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How the Sydney Olympics amplified First Nations voices on and off the track

Cathy Freeman’s win was a historic triumph, but it wasn't the only watershed moment at the Sydney Olympics. Hear from Rhoda Roberts, who played a critical role behind the scenes of the 2000 games.

Queen Elizabeth at the Sydney Opera House Opening Ceremony 1973. Image: Leo Davis
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Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The world has lost a towering symbol of humanity, stoicism and grace with the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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At home with Bennelong’s Head Pastry Chef

Reenter the picnic game with these "perfect croissants", courtesy of Bennelong Head Pastry Chef Rhiann Mead's lockdown baking project.

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Meet Winifred Atwell, the first woman to play the Opera House

Legendary pianist Winifred Atwell was the (incomplete) stage's premiere act

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Can mutant food save our planet?

Glow-in-the-dark popcorn, Instaworthy tuna and other ideas to make your everyday eating more enjoyable.

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Leche Flan Donut recipe

A moreish at home creation by Portside Sydney's Exec Chef Elton Inglis for his wife during lockdown.

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Easy Snowy Rabbit-shaped Mooncake recipe

 

Celebrate Mooncake Festival, one of the most important celebrations in China, with this iconic rabbit-shaped mooncake recipe and handy how-to guide.

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An expert’s guide to eating this Lunar New Year

The 12-year cycle of the lunar calendar means that depending on the year you were born, you are represented by one of the 12 animals of the zodiac, and share affiliation with its character traits and fortunes. In 2021, it’s the Year of the Ox and to mark the occasion we’ve pulled together a summary of what lies ahead for you in terms of career, relationships or love.

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6 architectural beauties worth the detour on your next NSW road trip

6 architectural beauties worth the detour on your next NSW road trip

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Spare a thought for the birds of Circular Quay

What happens to the native birds of urban Sydney when the entire city goes into hiding? We ask aviary experts how the ibises and seagulls of Circular Quay hold up when the humans disappear.

The Sydney Opera House's sails illuminated by colorful squares.
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Global Goals - Good for the World & Good for Business

We all have an obligation to be part of the solution when it comes to climate change. We talk to an engineer about how he's helping the Opera House achieve its sustainability goals.

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The story of the missing Attenborough Opera House film

Made, lost, then uncovered half a century later. This is the story of controversial film 'Autopsy on a Dream'.

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#Isobread: the trend we didn’t know we kneaded

From sourdough starters to focaccia art, we’re taking a look at #isobread trends in an ode to the humble carb.

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Five seasonal recipes from Bill Granger

As spring draws near, move the slow cooker aside and make room for Bill Granger's deliciously fresh and light everyday recipes with an added twist.

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Five things you may not know about Yotam Ottolenghi

Ahead of his return to the Sydney Opera House in January, we dig into the surprising life of chef superstar and occasional MasterChef guest judge Yotam Ottolenghi.

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Six cocktails to try with an Opera House night in

Recipes for the thinkers, the theatrical, and the purists

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Opera House posters: best of the decade, 1960s to now

Four decades of Australian art and ideas in graphic design.

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5 post-apocalypse movies to watch after Mad Max: Fury Road

Has 'George Miller: In Conversation' whet your appetite for gas-guzzling pandemonium? Here's our binge-list for road warriors and wasteland wanderers, courtesy of Stan.

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Leading Man: Michael Falzon remembered by his co-stars, friends

Michael Falzon, a star of the Australian stage, passed away on June 23 this year. Now, on the cusp of the digital debut of Falzon's passion project Swing on This, his co-stars pen a tribute to their departed friend.

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An octopus’ garden underneath the Opera House

Discover the sea creatures that dwell beneath the harbour in our modular artificial reef along the Sydney Opera House sea wall.

Reef starting to grow on the artificial reef pods made with marine-grade steel.
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How an artificial reef under the Opera House has helped transform Sydney Harbour

This World Oceans Day, meet the diving force behind the Opera House’s underwater revolution. Not many people can claim to have dived beneath the Sydney Opera House, but these two marine ecologists from the University of Technology Sydney sure can.

An orchestra performing on the Concert Hall stage.
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Choosing a career with purpose

We all have an obligation to be part of the solution when it comes to climate change. We talk to an engineer about how he's helping the Opera House achieve its sustainability goals.

American singer-songwriter Angel Olsen standing near a river bed.
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Agents of change

Powerful performances and candid conversations taking centre stage at the Sydney Opera House.

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Three moves in the right direction

Thinking about how we eat can help fix our food system.

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Go native: Delicious Indigenous recipes for your next iso-dinner party

Fancy yourself a freshly minted iso chef extraordinaire? Take your skills to the next level with these mouth watering gourmet recipes from Australia’s top First Nations chefs.

A slice of chocolate cake with a red center on a pkate.
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The 5 best Nigella desserts for your new baking skills

In need of a therapeutic bake or dessert to impress? Now is a better time than ever to fill your kitchen with copious amounts of chocolate.

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A career in sails: Leonie Bell

Leonie Bell started her career at the Sydney Opera House as a chef-apprentice for Bennelong Restaurant when she was 15 years old. Three years later she was in prime position to experience Sydney's first-ever, world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks show. Now part of the Front of House team 45 years later, Leonie shares a kitchen secret or two what it was like working in the lead up to that faithful night in 1976.

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A career in sails: Peter Tucker

Peter Tucker has been working at the Sydney Opera House since before it was even complete. Now a part of the Building Operations team, he's worked in an assortment of roles and teams over the years. Along the way has met the Queen, the President and Jackie Chan – just to name a few. This year Peter celebrates 50 years on the job.

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5 Sydney Opera House near misses (in the movies)

From killer sea creatures to crashing UFOs, the Sydney Opera House has been threatened in the most imaginative and unexpected ways. Here are just a few of our close calls.

A woman in a wedding dress and a man in a suit kissing outside of the Sydney Opera House.
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Under the Sails: Christopher and Rajini’s wedding

From an observatory meet cute to a gorgeous multicultural ceremony, we look back on the love story and harbourside wedding of Christopher and Rajini, celebrated in our Yallamundi Rooms.