Step One College Blog

現在學英語，還是到澳洲的好

2011-04-04T19:02:00.000-07:00

澳洲的夏季隨著夏令時的結束而結束，工作也開始一點點的忙碌起來，大家都在為新一季的計劃而努力著，我也不能閒著啊，近年來隨著澳洲的移民政策的變化以及澳元匯率居高不下，來澳洲讀語言及打工度假的學生越來越少，很多學生說要去美國，英國，說那裡華人少，可是他們沒有想到，你想去美英兩國，其他人也想去英美兩國，你周圍的華人也會逐漸增多，這個時候不如來澳洲讀語言，現在澳洲說華語的人要比英美少多了。現在學英語，還是到澳洲的好。

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

2011-03-21T15:22:00.000-07:00

Do you like fast cars? If so,the biggest event is happening in Melbourne this weekend. It's the 2011 Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix. This is your chance to see all the best drivers from around the world in the first race of the 2011 Formula 1 season. The event happens from March 24th to the 27th. The first couple of days will mainly be practice sessions for the drivers. On Saturday, there will be a qualifying session to decide the racing order for the following day. The big race happens on Sunday from 5pm to determine who is the winner of this year's grand prix.

English driver,Jenson Button is last year's winner and he'll be there to defend his title. Hometown hero,Mark Webber from Australia is one of the favorites to win the event as well.

A single ticket for general admission starts at $39. There's many events happening off the track as well. For more information, go to www.grandprix.com.au

2009-12-22T17:27:00.001-08:00

Boxing Day

Boxing day is celebrate every 26th of December in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Scotland, U.K and Canada.

The whole thing started as act of charity from the rich people the poor of England. Presents would be given away for those that couldn’t afford to have them on Christmas.

Nowadays the date is famous for shopping. Shopping centres slashed their prices in order to attract more customers with some stores giving discounts up to 70%.

There is a catch though. These 70% discounts are only available for those who come on the early hours of the day. When I say early hours of the day, I mean really early such as 5 am. Some costumers sleep over in the doorstep to just have a chance to buy.

Don’t miss out this year boxing day if you are one of this “shopaholics” that love a bargain!!!

Article: Roosewelt Sanfilippo

Image: abc.net.com.au

Step One College Christmas Party & Food Festival

2009-12-15T21:12:00.000-08:00

Wowwwwww, How exciting!
Both Christmas Party and Food Festival of Step One College will be on 24th Dec.
Students will bring their own traditional food to the party to share with others. They will also give and receive Christmas gifts during party. This is another fantastic occasion for students to make friends, share their own culture and speak English. At the same time, they also can enjoy different kinds of food.
Looking forward the party...:)

Written by: Celine

December

2009-12-08T15:12:00.000-08:00

Christmas will be coming soon.
In Australia, now here is summer. Sun set is after 8o'clock and in this season, many events happen such as concert outside.
you can enjoy summer Christmas.
After 22days, New year will coming.
At Sydney Harbor, it will happen fireworks show to celebrate new year which happens the earliest in the world.
In 2008, some million tourist came.
Let's enjoy our life＼(^o^)／

written by Shunpei Murayama

photo: http://www.australia-sydney.info/event/christmasfood.html

2009-12-02T19:48:00.000-08:00

Excursions

Students will visit the Wild Life Centre at Darling Harbour tomorrow 4^th of December. The Wild life Centre is mini version of the well known Taroonga Zoo. The main Australian’s species are for demonstration, including koalas, kangaroos, possum, etc.

The excursion is a part of series of external activities that occurred this year including visits to Sydney Aquarium, Powerhouse Museum, Hide Park, New South Wales Art Gallery , among others locations.

This initiative has been well received by all students that seem to enjoying these sorts of activities.

Article : Roosewelt Sanfilippo

2009-05-10T21:47:00.000-07:00

New Comp,

Welcome to the new season of soccer, this year the competition is bigger and better than ever.
Again the coach and captain is Daniel please get in contact with him if you want to play on Friday 3:15pm. We meet together at 2:15 at level 9 reception then travel to Queens Park in Bondi.

17/04/2009

LETS

0 - 8

ABILITY

24/04/2009

LETS

1 - 5

APC

Lets Semi Final

2008-09-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

On Friday we played GCA to see which team would make the final of the knockout competion.

We had plenty of players and were able to put our strongest team on the field.

The game started well for us against the league champions and we were one nil up at half time thanks to a great goal from Kazuki.

The second half saw both teams fighting it out and our star Brazilian Gumelo score again and we held on to win 2nil. Knocking the league champions out of the competiton.

Next week is the final against a strong Saint Marks team.

Go Lets

Knockout Competiton

2008-09-01T20:43:00.000-07:00

Last Friday Lets undertook the challange to become the best soccer team in the ELSA league. Our first game was against ACE language school. After a slow start Lets received a penalty after a foul inside the box. Marconi took the penalty and it was one nil to Lets. One Nil was the score at half time. In the second half we received a penalty just outside the box and Gulmeio scored making it two nil to Lets. We scored again at the end thanks to some great lead up play.

The final scored finished 3-0 and we progressed to the Semi final to Play GCLA the defending champions.

Soccer Results

2008-08-18T20:07:00.000-07:00

Just a week before the finals LETS F.C faced a difficult game against ASPECT.

The weather was fine and we had 13 players wanting to play.

The first half was an evenly matched but we moved ahead with some good goals from Ciao and Kazuki.

In the second half the fitness of the LETS players showed through and we were able to

win 4-1.

Next week is the big game against ACE. It is a knockout competition, so if we are to go

to the next stage in the tournament, it is a must win. See you there!

Game Lets F.C versus Ability

2008-08-06T23:04:00.000-07:00

Go Alex! Shoot!

After the recent rain Lets F.C was able to play Ability at Queens Park last Friday. Coming into the game Lets had some new player Woo Jin and Ju Young from South Korea they were anxious to play and meet the rest of the team. Ability started well and scored their first goal from some good lead up play and it was one nil at half time to Ability. Immediately after the start of the second half Alex playing in his last game scored a goal and when we got a penalty afterwards we took a 2-1 lead.

Things were looking great, then, we took a 3-1 lead with ten minutes to go.

Unfortunately some late goals from Ability gave them a draw at 3-3 which was the final score.

I would like to thank Alex for his effort in his last game for Lets and wish him all the best in America

Soccer 20th June

2008-06-23T21:02:00.000-07:00

After the rain had cleared. Lets F.C trying to futher reach the top 0f the table played GCA.
GCA had some very fast players and boasted a goal kepper whom most on the Lets team were familar with. After the kick off the game was evenly matched with both teams missing some chances. It was GCA who took the lead with a run away goal midway through the first half. After some good lead up work we struck back and it was one goal all. We fell behind just before half time and GCA had a 2-1 lead.
The second half saw our team hit the post and misses because of some brillent saves by the GCA keeper. Another run away goal made it 3-1 which was the final result.

Round 2 Games 2

2008-06-22T05:34:00.000-07:00

Hear Yees and Oh Yezzes,

Second game round two had its moments.

St Marks needed the win from ACE and it all went to plan with a goal in the first five minutes to St Marks. A solid first half ensued but no addition to the scoreline. Second half...WOW!! Here's how it went: 2-0, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2 to St M's, 3-3(penalty), then in the last 5 minutes 2 goals to St Marks to put it away 5-3. Phew!

GCA had LETS 3-1 but they fair ran the orange ragged they did, 1-nil to GCA in the first half, 2-0, 2-1 then 3-1 to finish off a good game.

SELC scored a slaughterhouse five in the first half against APC and continued on the same path to finish 11-3. Too easy.

Ability had the first half won at 1-0 but let Aspect back in the game 1-1, and then as if to rock the optimism all to pieces in the Ability camp, the Abies got a penalty awarded against them in the last second of the game to lose to Aspect 2-1. It just won't fall for Justin, will it? Still, it was a far cry from the ten-niller in the first round, wasn't it?

So SELC take the goal average back from GCA in the race and St Marks retain 3rd spot. ACE go back to bed with LETS and Aspect draw away from APC with Ability trailing behind still on the bottom rung unable to find a win.

Maybe this week Ability can find it when they play APC?

