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Celeste Barber Returns to Theatre After 20 Years
Acts of Kindness1h ago

Celeste Barber Returns to Theatre After 20 Years

Comedian Celeste Barber is heading back to the stage for the first time in two decades, fulfilling a dream she had while washing dishes at Sydney Theatre Company. She'll star in a quirky comedy about an Amish cheese maker searching for herself.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide Gets Its First Pro Musical Theatre Company
InnovationJun 4

Adelaide Gets Its First Pro Musical Theatre Company

For the first time in its history, Adelaide now has a professional musical theatre company giving local artists a chance to work at home. Full Circle Theatre Company launches this November, filling a surprising gap in Australia's arts scene.

ABC Australia2 min read
Italy's Prison Theatre Company Transforms Inmates Into Artists
Community HeroesSep 4

Italy's Prison Theatre Company Transforms Inmates Into Artists

For 40 years, inmates at Italy's oldest prison have been writing, directing, and performing theatre—proving that creativity can flourish anywhere. Their story is sparking a movement in prisons worldwide.

Upworthy2 min read
Johannesburg's Market Theatre Celebrates 50 Years Strong
VideosFeb 3

Johannesburg's Market Theatre Celebrates 50 Years Strong

The iconic Market Theatre, which defied apartheid to become South Africa's home of liberation theatre, is marking half a century with a year of powerful performances. Born from a bold vision in 1976, just days after the Soweto uprising, the venue continues championing stories that matter.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Sydney Lifts Granny Flat Ban Near New Airport for 1,500 Families
SolutionsMay 18

Sydney Lifts Granny Flat Ban Near New Airport for 1,500 Families

After six years, Sydney families near the new Western Sydney Airport can finally build granny flats again. The change lets 1,500 residents create affordable housing for aging parents and young adults while protecting them from aircraft noise.

ABC Australia3 min read
Holocaust Survivor Eddie Jaku's Story Hits Sydney Stage
Community HeroesMay 4

Holocaust Survivor Eddie Jaku's Story Hits Sydney Stage

A one-man play about Eddie Jaku, who survived Auschwitz and became known as "the happiest man on earth," opens at the Sydney Opera House this month. The production celebrates his powerful message that happiness is a choice, even after unimaginable darkness.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Sydney's West Gets 1,100-Hectare National Park
InnovationJul 26

Sydney's West Gets 1,100-Hectare National Park

Western Sydney is getting a massive new national park that will protect 28 threatened species while giving the city's growing population much-needed green space. Opening in six months, Gulguer National Park will be three times larger than Sydney's famous Centennial Parklands.

ABC Australia2 min read
Sydney's First Total Solar Eclipse in 170 Years Coming 2028
Global NewsAug 14

Sydney's First Total Solar Eclipse in 170 Years Coming 2028

Sydney will experience a total solar eclipse in July 2028, the first time the city's skies will go completely dark at midday in 170 years. The rare celestial event won't happen again over Sydney for another 800 years.

SBS Australia2 min read
Sydney Offers Free Rent to Save Childcare Center
Acts of KindnessAug 22

Sydney Offers Free Rent to Save Childcare Center

A childcare center serving 60 families just got a one-year lifeline from Sydney's city council. Parents rallied to save Goodstart East Sydney after closure plans left over 100 families on the waiting list with nowhere to go.

ABC Australia2 min read
Sydney Inquiry Explores Free Transit to Boost Live Music
SolutionsMay 18

Sydney Inquiry Explores Free Transit to Boost Live Music

A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is hearing solutions to revitalize Sydney's struggling live music scene, including free public transport on weekends. Industry leaders say better transit access could help young audiences across Greater Sydney enjoy more live shows.

ABC Australia2 min read
All-Women Tamil Theatre Troupe Celebrates 10th Production
Acts of KindnessAug 24

All-Women Tamil Theatre Troupe Celebrates 10th Production

Born during the pandemic in a Chennai apartment complex, an all-women Tamil theatre group is staging its 10th play in less than three years. What started as a stress-relief idea among neighbors has grown into a beloved troupe performing across the city.

The Hindu2 min read
Sydney's Japanese Kids Cheer Loud at Asian Cup Final
SportsMar 20

Sydney's Japanese Kids Cheer Loud at Asian Cup Final

A spirited group of 40 young Japanese-Australian cheerleaders are bringing their chants and performances to support Team Japan at Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final in Sydney. Despite being vastly outnumbered by Matildas fans, the Sydney Sakura Kids Cheerleaders want their team to know they have hometown support.

ABC Australia2 min read
Playwright Suzie Miller Chose Theatre Over Judge's Salary
Community HeroesMay 22

Playwright Suzie Miller Chose Theatre Over Judge's Salary

Australian playwright Suzie Miller walked away from a secure magistrate position in 2009 to pursue theatre, and her risk paid off spectacularly. Today, over a million people watched her plays last year, with her work winning top awards in London's West End and heading to Broadway.

ABC Australia2 min read
Anne Frank Play Brings Hope to Sydney's Jewish Community
Global NewsMar 24

Anne Frank Play Brings Hope to Sydney's Jewish Community

After a terrorist attack shook Sydney's Jewish community, a sold-out production of The Diary of Anne Frank arrives with a message audiences desperately need: hope can survive even in the darkest times.

ABC Australia3 min read
Sydney's Rental Ebikes Double as Cities Embrace Two Wheels
Planet WinsFeb 15

Sydney's Rental Ebikes Double as Cities Embrace Two Wheels

Sydney doubled its rental ebikes to 7,000 in 2025, leading an Australian shift away from e-scooters toward pedal-powered alternatives. The switch comes as safety concerns cool e-scooter enthusiasm while ebikes win over cities and commuters alike.

Guardian Environment2 min read
Sydney Mansion Becomes Safe Haven for 57 Homeless Women
Acts of KindnessJun 1

Sydney Mansion Becomes Safe Haven for 57 Homeless Women

A vacant 18-bedroom heritage mansion in Sydney's Mosman became a lifeline for women over 50 escaping homelessness and domestic violence. The "meanwhile use" model is now helping solve Australia's growing crisis of older women without homes. #

ABC Australia3 min read
World Champs Head to Sydney for Historic Marathon
SportsJun 29

World Champs Head to Sydney for Historic Marathon

The fastest marathon field in Australian history will race through Sydney on August 30, including both reigning world champions. It's a milestone moment for the sport down under.

Google: marathon world record2 min read
Sydney's Second Airport Opens After 80-Year Wait
VideosJun 11

Sydney's Second Airport Opens After 80-Year Wait

Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first passengers on October 25, ending nearly nine decades of planning since the idea was first proposed in the 1940s. The new hub will serve 10 million travelers yearly and give western Sydney residents 24-hour flight access without curfew restrictions.

SBS Australia2 min read
Sydney's 'Mudcrabs' Transform Australia's Most Toxic River
Planet WinsApr 5

Sydney's 'Mudcrabs' Transform Australia's Most Toxic River

For 20 years, volunteers called the Mudcrabs have been restoring Sydney's Cooks River from one of Australia's most polluted waterways into thriving wildlife habitat. Their grassroots efforts are now recognized as the driving force behind the river's remarkable transformation.

ABC Australia2 min read
Sydney's $915M Museum Opens Free for All Kids Under 16
InnovationAug 23

Sydney's $915M Museum Opens Free for All Kids Under 16

Sydney's newest museum is welcoming families with open arms this November. Four out of five exhibitions will be completely free for young visitors under 16.

ABC Australia2 min read

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