A root disease has killed off 10 banksia trees in Giba Park, Pyrmont and may still threaten more. The parasitic fungus, armillaria, identified as the likely cause, has populated soils around the inner city area infecting roots and causing trees and shrubs to rot. It has been blamed for the demise of established trees in…

Movement Republic opened its doors in Pyrmont last month and is intent on changing how clients think and and feel about fitness. Located in Murray Street, the fitness centre is run by Ann Charleston and a team of locals and uses unique equipment designed by Ann and built in Russia. Unlike other gyms, there are…

UrbanGrowth NSW will be conducting geotechnical testing in the waters of Blackwattle Bay throughout February, beginning on Monday 6th. The testing will determine seabed conditions in the bay as part of planning for the redevelopment of Sydney Fish Market. A barge and drilling rig should be the only evidence of the testing as authorities anticipate…

Super sleuths will have their skills tested when the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) presents The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. This interactive journey into the world of the most famous detective premieres at the Powerhouse Museum on Saturday 3 June 2017. In the first tour outside North America, exhibition visitors will be…

You’ve probably participated in a spirited post-broadcast analysis or seen the meme-making clips of politicians and social commentators momentarily losing their sense of decorum. Why not be part of it? The popular ABC discussion panel show, Q&A is screened live each Monday night at 9.30pm from ABC’s Ultimo studio. Each week a panel of around…

Foundry 616: Dead Legends Reborn Back by popular demand after a sold out show late last year, singer-songwriters Lucy B and Ben Hardie will be performing with their bands a night of live music celebrating the songs of various Dead Legends. Featuring classic hits from David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Elvis, Dusty Springfield, Janis Joplin, Michael…

Sydney is arguably the best city in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve. If you haven’t booked a cruise or restaurant or restricted blanket spot then it may already be too late, however there are plenty of free vantage points from which to enjoy the spectacular fireworks. Remember to prepare well, bring plenty of…

The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) has gone to the dogs thanks to a new recruit. Bailey Haggarty, Assistant Director for Seagulls, has just curated his first exhibition and it’s obvious he was all at sea. But enough with the puns. Bailey Haggarty is in fact a three year old border collie, adopted from Australian…

Dutch singer Judith Nijland will bring a new interpretation to the music of ABBA when she performs at Foundry 616 next month. A highly regarded jazz singer in the Netherlands, Ms Nijland has re-imagined many of the most popular Swedish super groups’ songs in her show, A Jazz Tribute To ABBA. Audiences will vaguely recognise…

The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) is collaborating with Microsoft, Western Sydney University and other corporate and education partners to create an innovative new learning centre for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics – the Centre for STEAM. Its first program will be Full STEAM Ahead, a joint venture between  Australian Business and…