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Archive for April 2008

April 30th, 2008

Artsy Pyrmont Festival

Inner city Sydney will buzz with creativity on Saturday when the Pyrmont Art Festival hits town.
More than 300 12-inch square canvasses will be displayed on the day, forming a colourful quilt of paintings, mosaics, photographs and more. Local musos will also play to make this truly a creative day out.
If you see something you like, […]

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April 29th, 2008

Let Mum Hang Ten

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Scary, isn’t it? If you’re looking for a really unique gift, how about surfing lessons?
For every kids lesson booked at Manly Surf School for Mother’s Day, mums will get their own lesson absolutely free! What a great way to spend some time some time together
Manly Surf School is the largest […]

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April 28th, 2008

Sydney’s Stunning Churches

When you think about beautiful churches, you probably think about major European cities rather than Sydney. But New South Wales’ capital manages to hold its own, with the stunning St Mary’s Cathedral and St Andrew’s Anglican Church. These beautiful old buildings are a must-see for tourists and locals alike.
St Mary’s Cathedral is located to the […]

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April 27th, 2008

Another ANZAC for the Bridge

Folks will find it a little difficult to get around Sydney today due to the closure of the Anzac Bridge.
All lanes, including the pedestrian and cycle paths, will be closed from 5:30 am to midday. Clearways will also be enforced from Broadway to the Pyrmont Bridge.
All the hassles will be worth it though when the […]

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April 26th, 2008

Something Spicy

Think all Chinese restaurants are the same? Think again.
Australian palates are used to Cantonese-style Chinese eateries, with their mild black bean, sweet and sour, and Mongolian dishes. But there’s a new kid on the block guaranteed to delight folks looking for something a little hotter.
Spicy Sichuan Restaurant in Glebe offers traditional Sichuan creations like sliced […]

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April 24th, 2008

Snooze and Cruise in Luxury

Earlier this month I told you about the Hilton’s million dollar package. Not to be outdone, the Observatory Hotel has just launched its own luxury deal. Called the Snooze and Cruise, it’s guaranteed to excite the rich and famous.
You’ll stay for two nights in the lush Observatory Suite, including breakfast each morning. One of these […]

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April 23rd, 2008

Tetsuya’s and Rockpool (fish) Amongst World’s Best Eats

If you want a great meal in Sydney, you needn’t look any further than Tetsuya’s. The innovative restaurant, which combines Japanese flavours and French techniques, was ranked number nine in the S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
You’re also promised a world class meal at Rockpool (fish), which scraped in at number 49. Not a […]

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April 23rd, 2008

Sun and Surf at New Hawaii Blog

I heard on the news this morning that it’s rained in Sydney for the last 11 days. It certainly feels like it too! All this grey weather makes me start fantasizing about tropical island paradises.
You might not be able to take your exotic trip just yet, but a visit to our newest travel blog is […]

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April 22nd, 2008

Health-Conscious Sydney Menus

Here’s a move that will delight health conscious Sydneysiders and horrify the rest of us!
Restaurants and cafes around the city are beginning to display the nutritional details of their foods and drinks on the menu to satisfy fitness freaks. I’m sure the nutritionists love it, but honestly I can’t think of anything worse on a […]

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April 21st, 2008

Lest We Forget

ANZAC Day encapsulates what it means to be Australian: the courage, the endurance, and the mateship. These qualities are just as important in Australian culture today as they were when the ANZACs landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915.
It’s easy to see it as another day off work. But you’ll appreciate it so much more […]

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