If ACE can find something akin to what got them a draw with SELC a few weeks back, it may shake up the GCA lads but there does seem to be some momentum building for the orange men.

LETS and St Marks go head to head in their second encounter, remembering that LETS drew 2-2 in comical circumstances in their first round fiasco.

And SELC take on the Aspect in their second meeting. Will it be another five f' none to Bert's boys?

It's beautiful to contemplate it all, isn't it?

I reckon.

Cheers,

Bill

P.S. the new site's gettin' close on www.elsa.com.au/new for the time being. Check it out.

Seeya

Friday the 13th Soccer

2008-06-18T16:49:00.000-07:00

Friday the 13Th proved to be unlucky for the LET.S F.C against the continuously improving Ace.

Out team was lucky to field 11players with Yuji, Kouji and a number of players missing. Thanks to Hiro for helping out. By the time we got the team on the pitch there was a big wind blowing across the pitch. We fell behind at half time 1-0 to Ace because of a well taken free kick.

The second half did not prove to be much better than the first half with the wind and conditions making the ball difficult to control. The final score of Ace 2 Lets 0 was the final score.
We have a tough game this week against the top side so we hope to see you at the game.

[ELSA BLOG] Game 1 Round 2

2008-06-15T01:56:00.001-07:00

Top o' the day t' y' darls,

Round 2 finally got under way thanks to a coupla sunny days. Queens Parks very soggy under foot though.

The games this week were tight! All, that is, except for the one we expected to be tight. GCA gave St Marks a lesson in control and positional play and in the process slotted 4 neatly away to keep their second championship title on track and leave St Marks bemused and bedazzled in their wake. Some could blame the ultra windy conditions or the unlucky bounce of the ball, but really it was a case of sheer competence and reliability. Something that now faces any team thinking they can beat this lot.

SELC may consider themselves that team. They stay tucked in alongside GCA on the table courtesy of their win over Ability. Only 3-1 though, which shows the creeping strength forming in the new Ability.

ACE had a deflated and undermanned LETS to deal with on the far pitch. LETS were without mentor, manager and playmaker Yuji Yamani and that seemed to make all the difference as they failed to penetrate the robust ACE defence or blunten their attack. 2 nil the final scoreline; ACE now sitting equal with them on points.

The battle of 6th and 7th was indeed sorted on the adjacent field as Aspect took all the points from their game with APC in a tight tussle till the end. 1-nil at half time to Aspect then a fightback made it 1-1 until a breakaway goal sealed it for Aspect to win 2-1.

This week:

Ability may want to bury those lowly tags and bury Aspect in return for the ten-nil pasting in the first round. It proves to be seen but one game to watch with anticipation.

GCA would be hoping for a similar lack of turnout by LETS in their encounter. However, if Yuji's there to marshal his muddled mob, it may be a fifty-fifty.

St Marks need to get their campaign back on track after two straight losses but a resurgent ACE are obviously hungry for the points as they haven't been beaten in the last 5 games.

And SELC play APC for another arvo at the office if the stats have any bearing.

Silver ・ from the Cahn Collection

2008-06-10T22:48:00.001-07:00

Where:

Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, Sydney.

When:

From Friday, 18 April 2008 to Sunday, 22 June 2008

What:

A spectacular exhibition of exquisite silverware made in the 18th century England drawn from the American collection of Paul and Elissa Cahn, one of the finest private collections in the world. Features the extraordinary work of London Paul de Lamerie, and presents about 70 superb items, many of them absolute masterpieces.

Contact:

Powerhouse Museum on 9217 0444

Eastside Radio 'All the Colours of the Rainbow' Radiothon

2008-06-04T04:53:00.002-07:00

Where:

Eastside Radio 89.7fm

When:

From Monday, 16 June 2008 to Saturday, 21 June 2008

What:

2008 marks the 25th year of broadcasting for Eastside Radio. With 20,000 worth of prizes to be won, this Radiothon is going to be full of surprises!

This is an on-air fundraising festival where you can hear the finest in Jazz, Blues, World, Electronica, Brazilian, Cuban, French, Gypsy, Funk and Soul music. We have a strong commitment to the Arts and we are an important voice for community issues. Eastside is like a family. Our volunteer presenters are dedicated to nurturing culture in Sydney. This week of fundraising will have a whole heap of special content to keep you entertained. We look back through the 25 years we have been on-air and at those events locally and globally that have helped shaped our world today. Our presenters will also feature their 25 great songs list, sure to be a musical treat.

Check us out at our website and set your radio to 89.7fm. Contribute and you will also win yourself a great prize and go into the draw for some spectacular daily prizes and the major prize draw. Make yourself some new friends at Eastside FM.

Bundeena Markets by the Sea

2008-06-04T04:53:00.001-07:00

Where:

Horderns Reserve, Bundeena
South Sydney in the Royal National Park

When:

From Sunday, 7 October 2007 to Sunday, 5 October 2008

What:

Monthly arts & crafts market showcasing the works of local artisans in ceramics, pottery, jewellery, handbags, quilts, folk art, photography and more.

First Sunday of every month from 9am to 3pm at Horderns Reserve next to the Bundeena Ferry Wharf.

After the market make a day of it at the adjacent Horderns beach or catch some lunch at one of the local cafes.

Contact:

Dorothy Jennings on 02 9544 0950

LETS v's Aspect

2008-06-02T19:55:00.000-07:00

Last weeks game saw LETS F.C compete against Aspect. Wearing the familiar Chelsea colours Aspect looked good at the start repealing LETS on a number of occasions. Then the goals started coming freely and by half time LETS had put quite a few on the board.

Some goal highlights included a Yuji free kick, Kazuki scoring twice in the first half, myself and Alex. The final score was 13 nil but in the competition only 10 are counted. We are looking forward to the game this Friday, against ACE, with Luiz set to come back after a knee injury.

Hope to see you at the game!

[ELSA BLOG] Game 7 Round 1

2008-06-01T05:15:00.001-07:00

'allo le gents, le gends and la gentiles,

The end of the first round and same as last week, only one close score and it was with the same team, SELC, winners this time against St Marks. However, most would say (Bert included) that they can thank the nearsighted referee for the extra two points. The game started with a surprise first minute goal to St Marks but poor defending allowed SELC to grab two before half time. The second half for Bert's boys was all hands required (literally) as St Marks mounted attack after attack without result. Ten minutes from time saw one of those hands stop the ball from crossing the goal line and despite massive protest from the St Marks camp, the ref failed to see what all the fuss was about. 2-1 the final score, keeping SELC top o' th' heap and cock o' th' hoop, while St Marks are now trailing in 3rd place.

Equal top spot with SELC on 17 points is GCA, who made hard work out of their game against Ability. Half time scoreless, until Chris Harris, back from his ailments and having his first full-on game for his new college, scored all four goals to keep GCA in the hunt for a second successive title.

LETS failed to heed the mercy rule once again and continued to demoralise a truly beaten Aspect by putting in goal after goal long after the game was decided. Only 10 nil is recorded of their win. Let's not do this.

ACE stretched the distance between themselves and the lower half (even though they are technically still part of it) by taking APC apart 6 goals to 2. ACE, presumably, are feeling they can play a worthwhile part in this year's championship race if only by way of their annoyance value.

So, at the end of the first round and the halfway point of the league competition, SELC remain unbeaten on top alongside GCA. Three points behind them lie a disgruntled St Marks, three points behind them ride the ever so cocky (though more like a pink galah) LETS and then three point behind them comes the late running black ACE. APC and Aspect hold down equal sixth on a win each against Ability and a draw against each other. And Ability are yet to register any points but by all accounts are way overdue for some results from their efforts.

Round two then. First game then.

SELC can have a rest from it...perhaps. Ability as we have been saying are getting better and better with every loss, so could the bottom upset the top?

GCA need to take the points from St Marks to stay front running. St Marks equally need them to stay in touch after their disappointing loss last week.

Will the cards fall kindly for ACE when they meet the score-frenzied LETS this week? Goals will not come so freely here I'll bet.

And could the stalemate continue for APC and Aspect? Or will that 6th and 7th spot be totally sorted by Friday in what must surely be a monumental encounter?

Queens Park! Where it all happens!!

Be There!!!

