We are greeted at the gates of the castle, which remain closed. Before there is any question of opening them, IDs must be checked. Once inside, a member of staff will give us the once-over.

Renters in Sydney ... two free beach parking spaces, bringing the total for northern beaches ratepayers to four. Casual carparking charges at popular beaches including Manly and Balmoral currently ...

as bumper crowds at Sydney’s beaches over summer have placed renewed attention on access to parking spots. Casual visitors without a permit pay up to $10 an hour to park at Manly or Balmoral ...

Beach parking at Manly.Credit: Nikki Short In fact, our beaches have been no-go zones. Daylight bathing was first proscribed in 1833 around Sydney Cove ... including Balmoral and the Spit, while ...

Putney Beach at Putney Park in Sydney's north-west opened to the public on Wednesday. It's the third swim site to open under the Parramatta River Master Plan. Despite concerns about water quality ...

Most cities are lucky to have even one great beach. Sydney? We have more than 100. But we’ve got more than just quantity going for us: it’s the sheer diversity of Sydney’s beaches that make us one of ...

The mysterious balls that forced the closure of several beaches in Sydney last week were found to contain saturated fatty acids, E. coli and faecal bacteria, authorities say. Sydney's Northern ...

Keen to go for a splash? You can learn more about Putney Beach and the additional swimming sites set to appear in Sydney over the next few years over here. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free ...

An unexpected encounter with a venomous snake could turn a routine activity into a matter of life or ... [+] death. Here’s everything you need to know. Snake encounters are more common than you ...

Commemorating the Year of the Snake, here is the limited edition 2025 Vespa 946 Snake. To be made in a production run of 888 units for worldwide sale, the 946 Snake is one of a series of Italian ...