"The building approval process in NSW is so flawed it is open to abuse at almost every stage, the corruption watchdog has found in a damning paper that calls for the drastic reduction of councillors' involvement in the system..."
W: http://smh.com.au/news/national/get-councillors-out-of-planning-watchdog-urges/2005/12/22/1135032135668.html
art, design, web culture, ideas, inspiration, community, lifestyle, environment
Sunday, December 25, 2005
The Great Escape 2006 - 14-16 April 06
Enjoy 3 days of music, arts, food, market stalls, and more at the Newington Armory, Homebush. Bands include: Silverchair, Something for Kate, Eskimo Joe, Paul Mac, and many other acts.
W: http://www.thegreatescape.net.au
W: http://www.thegreatescape.net.au
The Vanguard
You can catch performances by Russell Crowe, Jenny Morris, Vince Jones and more at the Vanguard in Newtown during January 2006.
W: http://www.thevanguard.com.au
W: http://www.thevanguard.com.au
Technology fuels video weblog boom
"From the Internet counter-culture which spawned blogs and podcasts comes the newest thing in new media: vlogging.
In short video diaries and homemade reality shows, vloggers are using the power of cheap online technology to invite strangers into their lives..."
W: http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200512/s1534470.htm
In short video diaries and homemade reality shows, vloggers are using the power of cheap online technology to invite strangers into their lives..."
W: http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200512/s1534470.htm
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Space Furniture sale - till 5 Jan 2006
Space Furniture are having a sale - up to 50% off sale till 5 Jan 2006.
84 O'Riordan St, Alexandria NSW 2015. Ph: 02 8339 7588.
W: http://www.spacefurniture.com.au
84 O'Riordan St, Alexandria NSW 2015. Ph: 02 8339 7588.
W: http://www.spacefurniture.com.au
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Random Photography Exhibition 1 Nov - 31 Dec 05
"The exhibition features 29 Sydney-themed images by the 10 award-winning and internationally recognized photographers of Oculi. They are: Narelle Autio, Warren Clarke, Nick Cubbin, Tamara Dean, Glenn Hunt, Jesse Marlow, Nick Moir, Jeremy Piper, Dean Sewell, and Tamara Voninski.
Formed in 2001, this unique photography collective celebrates real lives and real stories that are overlooked by the mainstream media. There are no contrived photo-shoots or art-directed aesthetics, just honesty and an unflinching gaze with their subjects.
At the heart of their photographs, both commissioned projects and personal work, lies a central conviction - to reveal the beauty, wonder and struggle of everyday life; to show the extraordinary in the ordinary. Through the regularly updated website oculi.com.au, Oculi showcase their material to the world.
Selected on their ability to inform and inspire, the photographs in 'Random' showcase the Oculi photographers' ten different styles and perspectives together to offer a contemporary Sydney narrative."
"Presented by Oculi & Customs House
From Tuesday 1 November to Saturday 31 December 2005
Monday to Friday 8am-7pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12noon-4pm
W: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn/html/custom/2234-event-details.asp?EventID=10269
Formed in 2001, this unique photography collective celebrates real lives and real stories that are overlooked by the mainstream media. There are no contrived photo-shoots or art-directed aesthetics, just honesty and an unflinching gaze with their subjects.
At the heart of their photographs, both commissioned projects and personal work, lies a central conviction - to reveal the beauty, wonder and struggle of everyday life; to show the extraordinary in the ordinary. Through the regularly updated website oculi.com.au, Oculi showcase their material to the world.
Selected on their ability to inform and inspire, the photographs in 'Random' showcase the Oculi photographers' ten different styles and perspectives together to offer a contemporary Sydney narrative."
"Presented by Oculi & Customs House
From Tuesday 1 November to Saturday 31 December 2005
Monday to Friday 8am-7pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12noon-4pm
W: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn/html/custom/2234-event-details.asp?EventID=10269
The Business of Color
Article in Steelcases' 360 ezine on the effects of colour on people.
W: http://www.360steelcase.com/e_article000498606.cfm?x=b6kwcmy,b2c5cFV7
W: http://www.360steelcase.com/e_article000498606.cfm?x=b6kwcmy,b2c5cFV7
Etsy.com
If you're looking for a cool handmade gift for someone or for yourself, then check out etsy.com! It's a beautifully presented website and you can buy cool clothing, jewellery, soft furnishings, bags and heaps more from people around the world.
Website tagline: "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade".
W: http://www.etsy.com
Website tagline: "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade".
W: http://www.etsy.com
Hard-earned dollars won't buy back time
Article in the SMH by Ross Gittins on how we're trading more of our hours for money - but at what personal cost.
