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After four years of construction, Western Sydney's first major cultural institution is ready to welcome visitors. The Powerhouse Parramatta will offer free entry and aims to bring world-class arts and culture to a fast-growing community.
New South Wales is searching for investors to build a second major film studio in Western Sydney, opening doors for local filmmakers squeezed out by Hollywood blockbusters. The move could transform the region into a global production hub while giving homegrown talent room to shine.
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.
A gallery director was stunned to discover Penrith, one of Sydney's hottest suburbs with 225,000 residents, has only two public pools. Now, a groundbreaking art exhibition is highlighting how access to swimming isn't equal for everyone while celebrating those breaking down barriers.
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.
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.
A Western Sydney University MBA graduate turned loneliness into opportunity by founding Ketch-Up, a startup connecting women through small-group café meetups. In just one year, the award-winning platform has hosted 40+ events and built a community of over 500 members.
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.
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.
A respected Indigenous elder from one of Australia's most remote communities is sharing 50,000 years of culture with the world. Wendy Hubert's paintings made an epic road trip from Western Australia to Sydney's prestigious Biennale, carried by young rangers honoring their traditions.
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.
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.
After research showed half of female runners face harassment, Sydney is hosting safe, coached nighttime track events exclusively for women. The NSW program gets $500K to help women reclaim running after dark.
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.
After surviving Russian occupation in Bucha, wildlife veterinarian Maria Mykytiuk rebuilt her life in Sydney with help from strangers who became family. Her story shows how kindness can heal even the deepest wounds.
Political leaders and Sydney's Jewish community gathered to celebrate Israel's Independence Day with messages of resilience following recent terror attacks. The annual event brought together hundreds in a powerful display of solidarity.
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.
After 50 years, Australia's 1976 Olympic swim team returned to North Sydney Olympic Pool, the harbourside venue where they trained and broke 86 world records. The newly renovated pool reopens to the public in August after a five-year closure.
Sydney's new waterfront fish market just became one of Australia's greenest public buildings, slashing carbon emissions by a quarter using smart heating and cooling technology. The project shows how modern infrastructure can deliver world-class experiences while protecting the planet.
After transforming afternoon radio into a daily celebration of ordinary life for over 20 years, ABC Sydney's James Valentine retired to focus on his health, leaving behind a city that credits him with lifting their spirits. His unique approach turned listeners into creative collaborators, proving talkback radio could nourish instead of divide.
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