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POV: you end up at Broadway Sydney and somehow stay for hours 👀Broadway Sydney is that underrated spot where shopping, f...
11/01/2026

POV: you end up at Broadway Sydney and somehow stay for hours 👀

Broadway Sydney is that underrated spot where shopping, food, movies, and random errands all collide.
Not flashy, but low-key essential — especially if you’re nearby or studying in the area.

Fun fact:
Broadway sits on what used to be one of Sydney’s major industrial zones before turning into a go-to retail hub.

How to get here:
📍 Ultimo
🚆 Train: Central Station
🚶‍♀️ Walk: ~10 minutes from Central

Save this for your next city run & tag someone who always suggests “let’s just go Broadway” 🛍️

🎥📽️Sydney’s Most Marvelous Harbour Cinema Is Now OpenWestpac OpenAir at Mrs Macquaries Point is now open, with:• Stunnin...
10/01/2026

🎥📽️Sydney’s Most Marvelous Harbour Cinema Is Now Open

Westpac OpenAir at Mrs Macquaries Point is now open, with:

• Stunning harbour views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and city skyline
• Al fresco dining & bars featuring Sydney’s top chefs and summer menus
• A 3-storey cinema screen hydraulically raised over Sydney Harbour
• Dolby digital surround sound, 4K projection, and comfortable seating for 1,700 guests, creating a premium cinema experience

✨From Friday 9 January – Tuesday 24 February 2026, enjoy 47 nights of movies under the stars — every detail designed for an unforgettable night on the harbour

📍Located at Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and set within the historic Farm Cove, our incredible location provides the world’s most beautiful cinema backdrop.

🎥Who’s ready for cinema with the most marvelous view in Sydney?

Hi Sydneysiders!⚠️ Extreme Fire Weather Warning in effect – stay safe, avoid outdoor fires.💧 Tips for today:Drink plenty...
10/01/2026

Hi Sydneysiders!

⚠️ Extreme Fire Weather Warning in effect – stay safe, avoid outdoor fires.

💧 Tips for today:

Drink plenty of water 💦 – aim for at least 2–3 liters.

Wear light, breathable clothing 👕.

Limit time outdoors during peak heat 🌞 (12 PM – 3 PM).

Use sunscreen 🧴 and sunglasses 🕶️ if you must go out.

Keep pets and vulnerable people cool 🐶👵.

🔥 Extra info for Sydney:

UV levels are extremely high – sunburn can happen in minutes.

Bushfire risk is severe due to dry winds. Stay updated on local alerts.

Plan indoor activities if possible; heat exhaustion is a real risk.

Sydney is bracing for a severe to extreme heatwave this week 🌡️Temperatures are set to soar into the high 30s and low 40...
09/01/2026

Sydney is bracing for a severe to extreme heatwave this week 🌡️

Temperatures are set to soar into the high 30s and low 40s, reaching the mid-40s in parts of the southwest. Overnight lows will remain high too — in the high teens to mid-20s, and up to the high 20s in western areas.

Heatwave warnings:

Extreme: Metropolitan Sydney, Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes, Riverina

Severe: Hunter, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western

Areas likely impacted include Sydney, Broken Hill, Camden, Dubbo, Gosford, Hornsby, Liverpool, Mona Vale, Orange, and Richmond.

Safety tips:

Stay in cool places: home, library, community centre, shopping centre

Close windows, draw blinds/curtains/awnings early to block heat

Use fans or air-conditioning if available

Keep hydrated and check on vulnerable people (children, elderly, pregnant, or unwell)

Avoid leaving children or pets in cars

The heatwave is expected to ease over the weekend as a southwest to southerly change brings milder temperatures.

Where’s your go-to spot to stay cool in Sydney when the mercury climbs?

