The design shows Sydney’s maritime culture and Australia’s innovative ... His work on the Sydney Opera House was ...

Try to think of Australia without immediately envisioning the Sydney Opera House. It’s hard, right?That’s because this striking masterpiece under the Sydney Harbour Bridge has become renowned ...

In honour of its 50th anniversary, Sydney-based correspondent Nick Bryant explains how the building came to symbolise Australia, and why its original architect never saw it in person. The Sydney ...

On October 20, 1973 — exactly 50 years ago this Friday — the Sydney Opera House was opened to great fanfare by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Completed a decade late and vastly over-budget ...

This week’s issue is written by Damien Cave, the Australia bureau chief. Earlier this week, as I stood in line at the Sydney Opera House for an event in the concert hall with Amy Poehler tied to ...

In the 1950s, Australia’s biggest city had a far more barren skyline ... to celebrate and house the performing arts,” explains Sydney Opera House Heritage Manager Laura Matarese.

The white sails of the Sydney Opera House in Australia seemed like “an obvious canvas for an important message”, recalled David Burgess, even if scaling the building with a tin of red paint wa ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While an up-close selfie with the Opera House is a must, a relaxing and less-crowded way to admire the iconic landmark and its surrounding harbor is by grabbing a refreshing ...

Four people in Australia have been taken to hospital after being struck by lightning near the iconic Sydney Opera House, authorities have said. The four victims, including a 36-year-old couple and ...