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Discover the true story of the 1906 King Street Siege in Newtown, a tragic shooting that left a police officer dead and exposed a violent, forgotten chapter of Sydney’s history.

Meet Newtown author Matt Murphy, whose book Straya Day uncovers 237 bizarre and fascinating stories from Australian history, blending humour, colonial chaos and sharp storytelling.

Discover Sydney artist Sindy Sinn, known for vibrant murals, band collaborations with Metallica and Green Day, and playful, detail-rich illustrations inspired by Newtown’s creative culture.

We catch up with controversial muralist and Newtown favourite Scott Marsh to chat about life, the limelight and his latest work, Island Boys. More on Netown Scott Marsh is a talented mural painter and satirist whose large artworks on the side of walls around Sydney create conversations - and often cause controversy. Marsh uses acerbic humour on his detailed canvasses to address important contemporary social issues. Several feature prominently on the side of houses and cafes i

We meet the ‘long-lifers’ - dogs who’ve spent months (and years) waiting for their forever homes - at Monika’s Doggie Rescue. Hidden among the bushland of Ingleside, just 25 minutes from Mosman, Monika’s Doggie Rescue is one of Sydney’s few no-kill shelters. For more than 25 years, it has provided a safe haven for thousands of stray and abandoned dogs. While many go on to find loving homes, some wait patiently, their second chance taking longer to arrive. Founded by animal we

The award-winning Sydney Brewery brand expands to White Bay, with Sydney Brewery Rozelle now open. By Alec Smart Sydney Brewery, founded 2005 in Surry Hills, have recently opened their brand new venue in the historic White Bay Power Station, close to Sydney Harbour in Rozelle. Announcing the purchase of the former White Bay Brewery in Rozelle in September 2025, which is located within a 150-year-old former steel mill on south-western tip of the bay, Sydney Brewery were quic

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.

More on Glebe By ALEC SMART Artist and musician Chris O’Doherty - better known by his nom de guerre Reg Mombassa – has had a fascinating and fantastical career in art. Most people are familiar with Reg Mombassa as the prolific and successful artist behind many absurdist urban landscapes that have graced posters, album covers, images for Mambo clothing and assorted campaigns. Reg’s iconic artworks are part of Australia’s cultural landscape. In 2007, his Self-Portrait with Hig

Could the gorgeous Black Swan painted at 103 Howard Ave, Dee Why really be bad luck to step on? By Alec Smart More on Dee Why A black swan, set against a two-tone blue and white background, is painted on the footpath in front of 103 Howard Avenue, Dee Why. However, locals often walk around it, mindful that treading on the black bird reputedly brings bad luck. Dee Why’s Black Swan Painting Howard Avenue’s southern side footpath has hosted a black swan painting for almost a cen