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HISTORY Looking Back On Vivid

VIVID Sparking The Soul Of The City

VIVID EVENTS THE BEST OF THE BUNCH!

TRUE CRIME The Battle Of Market Street

COMMUNITY The Police And Pass It On Clothing Charity

ADAM KELLY is a Randwick Local and keen photographer, he bought his first camera in Ireland about 4 years ago, just before he moved to Australia. He loves to capture the city at night, sunrises and sunsets and often travels up and down the coast to get the best shot!

You can find Adam on Instagram - @adam_kelly_photography - where he offers his prints for sale.

COMMUNITY Have You Considered Foster Care?

VIVID Where to Eat and Drink

PUZZLE Test Your 2000 Knowledge!

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By Claire Ollivain

The festival of light, art and ideas is returning to Sydney after a two-year hiatus AFTER two years of COVID cancellations, Vivid Sydney Destination NSW to bring more tourists into Sydney during — the world-famous festival that lights up Sydney winter, after the closing of the Olympic Games took the Harbour every year and ignites a sense of wonder in spotlight off the city. Not only a light festival, Vivid has children and adults alike — is returning from 27 May to for its short history been a festival of ideas and of music 18 June to celebrate its twelfth anniversary. We take a (Vivid LIVE), seeing memorable performances from Lou look at the history of Vivid and the vision that started it Reed, The Cure, Tame Impala, Janelle Monae, Florence + the as the lights come back on in Circular Quay.

Machine, Sufjan Stevens, the Pixies, St Vincent, In 2009, Vivid began as a Smart Light Festival Solange, and many more. Brian Eno co-curated curated by light art engineer Mary-Anne Kyriakou. the inaugural Vivid LIVE, Luminous, with a vision of “In 2009, Vivid Interested in how light contributes to the sense of a cutting-edge lineup. “They are people who work began as a Smart atmosphere in architectural space, and inspired in the new territories, the places in between, the by the Light+ Build Light Fair in Germany, places out at the edges,” he said. “Some of them Light Festival curated Kyriakou wanted to create a sustainable light take old forms and infuse them with new life, and festival in Sydney. She had been disappointed by light art engineer make them new again, and others have invented in other festivals where sustainability wasn’t a of art that didn’t previously exist.”

Mary-Anne Kyriakou” forms concern for the designers, so it was important What better way to describe Vivid than by that Vivid was to be the world’s first low-energy taking old forms — the Sydney Opera House, the light art festival.

Harbour Bridge, the Museum of Contemporary Art The headliner of Vivid 2009 was British — and infusing them with new life, by transforming musician Brian Eno, who collaborated with lighting designer them into kinetic sculptures born out of twenty-first century Bruce Ramus to project the now-iconic light paintings on technology. the sails of the Sydney Opera House. The inaugural festival Vivid has attracted increasing numbers of visitors and featured 23 artists whose light artworks used eco-ethical tourists through the years, jumping from 500,000 in 2012 to strategies, drawing in crowds in the thousands for the 800,000 in 2013, and a record 2.4 million in 2019. Now the spectacle on the harbour. biggest festival of lights, music and ideas in the world, only From its beginnings, Vivid Sydney was an initiative of time will tell what the next chapter will be for Vivid.

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SPARKING THE SOUL OF THE CITY

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It’s hard to find the perfect words to encapsulate everything Vivid Sydney encompasses.

AFTER two years of pandemic-induced cancellations, the annual festival of light, music and ideas is back, and it’s looking brighter than ever.

Staged over 23 nights, it will bring together art displays, performances from local and international artists and boundarypushing conversations with creative thinkers.

The event, now in its 12th year, is designed to embrace the soul of the city and celebrate its diversity, resilience, Aboriginal culture, and vibrant creative community.

Festival Director Gill Minervini, who is delivering Vivid Sydney for the first time, said this year’s program captures the essence of the Harbour City and highlight what makes it so unique.

“Vivid Sydney tells a compelling story of creativity, innovation, and technology through light, music, and ideas that is distinguishably Sydney, yet authentically universal,” she said.

“The 2022 program delivers fresh and engaging content, bringing feelings of joy, excitement, wonder, inspiration and hope to all who are innately drawn to it.”

The program is set to include more than 200 events and artworks, 50 eye-catching light installations and 3D projection artworks, 111 wide-ranging music events, 87 thoughtprovoking talks and immersive workshops.

One of the most highly anticipated elements of the program is Vivid Light, with the world-famous Light Walk set to stretch a record eight kilometres linking light installations from the Sydney Opera House to Central Station.

“I am incredibly proud the Vivid Light program showcases 25 Sydney-based artists delivering a true representation of how Sydney makes us feel – vibrant, awe-inspired, mischievous, uplifted and curious,” Ms Minervini said.

“Vivid Sydney’s Light collection features work from a vast array of artists, from the renowned Ken Done and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, to Luca French, an11-year-old boy and the youngest artist ever to participate in the Light Walk.”

“It’s very exciting to deliver a refreshed and surprising program that will enthral audiences.”

Vivid Sydney is owned, managed, and produced by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Stuart Ayres, Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Minister for Western Sydney, said the Vivid Sydney program would ‘transform the city’.

“Vivid Sydney provides Sydneysiders and visitors the chance to enjoy and celebrate the city through a sensory symphony of 3D-light projections, exhilarating live music performances and discussions from the world’s brightest minds,” Mr Ayres said.

“If you think you’ve experienced Vivid Sydney before, think again.”

Locations will include Circular Quay, Sydney CBD, The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Darling Square, Darling Quarter, The Goods Line, Central Station, Luna Park and Taronga Zoo. Vivid Sydney 2022 will transform the Harbour City from Friday 27 May to Saturday 18 June, with events taking place from 6 – 11pm.

The Vivid Sydney 2022 Program includes: VIVID LIGHT Visitors will connect with powerful stories of Sydney’s soul

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after dark, as more than 50 light installations and projection artworks designed to explore and define the city’s character come to life. Revealing the various artistic interpretations of the “soul of the city” creative vision, the spectacular Light Walk will host the works of 62 light collaborators and 114 light artists from 5 countries, with street installations reshaping old sights, surprising projection sites, large-scale immersive experiences and never-before-lit buildings adding new sparkle to the city skyline.

VIVID IDEAS Vivid Ideas brings together the world’s brightest minds and fearless global storytellers, exploring the forces that shape not only Sydney’s unique society, but all great cities around the world. With morethan85intriguing talks and workshops on offer, Vivid Ideas explores the forces shaping our society, and starting conversations that continue long after the festival has ended. Vivid Ideas will feature appearances from national and international names including Aaron Sorkin, Leigh Sales, Troye Sivan, Gretchen Carlson, Brigid Delaney, Ben Law, Marc Fennell, Adam Liaw and many more.

