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We'll pass, thanks
Traveller, 9 March 2024

"Ah, the joys of travelling across Europe by rail with a Eurail pass! Hopping aboard regional services without any need of a separate ticket, and using sleeper trains as a substitute for hotel rooms. There’s nothing more fun than a rail pass, but many Australians will be surprised to learn that it’s possible to travel that way in our own eastern states. Here’s how..."

Explaining the rail passes and fare caps available in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, Australia
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A taste of new Sydney
Paradise, January 2024

"Seated at an outdoor table at a restaurant called Wild Sage, we’re being served a marvellous dish as the first instalment of our food tour of Sydney’s  Barangaroo district. It’s a soft taco with lobster, coleslaw, grilled pineapple, chilli salsa and smoked aioli, and it’s delicious. As our guide says, it’s a good example of the diversity of dining in 21st century Australia. Barangaroo seems the perfect place to sample that up-to-date cuisine, as the newest neighbourhood in the harbour city..."

Sampling the culinary delights of Barangaroo in Sydney, Australia
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Transcontinental gems
Journey Beyond, 7 December 2023

"Standing at the end of Busselton (Undalup) Jetty provides me with a lesson in nature. The view over Geographe Bay is humbling – the expanse of water is a nod to the sheer force of nature, and you can’t help but feel introspective when looking out. The 1.8-kilometre structure I’m standing on – loved by the township – is one of the many highlights on the epic eight-day Gems of the South West holiday package. It's is a sparkling example of why this trip across the country is so special..."

Describing a tour combining the southwest corner of Western Australia with a ride aboard the Indian Pacific train from Perth to Sydney, Australia
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Sleeper trains are making a comeback. Why are ours being axed?
Traveller, 27 November 2023

"Come with me on a magical journey between Sydney and Melbourne. No, not via the airport… but starting at Sydney’s Central Station, aboard a newly refurbished all-sleeper night train. I’ve already checked in and spent time relaxing in the comfortable new lounge dedicated to sleeper passengers: enjoying a complimentary drink and using the Wi-Fi. Now, after stepping on board, I use a keycard to open my compartment, shove my backpack in the storage space, then head for the bar..."

Imagining what sleeper trains could be like, as they face cancellation between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia
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Australia’s third great train journey is an epic cruise on wheels
Traveller, 7 October 2023

"Not that we have the Ancient Mariner’s other problem to contend with. There are plenty of drops to drink aboard this very long train, some of them from the Adelaide Hills through which we passed earlier. For the Great Southern is – like its sister trains, The Ghan and the Indian Pacific – an all-inclusive “rail cruise” which includes in its substantial fare all meals, drinks and excursions, as well as transport and accommodation. The day began at Adelaide Parklands Terminal with our train comprising two locomotives pulling 26 carriages at a total length of 663 metres..."

Taking a luxury rail cruise between Adelaide and Brisbane, Australia (stopping at the Grampians, Canberra and Coffs Harbour
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A walk through Sydney's hidden secrets
Stuff, 3 April 2023

"It’s amazing the transformation in our surroundings after a short uphill walk, away from the water. Gone are the big buildings of the convention centre and adjacent hotels, as we step into Union Square: a delightful oasis of colonial-era architecture. Andrew points out an 1851 set of two-storey terrace houses which were built for the middle and upper classes, with charming sandstone fronts. Down a side street, humbler and smaller brick terraces, just over three metres wide, housed 19th century Sydney’s workers..."

Joining a tour walking the back streets of inner-city Sydney, Australia
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Small Towns, Big Flavours
Senior Traveller, January 2023

"Though the beaches and resorts of the Tweed’s coast have their appeal, there’s a lot to be said for heading bush. Nestled within the hilly green walls formed by the caldera of a prehistoric volcano is a collection of small towns with atmospheric old buildings and quality food. It might be something to do with the fertile red earth of the area, but the region is well stocked with places serving dishes made from local ingredients..."

