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Archive for July 2008

July 25th, 2008

Sydney Photo Friday: Archibald Fountain

Archibald Fountain is one of my favourite city landmarks. It’s actually in one of my favourite parts of town, Hyde Park. It’s like a real oasis, a sanctuary of green in this bustling city. But back to the fountain. I love how much is happening here, with the cherubs and those adorable turtles. The composition […]

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July 24th, 2008

Something Fishy

Much more than just a place to buy seafood, the Sydney Fish Market is one of the city’s greatest attractions.
The Sydney Fish Market is Australia’s only working fishermen’s market, a colorful and vibrant place which gives visitors and locals the chance to see what goes on before the fish lands on your plate.
It all starts […]

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July 24th, 2008

European Fare at Gazebo Wine Garden

You don’t have to head to Europe to experience authentic Italian cuisine. Just visit the Gazebo Wine Garden!
Every Tuesday night the restaurant will bring guests flavors from all corners of the world. It all starts with their Drink in Sicily events throughout July and August.
Wine experts will be on hand to match the traditional fare […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Brett Whiteley’s Surry Hills Studio

Few Sydney artists made the impression on the art world that Brett Whiteley did. More than 15 years after his death his works still resonate with life. This is certainly the case for those housed in The Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills.
The artist bought the former warehouse in 1985, and converted it into an […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Go Green on National Tree Day

No, this post isn’t just an excuse to look at the gorgeous Jamie Durie. It’s about National Tree Day, Australia’s biggest community tree-planting event. As we all stress about global warming and climate change, this event is more important this year than ever before. And if I have to show you hunky men for you […]

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July 22nd, 2008

Expo Makes Retirement Easy

It doesn’t matter how old we are: we’re all hanging out for our retirement. If you’re planning on getting out of the workforce and kicking back soon, I suggest checking out the Sydney Retirement and Lifestyle Expo. It has everything on hand to help you make the most of your new life of leisure!
This is […]

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July 22nd, 2008

Mercure Sydney Celebrates Olympics

Aussie Aussie Aussie! Oi Oi Oi! Yes the Beijing Olympics are just around the corner, and we’re all keen to get behind our local heroes and grab some gold!
And you’ll love those medals even more if you’re staying at the Mercure Sydney. The hotel will take $10 off the room rate for every gold Australia […]

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July 21st, 2008

The Spit Bridge to Manly Walk

Sydney offers some beautiful walks, but few offer the diversity you’ll find on the path from the Spit Bridge to Manly. The 9.5 kilometer walk is like a backstage pass to Sydney Harbour’s foreshores.
Along the way you’ll drool over some of the city’s most stunning harbourside homes, discover Aboriginal middens, and explore subtropical rainforests and […]

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July 21st, 2008

Take a Bite out of Bankstown

I must admit when I think of Sydney foodie destinations, Bankstown doesn’t immediately spring to mind. But things are changing, and this multicultural melting pot in Sydney’s southwest is keen to show off at the annual Bankstown Bites festival this weekend.
You can discover all the local flavors with one of five free Bankstown Discovery Food […]

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July 20th, 2008

Sydney Trains are Just the Ticket

No matter where you need to go in Sydney, there’s probably a train to get you there.
The CityRail network is the easy way to get around the city and Sydney’s suburbs. And if you feel like venturing further, you can easily access the Hunter region, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, and South Coast on […]

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