W: http://www.smh.com.au/news/ross-gittins/hardearned-dollars-wont-buy-back-time/2005/12/13/1134236060743.html
W: http://www.smh.com.au/news/ross-gittins/hardearned-dollars-wont-buy-back-time/2005/12/13/1134236060743.html
Monday, December 12, 2005
Architect designed project homes in Noosa
Elysium Noosa will consist of 189 architect designed houses on 30 hectares when completed. Twelve architects were asked to design houses for particular blocks on this estate.
The architects commissioned by the developer David Pearson of the Pearson Property Group were: Lahz Nimmo, Spence Pearson, Woods Bagot, Cox Rayner, Bligh Voller Nield, Gabriele and Elizabeth Poole, Richard Kirk, Cottee Park, Arkhenfield, Elizabeth Watson Brown, Fairweather Proberts and Bark Design.
Houses in stage one cost $1.25 to $2.65 million, and stage two houses cost $2.25 to $3.35 million each.
The buyers of these houses are not allowed to change any part of the design or finishes of the house.
The Elysium Noosa project was featured in the Domain section of the SMH Dec 10-11, 2005, p8H and 9H.
There is also a website for the project at: http://www.elysiumnoosa.com.au
It'd be great if there were top architect designed project homes available in Sydney as an alternative to what some of the project home developers currently offer. It'd also be good if someone could offer them at prices on par of the current offerings as well.
The architects commissioned by the developer David Pearson of the Pearson Property Group were: Lahz Nimmo, Spence Pearson, Woods Bagot, Cox Rayner, Bligh Voller Nield, Gabriele and Elizabeth Poole, Richard Kirk, Cottee Park, Arkhenfield, Elizabeth Watson Brown, Fairweather Proberts and Bark Design.
Houses in stage one cost $1.25 to $2.65 million, and stage two houses cost $2.25 to $3.35 million each.
The buyers of these houses are not allowed to change any part of the design or finishes of the house.
The Elysium Noosa project was featured in the Domain section of the SMH Dec 10-11, 2005, p8H and 9H.
There is also a website for the project at: http://www.elysiumnoosa.com.au
It'd be great if there were top architect designed project homes available in Sydney as an alternative to what some of the project home developers currently offer. It'd also be good if someone could offer them at prices on par of the current offerings as well.
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Surface Art, Trinket & Kapau sale - 17-18 Dec
"The Sydney Designers team up for a major pre-Christmas studio sale. Up to 70% off retail prices on samples, seconds and end-of-line stock.
Long Charm Necklaces from $20
Earrings reduced from $80 to $15
Clothing and homewares from $15.00
Get these items, normally found in Australia and New Zealand's leading boutiques, at a fraction of their normal prices.
Cash, Eftpos or Credit Cards ( visa bankcard mastercard) Accepted
Kapau Designer Accessories
86 - 96 Wyndham St (Between Buckland & Henderson St)
Alexandria NSW 2015
P: 02 9699 8113"
When: Saturday 17th December 9am-4pm, Sunday 18th December 10am-3pm.
Surface Art: http://www.surfaceart.com.au
Long Charm Necklaces from $20
Earrings reduced from $80 to $15
Clothing and homewares from $15.00
Get these items, normally found in Australia and New Zealand's leading boutiques, at a fraction of their normal prices.
Cash, Eftpos or Credit Cards ( visa bankcard mastercard) Accepted
Kapau Designer Accessories
86 - 96 Wyndham St (Between Buckland & Henderson St)
Alexandria NSW 2015
P: 02 9699 8113"
When: Saturday 17th December 9am-4pm, Sunday 18th December 10am-3pm.
Surface Art: http://www.surfaceart.com.au
Friday, November 25, 2005
Edols Elliott - glassware sale
Edols Elliott consists of Ben Edols and Kathy Elliott. They're really talented glass artists.
They're having their annual Christmas sale which will include wine glasses, vases, prototypes and experiments at or below wholesale prices, on the 10th and 11th of December from 11am to 4pm.
Studio address: 12/111 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale NSW
Ph/fax: 02 9938 6266
They're having their annual Christmas sale which will include wine glasses, vases, prototypes and experiments at or below wholesale prices, on the 10th and 11th of December from 11am to 4pm.
Studio address: 12/111 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale NSW
Ph/fax: 02 9938 6266
Monday, November 21, 2005
Pedestrian
Pedestrian is a 'street magazine' in dvd format. They're also about to put the material on their website. The dvd covers fashion, music, art etc. It was started by Oscar Martin and Chris Wirasinha, both in their 20's.
