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Yininmadyemi – The Meaning Behind Sydney’s Giant Bullet Statue

April 20, 2021

Near the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney’s Hyde Park is a curious and impressive sculpture of colossal, 7-metre high bullets and casings. The sculpture, named Yininmadyemi, was unveiled in 2015 as a memorial to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen who served in the Australian military. The memorial is located right in the heart of Sydney, … More Yininmadyemi – The Meaning Behind Sydney’s Giant Bullet Statue

Drawing of Hyde Park sunset Sydney flying foxes bats

Relocating Sydney’s Flying Fox Populations

March 26, 2021

One of my favourite sights in Sydney was during my walk home from work through Hyde Park at dusk. Silhouetted figures of Sydneysiders and massive fig trees contrasted against the hazes of oranges and purples of the setting sun. And overhead, grey headed flying foxes chattered and swirled in the sky, feeding on fruits and … More Relocating Sydney’s Flying Fox Populations

Urban sketching Sydney harbour landscape of sydney ferries and harbour bridge

Lets End The Sydney New Year’s Fireworks

June 9, 2020

Sydney is proud of their spectacular annual fireworks display for New Year’s Eve. But for the observer watching up close, seeing the show from the middle of the crowd in Circular Quay is a crowded, loud, frustrating experience. There are way too many people, shoving and elbowing to get the best spot. You need to … More Lets End The Sydney New Year’s Fireworks

A sydney rhinoceros sculpture painted in bright colours

Taronga Wild Rhinos – Sydney’s Painted Rhino Exhibit

June 11, 2014

Colourful rhino sculptures started appearing all around Sydney one day. There were Opera house rhinos, Circular Quay rhinos, Botanic Garden rhinos. Some were brightly coloured and dazzling geometric designs, others were painted as robots, some were covered in gold, and others were calming beach landscapes. It was an art exhibition that opened up on 2nd … More Taronga Wild Rhinos – Sydney’s Painted Rhino Exhibit

The Cost Of Living In Sydney

February 28, 2014

After a bowl of noodles for $2 and a few $1 bottles of beer in Thailand, you’d be forgiven if you suddenly shoot up from your tiny plastic chair, and declare loudly that you can live like a king at this price. One trip to an ATM in Ho Chi Minh City will fire out … More The Cost Of Living In Sydney

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