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.
NSW is spoilt with outstanding , from local favourites like to hidden gems like . But some stretches are simply too great to ignore. Case in point: , which has stolen the spotlight once again after being crowned NSW’s...
Famous for its , postcard-perfect and incredible , NSW has long been a premier summer destination, but there are plenty of places in the state that have a cure for your wanderlust all year-round. Whether you’re chasing...
To make up for yet another week of transport chaos, this time caused by a power issue and rain, Sydney commuters will ride trains for free this coming Monday. The NSW Government announced the move in order to offset the...
Sydney’s no stranger to being in the global spotlight --- whether for its , , or . And now there’s a new feather in its cap: the city has officially cracked the Top 10 of the Global Cities Index for 2025. This isn't jus...
Hiking in NSW is almost guaranteed to be a step above the average trail. You can wander through , , wild beaches, , and pretty much any landscape your mind can conjure. And as it happens, there's no better time to hit t...
When the fade and the temperatures plunge, it's the perfect time to hit the road. Even in the depths of winter, NSW has plenty to offer --- in fact, it might just be the state's secret season --- with made better with...
Stumbling upon a within driving distance of the city is always exciting, and the options are seemingly endless for Sydneysiders. From the natural beauty of to the coastal charm of , the manicured gardens of to the he...
Avid hikers don’t need to hang up their boots just because winter is on the way. In fact, seaside walks in the colder months are known to improve mood and reduce stress --- so now is the perfect time to head out and get...
The biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere is making its return from May 23 to June 14 for 23 dazzling nights of unique cultural experiences. Celebrating its 15th edition, Vivid Sydney 2025 will explore the th...
As Australia’s first city, Sydney lays claim to some of the country’s oldest institutions — from the , to the , and the nation’s . But one landmark that often slips under the radar is Old Government House in Parramatta....