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Seven venues, seven wineries: explore the East End, one glass at a time

City Cellar Door is bringing the Hunter Valley to Newcastle's CBD for one day only, and you're invited.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16

The City Shines Brighter Than Ever As Vivid Sydney 2026 Commences

SYDNEY, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sydney harbour and CBD has once again been reimagined as a vibrant city in colour as Vivid Sydney kicks off its 16th year. In a festival-first, there is no theme for artists and creators to work within, so visitors can expect to see…

AAP · May 23

Sydney judge overturns bail conditions limiting anti-Herzog protester from entering CBD

Not ‘reasonable’ to impose that Siena Hopper, 25, with no criminal history, should be excluded from City of Sydney except for work or to attend court

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

Two dead at Melbourne beach as wild wind batters state, while parts of Sydney hit by record-breaking heat

Sydney’s Observatory Hill peaks at 37C on Wednesday – below the 39C forecast – as the mercury in other parts of the city neared 40C

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2025

Suspect Casually Runs Away After Randomly Stabbing Melbourne Woman On Her Way To Work, Chilling Video Shows

A Melbourne woman was randomly stabbed on her way to work in the CBD, leaving her hospitalised with a punctured lung as the suspect calmly walked away.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16, 2025

Protest inside Parklea prison after Aboriginal inmate dies – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2025

Pop-up squash to help staff bounce back into city life

A temporary court has been set up in the heart of Australia's biggest city in the hope of enticing CBD workers with an opportunity for quick fun and exercise.

AAP · Apr 14, 2025

Like a hurricane: tourists brace for storm in quiet CBD

No strangers to Canadian tornadoes, tourists Susan Coleman and Alex Evanochko will get their first glimpse of a cyclone after a weather enforced stopover.

AAP · Mar 7, 2025

Vanuatu in Australian aid request in earthquake rebuild

Port Vila's CBD and city waterfront remains off-limits a month after a deadly earthquake, prompting frustration and anger from business owners.

AAP · Jan 15, 2025

Accused neo-Nazi marcher denies inciting racial hate

A young man accused of taking part in a neo-Nazi march in Brisbane's CBD has denied a charge that he incited others to engage in racial vilification.

AAP · Oct 14, 2024