VIVID MUSIC Taking a deep dive into Sydney’s diverse and dynamic music communities, Vivid Music 2022 showcases a line-up of Sydney’s most potent artist talent. Reinvigorating Sydney’s live music industry as it rebuilds, Vivid Music 2022 will flip the script on traditional performance, hosting more than 150 music events at surprising venues across Sydney to offer oneof-a-kind experiences. In fact, Central Station’s Grand Central Concourse, Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park, Phoenix Central Park, The Calyx–Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Bearded Tit, Cell Block Theatre, National Art School and Luna Park will all pull back the curtains to host life-affirming musical performances. There will be a wide range of music and something for everybody, with artists including Marcia Hines, Baxter Dury, Ebony Boadu, Cakes Da Killa and Stevan - just to name a few!

VIVID LIVE AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Curated by the Sydney Opera House’s Head of Contemporary Music Ben Marshall, Vivid LIVE will transform the world-famous building inside and out, celebrating artists at the forefront of their genres, with more than 70 Australian and international artists presented across seven Opera House venues.

Performances will include big names such as Paul Kelly, Thelma Plum, Sampa the Great, Nils Frahm, Tkay Maidza, BLESSED, and a variety of others.

Vivid Sydney 2021 vividsydney.com Vivid Light shows across the city vividsydney.com/light Vivid Music events vividsydney.com/music Vivid Ideas schedule and tickets vividsydney.com/ideas

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Vivid Sydney is all about diving into creativity, exploring great cities, and celebrating our stories and experiences.

IN ADDITION to the longest ever continuous Light Walk, the 2022 program will welcome a variety of exciting new additions to the program, all of which are sure to inspire and delight audiences.

Here are some we are particularly excited about.

Mahalia Barnes (Friday 27 May), Tim Freedman (Saturday 28 May), Bob Downe (Friday 3 June), Emma Pask (Saturday 4 June), Ursula Yovich (Friday 10 June), Paul Capsis (Saturday 11 June), Genevieve Lemon (Friday 17 June) and the international Queen of Cabaret Trevor Ashley (Saturday June 18), along with surprise acts each night.

FIRST LIGHT

VIVID IDEAS UP LATE

This year, Vivid Sydney will mark its opening night with ‘First Light’, an acknowledgement and celebration of First Nations culture.

It will take place on 27 May, from 5.40pm until Lights On at 6pm in Campbells Cove with ‘Sharing the Same Life Essence’, the Gadigal story-telling projections on the southern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

‘First Light’ is free and will also be shown on screens throughout each night of the festival as an Acknowledgement of Country.

This electric series combines some of our favourite things: music, performance, talks, and art. Artists, creative leaders and change-makers will all come together to share their stories and connect through drag, ballroom culture, food, fashion, films and more.

Vivid Ideas Up Late will take place on numerous dates at locations across the city including MCA, the National Maritime Museum and the Powerhouse Museum. The events are free to attend.

VIVID IDEAS GLOBAL STORYTELLERS

The Global Storytellers series is all about celebrating those who tell powerful stories and challenge the status quo.

The storytellers are a mix of Australian, American, and global nomads, with the lineup set to include the likes of film director Aaron Sorkin, musician Troye Sivan, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and women’s rights advocate Gretchen Carlson.

Sessions will run on select dates in May and June, with prices ranging from $40 to $50. Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to get in quick!

VIVID SYDNEY SUPPER CLUB Look out, there’s a new addition to the late-night entertainment on offer! Head on down to the basement bar of Mary’s Underground, which becomes an intimate cabaret lounge featuring the very best of Sydney’s soiree scene. The ‘variety shows’ will include a bit of everything, ranging from jazz and soul, to alt-rock and glam drag.

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THE GOODS LINE DJS No night out is complete without an awesome soundtrack, and Vivid Sydney has got you covered. Each night of the festival, you’ll get the chance to enjoy a stacked lineup of DJs as you weave your way through the incredible installations and projections at the Light Walk.

The carefully curated selection of DJs will cater for a range of tastes, with genres spanning across funk, soul, Latin, K-Pop, reggae, RnB, salsa, hip hop and more. In other words, the lineup has been specifically designed to reflect the broad and diverse makeup of Sydney’s communities.

The DJs will be lighting up the Goods Line Stage from 6pm to 10.30pm for the duration of the festival.

For more information about these events and the wider program, visit vividsydney.com/whats-on

SINGULAR VOICES: MIDORI TAKADA AND ANA ROXANNE

SINGULAR VOICES: ALDOUS HARDING

Tickets $49-$59

Tickets $49-$59

Saturday 11 June 2022

SWITCHED ON: LULUC AND GRACE CUMMINGS Friday 29 July 2022 Tickets $39-$49

Saturday 22 October 2022

AGNES OBEL

Friday 14 October 2022 Tickets $72.45-$92.45

Tickets available now at cityrecitalhall.com @cityrecitalhall @cityrecitalhall @cityrecitalhall

EUPHORIA

Overseas Passenger Terminal June 17 (6-11pm) End Vivid Festival on a high with EUPHORIA 2022 Sydney’s most exciting dance and music festival at Circular Quay, taking place alongside Vivid Sydney. It’s Cirque D’Soleil meets Coachella and Burning Man meets Tomorrowland. If you’re down for a boogie to the best dance party classics, come and entangle yourself in the colourful display of theatrics, performances, costume, and sound at EUPHORIA. Ticket and event information FB@theartistrycollective Instagram: @euphoriaexperience.co Facebook: @euphoriaexperience.co

THE ARTISTRY

Overseas Passenger Terminal June 10 - 13 (from 6pm) Enjoy the stunning views of the Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and Vivid lights select from our delicious array of gourmet food and drinks on offer, and enjoy our carefully curated lineup of entertainment, including arts and music. The Artistry takes place in the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay, and is your front row ticket to Australia’s biggest light festival.

Admission is FREE with pre-registration.

Ticket and event information FB@ theartistrycollective Instagram: @theartistry.co

DONNY BENÉT + CLEWS | TUMBALONG NIGHTS Tumbalong Park, 11 Harbour St Sydney NSW 2000 10 June (7pm – 10pm)

Donny Benét is where post-80s disco sound and quirky execution come together and with support from indie-pop sisters Clews, you’ll nourish your ears with diverse musical influences at Tumbalong Nights. Both hailing from Sydney, Donny Benét and Clews represent the innovation and creativity that Australian music has to offer. Catch the anthemic 90s ballads the sister duo belts out, and the hip moving synths Donny Benét produces that are sure to get you grooving. vividsydney.com/event/music/donny -benet-clews-tumbalong-nights

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VIVID HOUSE

Darling Quarter, 1-25 Harbour St Sydney NSW 2000 27 May – 18 June (6 – 11pm) Lose yourself in the sensory journey that is Vivid House. With collaborations of artists and musicians accompanied by a series of 3D walk-through visuals, you will immerse yourself in an experience unlike any other.

