Australia's Got Talent 2010 Cameron Henderson

On June 13, 2010

Tomorrow night, June 15, 2010 is the final moment when Australia’s Got Talent 2010 show reveals the winner! If you love James Taylor, John Denver, Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, or any other popular folk and country singers, you will surely love the grand finals performance of Cameron Henderson with his original composition “Angel Without Wings.”

Cameron Henderson is a grand discovery in the making. The lyrics of his song “Angel Without Wings” is a excellent display of his songwriting talent, his love for music, and his skillful display of guitar playing. The Three Judges, Australia’s favourite ex-pat Irishman Brian McFadden said Cameron is “pleasure to watch, incredible performer, impressive” while popular broadcasters Kyle Sandilands, said it’s “brilliant, heavenly, seasoned performer.” Australia’s Got Talent alumni Dannii Minogue said “it’s just beautiful!” Good luck to Cameron!

Watch his performance in HD below.

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photo credit: Yahoo7
video: Youtube
Youtube user: nana443

JUSTICE CREW Amazing Dance Moves @ Australia's Got Talent 2010 Grand Finals!

By Thor

On June 8, 2010

In Sydney TV Shows

I was watching the Grand Finals of the Australia’s Got Talent 2010 Edition last night at Channel Seven and saw this group of eight youngsters named “Justice Crew.” I’m not to sure how they got their name but probably because they are doing “justice” to the commmunity offering free dance lessons to the young kids of Australia. They are like-minded young guys with great moves and so inspiring to see their teamwork blended perfectly to deliver an awesome routine. They said it, in a Channel 7 clip that “they are like family, brothers looking for each other.”

Their performance last night was simply spectacular, energetic, difficult and has captivated the entire audience the whole time. The Three Judges, Australia’s favourite ex-pat Irishman Brian McFadden, Aussie’s one of the most popular broadcasters Kyle Sandilands, and Australia’s Got Talent alumni Dannii Minogue were on standing ovation giving high accolates and generous comments to the Justice Crew dance group.

I grabbed this video on Youtube and you can watch the Justice Crew perform on HD:

Will Justice Crew win the AU$250,000.00 grand prize of the Australia’s Got Talent 2010 Edition? Well, it’s up to Australian votes. Surely, they will have massive votes from teenagers, young kids, and dance enthusiasts.

In the past, a similar competition Britain’s Got Talent 2009 had a dance group named “Diversity” won that competition beating Superstar Susan Boyle. Photo Credit: Yahoo7tv

There’s Always Something Happening in Bankstown!

By Thor

On June 6, 2010

In Sydney Photos

This sign caught my attention on my way out of the Bankstown Centro Mall. “There’s Always Something Happening in Bankstown!” A great campaign ad by the Bankstown City Council. Yes, it was wet, rainy, and caught in a little traffic was the actual situation when I snap this photo on my car’s front screen! But that’s not the point. Bankstown has just celebrated it’s 30 years Anniversary! It was founded on May 27 1980, by virtue of a proclamation before Queen Elizabeth II at a civic ceremony in the Bankstown City Centre by then NSW Governor, Sir Arthur Roden Cutler.

Bankstown City is located in Sydney’s south western suburbs, between 13 and 23 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD. It includes the suburbs of Bankstown, Bankstown Aerodrome, Bass Hill, Birrong, Chester Hill (part), Chullora, Condell Park, East Hills, Georges Hall, Greenacre (part), Lansdowne, Milperra, Mount Lewis, Padstow, Padstow Heights, Panania, Picnic Point, Potts Hill, Punchbowl (part), Regents Park (part), Revesby, Revesby Heights, Sefton, Villawood (part) and Yagoona.

Bankstown is named in honour of Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist. It has a total population of 170,620 in 2006 Population data.

The church tower of the Uniting Church, along Chapel Road, Bankstown

Visit Bankstown listed these Attractions:

Georges River National Park
Bankstown Airport – board a plane in Bankstown and take a tour over the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbour or anywhere else you can think of in Australia, including the outback.
Bankstown Paceway – offers the very best in Harness Racing, considered to be, “The Place to be for Racing Excitement and Comfort”
Mirambeena Regional Park
Bankstown Bites ‘eat streets’ in Bankstown CBD, Padstow, Panania and Revesby
Deepwater Regional Park
The Crest Park & Dunc Gray Velodrome
Bankstown Arts & Craft Centre
A dynamic calendar of festivals and celebrations reflecting the lifestyle and culture of Bankstown

Yes, that’s Bankstown! Visit anytime.

