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Experience the Just For Laughs All Star Gala, a high-energy night at the Sydney Opera House featuring Shaun Micallef, top international acts and Australia’s best homegrown comedians.

A notorious 1945 murder at 428 Crown Street left gangster Donald “the Duck” Day dead and wartime Sydney shaken. From jealousy and sly-grog rivalries to a courtroom battle filled with contradictions, this is the true story of one of Surry Hills’ most dramatic underworld killings.

After 43 years as a safe haven for Sydney’s LGBTQ+ community, The Bookshop on Oxford Street will close on December 24, 2025. From its origins in the early 80s to its role as a cultural anchor through crisis and celebration, the store’s legacy still looms large.

After almost 30 years, the Statue of Joy has finally returned to East Sydney. The bronze replica celebrates the legacy of sex workers and the community campaign that pushed for her homecoming, tracing her journey from controversy to cultural recognition.

Cleveland House, one of Sydney’s oldest surviving colonial mansions, is sliding deeper into disrepair after years of stalled approvals and delayed restoration. Discover the building’s remarkable history, its architectural significance and why locals are calling for urgent action to save this rare heritage landmark.

Baz Luhrmann’s former Darlinghurst mansion, the grand 1880s estate known as Iona, has sold for $37.5 million after a tense four-hour private bidding battle. Discover the property’s rich history, lavish features and the upgrades made by its most recent owners.

Step inside a real day in the life of MP Tanya Plibersek, from early-morning dog walks to community visits, constituent support and family time. Discover her favourite local spots and what drives her after 27 years serving Sydney.

Discover the final season of Sydney Dance Company’s New Breed, showcasing four world premieres and celebrating 12 years of groundbreaking Australian choreography.

With ten years under his belt, chef Nelly Robinson reflects on building NEL from scratch, feeding David Attenborough, and the joy of a good curry on a cold night. By Melissa Mantle Ten years ago, British-born chef Nelly Robinson opened NEL on a stretch of Surry Hills’ Wentworth Avenue that needed some love. A decade later, the chic bunker-esque restaurant is a cult favourite, known for its theatrical tasting menus and events and its inventive takes on modern cuisine. Nelly

The Fur Salon & Dental is here to raise the standard and removing the stress of pet dental care & grooming. The Fur Salon Step inside The Fur Salon in Queens Park and you’ll notice something different, there’s no mad barking or chaos in the atmosphere. The air smells fresh, the space is calm, and the interior fit-out makes it feel more like a day spa than a grooming salon. That’s because The Fur Salon was designed with one mission: to raise the standard of pet care. Founded

SmartFone FlickFest (SF3) is back for its 11th year, bigger, bolder, and better than ever. The 2026 Smartfone Flickfest (SF3) attracted more than 450 entries (!) from over 60 countries, reflecting SF3's truly global reach. This year's event is extra special with the Gala being held at iconic Sydney Opera House on January 23rd, 2026. Submissions for this year's festival came from filmmakers of all ages and walks of life. There were four year old entrants, and there were seve

Intimate yet spectacular, La Ronde Is brimming with talent and charisma By Rita Bratovich Scott Maidment and the Strut & Fret team have curated a beautiful selection of theatrical sweets and presented them as delicacies on a plate that is La Ronde . This production feels more intimate and pure in the way it allows the performers to be the central focus. The La Ronde performers have enough personality to fill the spacious theatre tenfold. Expertise, sexiness, humour, and char

Three masters come together for Sydney Dance Company’s stunning new triple bill, Continuum . Continuum is the perfect title for this trio of works. Rafael Bonachela’s Spell , Tra Mi Dinh’s Somewhere between ten and fourteen, and Stephen Page’s Unungkati Yantatja – one with the other , are each completely distinct pieces, yet there is a flow and feeling of connection between them. First, Spell, which opens auspiciously with a solo dancer and no music. The sole figure moves o

Reflecting on a season of resilience and renewal for Sydney’s beloved AFL team - The Sydney Swans. As the 2025 AFL season draws to a close, the Sydney Swans find themselves at a pivotal juncture. Emerging from the shadow of a disappointing Grand Final loss in 2024, the 2025 season was a journey of introspection and rejuvenation. Under the guidance of new head coach Dean Cox, the Swans aimed to recalibrate and rebuild. A Season of Challenges & Triumphs The season began with ca

Expect the unexpected when Reggie Watts returns to Sydney for Just For Laughs 2025. The comedian, musician and master improviser brings his genre-bending one-man show to the Sydney Opera House this November, blending stand-up, music and surreal comedy in a night of unrepeatable brilliance. Don’t miss this boundary-breaking performance from one of comedy’s most inventive minds.

Sydney chef, Nelly Robinson, is serving up fast food with a fine dining twist at NEL Restaurant. If you haven’t yet descended the stairs at 75 Wentworth St into the belly of NEL, you are truly missing out. Affectionately known as the bunker , this underground dining room has long been one of Sydney’s most beloved fine-dining destinations. Chef Nelly Robinson, who we interviewed in 2010 Issue #11, has built his reputation on creating boundary-pushing menus that are as theatric

Grab your front row seat, Sydney Fringe Festival is about to transform Sydney into a vibrant hub of theatre, cabaret, music and more....

Fool’s Paradise lands at Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter from 29 August–12 October 2025. Expect world-class circus, comedy, burlesque, and family-friendly fun as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival.

Eternity Playhouse reopens for Sydney Fringe 2025, hosting the Off Broadway Hub from September 2–27. Discover a vibrant lineup of theatre, dance, music and cabaret in one of Darlinghurst’s most iconic cultural spaces.

Discover the history of the Griffiths Teas Building in Surry Hills — one of Sydney’s most distinctive flat-iron buildings. From its origins as a tea warehouse to its modern rebirth as luxury apartments and home to Chin Chin restaurant.