This immersive artwork is an homage to Sydney’s dance party scene, so head on in and live like the original nightlife revellers. vividsydney.com/event/light/vivid-house

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ACO UNDERGROUND: BACK TO REALITY

The Neilson, ACO Pier 2/3 Suite 3, 13A Hickson Road, Sydney NSW 2000 4 June (8pm – 9.15pm) The Australian Chamber Orchestra are masters of dangerous realism, experimentation, and dreamy relief.

Alongside contemporary voices and talents, ACO Underground is a genre-bending musical collaboration fronted by violinist and vocalist Satu Vänskä. This unique group will showcase the amazing result of mixing old and new music. vividsydney.com/event/music/aco -underground-back-to-reality

WAW FEST

Oxford Art Factory, 38-46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 11 June (7:30pm – 11pm) Proud Yuin hip-hop genius and host of Triple J’s Blakout radio show, Nooky is bringing together some of the country’s best DJs and live acts for We Are Warriors Fest. WAW is dedicated to inspiring and empowering Indigenous youth by connecting them to First Nations role models. An event with purpose and great entertainment. vividsydney.com/event/music/waw-fest

SYDNEY INFINITY

Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000 27 May – 18 June (6pm – 11pm) Sydney Infinity is a Vivid-exclusive show set to be the largest liquid and light show ever seen in Australian history. Designed especially for Vivid, the shapeshifting water set off by hundreds of nozzles will choreograph through the air to light and sound aimed to capture the soul of Sydney. This superscale 360-degree spectacle will amaze all who see it and remind you why you love Sydney. vividsydney.com/event/light/sydney-infinity

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EARTH DEITIES

Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000 27 May – 18 June (6pm – 11pm) Earth Deities is a mystery and an enigma. This colossal creature with numerous limbs looms over Circular Quay as it pulses with dramatic light and sound. Artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran describes this piece as having nods to all the global sources that link his cultural background to contemporary culture. Go and discover this display of imagination and creativity. vividsydney.com/event/light/earth-deities

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TRUE CRIME

The doors to the old Victoria Barracks on Oxford Street violently swung open, letting in the chilled air of a late Autumn night. In charged a soldier of the permanent artillery, dishevelled in appearance, his clothing stained with blood.

“Those bastards from Engine Street attacked Johnson! He is in the hospital and in a terrible state.”

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IT WAS a Saturday night; the artillerymen had been celebrating a decisive victory for the Empire in its war against the Boer in South Africa. Most men had already returned to the barracks, sleepy from the schooners of ale swilled down in the city’s many hotels. Nonetheless, the soldier’s call aroused the men from their quarters.

“You’re bloody joking! I saw those scoundrels scurrying around the streets,” replied one comrade.

“And on this night of celebration,” responded another.

“Come on! Let’s go get the bastards, once and for all.”

Brought to anger by the news of their injured comrade, the artillerymen threw on their boots and tunics. They armed themselves with clubs and stormed out of the barracks and towards the city.

In the late nineteenth century, the people of Sydney were terrorised by the urban street gangs that dwelt in the gritty alleys and laneways that crisscrossed the old industrial inner suburbs. In those days, the gangs were known as ‘pushes’ and every street corner had one. A push was made up of ‘larrikins’, young males from blue-collar communities that congregated in large groups smoking, drinking, spitting and yelling abuse at pedestrians. By 1900, the people were in a state of hysteria after several pushes had committed a series of blood-curdling atrocities that included rape and murder.

The most notorious push of the time was found in Haymarket, called the Engine Street Push. If you are wondering where Engine Street is today, you would have to look under the concrete floor of Paddy’s Markets. However, a tiny bit of Engine Street still exists: it is now the part of Ultimo Road between George Street and Thomas Street that leads to the entrance of the market building. It was to Engine Street that the enraged artillerymen of the Victoria Barracks came to seek their revenge against the Engine Street Push.

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Typically, the pushes of Sydney spent most of their time battling against each other for control of various neighbourhoods. The Engine Street Push would clash with the Bathurst Street Boys, the Abercrombie Boys of Chippendale or the Gipps Street Push of Surry Hills. However, the thing they enjoyed most was beating up the cops. Yet, since the NSW Police Force had been armed with pistols in the late 1890s, fewer larrikins were willing to tangle with the cops. Nevertheless, they quickly discovered that sailors and military men were just as ready to brawl. Rumbles with drunk artillerymen from Victoria Barracks were commonplace and typically had no repercussions for the young larrikins. Although they didn’t know it yet, they had gone too far this time.

When the riled up artillerymen arrived at Haymarket, the push was nowhere to be seen. But the soldiers were not surprised; they knew the push would hide in the slums until the opportunity to attack their outnumbered victims arose. Revenge was not to be had this evening, but the soldiers weren’t willing to let it go as they had done before. Just like Lord Roberts planned his attacks against the Boer guerillas in South Africa, they too would plan their attack against the Engine Street Push.

Back at the barracks, the soldiers strategised their attack.

They knew the push would not face them if they believed they were outnumbered. So, the soldiers would need to break up into groups. Furthermore, the ‘captain’ of the push and his cronies could be found anywhere between Belmore Park and Market Street. This meant the small groups of soldiers would have to act as scouting parties with runners to coordinate and communicate.

If one group found the push, runners would notify other groups of their location. The push would then be surrounded in a pincer movement and beaten mercilessly.

The following Thursday, reports came back that the enemy was loitering around Market Street between George Street and Pitt Street. The excited artillerymen advanced to the location where they successfully located their target. Armed with lead pipes and heavy iron belt buckles, they surprised the Engine Street Push at Market Street and Pitt Street, where the fashion retailer Zara stands today.

Sixty artillerymen surrounded and attacked the push with a ferocity unseen on the streets of Sydney before. At first, the push was only a few dozen and significantly outnumbered, taking a severe beating. However, more larrikins began to arrive and join the ranks of their push comrades. Pretty soon, the push YOURNEIGHBOURHOODMEDIA

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numbers were in the hundreds. The battle waged up and down the streets. The police tried to break it up; however, there were not enough of them to have any influence. The word spread and approximately one thousand pedestrian onlookers appeared to spectate. Many of them were cheering on the artillerymen.