AFR Boss magazine - November 2005 (magazine comes with the Australian Financial Review newspaper) issue did a feature on them. According to that article, they were working at Universal McCann and decided to do their own thing. They spent about $12,000 to buy a camera and and computer and taught themselves how to edit digital video, interviewed Tsubi, got advertisers on board, and then away they went.
W: http://www.pedestriangroup.com.au/
AFR Boss magazine - November 2005 (magazine comes with the Australian Financial Review newspaper) issue did a feature on them. According to that article, they were working at Universal McCann and decided to do their own thing. They spent about $12,000 to buy a camera and and computer and taught themselves how to edit digital video, interviewed Tsubi, got advertisers on board, and then away they went.
W: http://www.pedestriangroup.com.au/
Resfest 2005 - Dec 1-6, Sydney
"Get ready to dig into an innovative slate of short films, music videos, features, motion design, live music and guest speakers. Over four months, the festival takes place in over 35 cities in 15 countries, on six continents."
Keep it Curious is this year's festival theme. The program looks really interesting.
Sydney program: http://www.resfest.com/index.php?page=city-schedule&name=Sydney
Keep it Curious is this year's festival theme. The program looks really interesting.
Sydney program: http://www.resfest.com/index.php?page=city-schedule&name=Sydney
Japanese Film Festival - 28 Nov - 2 Dec, Sydney
Films showing are: Hidden Blade, Hinokio, Go, Beat Kids, Horumaika, Not Yet, Ping Pong Bath Station, and Rampo Noir.
The Japanese Film Festival is being organised by The Japan Foundation, Sydney
W: http://www.jpf.org.au
Page for more info on individual films: http://9thjff.jpf-sydney.org/2/index.html
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Hamachi-ya - Pyrmont
Hamachi-ya is one of the places I like to go to for lunch when I'm in the Pyrmont area. They have a lunch special of the day for $13 which includes a drink, miso soup, the main, often with a sashimi salad as well, and some melon for dessert. Their udon soups and rice with topping bowls are also really tasty.
They're at: Cnr Allen & Harris St, 261 Harris St, Pyrmont.
P: 02 9566 2866, 02 9566 2215. They're open for lunch and dinner.
Newtown Festival - Nov 13
Newtown Festival was absolutely packed out last Sunday. It seems to get busier every year. It was a very hot afternoon and it was very packed with people.
Martino Zanotta on Zanotta Italy - furniture - Nov 23
"‘Zanotta came to the fore in the heady days of the 1960s blasting onto the scene with ‘Sacco’, the original bean bag, and ‘Blow’, the world’s first inflatable chair: designs that changed a generation and shaped Zanotta into the likable protagonist
we know today.’
You are invited to celebrate the latest collection from Zanotta. Please join us for some lively discussion – with Karen McCartney, Editor of Inside Out magazine; Anne Watson, Curator of Design and Architecture at the Powerhouse Museum; Kevin Jarrett, Founder and Managing Director of Space Furniture; and Martino Zanotta, head of Zanotta Italy – on the optimism and radical ideas that re-shaped art, design and culture during the 1960s, and the continuing impact on design today."
When: Wednesday 23 November, 2005, 6 for 6.30pm
Where: Space Furniture, 84 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria. Parking Available
RSVP: Friday 18 November, 2005, rsvp@spacefurniture.com
Phone 8339 7588"
W: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/dfactory/zanotta_at_space_furniture.pdf
dfactory - Nov 24 at the Powerhouse Museum
5-6.00pm
Special viewing of Sonic tai chi @ beta_space – an experimental environment where you can engage with the latest research in art and new technology.
Beta_space is a collaboration between the Powerhouse and the Creativity and Cognition Studios, UTS. more...
Meet at the main entrance to the Museum.
6-6.30pm
Drinks and music with DJ Sub Bass Snarl in the courtyard
6.30-7.15pm
Nell Schofield is back this month to chat with computer games and interactive entertainment experts Michael Young, Stacey Spiegel and Tracy Fullerton. Young is an expert on the use of artificial intelligence techniques, Spiegel is a visionary in interactive entertainment and education and Fullerton spends her time designing computer games and interactives.
7.15-8.30pm
More music with DJ Sub Bass Snarl
W: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/dfactory/
North Coast of NSW - free holiday pack
Tourism NSW can send you (an address in Australia) a free North Coast of NSW holiday pack with planner, driving map and great accommodation deals.
W: http://www.visitnsw.com.au/
W: http://www.visitnsw.com.au/
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