Sydney

Major new arts precinct opens at last
After three years of construction and exceeding its original estimated cost, one of Australia’s most significant arts precincts is ready…

Theatre review: Guards at the Taj, Riverside
A tale of conflicted loyalties against a monumental testament to beauty.

New youth orchestra founded in Western Sydney
A new youth orchestra recently launched in Western Sydney is the first step in establishing a professional orchestra for the…

Theatre review: Chef, Kings Cross Theatre
A powerful monologue about food, consumption and life in restaurant kitchens.

Comedy review: The Distraction, Umbilical Brothers
The Brothers are back and this time there's a mighty big screen highlighting their antics.

Insider conversation with the MCA's new Director
Australian Suzanne Cotter returns to Sydney after 32 years abroad heading up institutions in Luxembourg, Portugal, New York, Oxford, London,…

$5M museum kitchen and culinary curator
Powerhouse Parramatta is the beneficiary of a multi-million dollar gift focussed on food

Exhibition review: Presence of mind, Gallery Lane Cove
A showcase from a Buddhist community of artists.

Playwrights gather for national festival
The inaugural Australian Playwrights’ Festival takes place in Paddington NSW next month.

TikTok comics hone art with an app
Comedians might be reaching new audiences thanks to TikTok’s algorithms, but what impact is it having on their careers?