Australia Day 2011 Celebrations (12 Photos)

On January 26, 2011

January 26, 2011 is Australia Day! This is an official national public holiday of Australia that commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland.

While most Sydneysiders opted for famous beaches like Bondi Beach, Manly Beach, Cronulla Beaches, among others, we opted to go for a “barbie”picnic at Sydney’s Bi-Centential Park located beside the iconic Sydney Olympic Park.

Yes, there were variety shows. From performances of young Aussie
singer-songwriters, Historical Dances, Aussie Country Bands,
to other international performances.

Even birds celebrate Australia Day!
I was really close to these birds when I took this photo

Plenty of Activities for the kids including this climbing ropes

Scooters are big hit for kids

The Beautiful lake at the heart of the park

A Beach Umbrella

Mini Fire Brigade Ride – A Free Ride for families

Jump the Line. Go to the End.

I like these kids who celebrate Australia Day by climbing trees

Australia Day is a celebration of culture and history

Plenty of Bouncy Castles around – Everything is free

Battling the heat with this umbrella provided at the park

Video: Watch how a Raging Flood Waters Swept Away Cars in Toowoomba, Queensland

By Thor

On January 13, 2011

In Headline

At the beginning of the video, you can see cars neatly parked on a carpark facing East Creek. As few minutes unfolds, a raging current of floodwaters rapidly flowed down the stream and swept away a lot of cars.

A man trying to save his car barely made it and escaped the floodwaters.

This video was uploaded at Youtube by user floodupdate taken at East Creek near Chalk Drive Floods in Toowoomba, Queensland 2011.

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Video: Severe Flooding Hits Toowomba, Queensland, Australia

By Thor

On January 10, 2011

In Headline

I was watching the news on TV after dinner today and saw a news clip about how severe flooding is taking place in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. The main street had turned into a raging river and a car floated and was swept away by strong current. Watch this video.

It was reported by Sydney Morning Herald that four (4) were confirmed dead in Toowoomba flash flooding.

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video source: Youtube.com by djjohnnymusic

Watch 2011 Spectacular Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks Display Finale

By Thor

On December 31, 2010

In Sydney Attractions

And the light’s went off at midnight! Sydney welcome 2011 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display. News reports revealed that about seven tonnes of pyrotechnics were lit up that blazed a colourful fireworks display around the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was estimated that around 1.5 million Sydney locals and tourists gathered at various vantage points to witness this grand new year’s eve spectacular show. Organizers described this event as the greatest firework show on earth.

Watch this televised video version of the the 2011 Sydney Fireworks Display. Be prepared be amazed!

Watch 2011 Sydney's New Years Eve Fireworks Display (Family version)

By Thor

On December 31, 2010

In Featured

Watch this video uploaded at Youtube featuring the 2011 Sydney’s New Years Eve Fireworks Display. This is the Family Version that happened at 9pm. This fireworks display is only a prelude to the major New Year’s Eve fireworks display attraction happening at 12 midnight to welcome Year 2011 at Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia.

Where to Watch 2011 Sydney’s New Year Eve Fireworks: Best Spots

By Thor

On December 30, 2010

In Sydney Attractions

World famous Sydney’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks is only few hours from now. Like many Sydneysiders out there, this event is not to be missed. It’s a family affair to go out and watch the live fireworks at Sydney Harbour Bridge. However, if you cannot withstand the huge crowd and cold wind, it is usually covered live and can be watched on television.

Here’s the list where you can watch the action live if you are here in Sydney:

Where to Watch 2011 Sydney’s New Year Eve Fireworks

Need a family holiday This Summer?

By Thor

On December 20, 2010

In Headline

Need a family holiday? Byokids.com.au will help you find the family friendliest destinations, accommodation, attractions, restaurants, products and services. Book online or have our consultants put together an itinerary for you.

Travelling with children?? byokids.com.au will find you the family friendliest destinations, accommodation, attractions, restuarants, products and services. Book and shop online or have our travel consultants put together an itinerary for you.

Assylum Seekers "Boat People" Tragedy at Christmas Island

By Thor

On December 15, 2010

In Headline

A very tragic accident dominates the news here in Sydney today. It was reported that at least 27 people including children died after an assylum seeker wooden boat crashed and shattered in razor-sharp rocks of Christmas Island, a place where Australia processes asylum seekers. This number could go up with fears that about 50 people could have perished. Most of the refugees were reportedly Iraqi and Iranian but it was unclear where their journey originated.

