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City of Sydney Lawn Library: Sydney’s Sunniest Reading Spot

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On January 13, 2015

In Australia Update, Headline, Sydney Attractions

City of Sydney Lawn Library

The annual Sydney Festival is on full swing. One of the most interesting events especially for book worms and library enthusiasts, is the Sydney Lawn Library, dubbed as “Sydney’s Sunniest Reading Spot.” Enjoy your favorite book reading in the park, under the trees, under a beautiful summer, on a lively atmosphere. This event also offers families with kids to enjoy engaging activities design to stimulate love for books and arts! This is a must see event on the month long Sydney Festival!

City of Sydney Lawn Library
LOCATION: Hyde Park North, Entry near Archibald Fountain
Library Opening Hours: 8–25 January 2015, 11am–11pm Daily (Closed Mondays)
FAMILY WEEK ACTIVITIES: 20–25 January 2015, 10am–4.30pm, daily

Complete Schedule of Sydney Lawn Library

Thursday 8 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (Pop-Up City Craft)

Friday 9 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (Calligraphy)

Saturday 10 January
11am-12pm: Beyond The Stacks (Unpuzzled!)
3-4pm: Weekend Workshops (Circus Skills)

Sunday 11 January
3-4pm: Weekend Workshops (Book Planters)

Tuesday 13 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (How Easy Was That?)
7-8pm: Late Night Library (Campfire Collective)

Wednesday 14 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (The Art of Assemblage)
7-8pm: Late Night Library (Musica Viva presents the ‘Sousaphonics’)

Thursday 15 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (Auburn Poets & Writers Group)

Friday 16 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (Paper Craft)

Saturday 17 January
3-4pm: Weekend Workshops (All Cut Up: Objectified!)

Sunday 18 January
3-4pm: Weekend Workshops (Circus Skills)

Tuesday 20 January
10.30-11.30am: Stories & Songs with Aunty Kath Farrawell
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: Alphabetical Sydney
3.30-5pm: Lawn Library Jam: Uke Workshop & Jam
7-8pm: Late Night Library (SlamRant)

Wednesday 21 January
10.30-11.30am: Storytime
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: Kites for Tykes
3.30-4.30pm: Lawn Library Jam: Earthbeats
7-8pm: Late Night Library (Music Spectacular)

Thursday 22 January
10.30-11.30am: Stories & Songs with Aunty Kath Farrawell
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: Herman & Rosie
3.30-4.30pm: Lawn Library Jam: Earthbeats

Friday 23 January
10.30-11.30am: Bilingual Songs and Stories (Bilingual – Mandarin-English)
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: York’s Universe
3.30-4.30pm: Lawn Library Jam: Musica Viva in School’s Percussion Petting Zoo

Saturday 24 January
10.30-11.30am: Storytime
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: Graff Stencil Art
3.30-5pm: Lawn Library Jam: Uke Workshop & Jam

Sunday 25 January
10.30-11.30am: Storytime
1.30-2.30pm: Special Storytime: Fairy Poppilina
3.30-5pm: Lawn Library Jam: Uke Workshop & Jam

Photo credits: City of Sydney Facebook Page
More information: http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au

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X Factor Winner Dami Im Sings O Holy Night – Carols In The Domain 2014

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On December 22, 2014

In Australia Update, Headline, Sydney Attractions

X Factor Winner Dami Im Sings O

X Factor Australia winner Dami Im was back at the yearly big Christmas event in Sydney, Carols in the Domain, performing O Holy Night. Carols in the Domain is Australia’s largest free Christmas concert. It has been running for  32 years of Christmas celebration and features top Australian artists This free concert was aired at Channel 7 Australia. In an emotional night to remember, the Carol in the Domain was a perfect event to heal a city celebrating life and special dedication to the hostages and victims of the siege, 38-year-old barrister and mother of three Katrina Dawson and 34-year-old Lindt store manager Tori Johnson.