🏃‍♂️ This is your ultimate guide to Sydney’s running clubs & January 2026 events! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Top Running Clubs in Sydney (...
08/01/2026

🏃‍♂️ This is your ultimate guide to Sydney’s running clubs & January 2026 events! 🏃‍♀️

🏃‍♂️ Top Running Clubs in Sydney (All Levels)

Kirribilli Runners

Coogee Run Club

Manly Beach Running Club

Sydney Striders STaR

Northside Running Group

B***s on the Run

runrFIT Sydney Running Group

Unofficial Run Club

Stroll Run Club (Bella Vista)

My Run Team

UNSW RunSoc Bagels

Centennial parkrun

📅 January 2026 Events

10 Jan – Westies 3.5 km Handicap

17 Jan – Westies 5@theLake Race

18 Jan – SMC Road Race 5 & Western Sydney 10 km

26 Jan – Blue‑Mile 5 km (Wollongong)

31 Jan – Sun Run Dee Why → Manly

💬 Did we miss any clubs or events? Comment them below and help us make this the ultimate Sydney running guide! 👇

🔥 Tag your running buddy & start planning your January miles!

🧭 Sydney Suburb Hit List: Let’s play tourist in our own city ✨From beach dips in Bondi to gallery strolls in Surry Hills...
07/01/2026

🧭 Sydney Suburb Hit List: Let’s play tourist in our own city ✨
From beach dips in Bondi to gallery strolls in Surry Hills, here’s your suburb-by-suburb cheat sheet to the best of Sydney:

📍 Circular Quay & The Rocks — Opera House selfies, markets, and that Harbour Bridge walk 👟
📍 Surry Hills & Paddington — Brunch, boutiques, and hidden garden gems 🌿
📍 Newtown & Inner West — Vintage treasure hunts, mural snaps, and plant-based treats 🎨🍩
📍 Bondi & the Beaches — Sunrise yoga, surfside walks, and poolside chill at Icebergs 🌊
📍 Darling Harbour & Barangaroo — Underwater worlds, garden zen, and foodie heaven 🐠🥢
📍 North Shore & Manly — Ferries, boardwalks, and snorkel spots that feel like a holiday 🚤☀️

Tag your suburb soulmate — where are we heading first?

One of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks has entered a new chapter 🚲The Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp is now open — r...
06/01/2026

One of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks has entered a new chapter 🚲

The Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp is now open — reimagining how people move across the Harbour while honouring Country, culture, and history at every step (and pedal).

For decades, cyclists had to carry their bikes up 55 stairs on the north side. This new 170-metre, gently curving ramp finally makes the crossing safe and accessible for riders of all ages and abilities.

But this project goes far beyond function.
Designed in close collaboration with Gadigal and Cammeraygal knowledge holders, the ramp features a powerful paving artwork by Jason Wing and Maddison Gibbs — two intertwining eels symbolising connection, movement, and the enduring relationship between land and water at this harbour crossing.

Every detail is intentional:
• Heritage-sensitive design respecting the Bridge and Bradfield Park
• Granite sourced from Moruya, matching the original pylons
• Bronze balustrades echoing the Sydney Opera House alloy
• New paths, crossings, a public plaza, seating, bike repair and water stations

This is more than cycling infrastructure.
It’s a thoughtful civic space that reconnects past, present, and future — and sets a new benchmark for how cities design with Country.

Does this feel like the future of public infrastructure in Sydney?

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Sydney’s skyline is about to change — and so is the future of work 🌱Rising 39 storeys above Central Station, Atlassian C...
06/01/2026

Sydney’s skyline is about to change — and so is the future of work 🌱

Rising 39 storeys above Central Station, Atlassian Central will become the world’s tallest hybrid timber and steel building, anchoring the city’s newest tech and innovation precinct, Tech Central.

Valued at $1.4 billion, the landmark project is being delivered by Built in joint venture with Obayashi, for Dexus and Atlassian, with design by SHoP and BVN. Completion is set for 2026.

But this isn’t just about height.
The tower is designed as a benchmark for sustainable construction, featuring:
• Mass timber construction to reduce embodied carbon
• A glass and steel exoskeleton with an operable, electricity-generating façade
• 100% fossil-fuel-free operations, powered by renewable energy
• Targeting 6-Star Green Star and 5.5-Star NABERS Energy ratings

Built above the heritage-listed Parcel Shed and former YHA, the project also delivers retail spaces, a new 137-room YHA, and an upgraded public realm around Central Station — blending innovation with heritage.

Is this the blueprint for the next generation of skyscrapers?

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