Why this destination tops so many bucket lists (and lives up to the hype)

It's a long way from the U.S., but Sydney, Australia is worth the trip. Here are just some of the things a first-time visitor ...

Handrails to be trialled on Sydney Opera House’s Monumental Steps

Plans to install handrails outside the Sydney Opera House has sparked outrage over concerns the change could ruin the ...
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Indigenous artists illuminate Sydney Opera House in light festival

Along the edge of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia, an otherworldly archway is covering visitors in cascades of light. "Cathedral of Light" is only one piece of Vivid Sydney, a festival ...
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In pictures: The most stunning fireworks from New Year’s Eve

Fireworks lit up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, the Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing, ...

Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks Will Honor Bondi Attack Victims

Sydney’s celebration will include tributes to 15 victims of the Bondi attack and a minute of silence at 11 p.m. as the ...

Sydney's food scene is booming—here's what to try now

The Australian city’s home-grown food scene is going from strength to strength, with in-water oyster experiences and garden ...

Six60 to perform at Sydney Opera House on December 11, 2025

Legendary New Zealand band Six60 are gearing up for what is going to be one of the biggest gigs of their career – the Sydney ...
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Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall closes for first time for renovations

Like many great cultural institutions the world over, the Sydney Opera House is currently closed to the public as the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) brings life in major population centers to a ...
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No Joke, The Lights Went Out At The Sydney Opera House During Vivid

The Sydney Opera House had an ironic incident in the Concert Hall last night (June 3rd) for its final night of Vivid LIVE for 2025. While the venue itself was lit up from the outside, the stage lights ...