Sampling the delights of the inland Tweed region of northern New South Wales, Australia
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Journey Beyond Cruises: Dine in Style on Sydney Harbour
Stuff, 3 July 2022

"When I disembark I find Barangaroo’s shiny new eateries heaving with locals who’ve finished work for the day and are taking advantage of the waterside ambience. I’m going one better by dining on the water itself, once I stroll the short distance southward to the King Street Wharf. My chosen experience is something classy: Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney’s dinner cruise, which takes place aboard a 24-metre vessel with two enclosed decks. When it pulls in shortly before our boarding time of 6.10pm I’m impressed by its sleek curves..."

Dining aboard a classy new dinner cruise boat in Sydney, Australia
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A Mouthwatering Food Tour Around Sydney’s Western Suburbs
Stuff, 3 July 2022

"'This is how we’re gifted in Australia – we can travel the world without leaving the city.' She’s right. Today I’m taking advantage of that diversity to travel through the Middle East via the Taste of Afghanistan and Syria food tour, which takes place in the streets of Merrylands. If you’ve never heard of this Sydney suburb I don’t blame you; I’d never heard of it myself until booking the tour. Located in the west near Parramatta, it’s a practical everyday neighbourhood that houses a diverse community drawn from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Iran and other Middle Eastern countries..."

Enjoying a tasty food tour of a western suburb of Sydney, Australia
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Sustainable Australia: Top Tips to Minimise Your Carbon Footprint and Travel Slow
lonelyplanet.com, 14 April 2022

"Australia is such an enormous nation that the instinct of both locals and visitors is to fly between its many far-flung attractions. But in this era of ‘flight-shame’ and increased environmental awareness, it’s possible to reduce your carbon footprint in Oz by traveling by surface transport, seeing more of the country on the way. Here are a number of possibilities..."

Outlining how to avoid flying by opting for rail, sail, cycling and hiking while visiting Australia.

 
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Holidays in Australia by Rail: Seven Great Places You Can Travel to by Train
Traveller, 7 April 2022

"Along with most other Australians, I have childhood memories of the great Aussie road trip. For our Western Australian family it was usually a drive to a holiday house in Augusta, past Margaret River in the state's southwest. Now in 2022, with spiralling petrol prices, the great Aussie road trip is said to be endangered. To which I say, "So what?" You can have more fun travelling by train at a set fare, and help cut your carbon emissions at the same time. Here are some affordable Aussie train trips to replace those treks from the city by car..."

Describing seven great long-distance rail trips in Australia.


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What It's Like On Board the XPT
Traveller, 9 September 2021

"Occasionally we'd pass a two-deck Sydney train running along a parallel track. They weren't very full this late on a weekday. I could see people reclining, reading, thumbing their phones. I wondered idly who they were, where they were heading, what they'd be doing when they got there, what they'd be having for dinner, when our trains diverged and they passed out of my life..."

Travelling between Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, via sleeper train.


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Back on Track
Sunday Life, 18 April 2021

"It's been a long time between drinks for passengers of the Indian Pacific, the famous transcontinental train that runs between Perth and Sydney. And as the beverages are included with the fares nowadays, that's a lot of missed cocktails since the service stopped running in March last year. But now it's back, and the Indian Pacific is once more covering the 4352 kilometres of track linking west and east. When it launched in 1970, this train was public transport. But nowadays it's a full-blown 'rail cruise' with the fare including all meals, drinks and off-train excursions..."

Riding the rails from Perth to Sydney once more, aboard Australia's longest train journey.

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Ocean to Outback: the Great Southern Train
Senior Traveller, April 2021

"Food (beautifully prepared and presented) is a major highlight of the train, as is socialising in the bar; and all food and drink is included in the fare. Sadly I met no international visitors among the passengers this year, but we Aussies on board were determined to have a good time. Several told me how delighted they were to be travelling again, and some had even booked the return leg from Adelaide..."

Taking the luxurious Great Southern train from Brisbane via New South Wales to Adelaide, with excursions en route
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Six of the Best Suburban Hotels
Traveller
, 22 October 2019

"This luxury hotel has a distinctly equine theme, as it's located next to Warwick Farm racecourse in Sydney's southwest. Rooms are named after champion racehorses, and the hotel's artwork features elements of racing. Guest rooms are decorated in light, earthy shades with touches of timber. If you have cash to splash, you can stretch out in the presidential suite, named after the famous champion thoroughbred, Black Caviar..."

