
The New York Times
6 Beaches With Refreshingly Cool Water
In this sweltering summer, a cool dip might be just what you need. Here are beaches where the water will help you beat the heat.
See. Gulguer National Park↗ New protected area in western Sydney for walking, cycling, and camping. Sydney Harbour Bridge↗ An engineering marvel, once the largest single-span bridge in the world. Art Gallery of New South Wales See Ron Mueck's 'Havoc' and 'Encounter' exhibition. Camperdown Cemetery Visit the mass grave of the Dunbar sailing ship victims.
Eat. Sean’s in North Bondi Creative, intellectual cooking in a humble setting, like Michelin-starred grandma's food. AP Bakery↗ Enjoy croissants and bread made with care, often on a rooftop. Carriageworks Farmers’ Market in Eveleigh Broad market with growers, bakers, and artisans every Saturday.
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The New York Times
In this sweltering summer, a cool dip might be just what you need. Here are beaches where the water will help you beat the heat.
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Atlas Obscura
9-year-old Lennie spent his spare time helping at the family’s farm, and when his father was incapacitated following a serious accident, young Lennie ran the farm until his father could return to work. When asked what he would like as a reward for his efforts, he asked if he could travel from the town of Leongatha in the state of Victoria to see the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

Atlas Obscura
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The Guardian
Ron Mueck: Encounter is the artist’s most extensive Australian show to date These are not the kind of dogs you greet with a whistle and a pat. Snapping, snarling and monstrously large, the packs of charcoal-grey canines that face off in Ron Mueck’s newest work, Havoc (2025), are frankly terrifying. All pricked ears, tense musculature and dagger-like teeth, Havoc makes its global debut at the Ar…
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