Traveling to Sydney? Check out cheap airfare here

$71m Budget Boost for Sydney Freight Hub

By Thor

On May 13, 2010

In Headline

Plans to create a freight terminal in Sydney’s south-west have been given a $71 million boost in the Federal Budget. The facility, to be built in Moorebank, will integrate rail with other modes of transport moving freight across the Sydney basin.

The $71 million of the funds will be used to establish a project office and plan for the relocation of Defence facilities there.

The New South Wales Treasurer Eric Roozendaal says the terminal will help to ease the flow of of international and domestic trade. Read full story here

Source: abc.net.au

Sydney House Prices Accelerating!

By Thor

On May 3, 2010

In Headline

The news today is not favourable to new migrants (and also to first home buyers) wanting to buy their new homes here in Sydney. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that for the quarter alone, home prices rose 4.8 percent, easing from a revised 5.1 per cent recorded for the December quarter. Here in Sydney, prices rose 21 percent for the year and 5.3 per cent for the quarter! Sydney house prices are increasing and really accelerating.

Abbott Unveils 'Asylum Seeker' Billboard

By Thor

On April 29, 2010

In Headline

The coalition is turning to street tactics to take advantage of voters’ dissatisfaction with the Rudd government over an influx of asylum seekers.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott joined coalition colleagues in Perth on Wednesday to unveil a mobile billboard, measuring three metres by six metres, which will show a running tally of boat arrivals since the Rudd government took office. Read full Story here

Sydnicity – It's What Makes Sydney So.. Sydney

By Thor

On April 28, 2010

In Headline

What is it that makes Sydney so Sydney? Is it the world renowned Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House surrounded by a startlingly blue harbour? Is it the vibrant feeling of positivity and energy? Is it the many beaches, the natural beauty or the mafical little places around every corner? Or is it the huge array of delicision dining options?

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Caption and Video source: Youtube, User seesydney

Sydney Tower Nearly Dwarfed by CBD Apartments?

By Thor

On April 28, 2010

In Headline

An ordinary day at the Sydney Central Business District (CBD). I took this photo while walking to Sydney’s Darling Harbour. Most Buildings here consists of apartments and offices. The greatest challenge in this area is to find a parking space. Like most cities, Sydney has one of the most expensive parking fees ranging from about $8.00 to $15.00 an hour! It’s really better to go to the CBD by train or bus.

Are Foreign Investors "Killing The Dream" of Australian First-Home Buyers to Buy Their First Homes?

By Thor

On April 27, 2010

In Headline

Like any other new immigrant to this beautiful city of Sydney, Australia, our goal is to own a home. If we really decide to stay here permanently, one of the toughest challenge is to hunt for a house that is affordable. However, March figures shows that Sydney’s median house price is $595,745 according to the Australian Property Monitors. It’s a figure that break the hearts of first home buyers! It was reported that it is almost double what it was a decade ago. So who’s driving the house prices?

A recent news on the television reveals that foreign investors are under scrutiny. The federal government has admitted its new crackdown on foreign investors is an acknowledgment that Australian first-home buyers are being priced out of the market. There have been anecdotal claims of foreign investors – especially wealthy Chinese families – ‘stockpiling’ Australian houses and leaving them idle, and of outbidding young people at auctions.

So what’s the government doing? The Associated Press reported that “the federal government on Friday announced a tightening of foreign investment rules in an attempt to reduce pressure on housing availability. It means temporary residents wanting to buy in Australia will need to be screened and approved beforehand. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says changes to foreign investment laws will make it easier for Australians to get into the real estate market.” The tightening of foreign investment rules require temporary residents to be screened and get permission from the Foreign Investment Review Board to buy a property, sell their property when they leave Australia and build on vacant land within 24 months or sell.

At the moment, it’s really a challenge to just hunt for a house to buy. There’s a big shortage of housing in Sydney. The same challenge if you are looking for a place to rent. Rent is not cheap and on the average it is about $450 a week.