Sydney Cyclists Get 53 New Independent Helmet Safety Ratings
Helmet STAR has rated 53 more bicycle helmets, giving Sydney riders independent safety comparisons across more than 160 models.
Location: Inner West
Callan Park Tidal Baths Construction Underway for Summer Opening
Sydney’s first new Inner West harbour swim spot in over 100 years has begun construction. Free tidal pool with accessible ramp and play pontoon opening summer 2026/27.
Chiswick and Abbotsford Playground Builds to Start Mid-July
New inclusive play equipment, an in-ground trampoline, teepee and fully fenced area are coming to Henry Lawson Park and Chiswick Park, with construction beginning mid-July 2026.
Ferragosto Returns to Five Dock on 16 August
Club Five Dock RSL hosts Italian trivia and coffee donations as Ferragosto’s 29th year brings new beer garden, nine shuttles, and free entry for 100k visitors.
Free maker workshops and late-night access at Canada Bay Library Open Day
Residents can drop in for free maker workshops, board games and storytime at Five Dock, Concord and Rhodes libraries on 30 July, with extended evening hours at two locations.
Gumbramorra Wetlands Reborn in Marrickville for NAIDOC Week
The Gumbramorra Wetlands Re-Creation Project opens at Mackey Park on 12 July as part of NAIDOC Week, restoring a lost ecosystem and honouring Aboriginal connections to Country.
Fire Poker Meets Stout at Inner West Dark Beer Festival
From 23 to 26 July, 15 Inner West breweries pour stouts, porters and exclusive dark brews, plus live music, beer poking and a Fireside Choir – most events free.
King Street Newtown Set for Later Trading as Special Entertainment Precinct
King Street Newtown could become a Special Entertainment Precinct under a plan that unifies trading hours across two councils and supports live music and later openings.
Wynne Avenue shut for nine months as bridge build begins
Wynne Avenue in Burwood is closed to vehicles until early 2027 for construction of the Eleventh Road rail bridge. Pedestrian access is maintained and detours are signposted.
Vivid Fire Kitchen brings 60 chefs to Barangaroo waterfront
More than 60 leading chefs rotate through Barangaroo Reserve’s new Fire Pit arena as Vivid Fire Kitchen expands to 23 waterfront nights.
Sydney chefs revive 60,000-year recipes during Vivid 2026
Vivid Sydney 2026 showcases 60,000-year Indigenous culinary traditions through intimate dining experiences led by Aboriginal chefs using native ingredients from finger lime to wattleseed.
Sydney wins Southern Hemisphere’s largest tourism trade event for 2027
NSW secures the Southern Hemisphere’s largest tourism trade event for 2027, with ATE returning to Sydney as Western Sydney Airport opens and the Rugby World Cup begins.
Symphony aboard Sydney superyacht marks first Vivid floating concert
The Jackson superyacht will host Sydney Symphony Orchestra performances during Vivid Sydney on 23 May and 30 May, marking the first floating classical concerts in the festival’s history.
Antony Partos’ Mathematical Score Powers Vivid’s Record Drone Season
Antony Partos creates an orchestral-electronic score for Vivid’s 1000-drone spectacular, using Fibonacci sequences and mathematical patterns from nature in Sydney’s longest drone season yet.
Sydney Writers’ Festival defends free speech stance with controversial lineup
Sydney Writers’ Festival takes explicit free speech stance by including controversial Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, drawing criticism from Jewish community leaders over perceived one-sided programming.
Metro closes full M1 line two weekends running for Southwest testing
Sydney Metro shuts the entire M1 line for consecutive weekends in May as Southwest extension testing intensifies ahead of the second-half 2026 opening.
Seven Inner West town halls launch year-long festival series
Inner West’s Creative Town Halls program hit 1,100 bookings in three months, prompting a year-long festival series across seven historic venues.
Chiswick residents have three weeks to shape four parks’ next decade
Canada Bay Council’s draft masterplan for Campbell, Allison, Russell, and Lysaght Parks sets out decade-long improvements, with community feedback closing 1 March 2026.
Paul Manton Pavilion opens at Gladesville Reserve after $2.3 million upgrade
The $2.3 million Paul Manton Pavilion opened in February 2026 at Gladesville Reserve, featuring solar panels and modern changerooms for the century-old sporting precinct.