News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Sydney This Week
Here's what caught our attention over the last seven days.
News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Sydney This Week
From new bar and restaurant openings to the latest innovations in technology, design, fashion and the arts, we like to keep our finger on Sydney's pulse.
Below, we've collected the biggest stories from the past week that may have escaped your attention. Consider yourself back in the know.
Image: Bondi Festival
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Food & DrinkCentral Station and Eddy Avenue Will Soon Be Home to a Huge Dining and Entertainment Precinct
NSW Minister for Infrastructure Rob Stokes believes the innovation will rival Chippendale's Spice Alley and Parramatta's Eat Street.
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Arts & EntertainmentAn LGBTQIA+ Museum Is Set to Open in Sydney in Partnership with Local Not-for-Profit Qtopia
The City of Sydney has just committed almost $300,000 worth of funding for an LGBTQIA+ museum, alongside increased support for next year's WorldPride event.
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Arts & EntertainmentBondi Festival Is Returning with a Theatre, Ice Rink and Ferris Wheel Overlooking the Beach
This three-week festival will have you soaring above the idyllic streets of Bondi, before you hit the ice rink or head to a secret location for a supernatural magic show.
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Arts & EntertainmentFlume Is Taking His 'Palaces' World Tour Around Australia in November and December
Fresh from playing Coachella, the Aussie star will tour the country with Caroline Polachek, Channel Tres, Toro y Moi, Vera Blue and appearances by MAY-A.
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Food & DrinkHuge Cheese Festival Mould Is Touring Its Dairy-Filled Spread Across the East Coast This Winter
Feast on Australia's best cheeses — over wine, beer, whisky, vodka, gin and sake, of course — when this returning fest hits up Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
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Arts & EntertainmentAn Unofficial 'Bridgerton' Ball Is Popping Up in Sydney So You Can Party Like a Duke or Duchess
Party like you're on top of the ton at this themed shindig, with a string quartet playing tunes, four hours of food and booze, and life drawing and games of chance as well.
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Travel & LeisureThe Southern Hemisphere's First-Ever Super-Sleek Ace Hotel Has Finally Opened Its Doors in Sydney
The 257-room hotel is now welcoming in guests — and its ground-floor restaurant and lobby bar are serving up bites to eat and cocktails, too.
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Travel & LeisureSydney, You're Up: Guide Dogs NSW Wants You to Look After These Adorable New Pups
The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for a year before they get trained as guide dogs.