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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 […]
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, […]
Updates on the 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 […]
Palmer United Party Clive Palmer Launched Attack on Australia’s biggest trading partner, China, labeling Chinese Investors as Communist “mongrels” 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 […]
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 […]
Congratulations NSW Blues!!! 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 […]
Student protesters surprised ABC’s Q&A program’s avid watchers and studio audience airing their sentiment to the ongoing issue of privatization and deregulation of higher education.
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 Leahcar 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.
A news report said that Sydney is the 9th most expensive city in the world! It’s Australia’s most expensive city to live. The report “The cost of a loaf of bread in Sydney has almost doubled in the past decade in US dollar terms, while petrol prices have risen threefold and rice prices have almost quadrupled.” Read more here.
Is this the cost of living in a beautiful city?
Ten News posted this clip on their Youtube channel sharing practical tips on how to save and survive the costs of living in Sydney.
Residents of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales are facing a nervous wait today as flood waters continue to rise. News reports said that the Murrumbidgee River is expected to peak around 10.9 metres this evening.
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced and dropped the bomb with his stunning decision to quit as Australian Foreign Minister in a media conference in Washington DC just after 1am local time (1700 AEDT), 22 February 2012. Mr Rudd indicated that He will return to Brisbane and will consult his family, the community, and his Labour caucus colleagues about his future plan. He has not made it clear yet, if he will challenge Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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!