Customs officials confirmed that 42 people had survived the brutal accident.

Watch this video uploaded at Youtube by DAILYNEWSANDNATURE.

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Oprah Winfrey in Sydney Australia

By Thor

On December 10, 2010

In Sydney News

Oprah Winfrey interviewing Australian Country Singer Keith Urban

Oprah Winfrey will be in Sydney today. She’s famously known as the Queen of American Television and one of the most famous personality in the world and in fact, she is No. 45 of the 2009 Most Powerful People listed by the influential Forbes Magazine. Oprah is a household name in the US.

A flash report mentioned that Oprah is attending a private cocktail party at the Royal Botanic Gardens tonight to be attended by several guests including New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally.

The Australian Government has welcomed over 300 audience members from the Oprah Winfrey Show who arrived in Sydney on December 7, 2010 to commence their Ultimate Australian Adventure.

Oprah will film two episodes of her famous Oprah show at the Sydney Opera House. These two episodes will go to air in Australia and the US in January 2011.

Here’s a clip highlighting Oprah Winfrey’s travel to Australia.

Watch Australia's FIFA World Cup Bid Video

By Thor

On December 3, 2010

In Headline

Like many Australian residents, who are having high hopes and expectations that this beautiful country will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, I am really disappointed to hear the news this morning that Australia lost its bid to the tiny nation of Qatar.

Where in the world is Qatar? Do they play good football out there? Can they match huge football fans here in Australia, United Kingdom or the United States? Do they have huge Stadiums? Surely, they have the money and they can build the most advance and glamorous stadium. They can also populate Qatar with all their wealth knowing that Qatar is one of the richest nations in the Arab Nations.They can hire probably Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, or the most famous Holywood Stars to lure people into that country. Or Maybe, they can provide the best accommodation and services to football fans 24/7 that no one can dream of. Perhaps, free entry, free transport, free food, free return flight via Qatar Airlines! Wow, maybe all of us would be excited to go!

Okay, forget it. No sour graping. Australians should still be proud of themselves because the world knows how this country can handle huge sporting events like the FIFA World Cup. Here’s a video I found in Youtube uploaded by user stephenvz showcasing Australia’s best and why Australia is ready for this huge event.

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How the FIFA executive voted:

2022 FIFA World Cup voting (Source: Associated Press)

Round 1: Australia 1 vote, Japan 3 votes, Korea Republic 4 votes, Qatar 11 votes, USA 3 votes (Australia eliminated)
Round 2: Japan 2 votes, Korea Republic 5 votes, Qatar 10 votes and USA 5 votes (Japan eliminated)
Round 3: Korea Republic 5 votes, Qatar 11 votes, USA 6 votes (Korea Republic eliminated)
Round 4: Qatar 14 votes and USA 8 votes (Qatar obtained an absolute majority)

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Australia Day 2011 Celebrations (12 Photos)

Video: Watch how a Raging Flood Waters Swept Away Cars in Toowoomba, Queensland

At the beginning of the video, you can see cars neatly parked on a carpark facing East Creek. As few minutes unfolds, a raging current of floodwaters rapidly flowed down the stream and swept away a lot of cars.

A man trying to save his car barely made it and escaped the floodwaters.

This video was uploaded at Youtube by user floodupdate taken at East Creek near Chalk Drive Floods in Toowoomba, Queensland 2011.

Video: Severe Flooding Hits Toowomba, Queensland, Australia

Watch 2011 Spectacular Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks Display Finale

Watch 2011 Sydney's New Years Eve Fireworks Display (Family version)

Where to Watch 2011 Sydney’s New Year Eve Fireworks: Best Spots

Where to Watch 2011 Sydney’s New Year Eve Fireworks

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Need a family holiday This Summer?

Assylum Seekers "Boat People" Tragedy at Christmas Island

At least 27 dead in Christmas Island refugee boat crash tragedy

‘They were screaming help, help, help’

Oprah Winfrey in Sydney Australia

Oprah will film two episodes of her famous Oprah show at the Sydney Opera House. These two episodes will go to air in Australia and the US in January 2011.

Watch Australia's FIFA World Cup Bid Video