I have always wanted to visit Reverse Garbage but somehow never got there. It is located in the Addison Road Centre, which during my last discovery (of Marrickville), I realised is a blog post in its own right. Technically … Read the rest
An Authentic Aboriginal experience in Sydney
Many people visit Central Australia to learn about Indigenous Australia, but not everyone is able to travel that far. Kadoo Cultural Tours, right here in Sydney, offers a unique insight into Aboriginal Culture from a local indigenous guide. I jump … Read the rest
Ashfield in Sydney’s Inner West is steeped in History.
My research on the Sydney suburb of Ashfield has me on the lookout for parks, historic buildings and a cultural mix. I wonder what else I will find in this historic suburb in Sydney’s Inner West.
Ashfield’s streetscape
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Auburn: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I’ve been to Auburn many times, and am looking forward to revisiting favourite places and discovering new ones. Read on and discover this multicultural Western Sydney suburb with me.
I start by exploring the little shops along Rawson Street. In … Read the rest
Balmain: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
Today I’m off to Balmain. By ferry. I’ve cobbled together two walking guides and am looking forward to learning more about the history and architecture that awaits me.
Historical Balmain
A brief background. Situated on a small peninsula, water transport … Read the rest
Bankstown: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
My research has turned up a few surprises. Apart from the multicultural nature of Bankstown, I am looking for a WW ll bunker, a kiddie’s railway and a restaurant housed in train carriages.
Multiculturalism in Bankstown
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Blacktown: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
Earlier this year, when I came to Blacktown for an Urban Theatre production, I passed an Ethiopian restaurant. That’s when I decided I had to find out more about Blacktown. And so here I am on the train feeling more … Read the rest
Bronte: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
Bronte is next on my journey of discovery. A strange choice maybe, but I’ve discovered that Waverly Cemetery has a Bronte address. I’ve never been there and am keen to visit. I also want to see the sea again. And … Read the rest
Bundeena: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
Living on the northern outskirts of Sydney it will take me three hours, two trains and a ferry to reach Bundeena (on the South side), but as I’ve never been there, it is definitely worth the effort. I only hope … Read the rest
Cabramatta: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
As the train approaches Cabramatta I start to have doubts about this project. My challenge is to visit, photograph and document how I experience one suburb every fortnight. Cabramatta is the first.
Why Cabramatta? Well, I’ve been there before and … Read the rest