The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, finally opening in 1973 after a long gestation starting with his competition-winning design in 1957.

Utzon received the Pritzker Prize, architecture’s highest honour, in 2003. The Pritzker Prize citation stated:
“ There is no doubt that the Sydney Opera House is his masterpiece. It is one of the great iconic buildings of the 20th century, an image of great beauty that has become known throughout the world – a symbol for not only a city, but a whole country and continent. ”

Here is another video shot of the Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks Celebrations to welcome Year 2012. This time from a vantage point at East Balmain or the west side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

This video was Uploaded by kurvapicsa. If you want to see the televised video of the Sydney 2012 Fireworks Display, please click this link: Spectacular Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display 2012!

Here’s one of the major attractions that Sydney takes the world spotlight, it’s the massive New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display! December 31 is a absolutely a party time for Sydneysiders as many people camped on major vantage points around Sydney just to watch this multi-million New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular. Of course, millions of viewers prefer to stay home and watch the coverage of this popular attraction to officially welcome 2012!

Not to be missed this holiday season is the colorful Christmas lights in major Sydney locations. One of the major spectacular Lights of Christmas display is on the western facade of St Mary’s Cathedral. It consists of projections of beautiful and symbolic reflections and Renaissance artwork of 15th and 16th century Italian paintings by painting masters such as Bellini, Botticelli, Titian and Raphael which are normally on display at the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, Italy.

Have you been to the Sydney Central Train Station? Well, it’s a busy place especially during peak hours. Positive or not, Flash Mob Dancers invaded the main area. Oh yeah, some people loved it and probably some didn’t because obviously, they had missed their train and had to wait for another 15 to 30 minutes ’til the next trip!

Anyway, these Flash Mob Dancers did it for charity. It’s called ‘The Move Movement’, a charity program developed by the Westmead Medical Research Foundation (WMRF) that promotes a healthy active lifestyle, in the prevention of disease.

Cast out a massive rod and engage in a mighty fish fight, this is the deal for you: a five-hour, all-inclusive game fishing charter from Sydney Luxury Charters for just $159 (normally $395)! Keen to prove your marlin-snaring prowess to your mates? Buy 12 vouchers to use at once and get exclusive access to the boat plus an extra 5% off! Gourmet catering and non-alcoholic beverages are included, in case you jump ship craving a post-angling ale.

The Australian debate on pokie machines reforms goes on. The other day, a Catholic Priest and Youth Off The Streets CEO, Father Chris Riley announced that he is against the Gillard Government’s poker machine reforms. He was concerned that clubs would donate less money to charities if they were forced to install a pre-commitment system. He said that the government should focus on counseling and education.

ydney Affairs is featuring daily shopping deals or shopping discounts for your Christmas Shopping. Most of the Deals are time sensitive so make sure you buy them as quickly as possible before their promotion period ends.

These massive shopping deals are available for purchase in Sydney and in most cases, throughout Australia. Make sure you come back to Sydney Affairs daily to see updates and new deals available.

Sydneysiders, this is an awesome opportunity to ride in Sydney Harbour Tallships! Wow, it’s really exciting especially with this great deal from Living Socials. You need to buy your vouchers as quick as you can for surely, this will sell fast.

“For just $59 (normally $149) you can stylishly merge seafaring, supping and sipping with a two-hour lunch or dinner harbour cruise including unlimited beer and wine from Sydney Harbour Tallships.

Do you love patting animals? Watch a Cow Milking Show? Tractor Ride? Stock Whip Show? a Sheep Shearing Show? or a Koala Talk/Exhibition? Well, you can do them in with this fantastic deal at the Calmsley Hill City Farm. Get up close to a range of native and farmyard animals, learn how to milk a cow and check out the fun daily shows including the working dogs, koala talk, sheep shearing and stock whip show.