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Alexandria Recreation Centre Opens, Completing 7 Sports Facilities in Sydney’s South

The opening of Huntley Street Recreation Centre in Alexandria completes seven major sports facilities built across Green Square and Sydney’s city south in seven years. The City of Sydney has invested more than $230 million in the precinct. All seven venues are within two…

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Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce Launches First Destination Campaign

From Cabramatta’s celebrations to the Blue Mountains, Western Sydney’s tourism offerings now have a shared campaign. The Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce has launched *A World At Your Doorstep*, its first unified campaign to promote the region as a destination in its own right.…

Western Sydney Launches First Unified Tourism Campaign, A World At Your Doorstep

Western Sydney Launches First Unified Tourism Campaign, A World At Your Doorstep

A series of doors invites visitors to explore Western Sydney in *A World At Your Doorstep*, the region’s first unified destination campaign. Launched by the Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce, it brings 13 local government areas under one platform after tourism businesses called…

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Illuminate the Hills at the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden

November 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden

Illuminate the Hills at the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden — November 29, 2026 — Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden, Baulkham Hills

Illuminate the Hills begins on Sunday 29 November 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden in Baulkham Hills. Organised by The Hills Shire Council, the free event runs until 2 January 2027, with the garden lit until 10:30 pm each night. Opening-night Christmas markets…

Sydney Summer Arts Guide: Festivals, Cultural Trails and Open-Air Events

Sydney’s summer arts program reaches galleries, parks, waterfront spaces and neighbourhood streets. David Hockney: Bigger & Closer makes its Australian debut at Carriageworks on October 22, with 360-degree projections tracing six decades of the artist’s work. From December 5, the…

New Events Venue Opens in Inner Sydney from Team Behind AV1 and Sprintr

A new studio and events venue is opening in Alexandria, in inner Sydney, from the team behind AV1 and Sprintr. Called INTERLUDE, the space is at 23 McCauley Street. Keith Wootton, founder of FSTVL GRP, has signed the lease. His group is also behind All Things All Creatures.…

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Christmas at the Cathedral in Sydney, 16–25 December 2026

December 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Forecourt of St Mary’s Cathedral

Christmas at the Cathedral in Sydney, 16–25 December 2026 — December 16, 2026 — Forecourt of St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney

Christmas at the Cathedral runs from 16 to 25 December 2026 on the forecourt of St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney. The festival is scheduled from 5:30pm to 10:30pm each night, giving visitors time to explore the food and gift stalls before the light show starts at 8:30pm. Live…

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Lane Cove Diwali Fest 2026 at The Canopy on 31 October

October 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The Canopy

Lane Cove Diwali Fest 2026 at The Canopy on 31 October — October 31, 2026 — The Canopy, Lane Cove

Lane Cove Diwali Fest 2026 — Festival of Lights is scheduled for Saturday, 31 October, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The free event takes place at The Canopy in Lane Cove, with multicultural music, dance performances and a fashion show on the program. Presented in partnership with…

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Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney 2026 at Wentworth Park

December 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Wentworth Park Sporting Complex

Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney 2026 at Wentworth Park — December 6, 2026 — Wentworth Park Sporting Complex, Ultimo

Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney 2026 takes place on Sunday, 6 December, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Wentworth Park Sporting Complex in Ultimo. The event brings Japanese food, performances and cultural activities together at one Sydney venue. The programme includes live…

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Timber Boat Festival 2026 in Newport, 7–8 November

7 November 2026

Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay

Timber Boat Festival 2026 in Newport, 7–8 November — November 7, 2026 — Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay, Newport

Timber Boat Festival 2026 is scheduled for Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November at the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay, 46 Prince Alfred Parade, Newport NSW 2106. The two-day event brings timber boats and related activities to the local waterfront. Visitors can see timber boats…

Sydney Summer Arts Guide: Festivals, Cultural Trails and Open-Air Events

Sydney’s summer arts season reaches from galleries to parks, waterfront stages and outdoor cinemas. David Hockney: Bigger & Closer makes its Australian debut at Carriageworks on October 22, with 360-degree projections tracing 60 years of the artist’s work. From December 5, the…