Highlighting six quality hotels in the suburbs of Australia's major cities, including Sydney.

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A Taste of the Middle East, in Australia
Paradise, July-August 2019

"'I love to show off western Sydney,' says our guide, Alaa, a young woman who migrated from Syria three years before. 'This is how we’re gifted in Australia – we can travel the world without leaving the city.' I’d be happy to stay put, especially when the booza (Syrian ice cream) shows up studded with pistachios. But there’s much more to discover on Merrylands’ diverse streets..."

Taking a Middle Eastern food tour of Merrylands, Sydney, for the inflight magazine of Air Niugini.

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The Cool Street Art of Newtown
roundtheworldflights.com,
19 June 2019

"On a wall in Sydney’s inner-city suburb of Newtown is a vast mural, featuring the face of Dr Martin Luther King Junior above his famous words, 'I have a dream.' To the left is a painting of the world as seen from space, while beneath is the black, red and gold design of the Aboriginal flag. On a wall facing the mural is a more recent piece of Aboriginal art. The text here expands on Dr King’s statement by adding, 'We have the Dreaming'..."

Taking a tour of the diverse street art of Newtown, Sydney.

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Here's How to See Australia by Train
lonelyplanet.com, 23 March 2019

"Australia is such a huge country that it seems logical to cross it by plane. But there is another option, one that becomes a memorable holiday in itself: the train. Piecing together connecting routes, it’s possible to take a great rail journey across the continent from savannah to forests to tropics, immersed in ever-changing scenery. Here’s how to do it..."

Describing how to travel around Australia by rail
, from Queensland through NSW, Victoria and South Australia to either Darwin or Perth.

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Queen of the Murray River
Traveller
, 15 November 2018

"You don't know what you've got till it's gone, as Joni Mitchell was just singing, and that verse could apply to our departure port of Echuca. In the 1860s the Victorian government built a railway from here to Melbourne, spawning a busy paddlesteamer trade from all corners of the Murray-Darling river system. In the 20th century, however, Echuca faded as a port – except for paddlesteamers serving tourists, of which the wood-fired PS Emmylou is arguably the queen..."

Cruising along Australia's Murray River for three nights aboard a paddlesteamer.

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A Rail of a Time
Discover,
Spring/Summer 2018

"Then it’s time to hop aboard the most impressive train of all: the Indian Pacific. A two-night journey west to Perth includes top-quality dining, stark desert scenery, and dinner in a remote ghost town. It’s a fitting finale to an almost 8000 kilometre rail odyssey..."

Detailing how to catch trains from Far North Queensland through NSW, Victoria and South Australia, all the way to Western Australia.
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Sydney’s Martian Embassy
roundtheworldflights.com,
19 November 2017

"It’s as though the interior of the shop has been grown from the ground up, decorated with a series of curved wooden panels painted a livid green. In a cosy seating area at the front, visitors sit around a huge globe of Mars, while browsing such handy books as The Intergalactic Traveller’s Guide to Saturn. Nearby stands a large silver telescope which claims to provide views of street life on the Red Planet – if you use your imagination..."

Visiting an unusual alien-themed shop in Sydney, Australia.

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52 Weekends Away: Indian Pacific
Good Weekend
, 28 October 2017

"One of the world's great rail journeys, the Indian Pacific crosses the continent over 4352 kilometres of track – including the longest dead-straight section in the world, 478 kilometres across the flat and empty Nullarbor Plain. It's a spectacular route through mountains, cities and vineyard country, past outback ghost towns, and across stark deserts..."

Detailing the experience aboard this long-distance train from Sydney via Adelaide to Perth, as part of a collection of recommended accommodation.

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Is Wifi in Australian Hotels Getting Better?
Traveller
, 1 August 2017

"One-bar rage. We've all been there. When you check into a big hotel, make your way up to your room, log into the hotel wifi... and it flickers between one and two bars of signal strength. It seems more frustrating to have a weak signal than no signal at all, as you struggle to get websites or emails to download. And forget about streaming a movie. But is Australia worse for hotel wifi than other countries?"

Investigating the quality of wireless Internet connections in Australia's hotels.

