Off Campus

posted by Murray on 1 Jun 2010

Until 20 June

Been down to Circular Quay this week? If you have then you'd have noticed the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House have been transformed into a canvas of light and art. As part of Vivid Sydney, the Opera House will be lit up from 5:30-10:30 each evening with colour and design by Vivid Live co-curator Laurie Anderson.

Finders Keepers

posted by Murray on 5 May 2010

Friday 7th - Saturday 8th May

Ever wondered where people get those really cool things way before they're cool? Look no further than the Finders Keepers Markets. The Finders Keepers Markets are an independent design and art market where Sydney's young and emerging designers peddle their wares to Sydney shoppers hungry to get their hands something deliciously fresh.

ANZAC Day

posted by Murray on 21 Apr 2010

Sunday 25 April

In recent years ANZAC Day has probably surpassed Australia Day as the most significant day in the Australian calendar. ANZAC Day commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army's Corps (ANZAC) landing at the Galipoli Peninsular in Turkey during the First World War.

Free Walking Tour of Sydney

posted by Murray on 14 Apr 2010

Almost Daily

Know where the Tank Stream runs beneath the city or the history of Sydney's Rum Hospital? And you thought your knew Sydney huh! If you're looking to pick up a bit of local insight into what Sydney is all about, tag along on one of the free walking tours with I'm Free.

Surry Hills Festival

posted by Murray on 8 Apr 2010

10 April 2010

The Inner city suburb of Surry Hills is a fertile ground for local design, local corner pubs and splendid Australian and International food. So when the Surry Hill neighbourhood throws open their doors and dusts off the welcome matt for the rest of the city, you'd better march right through the door.

Show What?

posted by Murray on 1 Apr 2010

1-14 April

There's nothing quite as bizarre as Sydney's Royal Easter Show. What's a "Show" I hear you ask. Well, let's just say it's hard to define. Imagine a showcase of the finest breading bulls in Australia, high-diving pigs, a car eating machine called Robosaurus and a selection of Sydney's best home-cooked scones all set amongst a huge sideshow at the Sydney Olympic Park. Sound's like fun doesn't it?