The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) is undergoing a major brand rejuvenation beginning with a new logo that literally puts “sea” at its centre (see image below). The bold, simple, contemporary design speaks to the more modern, relatable ideals and personality of a new look ANMM. The logo, along with a distinctive colour scheme, will…

Where can you get free parking within a dice throw of all the major attractions in Pyrmont? On the newly released, special edition Pyrmont Monopoly board! The beautifully presented customised version of one of the most popular games ever created features full colour images of signature landmarks and unique local sites. Step out of property…

The Chinese New Year begins on February 1 and there’s a lot happening in and around the city as part of the Sydney Lunar Festival.  2019 is the year of the Pig – the Earth Pig to be precise – so expect a lot of pink decor and endless squeals of delight.  Chinatown is an…

Sydney Fish Market loves an event, and it’s throwing two parties in the next few weeks. Come down on Australia Day and pick up some fresh fish, prawns, and other crustaceans for the barbie. Or just hang out by the water and let someone else cook a delicious seafood meal for you. Enjoy classic Aussie…

Netstripes is holding their first Bizruption for 2019 in February at The Star and they’re especially excited to be launching the inaugural Digital Innovation Advocate Awards at the event. The awards acknowledge partners in innovation, industry organisations, and local government bodies for their outstanding commitment to support Small Business Digital Innovation in their community in…

The Welcome Wall is a 100 metre long, 2.8 metre high monument to immigrants who came from countries all over the world and made Australia their home. The wall is inscribed in bronze with the individual names of almost 30,000 migrants, dating back as far as the 1700s, and through to the present day. This…

The City of Sydney is inviting residents and local business owners in their jurisdiction to join an online panel and provide feedback on issues affecting their neighbourhoods. Interested participants can join using the online form on which you’ll only need to provide a contact email address and basic demographic information (and you must be over…

Akira Isogawa is an internationally acclaimed Australian fashion designer whose distinctive style has been a fixture of contemporary couture for over 25 years. The Powerhouse Museum is honouring his contribution to fashion with an exhibition highlighting the influences and personal history that helped make a global brand. Isogawa has donated many of the items in…

The Pyrmont Peninsula is being touted as the next high development focus of Sydney with a view to it becoming a new CBD. At least, that’s according to the Urban Taskforce CEO, Chris Johnson. He believes the current potential for growth within the existing business district is close to exhaustion, and that expansion is vital…

Students from California State University were given a lesson in sharing when they visited Sydney recently as part of their Accelerated Master’s Degree.  The 27 students attended a panel discussion/ Q & A session at The Sharing Hub in Pyrmont, an accelerator for start-ups in the fast growing sharing economy space. On the panel were…