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AFTERGLOW Makes Australian Debut
AFTERGLOW premieres in Australia after global success, bringing its raw, intimate exploration of love, open relationships and emotional connection to Melbourne and Sydney stages.

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Feb 27


Autumn Herbs
Discover which herbs thrive as the weather cools and how autumn conditions support healthy, productive growth. Autumn is a wonderful season for growing herbs. As summer heat fades, daytime temperatures become milder while the soil stays warm, creating comfortable growing conditions. Increased rainfall and fewer pests make it easier for herbs to establish strong roots and develop healthy leaves. Both leafy herbs and hardy perennials flourish during this season, making autumn p

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Feb 23


Beds Australia
Beds Australia is Australia’s largest independent bedding retailer, partnering with trusted local brands to deliver sustainable, expertly crafted mattresses and beds designed to support better sleep and long-term health.

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Feb 18


Sydney Philharmonia Choir's 2026 Season
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs reveals its 2026 season, featuring Bach, Britten, Vivaldi and Verdi alongside opportunities to sing on stage at the Sydney Opera House and across Sydney’s most iconic venues.

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Feb 18


Sydney Dance Company 2026 Season
Sydney Dance Company unveils its 2026 season, a fearless celebration of contemporary dance featuring Engine at the Sydney Opera House, world premieres, international choreographers and the return of the acclaimed Love Lock.

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Feb 18


Review: Ette Sydney
Ette Sydney review: discover one of Sydney CBD’s best hidden dining gems, offering chic interiors, creative seasonal dishes and surprisingly affordable small plates.

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Feb 18


What’s On Sydney CBD
Discover what’s on in Sydney CBD with our guide to theatre, festivals, live music, art and nightlife happening across the city and nearby neighbourhoods.

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Feb 18


25th Biennale of Sydney 2026
The 25th Biennale of Sydney returns from 14 March with Rememory, a free, city-wide contemporary art festival exploring memory, identity and belonging across five iconic venues.

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Feb 18


Sydney Street Choir
The Sydney Street Choir uses music, camaraderie and support to empower people facing homelessness, isolation and hardship, building connection and hope through song.

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Feb 18


Crown Sydney, The City's Tallest Building
Once fiercely opposed, Crown Sydney has become the city’s tallest building and a defining landmark, blending bold architecture, controversy, and luxury on the harbour’s edge.

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Feb 18


Sydney Convicts Who Fled by Sea
From stolen cutters to American whalers, early Sydney convicts risked death at sea to escape brutal punishment, creating some of Australia’s most extraordinary maritime escape stories.

Alec Smart
Feb 18


The Stars of Tropfest
Discover the Tropfest alumni who launched their careers at Australia’s iconic short film festival, from Joel Edgerton and Rebel Wilson to Murray Bartlett, and how the festival continues to shape film and television today.
Jamie Apps
Feb 18


A Brief History of Tropfest
From Surry Hills To The World: The Accidental Empire Of Tropfest It started with a spring roll. Let's be specific. A film whimsically titled, Surry Hills: 902 Spring Roll , which its creator, John Polson, once dismissed as pretty average. That humble, almost apologetic beginning in 1993 is the wonderfully unglamorous seed from which Tropfest, now branded as the globe’s largest short film festival, accidentally sprouted. Picture the scene. Two hundred people crammed into the T
Jamie Apps
Feb 17


Tropfest 2026
Why Tropfest 2026 Is Sydney's Free Cultural Event You Can't Afford to Miss Forget hushed theatres and polite applause. Tropfest, returning on Feb 22 to Centennial Park after six quiet years, runs on a very different wavelength. Think thousands spread across picnic rugs as the sun sets, food trucks buzzing and a giant screen glowing beneath the Moreton Bay figs. This is cinema as a shared public experience - and its return has been long awaited. On screen: 16 finalist short fi
Jamie Apps
Feb 17


A SmartStep Towards Stroke Recovery
The SmartStep Stroke Study is designed for people who experienced a stroke more than six months ago and continue to face challenges with balance and mobility. The study may be particularly suited to those who prefer exercising in the comfort of their own home. Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term physical disability worldwide. Many stroke survivors experience ongoing balance and mobility difficulties, as well as functional dependency, due to impaired lower limb st

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Feb 12


Super Bowl LIX
The Best Places to Watch Super Bowl LIX in Sydney Super Bowl Sunday (or rather, Monday in Australia) is one of the biggest sporting events of the year, and, as usual, Sydney is packed with venues offering electric atmospheres, massive screens, and delicious game-day menus. Whether you're after a luxury experience on Sydney Harbour (yes, really!) or a classic pub setting with American-style food and beer, here are the best places to catch all the action of Super Bowl LIX on Mo

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Feb 4


Bull Sharks in Sydney Harbour
Understanding bull sharks in Sydney Harbour and what swimmers need to know. By Alec Smart On Sunday 18 January 2026, a 12-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries after he was horrifically mauled by a shark in Sydney Harbour, west of Nielsen Park, Vaucluse. The beach alongside where he was swimming is named, not ironically, Shark Beach, and it features a netted swimming enclosure that is popular in summer. However, the boy, Nico Antic, was swimming outside of the netted area wit

Alec Smart
Jan 20


Tropfest's Final Call for Filmmakers
Tropfest confirms final entry dates ahead of its highly anticipated 2026 return! After more than three decades as the world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest , is making its long-awaited comeback. Tropfest has helped launch the careers of countless Aussie storytellers and become a cultural touchstone where bold ideas meet big audiences. This year’s filmmakers have been racing the clock to bring their ideas to life around the 2026 Tropfest Signature Item, “Hourglass.”

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Jan 5


What's On Sydney
Your Ultimate Guide to Sydney’s Top Events, Festivals, Markets, Live Music, Dance, Theatre and More! Arts & Theatre 🎪 La Ronde 📍 The Grand Electric, Surry Hills 📅 Now - Feb Experience a night of circus, cabaret, live music, and comedy at The Grand Electric. Featuring breathtaking aerial feats, daring stunts, and world-class performers from around the globe, La Ronde delivers a sensual, electrifying spectacle. Intimate yet extravagant, it’s the perfect night out for friends

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Dec 31, 2025


New Year’s Eve Sydney
Experience Unforgettable Fireworks, Parties, Cruises and Family Fun This New Year’s Eve Sydney Sydney is world‑famous for its New Year’s Eve Sydney celebrations — a dazzling night of fireworks, music, parties, cruises and vibe‑filled events that welcome the new year in unforgettable style. Whether you’re planning a local celebration or hosting visiting friends and family, here’s the must‑read guide for making the most of New Year’s Eve Sydney this year. Iconic Sydney Harbour

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Dec 18, 2025
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