An Artist’s Eye for Sydney
Perth artist Mike Rigoll finds, “Every truly big city has its own energy: a heady, pulse-quickening verve that can overwhelm or inspire in equal measure.”
Sydney’s Footpath of Fame
If you’ve wasted money visiting Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in LA, it will sting you to find out you could have had the same thrill closer to home.
Statue Rubbed Up the Wrong Way
A tribute to two Sydney surgeons has been molested by people who can’t understand the simple instruction, “Rub my nose.”
The Garbo Guru
Mitch Marinic, 17, has chased down garbage trucks all over Sydney to film and photograph them, and now he’s working as a garbo. He gives his insights into the city’s dirty secrets.
Santa on the Street Corner
A month out from Christmas Santa is at work on the streets of Alexandria trying to illicit a beep from drivers.
Raising a Stink in North Bondi
“What is that thing?… And what’s that smell?” Anyone who’s spent enough time in North Bondi for the wind to change direction will have heard a visitor ask such questions.
Deep Blue in the Sea
Chris Ryan is enchanted by a creature of the not-so-deep in Clovelly.
The Bell Above the Gong
Chris Ryan was driving to Wollongong, expecting to see smog rising from steelworks, when instead he was struck by a tall, Oriental-style building rising above the landscape.
Karaoke is No Drag
Scruffy Murphy’s is not just home to cheap schnitzel and discount jugs of beer. On Wednesday nights it adds a touch of glamour as it hosts Drag Queen Karaoke.
Bludging Busker is One of the Best
Joseph has the Wednesday evening commuters bouncing to a reggae beat.
I’m just relieved that you got my email!
Yeah, I think I’ll contribute some cash. It’s not like I need it.