Ria is the Editor for Australia, leading content and editorial strategy across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. With a background spanning print and digital media, she has spent more than five years covering the best of Sydney and beyond for Secret Media Network. Outside of work, she enjoys big books, long walks and old movies. PR pals can reach her at ria.lawrence@feverup.com.
After a run of packed-out local events across Sydney --- from the Bankstown night market to the Thirlmere Festival of Steam --- it's clear the cooler months aren't slowing anything down. Instead, winter i...
In a state filled with natural wonders --- from the expansive Capertee Valley to the rugged cliffs of the Blue Mountains and the powder-white beaches of the South Coast, it takes something truly distinct...
Winter has arrived early in NSW following a sharp cold snap that brought unseasonable snow flurries to the Central Tablelands just last week. While much of the state is bracing for the frigid cold, parts...
Steam locomotives, vintage machinery and old-school carnival rides will take over the small town of Thirlmere this weekend as one of southwest Sydney's biggest annual festivals rolls back into town. The t...
After the launch of Epping Night Market and Bankstown's international street food market, another large-scale event is returning to Sydney this month, this time with a focus on antiques, vintage fashion a...
The way we consume news online is often at the mercy of algorithms and changing trends, which can make finding specific local news and updates challenging. To address this, Google has introduced a 'prefer...
Sydney's newest mega parkland is continuing to expand, with major new recreational facilities now underway at the former Hornsby Quarry site. Spanning around 60 hectares, the growing Hornsby Park precinct...
The window for seeing real autumn colour in NSW is notoriously short. By mid-May, many of the state's brightest displays will begin to fade, so now is one of the last opportunities to catch the season at...
The first major cold snap of the year has arrived early, bringing a dusting of snow to parts of New South Wales this week. The unexpected drop in temperature as early as May has many looking toward the mo...
After the stunning Eta Aquariids meteor shower and May's Flower Moon lit up skies in recent weeks, another celestial event could light up the skies across Australia. A rare blue-green comet is currently p...