Cheers,

Bill

Eastside Radio 'All the Colours of the Rainbow' Radiothon

2008-05-31T23:48:00.000-07:00

Where:

Eastside Radio 89.7fm

When:

From Monday, 16 June 2008 to Saturday, 21 June 2008

What:

2008 sydney vegan expo

2008-05-28T02:54:00.001-07:00

Cool the Planet Bite by Bite - 2008 Sydney VeganExpo

Where:

Wharf 8 Arrivals Hall, 53 Hickson Road, Sydney, opp Napoleon Street.

When:

Sunday, 15 June 2008

What:

Want to reverse global warming? Did you know that what you decide to eat has a big impact on the environment? Come and find out more at Cool the Planet Bite by Bite 2008, the Third Annual Sydney VeganExpo at 10am-4pm 15 June 2008.

The key message of this year's Sydney VeganExpo is we can make a difference. Although some scientists have said that we may have already passed the tipping point, it's not too late to reverse the destructive forces of greenhouse gasses - but it's urgent that we take measures now, both individually and collectively.

Cool the Planet Bite by Bite 2008 features special guests
Darren Cordeux from Kisschasy
Steve Kilbey of The Church
Lindsay McDougall of Frenzal Rhomb and Triple J
Lee Rhiannon, leader of the NSW Greens
Pete Ahh
Plus eco-friendly fashion show and so much more!

This year the Expo has moved to a bigger, more central location, next to Darling Harbour. This new venue is close to public transport and offers plenty of free parking. Entry is still only $5 per person, so bring the whole family and all your friends - you will have a fun and inspiring great day out at this picturesque venue!

This year there will be stalls featuring many animal and environmental groups as well as the latest vegan products for personal use, health and environmental protection. Of course delicious healthy vegan food will be available all day.

Help reverse global warming, help exploited animals and get healthier all in one great day out.

Cool the Planet Bite by Bite 2008 is proudly supported by Voiceless the fund for animals (www.voiceless.org.au).

Our health. Our planet. Without harm. We can make a difference.

Contact:

Vegan Society NSW on 0400492157

Lets v's APC

2008-05-26T19:47:00.000-07:00

The Game last Friday was a middle of the table clash. Both sides after a slow start to the season were looking to advance up the ladder. Lets was lucky not to lose a player early to injury, after a certain striker fell over the ball with the first touch of the day. With APC looking to push ahead, many of there players were caught offside, and when the first goal was disallowed, it was no surprise to find it had been off-side. Lets struck back with a couple of goals and with a few of our star players on the bench, we cruised to an easy 4-1 victory. On a sad note it was the last game for two of our star defenders Luis and Denis. Denis is going back to Korea and Luis will be travelling around Australia and then going back to Spain. We thank them for their effort for Lets in the outdoor and indoor competions.

See you at the next game against ASPEC.

Soccer Competition Game 6, Round 1

2008-05-26T04:49:00.001-07:00

G'day guys,

This week's game o' the week between SELC and GCA was a beauty, nil-all at half time and nil-all for the rest of the time. Good one lads! Real football deserves real scores. Unusual in the ELSA to have a scoreless draw (if ever!) so it shows that either the defence was excellent or the attack was godawful. I presume the former.

St Marks, licking its lips at the prospect of SELC and GCA dropping points played a tight match with wooden spooners Ability, who showed they can be far more deserving of respect than their possie on the table suggests. 6-3 the result. To be fair, St Marks had crack after frustrating crack, but Ability played some good football to score some and deny another whitewashing. St Marks happily go equal top on points with the win.

ACE put paid to any thrill Aspect may have been looking for by thrashing them 7-2. Things don't look good for the hapless Chelsea blues this season.

And although APC scored the first goal in their game against LETS, Yuji's mob reeled in the slack to put four past them in reply to leave APC in the red once more. APC are another team falling away, failing to emulate days of former glory.

This week:

It would have to be SELC v St Marks that gets top billing. SELC have proved they can match it with the likes of the scholarship teams but can they put away Bondi stablemates St Marks? On form you would think SELC have the wood, but Nick's revenge for last season's cup final would be weighing in heavily for this one I'd say. St Marks, I reckon, are up for the challenge and the win.

GCA would love a draw in the SELC/St Marks' tussle too, so they could go outright top. That is if they do to Ability what everyone else has this season.

LETS could get themselves closer to the tabletop dancers if they do the same to Aspect.

And ACE may fancy their chances of pulling away from the bottom of the table in this week's clash with APC.

Looking forward, it's lookin' good. See ya!

Cheers,

Bill

darling harbour jazz festival

2008-05-26T04:17:00.000-07:00

Darling Harbour Jazz Festival

Where:

Cockle Bay/King Street Wharf plus the adjoining Tumberlong Park, Sydney.

When:

From Saturday, 7 June 2008 to Monday, 9 June 2008

What:

This years festival promises a great blend of soul, traditional New Orleans, and Rhythm & Blues over three day weekend.

The show kicks off at midday on Saturday, there are fireworks in the evening, and then rocks along all day Sunday and Monday. Most performances are centred around the foreshores of Cockle Bay/King Street Wharf plus the adjoining Tumberlong Park.

Contact:

Darling Harbour info line on 1902 260 568

Soccer 16th May

2008-05-22T19:21:00.000-07:00

On a beautiful autumn day, Lets college had a good win at Queens park last Friday.
After having few in numbers for the game against SELC, there were over 20 players wanting to play against Ability.
This made Yuji's job difficult, but after a quite first half the second half selections got on top of Abilities defence and goals came freely. The score finsihed 10 nil to Lets. We now have a good chance to climb up the ladder after a slow start to the season. Thank you for everybody that came and I hope to see you again this week.
See you

Annual Doll & Bear Competition and Craft Show

2008-05-22T04:22:00.000-07:00

When:
31st May, 2008

Where:
Sutherland United Services Club
(1st floor - lift access)
7 East Parade, Sutherland
Opposite Sutherland Railway Station
Parking around venue

Entry:
Adults: $6
Children: $2
Preschool children free

FUN FOR ALL AGES

The Porcelain Dollmakers Guild of Sydney Southern Districts is having it's annual Doll and Bear Competition and Craft Show. It will be enjoyment for all ages. Come and browse and buy in the traders hall and view the hand made dolls and bears in the competition hall.

the phantom of the opera sydney show

2008-05-21T01:41:00.000-07:00

Acclaimed as the most popular musical of all time, and seen by more than 80 million people around the world, The Phantom of the Opera has experienced a sell out premiere season in Melbourne, and now will make its long awaited return to Sydney.

The Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as "The Phantom" who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. With Andrew Lloyd Webber's sweepingly romantic score including "The Music of the Night" and "Think of Me", this is a musical masterpiece not to be missed.

Playing at Star City's Lyric Theatre from 11 May 2008
for a limited season

PERFORMANCE TIMES
Tuesday 8pm
Wednesday 1pm & 8pm
Thursday 8pm
Friday 8pm
Saturday 2pm & 8pm
Sunday 3pm

TICKET PRICES & BOOKINGS
Contact Ticketmaster
For single ticket sales phone 1300 795 267
or visit www.ticketmaster.com.au

Baby & kids market

2008-05-20T01:32:00.000-07:00

Baby & Kids Market, Five Dock

Where:

Five Dock Leisure Centre, Corner of
Queens Road and William St, Five Dock.

When:

Sunday, 25 May 2008

What:

What is the Baby & Kids Market?
The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods.

Running for over five years, it痴 is the original & largest Market of its kind, and consistently praised for its high quality goods! From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus 蘇andpicked・local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Join us for a day of fun & bargains with fantastic family entertainment and yummy food!

・Entry: $3, kids FREE.
・Cash sales only (no ATMs on site)
・The markets are held inside, come rain, hail or shine we will proceed.
・For more information, have a look at our website. www.babykidsmarket.com.au

Contact:

Melinda on 1300 55 44 76

Dog's Breakfast

2008-05-19T01:51:00.000-07:00

Dog's Breakfast

Where:

Waterfront Park, Bowman Street, Pyrmont Point

When:

Saturday, 24 May 2008

What:

Hundreds of canines and their owners are expected to descend on Pyrmont Point on Saturday, May 24, for a pooch party with a difference.

The second annual Vivas Lend Lease Dogs Breakfast・is being held at Jacksons Landing, Sydney's most pet-friendly residential community, from 10am to 2pm.

