As new venues open, many beloved bars and pubs have closed down around Sydney over recent years.

Which closed-down venue do you find you wistfully miss the most in Sydney?

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Sometimes it’s good to get away for bush camping near Sydney on the weekend – so where’s the best camping around Sydney?

Whether you’re into caravan camping or pitching a tent, there can be nothing better than getting out the camping equipment and going on a road trip near Sydney. If you’ve got any tips on good camp sites, camping grounds – even national parks for bush walks  - let everyone know!

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Everyone’s got a reliable local hairdresser. If you’re new to the area, you might be looking for a good salon where you know you can get a good haircut, so share your ideas!

Whether it’s a high-end hairstyle salon, a great barber shop, somewhere reliable for kid’s haircut, or even somewhere offering free or cheap haircuts in Sydney! Share your tips.

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Imagine the unthinkable – you’re forced to leave Sydney for some reason, and leave this beautiful city behind.

Obviously, you’d miss your friends and any family you have here. But what uniquely Sydney things would you truly miss about the city?

You’re spoilt for food choice in Newtown. Restaurants of every variety – Thai, Japanese, Indian, Mexican, Vietnamese, Italian and more.

So where’s your favourite Newtown restaurant location? Frequently nominated favourites  include Chedi, Linda’s, Oscillate Wildly, Pashas and Rubyos… but what do you think is the best restaurant in Newtown and why? Any particular menu favourites you can recommend?

Here in Sydney, you don’t always need fine dining or a 5 star restaurant. Sometimes you just want a fat juicy burger from your local hotel or takeaway.

Share your review of your favourite burger in Sydney, and where we can all find it!

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There’s quite a few clothes shopping secrets in this city. Whether it’s factory outlets or some hidden vintage fashion stores… we’re spoilt for choice.

We’ve got stores for women’s fashion and men’s fashion, shoes, maternity wear… where do you like to find your bargain clothing shopping? Share your secrets!

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Everyone likes to keep their body fit, but exercise seems so much more fun when it’s outdoors.

Do you have a favourite park or trail to jog, cycle or do yoga in? Near the CBD, east, west, north or south… let’s uncover those great outdoor spaces to exercise in.

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Not quite a holiday, but something more than an afternoon out – sometimes a day trip is all the relaxation you need to get away from the city.  Away from the CBD to the Blue Mountains, off to Kangaroo Island for an adventure, a visit to the beaches…

Where’s your favourite place to visit for a day trip? Give us all some Sydney day trip ideas! Got Got any hidden secrets for nice spots you’d like to share?

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Some great features of a city remain timeless, and probably will for some time.

What’s your favourite thing about Sydney that’s never seemed to change… and probably never will?

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