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Reece Walsh - Image Credit: Dino Renda / Red Bull Content Pool As the cooler months make it tempting to stay indoors, Australians are being encouraged to keep moving with the free Red Bull Elevate Your Fitness Challenge. The nationwide initiative gives participants the opportunity to follow training methods inspired by some of Australia's leading sporting stars, including Olympic canoe champion Jess Fox, NRL player Reece Walsh, rising tennis talent Maya Joint, parkour athlete

Louder Producers Brandenburger Symponiker and Gravity & Other Myths Brandenburger Theater and Chamäleon Berlin Joan Sutherland Theatre Sydney Opera House Photo credit Daniel Boud Reviewed by Ron Lee, CSP It’s interesting when two elements that might not normally combine are placed in a creative marriage. Sometimes it works, and sometimes not so much. Louder is a collaboration between Brandenburger Symponiker and Gravity & Other Myths in which eight ex

If you're looking for something a little different these winter school holidays, the Australian Museum has unveiled a fun-filled program centred around its latest exhibition, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires. To celebrate, families can take advantage of a special two-for-one ticket offer to the interactive exhibition, where visitors can discover the fascinating science behind mosquitoes, leeches, ticks and other creatures that survive by feeding on blood. Through hands-on exhi

Melbourne's love affair with French pastries has earned national recognition, with Almost French Patisserie taking out the Champion Baker title at the 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards. Presented at a gala ceremony at Sydney's Sofitel Wentworth, the prestigious award recognises excellence in Australia's small business sector, with winners assessed across business performance, innovation, customer service, sustainability, financial management and community

Les Femmes Performers: Emma Mylott, Jacinta Gulicano and Tia Gigliotti The Grand Electric Reviewed by Ron Lee, CSP What happens when some of the greatest songs that were made famous by male artists are placed in the hands of three female performers who have different backgrounds? Emma Mylott (rock), Jacinta Gulicano (pop) and Tia Gigliotti (R&B) have come together to belt out some of the classics, opening with That's Life. The show celebrates the men — fathers, brothers, me

Book and Lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni Music by Galt MacDermot Producer/Director Glenn Elston Choreographer Sue-Ellen Shook Theatre Royal Sydney until July 12 Reviewed by Ron Lee, CSP Hair The Tribal Love-Rock Musical Prior to 1969, a stage musical meant The Sound of Music, Carousel, The King and I, Music Man, Show Boat, Annie Get Your Gun, Brigadoon, Kiss Me Kate, Oklahoma! and the like. They provided clean, family entertainment that reflected the wholesome values of

Bohemian style never truly goes out of fashion; it simply evolves. In a bustling city like Sydney, the modern "boho-chic" look bridges the gap between relaxed coastal freedom and polished urban sophistication. Here's how to accessorise using the jewellery layering trend. The absolute cornerstone of this look? The perfect necklace stack. Layering your jewellery is an art form. Done wrong, it becomes a tangled mess; done right, it frames your outfit and expresses your personal

As more Australians embrace alcohol-free living, the range of non-alcoholic wines available continues to grow. Whether you're the designated driver, taking a break from alcohol, or simply looking for a lighter alternative, there are now more options than ever to enjoy a wine-style experience without the alcohol. Recently, I had the opportunity to sample two alcohol-free wines available through Sans Drinks, an Australian retailer specialising in non-alcoholic beverages. The fi

La La Land in Concert Composed and conducted by Justin Hurwitz Darling Harbour Theatre One show left on Monday, June 1 Reviewed by Ron Lee, CSP Take a film that has won six Academy Awards including Best Original Score, screen it in a 2,500 seat theatre and include a full orchestra and a jazz ensemble. Have it conducted by the composer himself and you have La La Land in Concert, a spectacular, immersive experience. For those who haven’t seen the 2016 Damien Chazelle film, La

Sydney’s most iconic landmark now has a brand-new way to experience it, with the official opening of the new BridgeMuseum inside the historic South-East Pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Opening on 27 May 2026, the reimagined attraction transforms the former Pylon Lookout & Museum into an immersive cultural experience that takes visitors deep inside the story of the Harbour Bridge itself. From engineering marvels and historical memorabilia to multimedia displays and interac

Galaxy Guardians Reviewed at Easts Leagues Club Playing at various venues including Souths Juniors Reviewed by Ron Lee, CSP Do you ever have a hankering to return to the music of your youth, if your youth was in the seventies? A new band that consists of very experienced musos is rapidly gaining a following around the clubs. Galaxy Guardians plays songs from the 1970s and “seventies adjacent”. The four musicians and two female lead singers have a big sound. Songs were origin