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State Library brings in the billions
The State Library of NSW’s collection now ranks as one of the most valuable in the world after being valued at $3.15 billion. Mitchell Library on Macquarie Street in Sydney NSW Deputy Premier and...
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Sydney dog lovers show giveaway
Burwood Scene is celebrating the return of the Sydney Dog Lovers Show at the Royal Hall of Industries and Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park on 15 and 16 August, offering three free double passes to the...
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The magic of Milan
No one ever has a good word to say about Milan. Milan’s Duomo (Cathedral) at sunset. For some/whatever reason, Italy’s second largest city is seen as a sterile vat, save for its cathedral. I suppose...
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London calling … again
This is my fifth time in London and I see now how it never really changes. It doesn’t need to. Sure, there are cranes all along the Thames and the Tate Modern building is transforming itself...
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Power of yellow: Daffodil Day returns
This year marks the 29th Daffodil Day in Australia, and as the largest national fundraising event in the southern hemisphere, Cancer Council hopes to raise $3.3 million in NSW and $8.5 million...
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Reykjavik: Iceland’s newest theme park?
A lot can happen in a year. People can die or leave you, natural disaster can wipe out whatever is in its way; terror can pounce sudden as a panther in the night. And, sometimes, cities can change....
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Medical research into forgotten neurological disorder reignited
Research into an often overlooked neurological disorder, dystonia, has been reignited by vital seed funding provided by a Sydney charitable foundation to the Garvan Institute of Medical Research....
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Childcare gets cooking the healthy way
More than 55 cooks working at local early childcare centres have now attended one of two workshops run by Sydney Local Health District to boost their skills and provide important updates on nutrition....
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Dami Im for Festival
Last year, Australian TV audiences witnessed the astonishing transformation of 24-year old Queenslander, Dami Im in the X Factor. The shy girl of South Korean descent took centre-stage and brought the...
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Split decision
It was completion rather than curiosity that took me to Croatia. Split. Photo by Mitchell Jordan. Like Spain or the Netherlands, this country tends to be top of the list for most Australian travellers,...
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Red Cross celebrates 100 years of reuniting families
The Red Cross’ International Tracing Service is celebrating 100 years of helping people in Australian gain information on the fate or whereabouts of missing family all around the world. The tracing...
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An appetite for Madrid
Autumn may well be Madrid’s time to shine. Retiro Park. Photograph by Mitchell Jordan. The Spanish capital boils in summer to the point that by day it is a ghost town, save for the brave tourists who...
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New Rookwood sculptures on show
Two daring new sculptures have been added to Rookwood cemetery as part of its annual art award. See Rookwood Cemetery’s HIDDEN sculptures. Presented by Bob Wilson, Chairman of the RGCRT, and Rebel...
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How art is changing how we decorate our homes
Art is accessible. It’s on every street corner, in every apartment, in schools, hospitals and office blocks. We all know what art is. Right? Photo : Wall Art Print Google’s online dictionary suggests...
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Return of Russian film festival
Romance, war and women warriors are all at the helm of this year’s Russian Resurrection Film Festival which comes to Burwood next month. Russian Resurrection Film Festival Director from Strathfield,...
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The magic of Milan
No one ever has a good word to say about Milan. Milan’s Duomo (Cathedral) at sunset. For some/whatever reason, Italy’s second largest city is seen as a sterile vat, save for its cathedral. I suppose...
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Life’s a lake
There is no shortage of water in Europe, and it is no exaggeration to say that the continent has some of the most beautiful lakes in the world. But with 50 countries to choose from, it can be difficult...
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Performers wanted to bring zodiac animals to life
The City of Sydney is inviting community groups and performers that celebrate the Lunar New Year to take part in an illumination spectacular for the 2016 Sydney Chinese New Year Festival. Lunar...
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Summer fruits heat up
Sydney Markets at Flemington combined their famous mango and cherry community charity fundraiser auctions into one big bonanza Summer Fruit Auction on October 28 with the winner being a six-man...
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Pure Gelato’s raises $28,202 for kids with cancer
Pure Gelato raised an incredible $28,202 for the Children’s Cancer Institute on Sunday 8th November at its 10th annual Family Fun Day. Just like every other Family Fun Day, all Pure Gelato staff...
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