The event will be headlined by:
・Australia's best-known vet Dr Harry Cooper, who will provide free consultations and demonstrations
・Pet whisperer Simonne Lee, who uses telepathy to exchange thoughts and emotions with dogs
・Assistance Dogs Australia, a non-profit organisation that trains Labradors and Golden Retrievers for people with physical disabilities
・Dog trainer Steve Austin, who will act as MC as well as providing demonstrations.

It will feature:
・Contests to find Sydney's cutest, ugliest and hungriest dog, as well as an opportunity to identify the dog that most resembles its master
・Flyball relay races over hurdles between competing canines, and
・Stalls displaying grooming accessories, leads and collars, pet toys, training aids, health products, and a range of bedding and clothing for dogs

There will also be dogachinos and eat-treats which are sure to be woofed-down, while owners will be able to enjoy a barbecue and refreshments of their own.

Everyone is invited, however all dogs must be on leads.

For further information about The Dogs Breakfast, contact Erin Webster on 8572 5503

The Wentworth Park Games

2008-05-16T01:20:00.000-07:00

The Wentworth Park Games

Where:

Wentworth Park Sporting Complex (and park)
Wentworth Park Road Glebe

When:

Sunday, 18 May 2008

What:

Residents of Glebe/Forest Lodge versus Ultimo/Pyrmont. A day of fun sporting activity involving gumboot throwing, wine glass racing, marbles, Beckham bending also with food, historical displays and music. At noon, the spectacular "Greyhound Racing for Non Greyhounds" gives your humble (i.e. clueless) family dog a chance for racing glory on the track at Wentworth Park. There will be a commemorative Rugby League match honouring the 100th anniversary of the the NRL's first team, the Glebe Dirty Reds. Wear Red for Glebe/Forest Lodge and Blue for Ultimo Pyrmont and help your suburb win the GUP (Glebe Ultimo Pyrmont) Cup. Be part of revitalising the once proud Wentworth Park.

11:00am - 4:30pm.

Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month

2008-05-15T02:17:00.000-07:00

Hunter Valley Wine Country

When:

From Thursday, 1 May 2008 to Saturday, 31 May 2008

What:

The inaugural Hunter Wine and Food Month will host a spectacular line up of unique events throughout May. The events and activities will celebrate the fabulous wines and produce grown locally in the Hunter region.
Wine and Food lovers will be able to indulge in a number of 僧ust do・activities that are exclusive to the Hunter region. The Hunter Valley Legends Dinner, the legendary Lovedale Long Lunch, Hunter Valley Chefs Luncheon, Duck Delight Dinners and Wine, Talk and Taste tours are just some of the fantastic events taking place.

Contact:

Hunter Valley Vineyard Association on 02 49914533

last day. help raise money for Breast Cancer Network Australia

2008-05-14T06:08:00.000-07:00

All Bakers Delight stores throughout Sydney

When:

From Thursday, 24 April 2008 to Wednesday, 14 May 2008

What:

Visit your local Bakers Delight store in Sydney from 24th April - 14th May to support Australians affected by breast cancer.

The Sydney community can get involved during the annual Pink Bun Campaign by purchasing a specially made Pink Finger Bun or sponsoring a Pink Lady Silhouette to write a message to a loved one affected by breast cancer and be displayed in store.

People can also visit their local store and check out the creative efforts to Pink Up the bakeries and then vote online for their favourite. http://www.bakersdelight.com.au/cms/

100% from the sale of all Pink Finger Buns and Silhouettes during the Pink Bun Fundraising Campaign will go directly to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) - helping them continue to assist the 36 women a day diagnosed with breast cancer across Australia.

Koi Pet & Garden Show

2008-05-13T05:16:00.000-07:00

Fairfield City Showground
Smithfield Road, Prairiewood. NSW

When:

Sunday, 18 May 2008

What:

Free family day out. Over 450 of the biggest, some up to 85c long, Koi fish on display. Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, African Love Birds, Australian Parrots all on display, Reptiles & Insect display. Orchids, Bonsai, Cactus, Palms and many other plant displays and for sale. Hot Rod Cars and NSW Ute club display. Free stage entertainment

All undercover, Free entry and Free parking

Match Day 9/5/08

2008-05-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

If you didn't catch the match on Friday here is the run down on what happened.
In front of a record crowd, of about 10 people, Lets F.C played the top team SELC.

The job of containing a side like SELC, became much more difficult with the ruling out of several
of our players due to work or injury. With a few fill in players we had a good first half and were unlucky not to score on several occassions. At half time it was nil all and quite a few yellow cards between Lets and SELC. Our second half started badly with a long range shot from one of SELC's top players finding the back of the net. Down 1 nil. We pressed forward several times, with Yuji and Alex, but after hitting the post twice SELC scored another to make it 2 nil. Another long range shot found its target, in the last minute, and the score finished 3 nil in favour of SELC.
Despite the score LETS F.C is improving but we need more support and players for the next game against Ability.
If you can make it please come this Friday we meet at 2:10 at the reception at Pitt Street we need all the supoort we can get.
LETS Soccer

australia's biggest morning tea

2008-05-12T04:39:00.000-07:00

1 May 2008 – 31 May 2008

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is one of The Cancer Council's major fundraising events that provides an opportunity to help reduce the impact of cancer in the community.

It also gives supporters, their friends and family the opportunity to get together and enjoy themselves by hosting their own morning tea.

The idea behind the event is simple - a host registers to hold a morning tea, invites their friends, family or work colleagues. Everyone who attends is encouraged to donate to the cause, which helps The Cancer Council fund research, prevention and support services for patients and families such as the Cancer Council Helpline (13 11 20).

The official date for this year's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is Thursday 22 May 2008, but teas can be held all throughout May.

Register today at www.biggestmorningtea.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85.

lotus @ privilage bar & 6 degrees of seperation @ st james hotel

2008-05-09T05:05:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

The weeks finally over and its time to party theres and event on tonight at privilage bar "lotus & 6 degrees of seperation at st james hotel. be there early to avoid disappointment. Have a good weekend party hard!!

Official Grand Opening
Supreme & Hypnotize Entertainment presents
Friday 9/05/2008
Privilage Bar Cnr George & King Street

"LOTUS:
@
Privilege Bar

Cnr king St & George St, Sydney

Music - R&B / Hip Hop / Old Skool / Baltimore

You have partied with us in the past and again we cordially invite you to

the introduction of a fresh, new Friday night hotspot.

Check out the music, check out the vibe

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10:00pm

St James Hotel (114 Castlereagh St, Sydney

Power Of 10 - 10 UTS Architecture Students Envision a New Town Hall

2008-05-07T04:42:00.000-07:00

Exhibtion curated and designed by Frank Minnaërt
FREE ADMISSION

Power of 10 is an exhibition of prospective architecture displaying ten cutting edge architectural proposals designed by third-year students from the School of Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney.

Through a combination of digital displays and 3-D models, their works respond to a hypothetical challenge: to conceive a new Town Hall for Sydney.

The projects challenge the relationship between built form and public space in a global approach to design: mixing contemporary architecture and urban landscape.

When: 13 March - 15 June 2008
Where: Customs House - Exhibtion and Library Lounge, Level 1
Opening Timess: Mon - Fri 10am - 7pm, Sat/Sun 11am - 4pm

Soccer LETS F.C

2008-05-06T23:56:00.000-07:00

Well folkes, welcome to the LETS soccer blog.
After a bit of a break, after Anzac day and rain, our
team came out firing against Saint Marks on the 4Th of
May. Kazuki from Callan method class was the first to score, on the day,
with a wonderful volley, after some excellent build up play. After having the
majority of the play, for the first half, we were unlucky not to score again.Things were going well until fitness and injuries took its toll on the players. A few substitutions had to be made and this gave the opposite a chance to get back into the game. In the space of a few minutes we were down 2-1 with only minutes to spare. A last minute cross, luckily for us, found our Brazilian striker, and Callan student Alex, who put the ball into the back of the net. We fought out a 2 all draw, which was a fair result, considering the evenness of the two teams.
I would like to thank all the players who played, and I hope to see everyone at Bondi again, on Friday, against SELC.