Watch Video: Dami Im Sings O Holy Night

Tags: Dami Im, Dami Im O Holy Night, Christmas in the Domain, Carols in the Domanin, O Holy Night Dami Im

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Marlisa Sings Away In A Manger – Carols In The Domain 2014

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On December 21, 2014

In Australia Update, Headline, X Factor Australia

Marlisa Sings Away In A Manger Carols In The Domain 2014

The yearly big Christmas event in Sydney, Carols in the Domain, was another hit with big crowds and massive TV audience taking part to kick-off this year’s Christmas festivities. This year featured successful artists that truly entertained the crowd. People were more united with the aftermath of the Sydney Siege at Martin Place. The Carol in the Domain was a perfect event to heal a city celebrating life and special dedication to the hostages and victims of the siege, 38-year-old barrister and mother of three Katrina Dawson and 34-year-old Lindt store manager Tori Johnson.

This special free concert featured performances from X Factor winner Samantha Jade, tenor Mark Vincent, country music singer Lee Kernaghan, the Wiggles, Christine Anu, the cast of Wicked the Musical, singer and actor Jay Laga’aia and 2014 X Factor winner Marlisa Punzalan.

X Factor winner Marlisa Punzalan  performed  Away in a Manger and A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes from the 1950 Walt Disney film Cinderella. She said in her Facebook page that performing at Carols in the Domain was a childhood dream.

Marlisa Sings Away In A Manger

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Farewell Phillip Hughes

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On December 3, 2014

In Australia Update, Headline

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Farewell Phillip Hughes (Photo Credit: www.9news.com.au)

Phillip Hughes was farewelled today at funeral service in his hometown of Macksville, New South Wales. ABC News covered the event and showing live coverage. Moving eulogies from Hughes’s brother Jason and sister Megan, and a tribute from Australian Test captain Michael Clarke. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, NSW Premier Mike Baird, and thousands of cricket fans, locals, friends and families to celebrate the life of Macksville’s favorite son. Farewell, Phillip Hughes.

Cricket Australia Video Phillip Hughes Tribute

Michael Clarke’s Tearful Tribute to Phil Hughes

Tags: Phillip Hughes, Phillip Hughes cricket, Phillip Hughes Tribute, Farewell Phillip Hughes

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Video: Cardinal George Pell Appears Before Royal Commission Inquiry on Roman Catholic Church Child Sexual Abuse Inquiry

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On August 22, 2014

In Australia Update, Headline

Updates on the Roman Catholic Church Child Sexual Abuse Inquiry:

Roman Catholic Church Child Sexual Abuse Inquiry
Cardinal George Pell appeared before the Royal Commission via video link from Rome.  This is relation to the ongoing investigation on Roman Catholic Church child sexual abuse inquiry committed by Roman Catholic priests. Cardinal George Pell’s comments drew controversy when he compared Catholic church to that with a truck company that employs a driver who picks up molests women.  Watch this video clip by SBS Australia:

Video Credits: SBS

Watch Also this Clip of Cardinal George Pell Giving Evidence:

Credits: John Brown Youtube Channel

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ABC’s Q & A Episode: Clive Palmer Attacks Chinese Business Interests in Australia

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On August 19, 2014

In Australia Update, Headline

Palmer United Party Clive Palmer Launched Attack on Australia’s biggest trading partner, China, labeling Chinese Investors as Communist “mongrels”

Q & A Clive Palmer Attacks Chinese Business Interests in Australia

“I keep up the fight against the “Chinese mongrels”. “I’m saying that because they’re communist, because they shoot their own people, they haven’t got a justice system and they want to take over this country.” – Clive Palmer

Last night’s episode Q & A at ABC 1 hit Australian news headlines after Clive Palmer criticized Chinese investors as Communist “Mongrels.” On the panel, he was joined by Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, Labor Senator Penny Wong, businesswoman and Reserve Bank board member Heather Ridout, and John Falzon, the chief of the St Vincent de Paul Society.

The show started with questions tackling the government budget’s most controversial measures and the controversial comments of Treasurer Joe Hockey. It them goes on and became more intense when Clive Palmer made the remarks. Watch a part of the Q & A episode below.

