Out & about Sydney: June 2021
Winter has begun but Sydney is still running hot with things to see and do. We’ve put together our monthly hit list of must-do events to help you navigate a packed calendar.
Royal Botanic Garden
Royal Botanic Garden to mark Reconciliation Week with Indigenous cultural events
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney will recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians during National Reconciliation Week with Indigenous cultural events.
Vivid Sydney announces 2021 dates, new festival director
Sydney’s annual festival of light, music and ideas has announced its 2021 dates and a new festival director.
Foil the ferry fiasco
Geoffrey R Usher reflects on the value of retaining Sydney’s famous Freshwater-class ferries, which the NSW Government wants to scrap.
Secrets of the Ibis: The surprising real reason ‘bin chickens’ took Sydney by storm
The Australian White Ibis was once almost unheard of in Sydney. Now, they’re everywhere. Finally, the real reason they’re here is explained.
Moore wants more parkland at Moore Park
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has unveiled plans to turn half of Moore Park Golf Course into public parkland.
The late bloomer
Sydney writer, producer and director Sunny Grace – a self confessed ‘late bloomer’ – outlines her path to filmmaking.
Sydney’s starring role on screen
Rita Bratovich looks back at the significant international films made in Sydney, where filming continues apace despite Covid-19.