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Coast to Coast: Across Australia by Rail
www.lonelyplanet.com, 12 June 2017

"For almost half a century, Australia's Indian Pacific train has traced a three-day journey by rail between Sydney and Perth. Its 4,352km route between the Pacific and Indian Oceans takes in mountains, native bushland, desert, wheat fields and urban sprawl. Those taking this trip gain a close-up experience of Australia’s immense size and diversity, as its dramatic landscape slides past..."

Travelling by rail through New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia
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Melbourne to Sydney to Adelaide by Rail
Traveller
, 5 February 2017

"Catching a train from platform one of Melbourne's Southern Cross Station is like boarding a flight from gate one of an international airport – rarely done, and all the more special for that. With its undulating wave-like roof, Melbourne's main station is an exciting place from which to depart on a long-distance rail adventure. This is a full-on rail trek, which will take me to three state capitals through a range of terrains, and home again – without boarding a single plane..."

Travelling through three Australian states via three different long-distance trains
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10 Things in Australia You Can Only Experience by Train
Traveller
, 29 August 2016

"It's a big country, and there's no better way of experiencing its vastness than by train. Australia is blessed with two transcontinental rail journeys: the Indian Pacific which runs east-west to link Sydney with Perth; and The Ghan which runs north-south between Adelaide and Darwin. Along these two routes, and others, there's an array of unique experiences..."

Discussing unique aspects of long-distance train travel in Australia
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Five Remote Corners Which Define Australia's States
Traveller
, 9 September 2015

"Borders have always fascinated travellers. In some ways that's strange, because they're just invisible, imaginary lines on a map. Even internal borders can be objects of interest, and Australia's more than most. For where each of our state and territory borders meet another one at an angle, 'surveyors' corners' are created, each marked by a pillar at the meeting point..."

Describing the location and appeal of remote state border intersections in Australia.
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Canberra's Hip Hood
The Sunday Age
, 17 May 2015

"The Elk & Pea cafe has something in common with the Tardis in Doctor Who – it's bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. At least that's the impression when entering from Lonsdale Street, Braddon, a strip of narrow shopfronts which turn out to be surprisingly deep. The other thing I can't help notice is the strange mix of businesses along this Canberra strip, with hipster shops and cafes scattered among a collection of automotive workshops and supply stores..."

Checking out the hip streets of Braddon, Canberra
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Converts' Guide: Long-Distance Train Travel
The Sun-Herald
, 15 March 2015

"There are many types of long-distance trains, from regularly scheduled services to those that resemble luxury cruise liners. What they have in common is ever-changing scenery. A train is a unique mode of transport, akin to a small town on wheels; always in contact with the world outside, but also slightly separate. It's difficult to get bored as the entire planet passes by your window: people, farms, forests, dramatic landscapes, and the normally hidden backyards of vibrant cities..."

Promoting the benefits of long-distance rail travel, in one of a set of travel essays; including the Indian Pacific train.
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Australia's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cultural and Natural Attractions
Traveller
, 26 November 2014

"What does the Great Barrier Reef have in common with the Great Wall of China, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the ruins of Great Zimbabwe? All four of these places – and over a thousand others mostly without the word 'great' in their titles – are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. According to the United Nations body, this makes their protection the common goal of humanity. So how easy is it for a place to make the list, and how many sites does Australia have in it? ..."

Exploring 19 World Heritage sites in Australia, including natural and cultural wonders.
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Secret Routes: The Cheapest Ways to Get to Airports in Australia
Traveller
, 1 October 2014

"When you have to fly, you have to pay. Big time. And we're not talking airfares. In Australia, getting to the airport costs a packet. In fact, it's possible for the trip to the airport to be more expensive than the budget airline fare to your final destination, given the occasional eye-catching specials flung online by rival carriers. Not that designated airport public transport is much cheaper. However, there are ways around this expense..."

Explaining the cheapest ways to get to airports by public transport, including Sydney and Canberra Airports.
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Small Bars Conquer the Harbour City
The Sunday Age
, 14 September 2014

"'There are often long queues for this bar,' says Alison Albany, as she gestures toward the alleyway leading to The Baxter Inn. Queuing for a bar? How very Sydney, I think, but then she adds: 'They have a rule that no-one can jump the queue. Even if you’re Hugh Jackman, you have to queue.' Now that doesn’t seem like Sydney, at least my stereotypical view of it. But then nothing does on the Eat/Drink/Walk Sydney walking tour..."