After several hours of hard fighting, the wounded began to tally up. Soldiers, pushites and even several non-combatants were found battered and bruised with split heads on the ground.

Market Street and what is today Pitt Street Mall was covered in blood. A battalion of NSW Police officers then arrived at the scene and joined the melee. They eventually took control of the situation and rounded up the ringleaders from both sides of the battle.

The Battle of Market Street was a significant shock to the people of Sydney. The press provided extensive coverage of it and the events that followed. The press reported that thousands of larrikins descended upon the city the following Saturday, anticipating another clash. They behaved poorly and beat up several people, including a six-year-old boy and an elderly man. Then, in July, several members of the Engine Street Push and NSW Permanent Artillery were charged with assault and committed to stand trial.

By this point, the authorities were well aware that they needed to crackdown on larrikinism, pushism and the anti-social behaviour found on the streets of Sydney. But it wasn’t the police that brought an end to the push. In 1900, the bubonic plague broke out across the slums of Sydney, and the city council decided the slums needed to be cleared. Engine Street was marked for demolition, and by 1909, it was buried under the new markets. Without the winding laneways and dark alleys to hide in, the old push gangs of the nineteenth century began to wither away. The streets of Sydney would not see similar gang violence until the Roaring Twenties and the rise of the razor gangs, but that is a story for another day.

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By Claire Ollivain

For six years, Pass it On Clothing has been providing free clothing without issue. Until now.

Police are targeting a free clothes service for homeless people in Martin Place, here’s how the community can help.

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WHEN Sydneysiders Chris Vagg and Olga Puga moved house in “When someone takes something off the clothing rack on the 2016, they had many quality pieces of clothing to get rid of which hanger, Olga, our professional stylist, is able to say: ‘That looks they wanted to make sure landed on the backs of good on you,’ or ‘That’s your colour, that’s your people who needed them most. cut.’ And then all of a sudden, people think, ‘You Deciding against taking the clothing to a charity care’ and you can create a connection with them,” “What started as a bin where they might be thrown away or sold at Chris continued. wardrobe cull eventually With weekly stalls in Martin Place and a price, Chris and Olga went to Cathedral Street in Woolloomooloo to give them directly to people Parramatta, and monthly services in Darlinghurst grew experiencing homelessness or disadvantage, and Arncliffe, Pass it on Clothing has been making passing on eleven pieces on their first night. into social enterprise a positive difference to people’s lives for years What started as a wardrobe cull eventually grew without issue.

Pass it on Clothing & into social enterprise Pass it on Clothing & Co, That is, until the start of this year. Responding which has provided almost 200,000 quality pieces to complaints from corporate tenants, NSW Police Co, which has provided of clothing for free to homeless people in various have been coming down and fining the providers Sydney locations over the past six years. almost 200,000 quality parked on Martin Place. Pass it on Clothing has “We wanted to ensure that people had the dignity received three fines and are now being targeted pieces of clothing of choice, of being able to choose what they want, each week. because they don’t really get an opportunity to do “In January, the Police started coming in and for free” that,” founder Chris Vagg said. were very heavy handed, issuing providers with “We set up everything on clothing racks, [rather immediate fines,” Chris said. “The community than] giving people stuff in garbage bags — there wasn’t any wants us to keep going. They think it’s not right, they don’t dignity in that. That’s just how we started and it kept growing.” believe in social cleansing.”

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“The corporate tenants don’t like the look of someone outside and they want to get them removed using the NSW Police as a lever to do that,” Chris continued. “It’s a sad indictment on society that the Police haven’t just said to them ‘Hey, nah, that’s not right what you’re trying to achieve and we’re not going to do it for you.’”

Because Pass it on Clothing provides services efficiently at night, when there’s no one else around in Martin Place, the community doesn’t understand why the complaints are happening.

“People park anywhere they want in any other part of the city, everybody understands what we’re doing. If there were dramas that would have happened long ago. It is one tenant in the building that is causing problems, and they obviously have the financial muscle and clout to get people in power to do things,” Chris said.

“We just think that’s completely wrong, that just because people have money or power, they can be treated any differently to anyone else.”

Shadow Minister for Water, Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson MP recently posted a TikTok from Martin Place criticising NSW Police for the fines.

Members of the community can support Pass it on Clothing by donating to their annual GoFundMe page, buying socks from Posisocks with the discount code PASSITON (with every pair bought, one is donated to the clothing service), or buying something from one of Pass it On’s stores to be passed on for someone homeless.

Businesses can subscribe to Pass it On’s collection service through the 100 Club program (email passitonclothingandco@ gmail.com for more information).

Pass it on Clothing currently provides eight to ten services a month, but Chris wants to set up another location and get up to fourteen again. With plans to go to court over the fines, Pass it On needs all the support it can get from the community.

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KIDS

By Meredith Kirton

Are you concerned that your children have too much exposure to technology and not enough interaction with the natural environment?

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MANY people are, and lots of studies show that nature play has many benefits, from an increased level of physical activity and subsequent reduced levels of childhood obesity, to increased motor skills, better distance vision, improved balance and increased encounters in problem solving and creative thinking.

Simply put, not only does outdoor action improve emotional wellbeing for kids, but it also literally makes them smarter and fitter, and the opposite, known as nature deficit disorder, is a problem for our young people without access to the gardens and wild places. Plants should be taken daily not only in the lunch box and dinner plate, but also in their environment.

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• Involve your children in selecting and planting your garden so they are invested in the outcomes.

• Choose plants that grow easily and have something to offer, like fruits or fragrant flowers.

• Plants with textures, smells, sounds, colour and a variety of shapes will make an interesting space for your whole family.

• Avoid plants that are poisonous, prickly or have thorns.

• Create spaces that are both active for example cycle path ways and hard surfaces for wheels and bouncing balls, as well as quiet spots to sit.

• Add a cubby or fort and place it right into the garden to encourage play.

• Add a fire pit for big kids and a sandpit for younger kids – it can be the same space and just adapt as the kids grow.

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As your local representative, I can assist with enquiries or problems you have with Federal Government departments and services like Centrelink, immigration, superannuation, Child Support payments, Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS), Veterans’ Affairs, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the National Broadband Network (NBN), universities, employment, training, Commonwealth funding and grants.

My office offers Justice of the Peace (JP) services on Mondays (2pm4.30pm); Tuesdays (10am-1pm); and Thursdays (2pm-4.30pm).

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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES My office can arrange messages of congratulations for people who live in my electorate and are celebrating their golden (50th) and diamond (60th) wedding anniversaries; and 90th and subsequent birthdays.

Please allow for 6-8 weeks for congratulatory messages from dignatories.