Environmental Volunteer Program Night at the Watershed

2008-05-06T04:46:00.000-07:00

Contact Details

General Enquiries

The Watershed
Phone: 9519 6366
watershedinfo@marrickville.nsw.gov.au

To support and promote National Volunteer Week 2008 and environmental volunteering in particular, The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre is holding a combined information and celebration evening.

The evening will provide details of the environmental volunteer programs run in the City of Sydney and Marrickville Council areas and will also celebrate the incredible work achieved by current environmental volunteers.

This event will be held on Wednesday 14 May from 5.30pm 7.30pm at The Watershed, 218 King Street, Newtown.

It is open to current and potential volunteers.

Sydney Italian Festival 08

2008-05-05T05:30:00.001-07:00

The Italian Trade Commission is pleased to invite Sydney residents and visitors to enjoy the fifth annual Sydney Italian Festival, to be held between May 20 and June 10, 2008.

As part of a continuing co-operative effort between Italian institutions and businesses, the Sydney Italian Festival explores the immutable link between Italy's culture and way of life with the quality and craftsmanship of contemporary Italian brands. It also serves as a showcase for the best products, brands and services that are "Made in Italy".

The Sydney Italian Festival 2008 is your chance to indulge in all things Italian, with activities and events inviting young and old alike to learn about and engage with contemporary Italian culture.

20 May 2008 – 10 June 2008

Environmental Volunteer Program Night at the Watershed

2008-05-05T00:44:00.000-07:00

Contact Details

General Enquiries

The Watershed
Phone: 9519 6366
watershedinfo@marrickville.nsw.gov.au

This event will be held on Wednesday 14 May from 5.30pm 7.30pm at The Watershed, 218 King Street, Newtown.

It is open to current and potential volunteers.

Pyrmont Art Festival

2008-05-02T05:28:00.000-07:00

Pyrmont Art Festival

3 May 2008 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue

Union Square
Cnr Harris and Union St
Pyrmont 2009
Map Reference: UBD 12
Phone: 9361 0440
Nearest Public Transport: Bus
Facilities: food outlet, public telephones

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, the second annual Pyrmont Art Festival will be held once again in Union Square on Saturday May 3^rd from 10am to 4pm.

Over 300 identically sized 12 inch square canvasses will be exhibited on the day. A colourful quilt of paintings, sculpture reliefs, mosaics, photography and mixed media will be displayed in Union Square.

Art can be purchased on the day with 75% of the proceeds going to participating artists. All entrants in the Pyrmont Arts Festival automatically compete in the Pyrmont Art Prize with over $8000 worth of cash and in kind prizes donated by local Pyrmont and Ultimo businesses.

This year the Pyrmont Art Prize will be judged by local Pyrmont resident, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, the Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, by Dawn Casey, the new Director of the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo and by Ian Howard, the Dean of the College of Fine Arts.

To involve the public, a PEOPLE'S CHOICE award will also be selected.

The Pyrmont Art Festival will take place on May 3rd, rain or shine. If it does rain on the day, the Pyrmont Art Festival will be held in Star City Casino around the corner from Union Square in the pedestrian walkway at the southern end of the hotel. Pedestrian access to the Star City Walk is off Pyrmont Street, just north of Union Street.

The Festival is proudly sponsored by our Chamber, City of Sydney, Star City, Harlequin Inn and The City News. Pyrmont Progress is supporting the organisation and administration of the Festival together with Lesley of Tap Gallery.

More information is available at www.pucc.com.au

Kings Cross Food and Wine Festival

2008-04-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

The Kings Cross Food & Wine Festival celebrates the outstanding abundance, diversity and quality of food and wine in this unique area.

This event showcases the well deserved reputation of the greater Kings Cross area as an exciting, diverse dining and entertainment destination. It is all further complimented by a diverse program of entertainment - including jazz, classical and world music plus dance - with several performers unique to Kings Cross. In the past there have been amazing guests and MC's, including Claire de Lune.

The event is produced by the Kings Cross Partnership and promises to be another of the area's many outstanding community events.

Kings Cross Partnership Producer, Stephen Carnell, believes that the festival is a fantastic opportunity for local establishments to come together to showcase their cuisine to both the local and wider community.

Sunday 4 May from 11am

anzac day

2008-04-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

The ANZAC tradition - the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship that are still relevant today was established on 25 April 1915 when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

ANZAC Day begins with the Dawn Service at 4:00am at the Cenotaph in Martin Place.

Other events on ANZAC Day activities include:

9:00am ANZAC Day March starting at Martin Place
following along George Street and Bathurst Street before finishing at Hyde Park.
12:30pm Commemorative service at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park South.
5:30pm Sunset Service Ceremony at The Cenotaph in Martin Place.

Other ANZAC Day services are scheduled in Pyrmont.

Visit www.131500.com.au for Public Transport information

WSTSD Walk safely to school

2008-04-16T20:56:00.001-07:00

Walk Safely to School Day is an annual, national event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.

The objectives of WSTSD are:

- To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour.
- To promote the health benefits of walking and help create regular walking habits at an early age.
- To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an adult's hand when crossing the road.
- To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians.
- To reduce the car dependency habits that are being created at an early age and which will be difficult to change as children become adults.
- To promote the use of Public Transport.
- To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles.
- To reduce the level of traffic congestion.

WSTSD is an opportunity for parents and carers of Primary School aged children to promote safe pedestrian behaviour.

WSTSD will inform parents and carers that they need to closely supervise their young children, particularly those under 10 years of age, in all road environments, holding hands when near or crossing the road.

WSTSD will promote and inform parents, carers, teachers and children of the significant physical, mental and social health benefits which can be achieved through regular walking.

The event is proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

It is supported by the Australian Government, all State, Territory Governments and Local Governments and the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council, Diabetes Australia, Beyond Blue and the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Visit www.walk.com.au for more information and to find out how you can get involved.

festival of german films 16 April 2008 – 27 April 2008

2008-04-15T05:16:00.000-07:00

Festival of German Films

16 April 2008 – 27 April 2008

Join the Goethe-Institut Australien for our largest and most versatile festival ever!

Our 2008 line-up of films is versatile and focussed at the same time! Warm your heart with comedies featuring earless rabbits, ambitious basketball players and male wanna-be prostitutes. Reassess common perceptions with political thrillers involving counterfeiters, border crossings and liberal teachers.

Dive into the hearts and minds of juveniles who keep their Head under Water and see Nothing but Ghosts. Play The Calling Game, but keep your Hands off Mississippi and make sure you catch the Runaway Horse!

Venues:

Chauvel Cinema
Paddington Town Hall
Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington
(Entrance on Oatley Rd)

Palace Norton Street
99 Norton Street
Leichhardt

Ticket prices range from:
Single Pass - $16 (Adults)/$13.50 (Concession)
Multiple Film Passes - (excluding opening night and special events) - 5 film pass - Adult $70/Concession $65

city talks 2008

2008-04-14T04:24:00.000-07:00

16 April 2008 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors Open 6:00 PM)

Tickets now fully booked for this City Talk. Subscribe to the City's What's On and Sustainable Sydney 2030 e-newsletters to receive information on future City Talks.

Visionary architect Professor Jan Gehl will discuss his recommendations for Sydney to make it a more liveable, Green, Global and Connected city in this free City Talk on Wednesday 16 April.

A key aspect of the City's Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision is to make the city a livelier, more engaging place for people of all ages. Jan Gehl will describe with energy and vision his ideas for a more pedestrian and people friendly city centre.

In conjunction with City staff, Pat Fensham, Director of SGS Economics & Planning and Rod Simpson, Simpson + Wilson Architects played an integral role developing Sustainable Sydney 2030. They will also give an overview of the final draft vision in this first City Talk for 2008.

Surry Hills 2008 Festival

2008-04-09T08:19:00.000-07:00

2008 Surry Hills Festival is the community's finest culture and creative arts. The festival has provided an excellent platform for the district's emerging designers, artists, musicians and entrepreneurs to showcase their talents, with the invaluable opportunity to gain some well deserved exposure and recognition for their contribution to the community.

Prince Alfred Park, located in the heart of Surry Hills, provides the perfect setup for a range of stalls and markets at the festival.

