Nicole Elphick
Nicole Elphick is a columnist.
Top kid-friendly activities in and around Sydney this month
From science to magic and music, keep the family entertained with these activities and events.
- Nicole Elphick
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‘Going to be wild’: Former Olympian makes big call on Australia’s gold medal haul
Lydia Lassila has traded in her skis for the commentary box at the Milano Cortina Games – and she doesn’t miss them one bit.
- Nicole Elphick
Muster Dogs was Courtney’s comfort show. Then it changed her life
“I hope I can inspire somebody the way I was inspired by season one. That would be really cool.”
- Nicole Elphick
Irene may be gone, but Alf Stewart is eternal
Ray Meagher has just notched up 38 flamin’ years at Home and Away – and he has no firm plans to retire.
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From Bjork to Katseye, the music video director taking on Opera Australia
Grammy-nominated visual artist Andrew Thomas Huang is swapping pop icons for Puccini.
- Nicole Elphick
The 10 best exhibitions to see in 2026
From the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta to a celebration of the humble spray paint can, there’s something for everyone.
- Nicole Elphick
The 10 live shows you don’t want to miss in 2026
From pop spectacle to high art – on stage, in concert halls and under open skies – here are the hot tickets this year.
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Feeling festive? Your guide to Sydney’s Christmas events, big and small
The city is full of seasonal festivities including concerts, markets, carolling sessions and plenty of opportunities to meet Saint Nick.
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Stubbornness is key to getting an award-winning wildlife photo
Charles Davis had to learn to free dive and use an underwater camera for a shot of a Port Jackson shark.
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‘Full of surprises’: Why Meg Washington is singing about superannuation on her new album
It’s been five years since the singer-songwriter’s last album, but Washington has been far from idle.
- Nicole Elphick