The Powerhouse Museum will be the hub for the Sydney Design Festival from March 2 to 11. The exciting program features international keynotes, talks, workshops, exhibitions, tours and more. Some of the highlights include: Common Good: Contemporary design from the Asia-Pacific region that explores responses to social, ethical and environmental challenges by a new generation…
Glebe Island has a long history as an industrial hub on Sydney Harbour. It’s central location makes it ideal as a receiving port for overseas cargo and, more recently, a destination for cruise ships. The Glebe Island and White Bay areas have survived past proposals for a complete makeover and new identity, including plans for…
More than you might think. Place names are not just a convenient way to indicate a particular spot on the map, they can also tell a brief history, honour a notable person, provide cultural context, add personality to an area. With this in mind, City Of Sydney has prepared a draft guideline for the naming…
The stage show that has converted even the most cynical theatre goers into faithful musical lovers, The Book Of Mormon, has finally come to Sydney. The season begins on Feb 28 at the Sydney Lyric, and many shows are already totally sold out. Written by eccentric South Park duo, Matt Stone and Trey Parker along…
In a very rare occurrence, January’s second full moon on the 31st will not only be a blue moon, but also a super moon (closest to the earth in its orbit) and a blood moon (result of a total lunar eclipse giving the moon a reddish appearance)! How incredible would it be to witness this…
The Australia Day weekend is one of the busiest on the national social calendar. Here are some suggestions for local activities: The Star Celebrate our sophisticated Aussie palate with three days of feasting opportunity at The Star. Their award-winning restaurants are offering special Australia Day menus that range across all tastes. Try the gourmet Seafood…
Immerse yourself in an Arctic landscape; come eye to eye with a Great White shark; experience the thrill and suspense aboard one of the world’s largest aircraft carriers – all in one day at Australian National Maritime Museum’s (ANMM) 3D cinema. Wonders Of The Arctic takes you to the desolate, frigid, alien world of the…
Sydney Rare Book Auctions is pleased to announce that the next sale will take place in their rooms at C11/372-428 Wattle Street, Ultimo on Saturday February 17th from 1pm. You can get a preview of auction items and share drinks, nibbles and enthusiasm on Thursday February 15th from 5pm. Viewing is also available during the…
Sydney is in a development frenzy, and as the concrete jungles grow, organic green space is shrinking. According to Total Environment Centre (TEC), there are over 70 park and bushland locations in Sydney that are under threat of annihilation due to the building fervour, and the NSW Government is mostly just leaning on a shovel.…
Sydney plus summer equals beach – and we have some of the best in the world. But our bubbling surf also hides a pernicious killer that accounts for a significant number of deaths each year – and it doesn’t have a dorsal fin to reveal its location: a rip. However, UTS student, Maddie King may…