New South Wales

Chau Chak Wing Museum returns human remains to Papua New Guinea
In a moving ceremony, 16 human crania have been repatriated to PNG’s Rai Coast.

Theatre review: The Children’s Hour, Old Fitz Theatre
Ninety years on from when Lillian Hellman first wrote the play, its story is still relevant.

Exhibition review: Akil Ahamat: Extinguishing Hope, University of Technology Sydney Gallery
The artist examines pathways to mitigate the spectre of disaster.

Theatre review: Turpentine, Flight Path Theatre
The Gothic tale is promising but uneven in execution and direction.

Theatre review: Picnic at Hanging Rock, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
The Sydney’s Theatre Company’s production lives up to the reputations of both the well-regarded book and the classic film.

Missy Higgins, Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Kate Ceberano and more set to rock the Mundi Mundi Bash
The popular outback music festival is at near capacity, instilling confidence in live music events.

Opera review: Candide, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bernstein’s crowd-pleasing comic operetta will have audiences laughing at the absurdity of extreme ideas.

Musical review: Hadestown, Theatre Royal Sydney
While some elements are impressive, others are undercooked and underwhelming.

Breaking Ground: Women in Arts and Creativity Symposium
DARTS and Women NSW's Women's Week 2025 event, will spotlight the work of diverse women in the arts, screen and…

The Lion King will return to Sydney in 2026
The new Sydney production will open in April next year at the Capitol Theatre.