Explore unique treasures at stalls reminiscent of a Middle Eastern bazaar. Visit the Artisans quarter and marvel over the hand-made crafts and artwork. Indulge in freshly prepared local gourmet fare at a variety of food stalls - enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner - or just snack your way through the day!

Six entertainment stages are set to pump out live rock, jazz, acoustic and world music throughout the day. DJs, kid's artists, amusement rides and entertainment for the young at heart will ensure there's something appealing for everyone. Keep your eyes open for roving entertainers and street theatre or even enter your very own dog in the Surry Hills Dog Show Off!

Festival is produced by the Surry Hill Neighbourhood Centre as a major fundraiser for the Centre's community services. Now, in its ninth year, the Festival continues to grow and the true spirit of our inner city comes to life with the generous support from local business, community artists, bands and residents.

Prince Alfred Park is restricted to No BYO and No Glass on the Grass.

Venue

Prince Alfred Park
Cnr Cleveland and Chalmers Streets
Surry Hills 2010
Nearest Public Transport: Central Station
Facilities: disabled access, public toilets

12 April 2008 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Prices

Donation: gold coin

General Enquiries

Naomi Archibald
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
590 Bourke St
C/O Bourke St Public School
Surry Hills 2010
Phone: 9318 0087
festival@shnc.org

another event anzac long weekend

2008-04-08T05:51:00.000-07:00

ANZAC DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FRIDAY APRIL 25TH - So why not party on thursday if you got no work or uni/tafe on friday?

UrbanAgent Presents OBSESSION @ ST JAMES HOTEL - ANZAC EVE THURSDAY 24th APRIL

ALL STAR CAST OF DJs:

RnB/HIP HOP:
SEFU
ACE
MOTO
PETER GUNZ
NORMZ

HOUSE/ELECTRO:
TOM PIPER
CBU
JON BLING (MELB)
JUICY (BRISVEGAS)
ZEDROCK (WOOLONGONG)

FOR DISCOUNT ENTRY BEFORE 11:30PM SEND YOUR GUESTLIST TO:
aj@urbanagent.com.au

Or get in touch with one of our Urbanagent Promoters =)

For birthday packages email us!

Address:
114 CASTLEREAGH ST - St James Hotel

Relaxed Dress code:
Guys: No thongs, singlets, shorts
Girls: No thongs

good neighbourhood bbq

2008-04-07T08:04:00.000-07:00

there will be a few of community BBQs featuring live music and children's activities are planned for the City South area to provide the community with safety advice on how to better secure your home, and information on events and activities taking place in your area. It is also a chance to meet Council safety officers and local police.
This week it will be held at ZETLAND Sunday 6 April, 11.00am - 2.00pm
Joynton Park, Gadigal Ave

COST: ITS FOR FREE FOR EVERYONE!!

For more information call

Dominic 9265 9954 or Billy 9265 9389

thomas the tank engine ride!!

2008-04-06T07:36:00.000-07:00

Vicary's Winery, The Northern Road, Luddenham 15 minutes south of Penrith, or 20 west of Liverpool along Elizabeth Drive.

When:

From Saturday, 2 February 2008 to Sunday, 1 February 2009

What:

All the kids love the Train Rides on Thomas, Toby, James and Percy.
Every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday, 10am - 4pm.
There's No Admission Charge,
Train Rides are just $3.00 for 1 Child + 1 Adult.
You can stay for lots of rides with an Unlimited Rides Pass for $18 per Child (& they can still take an Adult with them on the pass if they like!).
Hot & Cold Food, Drinks, IceCreams and Devonshire Teas at the Kiosk, or you can bring a picnic.
Drive the "U-Drive" Model Trains and see the great selection of Thomas Gifts in the Shop.

Contact:

Bev on 4739 0199

credits to thetrainshed.com.au

Hong Tran

heritage festival 2008

2008-04-03T07:59:00.000-07:00

Atlas of the suburbs of Sydney
Discover 'our place' as it was in the late nineteenth century in this series of colourful maps, lithographed and published by Higinbotham and Robinson in the 1880s. City of Sydney Suburbs in this series include Alexandria, Camperdown, Darlington, Glebe, Macdonaldtown, Newtown, Redfern and Waterloo.

Maps will be on display and copies available to order through the following City of Sydney Libraries: Glebe Library 9298 3060, Haymarket Library 9265 9977, Newtown Library 8512 4250, Ultimo Library 9298 3110, Waterloo Library 9288 5688.

Razorhurst Exhibition and Talks at Kings Cross Library
(Talks are now fully booked - 8 April, 6-8pm , and 29 April, 6 -8pm)
In the 1920s and 30s in inner Sydney, some of the most terrifying criminals in Australia's history waged war with razor and gun. The tabloids of the time nicknamed the area 'Razorhurst'. Kings Cross Library will host an exhibition of photographs, news items and writing from the era featuring the people and locations that made East Sydney infamous.

Both talks are now fully booked. Exhibition runs 1- 30 April during Library hours. For more information call Kings Cross Library 9246 4530

Sydney Town Hall: The building and its collection (12 April, 11:30am - 1pm)
Curator and author, Margaret Betteridge will give an illustrated talk about her lavish new book, Sydney Town Hall: The building and its collection. Hear about some of the fascinating and obscure items that are in this magnificent and eclectic collection. Signed copies of the book will be on sale. Morning tea will be served prior to the talk.

Barnet Long Room, Level 1, Customs House. 31 Alfred Street, Circulary Quay. Doors open 11am. Bookings essential. Call Edda Boyd at 9265 9895

Chippendale: Beneath the Factory Wall (13 April, Guided Walk 10:30am - 12pm and Author Talk 12pm) *Note the Guided Walk is now fully booked
A walking tour led by City historian Shirley Fitzgerald of the cramped streets and lanes of Chippendale. Walk finishes at 12 noon at 1 Beaumont Street, Chippendale (behind Pine Street Creative Arts Centre) and will be followed by the launch of a new edition of Shirley Fitzgerald's Chippendale: Beneath the Factory wall.

Walking tour meets at 10:30am at corner of Lee and Regent Streets, outside the old dispensary. The Walk is now fully booked however all welcome for the book launch. Call Edda Boyd on 9265 9895 for more information.

Sydney Stories: Online Oral History in the City of Sydney (16 April, 6-8pm)
The City of Sydney will launch its new, and ongoing, web based oral history program with a presentation by the City's oral historian Dr Margo Beasley. Hear audio excerpts from themed oral history projects that evoke 'our place' in the City of Sydney, linked to images from the City's extensive photographic collection. Light refreshments will be served.

Bookings essential. Call Liz Wilson at 9265 9102

Surry Hills: The City's Backyard (20 April, Guided Walk 10:30am - 12pm and Author Talk 12pm)
*Note Guided Walk is now fully booked.
A walking tour led by historian Christopher Keating of the former slum areas of Surry Hills. Walk finishes at 12 noon at Frog Hollow Reserve, corner Albion and Riley Streets, and will be followed by the launch of a new edition of Christopher Keating's Surry Hills: The City's Backyard.

Walking tour meets at 10:30am at Harmony Park, corner Goulburn and Brisbane Streets, Surry Hills. All welcome for book launch however the Walk is now fully booked. Call Liz Wilson on 9265 9102.

Official Website
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/history

chinese spectacular show 2008

2008-04-02T04:00:00.001-07:00

Chinese Spectacular Sydney show 2008

Inspired by 5,000 years of Chinese history and traditional culture, the productions of Divine Performing Arts bring to life Chinese classical performing arts in colorful and exciting shows. At all times presented in both English and Chinese, these critically acclaimed productions feature seasoned companies of dancers, singers, musicians, and a full orchestra.*

Taking as its mission to create and revive the authentic culture of mankind, Divine Performing Arts presents works that center on classical themes and divinely inspired cultural traditions to bring the audience programs of total goodness and beauty.

The masterful choreography and graceful routines of the shows range from grand classical processions to ethnic folk dances with gorgeously costumed dancers moving in stunning synchronized patterns. Based on ancient heroic legends and fables from China’s many historical dynasties as well as up to date tales, the divine charm of every performance is unmissable.

Last shows for Sydney will be this friday so dont miss out on this wonderful experience!!

