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Archive for October 2008

October 31st, 2008

Sydney Photo Friday: Whitewater at Bondi

As the mercury soared today I figured I’d do my best to cool you down. This photo might just do it! I love this shot of the whitewater breaking over the pool at Bondi Beach.
Image source: Tarotastic @ Flickr
Tags: Bondi Pool, Bondi-Beach, whitewater

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October 29th, 2008

Play Nintendo DS And Break a World Record

Kids, do you want to help break a Guinness World Record? What if I told you all your had to do was play your Nintendo DS? Too easy, right?
K-Zone magazine are leading the attempt to break the record for the most people playing a Nintendo DS simultaneously in one place. It’s all happening this Saturday […]

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October 29th, 2008

Relax at Manly Beach

When tourists visit Sydney, they head to Bondi. That suits the locals just fine, because they’re all relaxing at Manly Beach. Now the weather’s warming up, I figured I’d share why more Sydneysiders visit this coastal hotspot.
The vibe is a lot more relaxed than you’ll find in urban Bondi. Perhaps it’s because Manly is a […]

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October 28th, 2008

Indulge in Great Food and Wine for AIDS Trust

The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Month will go out with a bang on Saturday when the Sydney Food and Wine Fair hits Hyde Park. Its one of the longest standing and most successful fairs of its kind in Australia, and one visit will show you why.
The city’s top restaurants will join Australia’s premiere winemakers […]

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October 28th, 2008

Sydney Restaurants Named Australia’s Best

I always knew you could count on Sydney for a fantastic meal, but now it’s official. Local restaurants scooped the pool at last night’s 2008 Savour National Awards for Excellence.
For a special night out, head to Quay restaurant. It was judged the best fine dining restaurant in Australia. For something a little more low-key, make […]

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October 27th, 2008

Tour Oxford Street’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Walk of Fame and Shame

Enjoy a tour with a difference and follow Oxford Street’s Rock’n’ Roll Walk of Fame and Shame!
The tour, which is part of the Art & About festival, brings to life the colourful music history of the Darlinghurst precinct. Forget crusty old tour guides. In true rock and roll style, all you need for this tour […]

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October 25th, 2008

Family Fun at Ryde Epping Children’s Festival

Celebrate National Children’s Week with the Ryde Epping Children’s Festival tomorrow. There’ll be plenty to entertain the kids and the adults as well!
You’ll see circus performers and magic shows! There’s also an animal farm, so little ones can get up close and person with some of their favourite creatures!
There’s also plenty of old-fashioned amusements including […]

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October 24th, 2008

Sydney Photo Friday: Black and White Sydney By Night

I love the way that black and white photographs can bring out a place’s natural beauty. We’ve all seen the lights of the city, but when you strip the night of all it’s color what you’re left with is this striking shot.
Image source: Pineapplebun @ Flickr
Tags: black and white, night, Sydney

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October 23rd, 2008

Keith Loutit Shrinks Sydney

Beached from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.

Local photographer Keith Loutit has put Sydney on the world stage with this fascinating video of Tamarama Beach. Isn’t it fantastic?
He’s used a technique called “tilt-shifting” along with time-lapse photography to create this miniature beachscape.
“Speeding up time allows me to tune the vibrations of the water to look like water […]

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October 22nd, 2008

Danks Street Festival is This Sunday

The Danks Street Festival is back this weekend bigger and better than ever. It’s now in its fourth year, and shows no signs of slowing down. This colourful has something for everyone, with plenty of entertainment, art, food, and fun!
Boom Band Krewe, The Resurrectors, Tracy Redhead, and The Donovans will entertain the crowds with their […]

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