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 ‘preferred sources‘ feature, designed to give users more direct control over their news rankings. This tool allows you to manually select the publications you find most relevant, ensuring their stories are prioritised within your Top Stories and Discover feeds. The feature launched in Australia earlier this year, and you can use it to keep Secret Sydney front and centre for local updates, new restaurant openings, weekend markets, major events and things to do around the city. Here’s how to set it up.
How to add Secret Sydney as a preferred source on Google
👉 To add Secret Sydney as a preferred source, open this link and tick the box beside our publication’s name.
You can also manage your preferred sources directly through Top Stories. Here’s how:
- Search for any news topic on Google and tap the icon beside the Top Stories section
- Browse the list and select the publishers you want to see more often, including Secret Sydney
- Refresh the page to update your results
Why Secret Sydney should be at the top of your feed
We’re here for one reason: to make sure you’re never stuck wondering what to do in our fabulous city. We do the legwork across the city and the suburbs so your weekends are actually worth the hype. Stick with Secret Sydney for:
- 🍴Food and drink coverage — from new restaurant openings and hidden wine bars to cafes, bakeries and cheap eats worth knowing about
- ✨ Events and experiences — including markets, immersive exhibitions, live music, festivals and pop-ups happening across the city
- 📰 Sydney news and updates — whether it’s transport changes, major openings, public holiday trading or viral local stories
- 🏖️ Travel and escapes — featuring coastal drives, small towns, walks and seasonal destinations around NSW
With a fast-growing audience across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, Secret Sydney has become a go-to for locals looking to stay across the best of the city.
What happens once you add Secret Sydney as a preferred source
👉 Once Secret Sydney has been added as a preferred source, you’ll begin seeing more of our stories surface when browsing Google, particularly around local news, events, food and things to do. You may also notice a dedicated ‘From Your Sources‘ section appearing within search results, highlighting stories from the publishers you’ve chosen to follow.
You can still browse stories from other outlets as usual, and your preferred sources can be updated or changed at any time.