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FEATURE

Times are tough across the country right now, and we know that this also means that times are even tougher for our most vulnerable children and families.

Across Australia, we’ve noticed that people are still contacting us to find out about fostering. They really want to help, to do something for our community, and they have really well thought out intentions to make a difference.

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AT KEY ASSETS we provide carers with on-going training, 24/7 need is the best feeling. Watching them grow, develop and thrive, support, a dedicated social worker and an allowance. We hold and enjoy enriching experiences is such a reward. I’ve learned a regular events and connect carers with other carers for extra sup- lot from Sam, too. This whole experience has allowed me to deport. Are you thinking of becoming a foster carer? velop new skills and insights as an individual. I also Hear from one of our dedicated carers on their exdidn’t expect to receive so much support from our “Sharing a safe, perience. friends and family, our employers, Key Assets and Matteo is 44 years old and became a foster carer from other carers as well. loving and warm with Key Assets two years ago. Wanting to make “These young people need someone to trust and environment with a difference in the life of a young person, he now rely on, someone to believe in them and tell them fosters Sam who is 13 years old. * Matteo says that that they have the potential for great things. Often, a child in need long-term foster care has been a rewarding and it is just having that one person who believes in you challenging experience. is the best feeling” that makes the world of difference in the young “Seeing Sam improve and make solid progress reperson’s life. With the shortage of carers, if regular ally keeps me going. Sometimes, when I step back people like you and I don’t put our hands up to help, and look at how far he has come, it makes me feel really proud. things would be so different.”

It’s nice hearing Sam talk about the future living with me, asking If you can provide a spare room, are patient, caring, underme if I can teach him to drive when he gets older and asking if I standing, and are willing to open your heart and a safe and nurwill help him buy his first car. turing environment to a child in need, we are encouraging you to “Sharing a safe, loving and warm environment with a child in apply today.

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Join our community @ We find that the application process to become a foster carer usually takes between 4–6 months.

• Contact us — If you are eligible, our recruitment team will spend about 15–20 minutes on a phone call to run through the requirements and answer any questions you might have.

• Home Visit — From there, we will meet with you in your own home.

• Training — If you are suitable, you will need to attend our training session. Part 1 of the training is run across two Saturdays. Part 2 of the training is an induction which takes place on a weekday evening.

• Assessment — When you’ve completed your training,

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the next step is to complete your application form. Your suitability will then be assessed by a qualified social worker.

• Approval — Once your assessment is complete, your information will be sent to a panel which you will attend. Final authorisation lies with the Key Assets Director in your state.

• Matching Process — If you are authorised, we will begin to match a child to your experience and best fit for your family.

If you’d like to know more, the first step is to call us on 1800 WE CARE (1800 932 273) or fill out our eligibility questionnaire at www.canifoster.com.au

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THEATRE

Neighbourhood Media’s guide to live theatre and concerts in central Sydney throughout January 2022.

Bell Shakespeare 1/13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point bellshakespeare.com.au The Comedy of Errors When: 17 Aug – 17 Sept 2022 What: Shipwrecked and separated 33 years earlier, two sets of long-lost twins miraculously find themselves in the same city on the same day. What could possibly go wrong?

Price: From $45* Weblink: bellshakespeare.com.au/thecomedy-of-errors Belvoir Theatre 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills https://belvoir.com.au Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes When: 2 June – 10 July, 2022 What: A contemporary drama of truth and deceit, in an acclaimed production

by Hannah Moscovitch.

Price: From $50* Weblink: belvoir.com.au/productions/ sexual-misconduct-of-the-middle-classes Capitol Theatre 13 Campbell St, Haymarket capitoltheatre.com.au

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical When: May 28 – September 25, 2022 What: Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment.

Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular.

Price: From $139 Weblink: capitoltheatre.com.au/moulinrouge-the-musical City Recital Hall 2 Angel Pl, City cityrecitalhall.com Singular Voices: Midori Takada and Ana Roxanne When: 11 June 2022 What: Treat your senses to a night of spiritual enrichment with the transcendent sounds of two masters of meditative music, Midori Takada (Tokyo) and Ana Roxanne (New York).

Price: $49 - $59 Weblink: cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/ events/singular-voices-midori-takadaand-ana-roxanne Switched On: Luluc and Grace Cummings When: 29 July 2022

What: Melbourne dream-folk duo Luluc bring their pristine harmonies and sublime poetics to Switched On with support from Grace Cummings.

Price: $39 - $49 Weblink: cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/ events/switched-on-luluc-and-gracecummings Agnes Obel When: 14 October 2022 What: Berlin-based, Danish contemporary composer, singersongwriter, pianist and producer AGNES OBEL brings her captivating live show to Australia.

Price: $72.45 - $92.45 Weblink: cityrecitalhall.com/ whats-on/events/agnes-obel Singular Voices: Aldous Harding When: 22 October 2022 What: Heralded as one of Aotearoa’s greatest musical exports, acclaimed singer and songwriter Aldous Harding returns to Australia to perform in the intimate sonic grandeur of City Recital Hall.

Price: $49 - $59 Weblink: cityrecitalhall.com/ whats-on/events/singular-voicesaldous-harding

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A Winter’s Journey When: 23 & 25 July, 2022 What: A Winter’s Journey is a new staging by Musica Viva Australia of Schubert’s iconic songs, bringing a very different winter into focus, set against a backdrop of Australian painter Fred Willliams’ vivid landscapes.

Price: $64 – $122 Weblink: cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/ events/a-winters-journey Singular Voices: Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky When: 5 August, 2022 What: Sharing the stage for Singular Voices, the two Pauls are even more than the sum of their astronomical parts.

Grabowsky and Kelly bring their ARIAwinning album Please Leave Your Light On to the City Recital Hall stage.

Price: $69 – $89 Weblink: cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/ events/singular-voices-paul-kelly-andpaul-grabowsky Darlinghurst Theatre / Eternity Playhouse 39 Burton St, Darlinghurst darlinghursttheatre.com Once When: 24 June – 31 July, 2022 What: Our breathtaking production of Once returns to make you fall in love all over again! Based on the movie of the same name by John Carney, Once features a book by Enda Walsh and music & lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová. It’s the only Broadway show with music to win an Academy Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award and Tony Award (including Best Musical).

Price: From $67* Weblink: darlinghursttheatre.com/once

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Griffin Theatre Company 10 Nimrod St, Darlinghurst griffintheatre.com.au Golden Blood When: 24 June – 30 July, 2022 What: Golden Blood feels like a bigscreen thriller, even though it’s got a cast of two. Playing out on the neon streets of Singapore, it desperately claws back the extreme wealth it once knew, holding a rusty machete between its teeth. By Merlynn Tong.

