reviews
Holistic holiday: Inside Sydney’s serene Billabong Retreat
By Holly JohnsonWhether you’re a business exec in need of a digital detox or frazzled stay-at-home parent seeking reprieve, Billabong Retreat specialises in soothing stress and calming both body and mind.
Eastside Kitchen & Bar: Fire and ice and everything nice
By Gita SankaranTo fully enjoy the menu here you must make sure you bring a decent appetite as you’re spoilt for choice from the cocktail, through to dessert.
Outdoor opera: La Bohème comes to Sydney
By Skye HoklasOpera Australia’s latest Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production is an explosive tale of love, jealousy, heartache and loss.
Is Caryl Churchill’s 1982 play Top Girls still relevant today?
By Skye HoklasWith an all-female cast and a title like Top Girls, one might assume that the revival of this original is a feminist celebration of women. But we discover there’s a lot more to it.
More than a romantic comedy: Black is the New White shines bright in Sydney
By Sharon MasigeNakkiah Lui’s Black is the New White has returned to the Sydney Theatre Company stage, bringing a fresh perspective on being Aboriginal in modern-day Australia.
Agostinis: A taste of Italy in Kingston, ACT
By The CEO MagazineExperience authentic Italian food from the hands (and heart) of Francesco Balestrieri at Agostinis. You’ll need to book ahead!
Sydney's White Rabbit: Perfect for a very important date
By Bonnie GardinerFor a modern spin on classic goodies, this CBD hotspot combines the comfort of quality food and drink with the electricity of a popular wine bar.
Havana nights: Carmen arrives in Melbourne
By Lisa SmythNot sure the opera is for you? Relocating the ultimate femme fatale to modern Cuba in Opera Australia’s Carmen might just change your mind, Lisa Smyth discovers.
OPENING NIGHT – Two Weddings, One Bride
By Skye HoklasWith its vibrant sets, upbeat tunes and amusing one-liners – this new operetta from Opera Australia is anything but serious, writes Skye Hoklas.