Q & A Clive Palmer Attacks Chinese Business Interests in Australia


Credits: ABC News (Australia), Q & A

To Watch the full Episode of the Q & A, Click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKuLEaTh_m8

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Inspiring Video Today: People Power Frees Man Trapped at Perth Train Station

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On August 6, 2014

In Australia Update, Headline

People Power Frees Man Trapped at Perth Train Station


Heroic act by commuters and train staffs using people power to free man trapped against platform at Perth’s Stirling station. By pushing the train in unison, they managed to tilt the carriage so the man could free his leg which was wedged in the gap. Click here to Read full story written by ABC NEWs.

People power frees man trapped by Perth train

“Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power.” – Benjamin Disraeli

Credits: ABC News Australia

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Congratulations NSW Blues!!!

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On June 18, 2014

In Australia Update, Headline, Sydney News

Congratulations NSW Blues!!!

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Photo Credit: NSW Blues Facebook Fan Page

Finally The NSW Blues made history today June 18, 2014 ending an eight years drought with a 6-4 victory over Queensland Maroons in Game 2 of the 2014 State of Origin series at ANZ Stadium, Olympic Park, Sydney NSW! They finally bring home the crown after 8 years!  A huge celebration for NSW Blues fans highlighted by a fireworks at the Sydney Harbour Bridge that has turned Blue!

Highlights of NSW Blues v Queensland Maroons Game 2 Origin


NEW SOUTH WALES BLUES – 6 (T Hodkinson try T Hodkinson goal) VS QUEENSLAND MAROONS – 4 (J Thurston 2 goals) at ANZ Stadium.
Referee: Shayne Hayne, Ben Cummins. Crowd: 83,421.
Game 1: NSW 12 bt QLD 8
Game 2: NSW 6 bt QLD 4
Series: NSW take series 2-0

Sydney Harbour Bridge Turned Blue!

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Q&A was Interrupted by Student Protesters

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On May 5, 2014

In Australia Update, Sydney News

Student protesters interrupt Q&AStudent protesters surprised ABC’s Q&A program’s avid watchers and studio audience airing their sentiment to the ongoing issues of privatization and deregulation of higher education. They chanted “No cuts. No fees. No corporate universities!” Q&A effectively put on halt and the student protesters goes on to chant “Chris Pyne, get out. We know what you’re all about. Cuts. Job losses. Money for the bosses!” Here’s a video segment of the Q&A last night’s episode, 5 May 2014:


Video and photo credit: ABC News (Australia) Youtube Channel
Tags: Q&A students protesters, activism, TV protesters, Q&A TV protesters
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The Voice Australia: Rachael Leahcar sings La Vie En Rose

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On April 29, 2012

In Australia Update, The Voice Australia

The Voice Australia continues to discover great Australian singers. This time a 17 years old legally blind young lady from Adelaide named Rachael Leahcar.  The Voice Australia is somewhat interesting as the judges listens to voice first without looking at the contestant. Rachael carefully listened to the instructions of the production crew as she was led to the platform to sing her blind audition song  ‘La Vie En Rose’  by Edith Piaf.

Rachael‘s  rendition of La Vie En Rose moved the audience and televiewers. It was not hard for the mentors,  Keith Urban, Delta Goodrem, Seal and Joel Madden to turn around  and wanting Rachael to be included in their selections.

Her short bio at the The Voice Australia says: “Rachael started singing lessons at the age of nine and spent a lot of her childhood singing in Italian as a result of spending time with her Italian grandparents. Rachael can sing in Italian, French and Spanish. She can also play the piano, flute and has sung in multiple choirs. In 2009, Rachael won a singing competition on “RAI Uno” television in Rome and has been doing semi-professional gigs over the past two years for festivals, weddings and charities.” Watch Rachael’s blind audition performance video below.

The Voice Australia Rachael Leahcar

Rachael Leahcar Legally Blind The Voice Australia

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