Price: From $38* Weblink: griffintheatre.com.au/whats-on/ golden-blood Whitefella Yella Tree When: 12 August – 10 September, 2022 What: Once in a blue moon, in the middle of nowhere, two teenage boys meet under a lemon tree. After a rough start, a fragile friendship fruits into a heady romance. Ty and Neddy fall madly in love, as teenagers are wont to do. By Dylan Van Den Berg.

Price: From $38* Weblink: griffintheatre.com.au/whats-on/ whitefella-yella-tree Sydney Theatre Company 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point sydneytheatre.com.au The Tenant of Wildfell Hall When: 21 June – 16 July, 2022 What: When Anne Brontë’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall was published in 1848, it became an instant sensation. The witty, stirring, and groundbreaking story of Helen Graham and her mysterious arrival in the town of Lindenhope so shocked and galvanised English society that Brontë’s equally famous sister sought to prevent its republication.

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Price: From $51* Weblink: sydneytheatre.com.au/whatson/productions/2022/the-tenant-ofwildfell-hall Top Coat When: 25 June – 6 August, 2022 What: What happens when a ChineseAustralian manicurist switches bodies with a white, latte sipping, TV executive?

A chaotic and outrageous comedy awaits!

Price: From $46* Weblink: sydneytheatre.com.au/whatson/productions/2022/top-coat Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point, Opera Quays sydneyoperahouse.com Madama Butterfly When: 29 June – 30 July, 2022 What: Graeme Murphy’s arresting production of Madama Butterfly takes a contemporary look at Puccini’s alluring heroine using a towering digital set.

Price: From $48* Weblink: sydneyoperahouse.com/ events/whats-on/opera-australia/2022/ madama-butterfly.hml FANGIRLS The Musical When: 28 July – 4 September, 2022 What: Edna is fourteen and is head over heels in love with Harry — he’s beautiful, talented, but there’s just one problem: he’s the star of the world’s biggest boyband. Getting Harry’s attention might seem impossible, but there’s nothing that Edna won’t do to prove to Harry that she’s the one.

Price: From $59* Weblink: sydneyoperahouse.com/ events/whats-on/musical-theatre/2022/ fangirls-the-musical

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EAT DRINK & BE MERRY THE ARTISTRY - CIRCULAR QUAY (CARGO HALL) June 10-13th 2022

Inspired by VIVID, the founder of IIKO Mazesoba, Michelle Widjaja, has taken her renowned ramen noodle dish to the next level and infused them so they glow in the dark. The noodles are not the traditional Ramen that you may know, but a Maze Soba, which is a brothless version, and they have been infused with Riboflavin, found in Vitamin B, which gives them their luminescence. Michelle learnt the art of ramen noodle making when she trained in Osaka and now makes all her noodles in-house at her restaurant IIKO Mazesobais, Australia’s first Mazesoba restaurant serving specialty ramen in Darling Square.

THE AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE HOTEL 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks 2000 (02) 9247 2229

There is nothing worse than heading out and having to leave your pooch at home. At The Australian Heritage Hotel you don’t have to! Get into the Vivid spirit and head down to The Rocks for a pint with your puppy every sunday and then enjoy the festival lights. facebook.com/australianheritagehotel

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What to drink: Beer, of course. The Australian Heritage Hotel has over 130 Aussie craft beers that you can enjoy.

What to eat: Coat of Arms pizza, that’s right… Emu and Kangaroo are on the menu if you’re feeling adventurous.

Dog treats are available for your furry friends too!

THE BEARDED TIT 183 Regent Street, Redfern NSW 2016 (02) 7209 4047

Queer bar and art space The Bearded Tit is a local clubhouse for those who are searching for some extra ‘umph’ in their chosen watering hole. With support from Vivid, this eccentric and convivial spot will be shining a light on Sydney’s underground queer history with an array of iconic performances and music. vividsydney.com/event/music/queer-performance-icons What to drink: Definitely check out the wine list here. The Bearded Tit stocks plonk from Australia’s best wine regions.

What to eat: Lucky for you, some local restaurants deliver straight. So, whether you choose pizza or fried rice it’ll still fit the vibe and your drink of choice.

Carriageworks 245 Wilson St Eveleigh, NSW 2015 (02) 8571 9099

Multi-arts and urban cultural precinct Carriageworks is partnering with local award-winning brewpub Atomic, during Vivid 2022. Atomic will be serving up their best food and drink during Carriageworks’ music line up. Accompanied by a free light installation by Sam Whiteside, you can expect live bands, performance art, and a rotating line up of awesome DJs. vividsydney.com/event/music/atomic-bar-and-dj-sets-atcarriageworks What to drink: Prepare to pop your beer goggles on and enjoy Atomic’s seasonal brews.

What to eat: Get your hands on the teriyaki-glazed pork bao buns, tasty and easy to eat in between dance moves.

Soak up our iconic at your next event!

EAT DRINK & BE MERRY ... MORE THE CIVIC HOTEL 388 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8080 7015

Iconic pub The Civic Hotel will be home to stunning audio-visual experiences this Vivid Sydney 2022 at their Civic Underground venue space. Catching a meal before you get your boogie on is easily done at The Civic Hotel. You have pub classics downstairs, Chinese cuisine and cocktails on the roof, and a dancefloor waiting for you underground. vividsydney.com/event/music/mantra-collective-all-nightlong What to drink: If you’re a lover of tropical flavours and a bit of a smoke show, order the Siu Yam Yam cocktail at the Ni Hao Bar. What to eat: Try Civic’s Famous Yeeros, which comes in lamb, chicken, and halloumi variants.

PONY DINING Cnr Argyle St and Kendall Lne, The Rocks, NSW 2000 (02) 9252 7797

Vivid is holding an array of performances and visual experiences at numerous venues stretching from Circular Quay to the Opera House. Now, when you’re going to spend your night out witnessing such excellence, it is only fair to not leave your taste buds out. Modern Australian cuisine at Pony Dining will start

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your night off right and the good times will keep on rolling at the nearby events.

What to drink: Peanut Rye and Dry Cocktail. This baby will keep you warm and cosy well into the night.

What to eat: When a wood fire grill is in the works, it would be criminal to not get a steak. Try the sirloin with black garlic butter and cress.

INDU DINING 350 George St, Sydney 2000 (02) 9223 0158

INDU are joining in on the Vivid fun by opening for three Sunday evenings until late. Located outside the Wynyard station light rail stop, they are in the perfect location for Vivid-goers to catch the light shows around the city and then pop over for some Sri Lankan and South Indian flavours to finish off a great evening.

