Western Sydney’s leading entertainment, dining, and leisure destination, that once campaigned to have its own postcode, is now chasing a new recognition for Western Sydney by staking a claim on Australia’s seafood festival map. While Rooty Hill may be inland, West HQ feels this year’s expanded Western Sydney Oyster & Seafood Festival deserves a place…
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New busking policy and digital guide for Sydney
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Buskers now have easier access to support and location information with the City of Sydney releasing a new digital guide designed to simplify and enhance street performances.The mobile-friendly tool provides performers with a one-stop platform to access information and stay informed about opportunities and changes across the city. It offers a more accessible and responsive…
2026 North Sydney Garden Competition
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Open to residents, schools and community groups across the North Sydney local government area, the annual competition celebrates the creativity, care and environmental stewardship behind the area’s green spaces — no matter their size. With dedicated categories for balcony and courtyard gardens, apartment dwellers working with limited space and plenty of hard surfaces are just…
Weddings: cocktail attire or black tie?
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Australian couples have quietly retired black tie as a wedding dress code, with new analysis by Lupo Bianco Suits revealing the cocktail share of Australian weddings jumped from 25% in 2022 to 45% in 2025 — a 20% rise over 3 years. Over the same window, black tie collapsed from 10% to just 6%. Across…
The Strokes: Is This It – 25th Anniversary, a one-night-only exhibition
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Behind The Gallery and Marshall will present The Strokes: Is This It – 25th Anniversary, a one-night-only exhibition marking 25 years since one of the most important debut albums in rock history. The exhibition takes place Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 1/52-54 Stanley St, Darlinghurst, Sydney. To mark the anniversary, Behind The Gallery brings together…
Push for late night boost on King Street
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The City of Sydney and Inner West Council have come together to make it easier for businesses along Newtown’s popular King Street to trade later while boosting the potential for more music and performance on the strip. King Street is proposed to become a special entertainment precinct, making it easier for small bars, shops, restaurants…
Australian National Maritime Museum: ’50 Years of Deadly’
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On July 5, the Australian National Maritime Museum will host a free day of family fun to celebrate the start of NAIDOC week and honour the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth, exploring stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Join in cultural activities for all ages as we celebrate ‘50 Years…
Sydney Cat Lovers Festival – August 22nd to 23rd
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Australia’s ultimate celebration of cats returns with exciting new attractions, expert advice and an incredible shopping experience. Cat lovers are being invited to experience the Sydney Cat Lovers Festival when it returns to Sydney Showground on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026 for a weekend dedicated to celebrating everything feline. With one ticket providing…
North Sydney Council announces North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reached Practical Completion
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North Sydney Council is pleased to announce that North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reached Practical Completion, marking the formal handover of the facility from the construction contractor to Council. This significant milestone means the keys to the iconic harbour-side pool have now been handed to Council, representing the transition from construction to operational readiness…
Body Blow Australian Premiere at the Sydney Film Festival
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Audiences attending the Sydney Film Festival Australian Premiere of the internationally acclaimed film Body Blow are in for a unique second course as the cast take to the stage to perform music from the film live. Body Blow makes its Australian Premiere at 6:15pm at Event Cinemas George Street as part of the Sydney Film…