikis is back, too.

Coronation StrEat

Coronation Street, Hornsby

Building a Blisteringly Raw Character Study Through Investigation and Improvisation: Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste Chat 'Hard Truths'

It was accurate of 1996's 'Secrets & Lies' and it's the same again now — when this filmmaker and actor work together, stunning cinema results.

When a Twisty and Witty Spy Thriller Is Also a Smart and Sexy Relationship Drama: Michael Fassbender and Marisa Abela Talk 'Black Bag'

Keeping secrets, slinging barbs, and working through personal and professional crises are all a part of Steven Soderbergh's supremely entertaining espionage film.

First Look: Catseye Pool Club Is Josh and Julie Niland's Soon-to-Open (and Holiday-Worthy) Hamilton Island Restaurant and Bar

You'll find the pair's first Queensland eatery at The Sundays hotel from late-April 2025 — but while the ocean's finest is on the menu, it isn't a seafood joint.

Surrendering to TV's Wildest Dance with the Wilderness, Trauma and Vulnerability: Simone Kessell Chats 'Yellowjackets'

"I just love playing Lottie. So unpredictable. And she's so vital. And you don't know whether she's going to analyse you or laugh at you — or laugh with you."

Joseph Kosinski on the Full 'F1' Trailer: How the 'Top Gun: Maverick' Director Teamed Up with Lewis Hamilton to Capture Formula 1's Intensity

What does it take to make "the most-authentic racing film you will ever experience in a cinema"? Kosinski (and Hamilton) told us all about it.

Dream a Little Dream: 'Black Mirror' Season Seven Arrives in April and Just Dropped a Suitably Reality-Bending Trailer

Take a peek at the 'USS Callister' sequel episode — and another instalment that seems to have links to 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'.

Bloc Party Are Touring Down Under in 2025 to Play 'Silent Alarm' in Full and Celebrate the Band's 20th Anniversary

'Banquet', 'Helicopter', 'This Modern Love', 'Like Eating Glass': they'll all be on the setlist on this seven-city tour.

Sydney Writers' Festival

With 200-plus events and more than 140 guests, this year's Sydney Writers' Festival program is absolutely packed.

With 200-Plus Events and More Than 140 Guests, 2025's Sydney Writers' Festival Program Is Absolutely Packed

2024 Booker Prize-winner Samantha Harvey, 'Brooklyn' author Colm Tóibín, Australian 'Big Little Lies' wordsmith Liane Moriarty: they're all on the lineup.

Betty's Burgers Has Just Launched a New Smashed Avocado Range

Because adding fresh avo makes everything better.

How Starring in 'Snowtown' Helped Lead to Roles in Not One But Two Bong Joon-ho Films: Daniel Henshall Talks 'Mickey 17'

Before he was tasked with playing the righthand man to a wannabe dictator — and before featuring in 'Okja', too — the Australian actor met the acclaimed South Korean director courtesy of his first film role.

The Heritage Experience at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

The perfect outing for history enthusiasts.

Sydney Film Festival Is Teaming Up with Vivid 2025 on a Few Big Events, Including a Celebration of Warren Ellis 

Watch documentary 'Ellis Park', then catch its subject chatting about the film and putting on a short musical performance.

Get Ready to Visit Hawkins, Indiana: An Immersive 'Stranger Things' Experience Is Hitting Australia for Vivid Sydney 2025

Another Netflix hit is taking over Luna Park Sydney — this time taking you back to the 80s, including via locations from the series.

Vivid Sydney

This year's lineup includes lights galore, eating on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Nigella Lawson curating dinners in the Muru Giligu pedestrian tunnel, Tangerine Dream, Anohni and the Johnsons, an immersive 'Stranger Things' experience and more.

Nigella Lawson Is Curating Dinners in the Muru Giligu Pedestrian Tunnel — and That's Just the Start of Vivid Sydney's Huge 2025 Program

Other highlights include Tangerine Dream, Anohni and the Johnsons, and an immersive 'Stranger Things' experience — plus the entire Vivid Light Walk is free.

Rhinestones at the Ready: Dolly Parton-Worshipping Musical 'Here You Come Again' Is Coming to Australia

'Jolene', '9 to 5', 'Islands in the Stream' and 'I Will Always Love You' are among the iconic songs featured in this stage production, which is heading Down Under in 2025.

A Free Installation by a TeamLab Alum, Exclusive Suki Waterhouse Gigs, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch': RISING's 2025 Program Is Here

This year's lineup includes 65 events featuring 327 artists — a field of red beams that respond to movement and Waterhouse's first-ever Aussie shows among them.

RISING Melbourne

A free installation by a TeamLab alum, exclusive Suki Waterhouse gigs, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', the return of SHOUSE's 'Communitas': they're all on the lineup in Melbourne.

Giving an Iconic Rivalry a New Beginning While Honouring the Past: Dario Scardapane and Sana Amanat Chat 'Daredevil: Born Again'

The animosity between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk has officially entered the MCU, with help from guiding forces behind 'The Punisher' and 'Ms Marvel'.

After a Year Off, Dark Mofo Is Still Keen to Challenge and Confront with Its First 2025 Lineup Announcement

Nathan Maynard's 'We threw them down the rocks where they had thrown the sheep' is the returning Tasmanian festival's first work for 2025.

If Tropical Cyclone Alfred Has Impacted Your Paycheque, You Might Be Able to Apply for Income Support

The Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to residents of 14 Local Government Areas in Queensland and 17 in New South Wales.

These Inner Sydney Bars are Hosting Mind-Expanding Talks by the University of Sydney on One Night Only

Raising the Bar sees 20 of the university's academics and alumni hosting provocative talks in ten bars across the city.

Affordable Art Fair Sydney

Bargain alert: this global event is making is returning to Sydney across four November days, with artworks for sale from $100.

Great Southern Nights Is Taking Over Sydney with Two Weeks of Live Gigs

The Harbour City will be home to the hottest festival lineup this side of the Great Dividing Range.

"You Swore": The Full Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Is Here with Betrayal, Monsters and More

This time around, when HBO's game-to-TV hit returns, Joel and Ellie aren't just fighting to survive — they're in conflict with each other.

You Could Win an Exclusive MJ The Musical Experience in Sydney

A bucket list experience for any theatre lover.

Win an Exclusive MJ The Musical Experience in Sydney

Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show 2025

The best thing about Easter isn't always the chocolate.

Waterfall High Tea and Edible Garden at Eternity Cafe

Get down for a bubbly catchup with your besties, featuring a secret indoor waterfall, a jam-packed high tea and an edible garden.

South Eveleigh Holi Hai Festival

Get immersed in this Hindu festival, where visitors get covered in colours, dance to Bollywood tunes and dine on tantalising bites.