Visiting Sydney's most interesting places to drink, on a small bar tour
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Capital Cocktails
The Sun-Herald
, 19 January 2014

"'In victory you deserve champagne; in defeat, you need it.' When the great Napoleon Bonaparte uttered this line, it was unlikely he was thinking of Australian politics. But anyone observing the machinations within our national capital over the last three years would recognise its truth. Which is possibly why it's painted boldly across a wall at Soju Girl, a bar in Canberra's city centre across the lake from Parliament House..."

Exploring the small bar scene in Australia's capital city, Canberra.
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Secret Sydney
The Sunday Age
, 10 February 2013

"I'm standing outside Sydney's Central Station and there's a thing of beauty parked in front of me: a 1964 EH Holden Premier in a gleaming marine shade. It belongs to Richard Graham, a Sydneysider who had a vision when riding in a colectivo shared car across the Nazca Desert in Peru a few years ago. He liked the vibe of the old Cadillac and the authenticity of the experience, so he decided to combine an Australian classic car with intimate tours of his home town..."

Taking an unusual tour of Redfern, Sydney.
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Australia's Edgiest Arts Venues
Medical Observer, 14 September 2012

"Carriageworks has a fascinating industrial history, linked to the romance of train travel. Built in the 1880s, the facility manufactured all manner of rolling stock, including glamorous items such as the Royal Carriages for use by the Governor-General and visiting royals. Closed in 1988, the rail yards’ carriage and blacksmith workshops were saved from demolition and redeveloped as an artistic incubator..."

Exploring cutting-edge arts venues & companies in Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart & Alice Springs.


Sydney by Tram
Medical Observer, 4 November 2011

"'He shot through like a Bondi tram!' It’s fading now, but this colourful expression was part of the Australian idiom for many decades, meaning to depart at high speed. Whether Sydney trams were ever that fast is another question; but since the city’s tramways were closed in the 1960s, there’s been little chance to find out. There is, however, one exception..."

Exploring inner-city Sydney by light rail, from Paddy's Markets to Jubilee Park.


Shellharbour Sojourn
Medical Observer, 18 February 2011

"We soon discover that you’re always popular in a helicopter; as we move above the treeline of the Escarpment, we spot the observation towers and walkways of the Illawarra Fly, a treetop walk, and people stop to wave. Touching down again, we’re exhilarated. The great thing about a helicopter ride is that you don’t lose contact with the environment the way you do in an aeroplane."

A weekend away in the coastal town of Shellharbour, New South Wales.


If Walls Could Talk
The Sunday Age, 2 January 2011

"Sydney’s inner-city suburb of Newtown is an interesting place to hang out, with its aged Victorian shopfronts and terrace houses, plentiful eateries, and a dose of grunge remaining amid the gentrification. But there are also its murals. Along busy King Street, down side streets and along hidden back walls is an intriguing collection of large-scale paintings..."

Tracking down the intriguing public murals of Newtown, Sydney.
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A River Runs Through It
Medical Observer, 19 November 2010

"Stretching from the broad banks of the Clarence River up to the Queensland border, the water-rich Northern Rivers region is threaded by numerous waterways, from humble creeks to mighty rivers. They all eventually end in the Pacific Ocean. I head to northern New South Wales in search of greenery, relaxation and good food. There might even be a Hollywood star in the mix..."

Exploring the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.
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Flashpack Chic
Medical Observer, 17 September 2010

"A fresh example of the flashpacker hostel is this YHA facility in The Rocks, which opened in November 2009. The location itself is remarkable, with the purpose-built hostel buildings suspended on pillars above an extensive archaeological dig revealing the foundations of tenement houses from the early 1900s. What’s notable about the place are its environmentally-friendly innovations."