What to drink: The Album Cocktail. This drink contains traditional Sri Lankan spirit Ceylon Arrack, which is distilled from the sap of the coconut flower and aged in Sri Lankan oak casks.

What to eat: Out with friends? Try the INDU Feast and enjoy something from each section of the menu, all to share.

MAKING A GRAMMAR EDUCATION POSSIBLE Scholarships and fee-assisted places available Is your boy an independent, creative thinker? Then Grammar may be the ideal school for him. There is no waiting list and entry is based on merit alone.

If families are worried about the fees, please note that Grammar offers a very extensive fee-assistance programme to help boys attend our School.

For more information about our Open Days and Scholarship Information Night, please visit www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au, or contact Tara Rennie at admissions@sydgram.nsw.edu.au.

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Enjoy a free local beer, kick back, relax and trust that your hair is in good hands. With over 150 5-star reviews, we love the locals that love us!

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Established in 1985, we’re here to provide support and resources for LGBTQ people in relation to HIV prevention and support, mental health, ageing, alcohol and other drugs, safety and inclusion, domestic and family violence, LGBTQ+ women’s health, cancer screening and prevention, and trans and gender diverse health.

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A state of the art dental practice located in Sydney CBD. They are the go to office for cosmetic dentistry in Sydney offering smile makeovers helping to improve patients confidence. Looking after some of the most important smiles in Sydney, they transform thousands of smiles every year. They offer a comprehensive range of services including Dental Implants, Porcelain and Composite Veneers, Invisalign Clear Aligners, Orthodontics for children and adults and Teeth Whitening. These guys have a 5 star rating on google from over 300 reviews - plus, they are recognised as the top 1% of Invisalign clinics in the world.

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SERVICES KEY ASSETS Founded in Australia in 2007, Key Assets has grown to be one of Australia’s leading non-government children and family services providers. Have you ever considered Foster Care? Key Assets will work with you to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of children in your community. If you can provide love, safety and care for a child we’d love to hear from you.

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KOPYSTOP Established in 1983, Kopystop is an Australian owned and family run print shop.

Their friendly, experienced team offers fast, high-quality printing of flyers, brochures, booklets, business cards, posters and more.

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Call for a quote today - 1300 654 696 SEED SPACES Introducing the Glebe’s newest coworking, meeting and event space - ideal for socially minded entrepreneurs, eco-enterprises, Bcorp businesses and good humans! Seed Spaces help social & eco-conscious business owners turn good intentions into business innovations, partnering them with like-minded leaders and experts. Whether you’re a start up, fuelled by a passion to foster world change or an existing business with a cause-centric focus, we’re here to help expand your network and keen to chat!

Pop in for a tour today - contact Abbey & Friday on 8014 4299 - 137-141 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

KIL.N.IT STUDIO A space that provides studios, workshop space, firings and classes to those with an explorative attitude to ceramics. The studio has emerged in response to the increasing popularity of ceramics as an artistic medium and creative practice. We exist for and support all artists, the community and those with dreams involving clay.

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Join our community @ PETS SYDNEY UNIVERSITY VET Acclaimed internationally for its exceptional health, care and welfare of animals… It is a general practice veterinary clinic, a referral centre for other vets to send complex cases and a teaching hospital for veterinary science students to learn the practical components of the veterinary profession. This practice also offers 24 Hour Emergency Care.

65 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown 9351 3437 THE CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY Each year the Cat Protection Society of NSW helps thousands of cats and the people who love them. They take in homeless cats and kittens and provide them with all the veterinary care and rehabilitation they need before finding them the loving and responsible homes they deserve. The Cat Protection Society of NSW also helps cats in the community with their discounted feline health services including discount desexing, vaccination and microchipping as well as providing free information and education for cat owners and people working with cats. If you’re in the area drop by their Cat Boutique 85 Enmore Road Newtown, open 7-days a week, 10am to 5pm, for all your cat care essentials including cat food, litter, flea and worm treatments, toys and much more for your feline friend plus great gifts for cat-lovers.

The Cat Boutique - Open 7 days (10 - 5pm) 85 Enmore Road, Newtown Office - 103 Enmore Rd - 9519 7201 info@catprotection.org.au

MICKIE MAGAN EQUINE HERBALIST With a passion for natural health, Mickie uses a multi-disciplined approach to healing horses and has had great success with ulceration, behavioural issues, laminitis, hormonal issues, toxicity and many other conditions Equineherbalist.com.au 0412 800 868 THE WILD VET Run by Dr Emma Hall, also known as ‘The Wild Vet’, this practice is experienced and equipped to deal with an extensive range of species. In addition to dogs and cats, they have a special focus on birds, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and other pocket pets. They work with state of the art diagnostic, laboratory, surgical and clinical settings enabling them to provide the highest standard of care for your pet - every time.

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PETS ON THE POINT A boutique pet-shop built in 2008 for the local doggy community. Offering everything you would expect in a pet shop; premium + organic dog food, medical supplies, the latest accessories and bedding - and they even offer expert dog grooming!

352 Glebe Point Rd 9660 0011

EDUCATION MACLEAY COLLEGE Offering a personalised learning environment for students looking to pursue diploma and bachelor qualifications in journalism, advertising, digital media, business, accounting and marketing. Curriculum emphasises practical skills informed by the latest ideas, trends and thinking. Learn from practising industry experts and tap into an amazing network of contacts.

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INTERNATIONAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL SYDNEY A unique independent, coeducational, secular school offering quality teaching for early learning, primary and high school students through to Year 12. IGS opened its doors in 1984 with a unique vision to provide its students with a globally-focused bilingual education, rich in the study of music and the arts.

4-8 Kelly St, Ultimo - 9219 6700 www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au Sydney Grammar School The ideal school for boys who are independent, creative thinkers with a love of learning, a curiosity about the world and a passion to get involved in sport, music, drama, debating, chess, Cadets, art and more.

Grammar is an unusual school. Its liberal curriculum sets it apart, as does its focus on the life of the mind. If families are worried about the fees, please note that Grammar offers a very extensive fee-assistance programme to help boys attend our School. There is no waiting list and entry is based on merit alone.

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THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DRAMATIC ART (NIDA) Redefines world-leading education in the stage and screen arts. NIDA nurtures ‘the world’s most wanted storytellers’ through unparalleled practice-based learning, ongoing connections to industry and a culture of creative innovation.

From NIDA’s acclaimed undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to the industry-leading short course programs delivered by NIDA Open and NIDA Corporate Training, NIDA’s goal is to empower storytellers of all ages and backgrounds and to cultivate a community and a culture that are both inclusive and empowering.

