The Latest Breaking News from the Sydney Opera House

Crystal Voyager: the ultimate surfing film with a DIY spirit – and a Pink Floyd soundtrack

This trippy, beautiful 1973 film took the camera inside a wave for the first time, impressing waxheads and terrifying at least one very high journalist

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024

Halogen phase-out: light bulb moment for energy savings

Using more efficient, longer-lasting light bulbs required by tougher minimum energy performance standards could save homes and businesses thousands of dollars.

AAP · Jul 21, 2024

Hunter ballet teens twirl into the Sydney Opera House

'It's a once in a lifetime opportunity.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2024

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Previously secret cabinet documents have revealed discussions inside the government before Australia committed to the Iraq War.

AAP · Dec 31, 2023

Roll up, roll up, the circus is back in town

Circus 1903, which features giant elephant puppets, is returning to Sydney after playing 400 cities around the world.

AAP · Dec 2, 2023

Queer canon written in opera and song

The Sydney Opera House will play host to an original rock opera that seeks to expand and celebrate queer history for one night only.

AAP · Oct 19, 2023

Sydney Opera House at 50: the stories behind the superstitions, sleepovers and scene-stealing moments

From Hugh Jackman’s black eye to ‘benevolent’ ghosts in the back seats, tour guides, security staff and stage managers guide us through five decades beneath the white sails

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2023

Australian arts organisations have done little to diversify white, middle-class audience, study finds

More than half surveyed concede few or no changes to attract people of different cultures, ages, geographic locations and gender identities

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

All-abilities dance company leaps at Opera House debut

Restless Dance Theatre, a company of dancers with and without disabilities, will perform at the Sydney Opera House for the first time.

AAP · Jul 15, 2023

Cuts in the state budget, a gallery on hold and millions on sports: the decline of arts support in South Australia

The Adelaide Festival Centre is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Opened in 1973, the building was completed before the Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2023