Arshia Anand, Author at Secret Sydney

Arshia is a Jr. Staff Writer for Secret Media Sydney and Secret Media Melbourne. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Writing from the University of Sydney, followed by a Master of Journalism with a media focus from the University of Melbourne. In her spare time, she enjoys consuming coming-of-age films, strumming her seafoam-green Fender and searching for idle dogs to pet.

Food & Drink Things To Do

Sydney’s ‘cultural capital’ is hosting a free 4-night open-air festival this week — with 80+ food stalls, pop-up bars and immersive art

Celebrating its 15th year, Parramatta Lanes will return this October with four nights of food, music, art and entertainment, transforming Parramatta’s streets, laneways and public spaces into a vibrant op...

This Sydney Macca’s has been rated the best in NSW — check the full list to see where your local store ranks

We all have our go-to Macca’s, but some NSW locations are scoring higher with customers than the rest. A new nationwide ranking of McDonald’s restaurants has revealed the highest-rated Macca’s in NSW,...

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This Sydney Maccas has been rated the worst in NSW — check the full list to see where your local store ranks

Cold chips, long waits or something else? A nationwide analysis of Google reviews has revealed the 10 lowest-rated McDonald’s restaurants in the state, with the bottom three all scoring close to two stars...

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Broadway smash hit Paddington The Musical is making its Australian debut in Sydney in 2027— here are all the details

Sydney, please look after this bear. Paddington is packing his suitcase and heading Down Under. Paddington The Musical will make its Australian debut at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in September 2027, bringin...

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London’s Soho dining giant Chotto Matte brings its famous Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine to Bondi Beach — with a 2-metre robata grill and high-energy nightlife

Bondi Beach is in for a taste of Soho. Chotto Matte, the internationally renowned restaurant brand known for its Japanese-Peruvian cuisine and high-energy dining, will make its Australian debut on 22nd No...

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A massive free food and culture festival is taking over Sydney’s harbourside this weekend — with 25 stalls, First Nations eats and live music

Sydney’s harbourside dining scene is in for a yummy weekend makeover, with The Great Graze returning to Barangaroo on Saturday, 17th and Sunday, 18th October 2026. The free, two-day food and culture fe...

Music Things To Do

After 10 years away, Les Misérables returns to Australia in 2027 for a historic Sydney Opera House debut

Sydney, get ready to hear the people sing. Les Misérables is coming to the Sydney Opera House for the first time in 2027, bringing one of the world’s most celebrated musicals to one of the city’s most ico...

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Sydney Fish Market unveils first look at new $30M harbour ferry wharf set to connect Blackwattle Bay to Barangaroo with curved zinc architecture

Sydney is adding a new waterfront arrival to its Fish Market, with a proposed ferry wharf offering visitors a fresh way to reach one of the city’s biggest food destinations. Unveiled on 9th October, th...

Culture Music

Tame Impala Deadbeat Tour setlist 2026: every song you can expect in Sydney

Tame Impala is back on the road in Australia, bringing the Deadbeat era to stages around the country with a setlist that balances new material and some of Kevin Parker’s most beloved songs. For fans ca...

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This Sydney Coles has been rated the worst in NSW — check the list to see where your local supermarket ranks

A supermarket's Google rating can make or break a weekly grocery run, and new data suggests some NSW shoppers have more reason to complain than others. According to research, Coles Tanilba Bay, in the...