Visit us on campus at NIDA Kensington or at nida.edu.au ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Founded in 1885, St Andrew’s Cathedral School is a coeducational, independent Anglican school, located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Reflecting our Christian foundations, we are a strong and hopeful learning community that nurtures the individual strengths of each student in our care.

As an IBDP School, our middle school students are taught the NSW school curriculum through the IB Middle Years framework and Senior College students can choose to study either the HSC or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. We are the quintessential city school, located in two high-rise buildings in the centre of Sydney’s CBD, enriching our curriculum with city experiences, all on our doorstep. Our buildings are purposefully designed, light filled learning spaces for Junior School, Middle School and a dedicated pre-tertiary environment for Senior College.

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SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY Since 1978, Sydney Theatre Company has produced work that is – in the words of founding artistic director Richard Wherrett – “grand, vulgar, intelligent, challenging and fun.” A paradox as playful as our city. The Company presents an annual season of diverse productions at its own venues at The Wharf and nearby Roslyn Pack 9250 1777 sydneytheatre.com.au SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL The largest independent arts festival in New South Wales, The Sydney Fringe Festival, is BACK after a 3-year hiatus!

Offering over 450 events presented in more than 70 venues across Greater Sydney each year. Each year over the month of September, culture creators from all over the city join forces with us to share Sydney’s stories presenting new work from all genres. The Fringe activates unused space to create new cultural infrastructure and precincts.

August 15th- September 30th, 2022 - sydneyfringe.com MADAME TUSSAUDS: Enjoy a day full of interactive experiences as YOU become the star of the story at Madame Tussauds Sydney!

Pose for your very own British Royal Family portrait, join the Justice League, and enter the ultimate VIP party with the world’s top A-Listers!

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ENTERTAINMENT CITY RECITAL HALl Located in the heart of the CBD, the City Recital Hall hosts a rich program of concerts and events for the music lovers of Sydney covering a broad range of genres from the contemporary to the classical.

2 Angel Place, CBD 8256 2222 cityrecitalhall.com

MAGIC MIC COMEDY Some of the best stand up comedy in the city, from the best comedians in the country and beyond.

33-35 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point 8003 5552

THE AUSTRALIAN HOTEL (THE AUSSIE) Experience one of Sydney’s oldest pubs in The Rocks. With more than 130 Australian craft beers on offer alongside pub food with an Aussie twist including gourmet crocodile and kangaroo pizzas, a visit to The Australian Heritage Hotel is a must.

100 Cumberland St, The Rocks 9247 2229 australianheritagehotel.com PAPPY’S BAR An intimate, vintage-inspired 3-storey terrace with balcony and laneway seating that specialises in Australian craft beer, carefully curated cocktails and American-style burgers. Bring your Hinge date, your work friends, your best friends, we cater to all and will provide the best possible experience.

48 Erskine Street 8054 3754 www.pappysbar.com

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EAT/DRINK/BE MERRY THE GLENMORE This pub has been an Aussie icon since 1921, boasting one of the best rooftop bars in the city with stellar views of Sydney Harbour. Just as popular as the sun-drenched rooftop is the delicious pub fare – the classics you know and love, done well. The Glenmore is where you feel cosy and comfortable, yet still, get the excitement of a night out on the town.

96 Cumberland St, The Rocks 9395 5151 - theglenmore.com.au

THE AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE HOTEL (THE AUSSIE) Experience one of Sydney’s oldest pubs in The Rocks. The Aussie is very proud to support the Australian craft beer industry by only having Australian Beers in stock. Fancy a complete taste around Australia?

Check out the Aussie Beer Passport - challenge yourself to taste your way through the complete craft beer selection. Tick your beers off as you go and discover your favourite styles and flavours!

100 Cumberland St, The Rocks 9247 2229 australianheritagehotel.com

PAPA GEDES BAR A cosy cocktail bar hidden in the heritage-listed backstreets of the CBD, Papa Gede’s is friendly and unique.

Dedicated to the spirit of lust and laughter, and specializing in firey zombies, absinthes and many other concoctions, the team will get you grinning, whether you’re traveling solo, or with a group.

Down the Laneway at 348 Kent Street 9299 5671 papagedes.com

SOKYO Sokyo blurs the line between ritual and art. Guests will experience Executive Chef Chase Kojima’s exciting menu featuring traditional Japanese flavours with modern touches, all using the highest quality Australian produce available. Think fresh sashimi, the must-order miso glazed toothfish and sushi that looks like it’s been crafted by an artist. Sleek, chic and sophisticated with moody lighting, a stunning bar and authentic Japanese artwork, Sokyo is the kind of restaurant that you won’t forget anytime soon.

Level G, The Darling at The Star 80 Pyrmont Street Pyrmont 1800 700 700

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SYDNEY FISH MARKET The largest seafood market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, SFM sells over 100 different species of fish and seafood everyday. Caught and brought directly to the market, the seafood is absolutely fresh and very high quality. SFM also hosts a number of other retail outlets including green grocer, bakery, butcher, supermarket, kitchen products, delicatessen, bottle shop and more.

They have bars and eateries, so you can make a day of it. Parking on site or nearby. Buses, light rail, and ferries stop within easy strolling distance. Great location, great atmosphere, great seafood Cnr Pyrmont Bridge Rd & Bank St, Pyrmont 9004 1100 sydneyfishmarket.com.au MARQUEE A fixture in Sydney’s music and dance scene for close to a decade, with the likes of Calvin Harris, Drake, Avicci and Tiesto gracing the stage, Marquee is the city’s premier nightclub. Featuring 20,000 square feet of floor space across three unique rooms, the iconic nightclub recently reopened after a refurbishment and refresh with a new first-class sound system, lighting and DJ booth. With expansive views of Sydney Harbour and the city as well as some of the world’s best DJs performing every week, Marquee is the home of music, dance and good times.

80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009 marqueesydney.com SYDNEY LYRIC THEATRE The Sydney Lyric is one of Australia’s newest and most innovative theatres.

Located in The Star complex, The Lyric Theater has a history of welcoming legendary international performers and productions such as Matilda the Musical, The Book of Mormon, Saturday Night Fever, Hamilton and more. Having recently undergone an $18 million renovation to the auditorium, foyers, bars, ticketing and merchandising facilities, the theatre boasts state-of-the-art facilities throughout to focus on innovation, comfort and accessibility.

55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009 (02) 9509 3600 sydneylyric.com.au PADDY’S MARKETS Located underneath Market City in Haymarket (Hay St), Paddy’s Markets stock the freshest produce, as well as a huge-range of various knick knacks, fashion, gifts + much more. Open Wednesday - Sunday.

9-13 Hay St, Haymarket

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