Detailing upmarket 'flashpacker' hostels across Australia and New Zealand.
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The Good Word
The Sunday Age, 15 August 2010

"Back in October 2007 a small cluster of Sydneysiders protested outside the New South Wales Parliament in an unconventional manner: by clutching a book in one hand and a glass of white wine in the other. But that was then. Now that Melbourne-style small bars do exist in Sydney, where do you go to stock up on appropriate reading material to accompany that cheeky chenin blanc?"

Reviewing five fine bookshops in Sydney's city centre.
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Stars, Cars and Other Interesting Things
Escape, 20 June 2010
(News Ltd's Sunday travel section)

"Co-owner Russell Crowe was tickled by the idea and donated a pile of props and costumes from his films. He also bent the ear of a few of his co-stars, and they put in too. However, as I step past old farming implements and through the inner door of the barn, it’s not a Hollywood prop that immediately catches my eye. On the left is a red and green motorcycle, gleaming attractively under the bright lights..."

Exploring the Museum of Interesting Things in Nymboida, New South Wales.
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In This Corner... the Hero of Waterloo!
Australian Traveller, June 2009

"The most ancient part of Sydney, The Rocks, is seething with historic old drinking houses (some with historic old drinkers), but which is the oldest Sydney pub still standing? Initial research provides a shortlist of four that could possibly claim the title; in fact, two of them do positively lay claim to it. So, fired with curiosity, I’m off on a pub crawl through The Rocks and its sister suburb, Millers Point."

Adjudicating the thorny question of which establishment can claim the title of Sydney's oldest pub.
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The Secrets of Inner Sydney
The West Australian, 14 May 2009

"From 1970 to 1973, a lively artists’ colony was firmly established at 59 Macleay Street, in what became known as the Yellow House. Every surface was painted over, the place was humming with artists and those who wanted to see their art, and cabarets, theatre and film screenings took place. If Austin Powers had dropped in, he would’ve declared it a 'swinging shindig'."

Uncovering hidden gems in the inner suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
Jetstar Magazine, October 2008

"In Sydney, Colleen Harrison guides The Rocks Ghost Tours, and is spoiled for choice with spooky locales. 'We talk through stories of murders, suicides, hangings, hauntings and ghosts, in the birthplace of Australia,' she says. One place the tour passes is the gloomily-named Dead House, Sydney’s first morgue."

Delving into the paranormal via ghost tours across Australia.
 

A Growing Passion
Jetstar Magazine, June 2008

"The Penrith-based company produces an unconventional product: an Australian sake. 'It won’t give you headaches, drunk in moderation,' says managing director Allan Noble. When I ask him if working with strong liquor is the best job in the world, he smiles. 'Well, a bonus of working with the rice is its skin care benefits. My head brewer – Hiro Uchiyama – looks awfully young.'"

Revealing the artisan distillers of Australia, from rum makers to sake brewers. 

Raising the Bar
The Age, 20 August 2005

"Call it social analysis, call it serious research, call it a thinly-veiled attempt to claim cocktails as a work expense on my tax return. I was determined to check out the Sydney CBD bar scene on my latest visit. Could the Melbourne bar habitué find interesting places to have a tipple while on business or pleasure in Sydney? Fired by the old Sydney-Melbourne rivalry and a healthy thirst, I chose to accept this mission."

A profile of six great drinking holes in Sydney's city centre.

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Lights! Camera! Sydney!
Voyeur, May 2005
(Virgin Blue inflight magazine)

"What does it mean to have 'star quality'? It could be a look, a pout, a certain something that the camera loves. Brad Pitt has it, Cate Blanchett has it, even Jim Carrey has it. And Sydney has it. Many of the city’s streets and buildings have featured in major films. Usually any evidence has long gone, and the location has shyly blended back into the daily life of the city. But with a little knowledge, you can relive the moment."

Redisovering Sydney's most famous movie locations.
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Tours de Force
The Age, 12 March 2005

"Just another day in the harbour city? Not exactly. I’m on the Sydney by Diva tour, departing from the gay strip on Oxford Street. The bus is decorated with a large lipsticked smile, and the passengers are divided into first or economy class. It’s not easy being the only economy passengers aboard; we're frisked before entering, advised to avert our gaze, and thrown a box of Cheezels to go with our cheap bubbly."

Seeing Sydney via a number of off-beat tours.

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