In Sydney today: Housing pressure, food openings, weekend events and local business stories.
Tuesday 16 June 2026 · Sydney
The Sydney Scoop
Sharp takes on cost of living, transport, property and culture.
Opinion
Sydney FC’s dramatic penalty shootout victory has ignited the city, proving that gritty local resilience is exactly what the A-League Women’s competition needs.
Liana Ross·16 May 2026· 3 min
Opinion
Major retail shifts in Eastern Creek and Norwest signal that institutional investors are finally catching up to Sydney's true economic centre of gravity.
Sam Okafor·15 May 2026· 2 min
Opinion
Vivid Sydney remains the city’s ultimate winter circuit-breaker, turning the CBD into a neon-soaked playground that justifies braving the cold and the crowds.
Tom Whittaker·15 May 2026· 3 min
Opinion
Sydney’s red-hot property market is hitting a cooling period, leaving optimistic vendors to grapple with a new reality of softer auctions and cautious buyers.
Ariana Patel·30 Apr 2026· 3 min
Opinion
As meteorologists warn of a powerful El Niño return, Sydney must fast-track urban cooling and infrastructure resilience to protect its heat-vulnerable western suburbs.
Joel Pereira·20 Apr 2026· 3 min
Opinion
The 2026 Royal Easter Show proves that Sydney’s heart still belongs to woodchopping, weird snacks on sticks, and the glorious chaos of the Showground.
Maddie Chen·2 Apr 2026· 2 min
Opinion
The reported closure of Diethnes signals the end of a 74-year era for one of Sydney’s most iconic migrant-run CBD institutions.
Eli Tran·31 Mar 2026· 3 min
Opinion
As Vivid Sydney locks in the return of its blockbuster drone shows, the city proves it still holds the heavyweight title for high-tech harbour spectacles.
Liana Ross·11 Mar 2026· 3 min
Opinion
Sydney’s shine on the global stage is undeniable, but rising costs and housing pressures are making it harder for locals to enjoy the view.
Sam Okafor·11 Mar 2026· 3 min
Opinion
The City of Sydney’s move to extend trading hours for Mardi Gras is a vital step in reclaiming our status as a truly global 24-hour city.
Tom Whittaker·25 Feb 2026· 3 min
Opinion
Sydneysiders are mastering the art of the 'bridge' day, turning standard public holidays into tactical long-weekend escapes to maximise their time off.
Ariana Patel·16 Feb 2026· 3 min
Opinion
As the legendary Quay prepares to lower its shutters, Sydney says goodbye to the formal, glass-wrapped era of dining that defined the harbour for decades.
Joel Pereira·14 Feb 2026· 3 min
Opinion
Ending the lockout laws was the easy part, but reviving Sydney’s soul requires fixing transport, protecting venues from noise complaints, and curing our collective early-to-bed hangover.
Maddie Chen·21 Jan 2026· 2 min
Opinion
Sydney's property game is changing as buyers swap prestigious postcodes for high-growth hubs backed by major infrastructure and diverse local economies.
Eli Tran·13 Jan 2026· 2 min
Opinion
Sydney’s recent crowning for the world’s best exhibition proves that the Harbour City thrives when it ditchs the safe bets for bold, experimental art.
Liana Ross·6 Jan 2026· 2 min
Opinion
While critics call it a billionaire's vanity project, the Sydney to Hobart remains the city’s most resilient and accessible public ritual.
Sam Okafor·26 Dec 2025· 3 min
Opinion
An eye-watering valuation for Westfield Sydney proves that the heart of the CBD is still the city's strongest economic and social engine.
Tom Whittaker·23 Dec 2025· 3 min
Opinion
As Sydney prepares for a massive wave of airport openings, tech hubs, and global events in 2026, the city risks outgrowing the locals who call it home.
Ariana Patel·18 Dec 2025· 3 min
Opinion
The Sydney Derby offers a unique clash of cultural identities, but it requires a unified city and more public passion to reach its full potential.
Joel Pereira·30 Nov 2025· 3 min
Opinion
As summer storms become more frequent, Sydney's fragile rail network is turning every afternoon cloud into a high-stakes gamble for the daily commute.
Maddie Chen·26 Nov 2025· 3 min
Opinion
Western Sydney is finally shedding its reputation as a distant suburb, evolving into a global travel destination fueled by culture, infrastructure, and world-class food.
Eli Tran·11 Nov 2025· 2 min
Opinion
Sydney property prices continue to climb according to the latest PropTrack data, pushing the dream of home ownership further out of reach for many.
Liana Ross·31 Oct 2025· 2 min
Opinion
Sydney’s recurring shock at early-season heat records is ignoring the reality of our changing climate and the urgent need for heat-resilient urban planning.
Sam Okafor·17 Oct 2025· 3 min
Opinion
As Centennial Parklands prepares to host more major events, Sydney faces the challenge of balancing a revitalised nightlife with the peace of the Eastern Suburbs.
Tom Whittaker·7 Oct 2025· 3 min
Opinion
As Applejack takes the helm of the world’s most famous beer garden, Sydney is finally trading tourist clichés for genuine local character.
Ariana Patel·25 Sept 2025· 3 min
Opinion
As September rain turns Sydney streets into waterways, it’s time to stop calling these flash floods 'unprecedented' and start redesigning our city for a wetter reality.
Joel Pereira·11 Sept 2025· 2 min
Opinion
As housing costs and commute times continue to climb, Sydneysiders are increasingly trading the harbour bridge for regional horizons in search of a better life.
Maddie Chen·10 Sept 2025· 2 min