The Latest Breaking News from Darling Harbour

Flying taxis and delivery drones could soon crowd city skies. What happens when they fail?

It was clear that something had gone seriously wrong with the thousand-strong swarm of drones twinkling above Darling Harbour during the Vivid Sydney festival last month. Many suddenly started flying out of formation. Almost 90 fell from the sky and into the dark water below.

The Conversation · Jun 14

Hard to keep drones out of the news

Earlier this week in Sydney a drone display using colourful lights had to be abandoned as 90 drones suddenly fell out of the sky and plunged into Darling Harbour. The organisers put it down to a "technical hitch", a handy expression when everything goes wrong. With drones infiltrating the news…

Bangkok Post · May 31

Vivid Sydney cancels all drone shows after 83 drones plunged into Darling Harbour

Fireworks displays will replace all drone shows at the iconic festival after a technical issue saw dozens fall from the sky on Monday night

The Guardian - AU · May 30

‘Unbelievable for our nation’: fan festival erupts in joy as Matildas progress

Supporters gathered at Darling Harbour in Sydney started partying early as Australia cruised into last 16 of Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023

The best boutique hotels in Sydney, Australia, for a memorable stay in 2023

Digital Editor Rachael Martin picks the best boutique hotels in Sydney after visiting in 2023 and experiencing first-hand what makes these properties worth your time and money

Woman & Home · May 29, 2023

‘Hanging off staircases’: elation and despair at Sydney’s overwhelmed World Cup viewing site

As fans crammed into the Darling Harbour park, many were frustrated it took the city so long to clue into the huge groundswell of support

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022

Rugby star who threw 2003 World Cup medal into river reduced to tears by replacement

Justin Harrison was so distraught after losing the 2003 Rugby World Cup final that he threw his runners up medal into Darling Harbour, a moment he lived to regret

Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022

Whip Out Yr Finest Flares ’Cos You Can Hoon Around A Roller Skating Rink In Syd This Month

Rewatch Xanadu and throw a pair of flares on, because a roller skating rink has popped up in Darling Harbour for a month.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 28, 2022