*The orchestra performs only in select cities.

please check the website for dates times of tours.

http://www.bestchineseshows.com/about-the-shows

sydney comdey festival

2008-04-01T03:54:00.000-07:00

hey guys,

so this morning on my way to work i happened to get a catalogue of someone dressed in a fro and clown make up to my surprise i looked at the catalogue and it said in bold letters "Sydeny comedy festival" So its happening 16 April 2008 till 11 May 2008. This event will be held in various venues around sydney cbd. For all enquiries just check out www.crackercomedy.com there are set times dates and shows on the website and who will be there. You'll have to book these shows so make sure you get in early to avoid disappointment. Here are a few of the comedians Anh Do (one of my favourites) Akmal, Arj Barke, chopper, Brett Nichols and more. International and local acts. you can get the catalogue from the sydney morning herald.

Hong Tran

burn at mandarine club 29.03.08

2008-03-28T04:18:00.000-07:00

hey guys,

Saturday - Burn @ Mandarine Club feat MASIF Hardtrance Bootlegs 2008 CD Launch

BURN this week presents MASIF HARD TRANCE BOOTLEGS CD LAUNCH WITH FREE ENTRY BEFORE 10.30PM

Burn this week presents the Hard Dance Alliance in a MASIF 3hr set

Steve Hill b2b Suae b2b Pulsar

with support from

Nik Fish
Archie
Amber Savage

Doors open from 9pm so get in early as full house is expected

*Free Entry before 10.30pm

Hong Tran

royal easter show

2008-03-27T05:08:00.000-07:00

hey guys,

last chance to go to the royal easter show as it is ending this wednesday 02 april!! ill be heading up there this saturday which should be fun. im quite excited as it has been years since i had last been. im wondering if they have made some changes for this years show or if it still the same. showbags, prices and events of whats going on during the day are available on the website which i have provided a link below so please check it out for further information. after 5 pm tickets for the show are much cheaper for everyone. show closes daily at 9:30 pm. there are about 100 or more showbags to choose from so you wont go home empty handed! other things to check out at the show are food stores, arts and crafts, rides, animals shows just to name a few. this event is annually so dont wait miss out!

for further information click on the link below:

http://www.eastershow.com.au/index.html

Hong Tran

28.03.08 be there for yoshi's final set!!

2008-03-25T05:52:00.001-07:00

Time and Place
Start Time:	Friday, March 28, 2008 at 10:00pm
End Time:	Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:00am
	Hunter Bar 50

The opening of a new era in Sydney clubbing, but the end (just in sydney!) of iconic trance producer & dj's Yoshi's time in Sydney!

Friday the 28th March, IMPULSE FRIDAY LAUNCH'S, but incredibly sadly the crew say goodbye to to a cool MoFo, prolific DJ & Producer, a reliable, dependable & honest friend to all. You'll be greatly missed Yosh!

For 3 hours Yosh will smash 7 years of tunes that have made him so popular across Australia, & keep't Sydney rockin EVERY WEEKEND!

Say farewell to the mystro himself at his official last set in Sydney, before heading onto bigger stages (& studios) in the UK!! Banging it out over the evening will be Impulses weekly residents Steve Hill, Suae, Pulsar, X'dream, Keely, Sdee, Nitrouz, Hardforze, Tahndee & the PLAY! Brigade announce their back room bedlam soon!

What else can we say good sir, its been an honor & a pleasure, heres to hearing of all your success' real soon. Congrats bro, much love, much respect!

Be seeing you on the dance floor!

Hunter Bar, 50 Hunter St CBD, 10pm till 10am!!

Join our Impulse Bar Book group by using the link below;
http://apps.facebook.com/thebarbook/scene?sid=52591
Or check out myspace.com/impulsefridays

hardwars

2008-03-18T04:23:00.000-07:00

hey guys,

just writing my review on hardwars the rave which was on saturday night. it was a good event change of venue last minute which was pretty stupid because all along it was at a set place already and to say last minute that the council didnt approve was abit dodgey. but anywhom, good turn out heaps of people, venue could of been better too small and crowded. i actually got to hug one of my favourite djs which was pretty awesome his name is scott brown and his genre of music is happy hardcore and hardcore. lasers were fantastic!! even tho i had a not so good angle of the view. but they played alot of gabber and hardcore/happy hardcore. the wait for the line was too long so my friend and i just pushed in because the wait was ridiculous! we left the event about 6 when it finished. they played a few of my favourite songs which i was happy with i cant complain..they played too much gabber but hey i guess thats what was expected from evil activities, panic and so fourth. weaver went back to back with suae best set of the night i think, as well as impact good going guys. music was awesome!! hope everyone had a good night as i sure did!

Hong Tran

bamboo 3rd birthday

2008-03-13T04:53:00.000-07:00


Start Time:	Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 10:00pm
End Time:	Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 4:00am
Location:	Martin Place Bar
Street:	Cnr of Martin Place and Elizabeth St, Martin Place.

allure at st james hotel

2008-03-13T04:49:00.001-07:00

Club Allure @ St James Hotel

easter thursday 20 March2008

No work on Good Friday Public Holiday? Thats a good enough excuse to party! 3 Rooms, 2 Levels, what more can you ask for?

ALL STAR CAST OF RnB /House DJS:

SEFU, ACE, JUICY (Brisbane), SENSATION (Mlebourne), ZAC (Newcastle), STANLEY, INDY (UK), Nacho Pop (So You Think You Can Dance) + More + Guest MC

AT 114 Castlereagh st, Syd
Birthday & Functions? We have great packages for you including Free Entry and other benefits.

WANT FREE B4 10.30? Discount After: Email Guest lists to stjames@elationevents.com stjames@elationevents.com

Doors Open: 10pm / 18+

millennium at space

2008-03-10T04:45:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

heres another event for all you clubbers. "Millennium" @ space brought to you by siren. It will be on this friday 14.03.08 located at 127 liverpool st!! There will be two rooms which consist of trance and rnb. email info@siren.com for great birthday packages and discounts. prizes to be given away that night eg. cosmetics. there will also be performances so dont miss out.

BACK 2 UNI PARTY
STUDENTS FROM UNSW, USYD, UTS, UMAQ, UWS, TAFE
ALL WELCOME

PRESENT YOUR STUDENT ID CARD TO DISCOUNT ENTRY ON NIGHT.

RNB
STANLEY EDO SHRUGGZ MIKE HYPER FLIPSTA
TRANCE
PULSAR SUAE MICKY D YOSHI + GUEST DJ

Hong Tran

neverland at st james hotel

2008-03-08T04:46:00.000-08:00

hey guys! no plans for the easter long weekend? come join our sydney clubbers as they take over st james hotel on sunday 23.03.08. Xclusiv Productionz, ESO and VIP Entertainment combine to bring you three worlds at one place...

NEVERLAND
Start Time:	Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 9:30pm
End Time:	Monday, March 24, 2008 at 4:00am
Location:	St James Hotel
Street:	114 Castlereagh Street
City/Town:	Sydney

2 LEVELS | 3 WORLDS

WORLD 1 [hip hop | rnb]

Faze VS Tekkaman
SeFu VS D
D-Kutz VS Flipz
Mizzy VS Biggie

WORLD 2 [house | electro]

P*Mode VS Ace
Kai VS Mookz
Deval
Tri-Hards

WORLD 3 [trance | hard styles]

DiscoKid
Ellie VS Reckless
Mabs

HOSTED BY YOUR MAN DEEKAY

Celebrate your Birthday with us for great packages.

Get your Guestlist in early.

Chantelle 0405151116
Onar 0423623306
Boram 0404797159

chantelle@xclusivproductionz.com
info@eso.net.au
info@vipent.com.au

future music and nexus

2008-03-07T04:47:00.000-08:00

hey guys,

awhile ago i had written about an event called future music..which is a day music festival where many international & local dee jays play outdoors to a crowd of thousands..well the time has come and its happening this saturday!!! *yay* one more sleep to go..unfortnately i wont be going due to some circumstances that are out of my control..but anywhom there is another event on tomorrow id like to share amongst you all..

TWISTED at Metropolis

3 rooms of Trance, Hard Trance, Hardstyle, Hard House, Hardcore, Progressive, House, Electro, and Tech, including a large outdoor undercover balcony, this venue is an experience in itself!


	Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 9:30pm

	Nexus @ Metropolis 99 Walker St

Twisted, Nexus raising Hellraiser - 7 hour set

The Nexus Domain: Hellraiser vs Matrix, Hellraiser vs Suae, Hellraiser vs Spank, Hellraiser vs Audio Damage, Hellraiser vs Jay Kaos.

The Chamber: Spellbound, Hardstyle Kid, X-Dream, Nemisis, Wheelah, Catzeyez, Nik Import.

The TeePee: Slim, Pato Imperial, Duress, Frankie-fix-It, Deckstar.

Enjoy

Hong Tran

aussiehardstyle.com at mandarin club

2008-03-01T20:58:00.000-08:00

Hey guys,

For all you hardstyles music lovers there is going to be a massive event tonight at the mandarin club located on the corner of Pitt street and Goulburn street of Sydney. Its the official Aussie Hardstyle.com Launch Party Friday 29th February 2008 // 8pm-4am. Its a very good line up of local djs. So dont miss your dosage of hardstyles because this event is sure to rock your world and keep you on your feet all night long.

Don't forget, members of the AussieHardstyle.com Forum get $15 entry before 11pm, so sign up now!

Venue: The newly renovated Club 396
Basement Level 1 - Mandarin Club
Cnr Pitt & Goulburn Streets, Sydney.

$20 on the door / Members: $15 before 11pm

For more info visit:
www.aussiehardstyle.com
www.myspace.com/aussiehardstyle

SET TIMES and DJ'S

8 - 9pm: Connect vs Fl!p
9 - 10pm: Shadower vs Xdream
10 - 11pm: Arbee vs Krip
11 - 12am: Suae vs Pulsar
12 - 1am: Matrix vs Tom E
1 - 2am: NitrouZ vs SDee
2 - 3am: Luke Spellbound vs Audio Damage (aka Hardbass Warriorz)
3 - 4am: Toxic vs Anarchist

st james hotel

2008-02-29T20:54:00.000-08:00

One Night Only!!

Xclusiv Productionz, ESO and Exquisite Entertainment combine to bring you the biggest event of the year!

SUNSET PARADISE presents .... ROYAL FLUSH

Venue: ST JAMES HOTEL | 114 Castlereagh Street

There will be 2 levels but 3 rooms

RNB | HIP HOP DJ's

moto
sefu
c bu
flipz
ming
mistah cee

HOUSE | ELECTRO DJ's

mookz
cita
discokid

TRANCE | HARD STYLES DJ's

pulsar
suae
reckless

HOSTED BY YOUR MAN DEEKAY

GUESTLIST | THEME free before 10.30pm and discount afterwards till midnight.

Celebrate your Birthday with us for great packages.

Get your Guestlist in early.

Nelson 0405407757
Chantelle 0405151116
Onar 0423623306

e2entertainments@gmail.com
chantelle@xclusivproductionz.com
info@eso.net.au

eso.net.au | xclusivproductionz.com | exquisite2.com

backstreet boys concert

2008-02-25T12:33:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to write about my friday night.. I attended the backstreet boys concert at Accer Arena Olympic Park! So me and my sisters got there abit late.. But it was ok i guess because Brian McFadden (i think) was the opening act and the crowd didnt seem interested at all. All the seats were taken it was a booked out show. The crowd kept doing mexican waves it looked so kool because everyone paticipated in it. we literally waited an hour and a half before the boys came on! But it was worth the wait! They were only doing one show here, im assuming this might be their last tour/concert. Anywhom 10 minutes before the backstreet boys came on the crowd started chanting and stomping there feet while clapping 'BACKSTREET BOYS" They came out and there was a boxing ring and they were all dressed in there boxing gear and eye of the tiger song started playing in the background. they then opened up with there smash hit song "Larger than Life" Everyone got up to start dancing and singing. It really boosted the crowd up.. Throughout the night tkhe boys interacted with the crowd and asked us questions. They played quite abit of there classics which was amazing. They sound really good live. They didnt lip sync at all which was awesome. the last song they played was "backstreets back" After the show we brought a backstreet boys poster which cost 10 bucks. My sisters and I enjoyed the night.. thats all weve been talking about this weekend and weve been searching on youtube the clips..so we can reminsce hehe. for clips look on youtube and type in the search box "backstreet boys sydney concert 08" theres quite a few videos from that night

Peace

Hong Tran

Hello I am a teacher!!

2008-02-17T22:41:00.000-08:00

Hello. I am Anne.

I was born in Sydeny, Australia and grew up acquiring a love for History
and English literature. My passion for History introduced me to the study
of Hebrew, which I love to read in the Old Testament (Bible) and study how
it functions and expresses itself.
I have been a teacher now for six years and enjoy the many different facets
of the proffession.
See you soon.

chinese new year celebration cancelled

2008-02-10T12:20:00.000-08:00

hey guys,

sorry to be a party pooper..but there is no festival ths weekend for the chinese new year at warwick farm racecourse due to the bad weather :( im hoping that they postpone it till next week, so i will let you guys know of any changes. But on a positive note there will be celebrations on this weekend in the heart of sydney starting at george street and ending at darling harbour. there will be a chinese new year parade going on so please come and join the fun and experience our culture like never before. tonight at space nightclub on the corner of liverpool st in the city there will be dragon dancing so come along and bring your friends have a few drinks. there are plenty of give aways. hope you all have a fantasic weekend and enjoy the celebrations!

Hong Tran

happy chinese new year

2008-02-06T21:02:00.001-08:00

happy chinese new year!! chuc mung nam moi (in vietnamese) gong xi fa chai (in chinese) today is the lunar new year for the chinese, korean and vietnamese. this year is the year of the rat which is also known as the former wu zi.

There is a ancient story that describes how the animals were assigned to the cycle of years. Long time ago, the Lord Buddha summoned all the animals together to assign each of them a year. When the cat heard the news, he let his friend, the Rat know about it and the two animals decided to go together the next day. However, the next day, the Rat did not wake up the cat who being a cat and loving to nap, slept through the morning. Therefore, the cat did not make it to the assembly on time and did not get a year. This is why there is no year of the cat and this is also why cats hate Rats.

The Rat, on the other hand, made it first there and received the first year. He did not achieve this without trickery either. He knew that a small animal like him would not be able to compete with the others, so he begged the ox to let him ride on its head. The ox consented and they went together.

Just when they were about to arrive, the rat jumped off the ox’s head and got through the finish line first. This is why the year of the Rat is the first year in the cycle and the year of the ox is the second.

The Chinese New Year celebrations are marked by visits to relatives and friends, known as "new-year visits" New clothings are usually worn to signify a new year. The colour red is liberally used in all decorations. Red packets are given to juniors and children by the married and elders.

Before the chinese new year celebrations occur thorough cleaning throughout the house. It is believed the cleaning sweeps away the bad luck of the previous year and makes their homes ready for good luck. Purchasing new clothing, shoes and receiving a hair-cut also symbolize a fresh start (though, it may be considered bad luck among some.)

The Rat People being the first sign of the Chinese zodiac, are leaders, pioneers and conquerors. The Rat symbolizes such character traits as wit, imagination and curiosity. Rats have keen observation skills and with those skills, they are able to deduce much about other people and other situations. They are charming, passionate, charismatic, practical and hard working. Rat people endowed with great wisdom.

chinese new year festival will be held at warwick farm racecourse. there are many stalls to choose from including food, games music just to name a few. celebrations will start on friday and finish on sunday with fireworks.

Hong Tran

Manic 08

2008-02-06T20:51:00.000-08:00

Hey All,

Just thought id talk about my Saturday night outing. I went to a rave named Planet Manic at Sydney Show grounds. The music was excellent and the atmosphere was awesome. The genre they played was happy hardcore & hardcore, Manic differs from other big raves as it is the only one that plays that specific kind of music. I previously posted up the dj line ups so i wont be going into that but lou lou the vocalist sounded fantastic live. It was worth the money! My friends and I danced the night away and we also explored the other two rooms which played hardstyles. All in all it was a good night! ive posted up a few photos of my friends and I. Enjoy and i hope to see you at the next rave HARDWARS!! I will be putting up info as soon as possible about hardwars until then smileee=]

Hong Tran

Q-DANCE coming to SYDNEY!!! in march

2008-01-16T23:10:00.000-08:00

Time: Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 9:00pm - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 7:00am

Location: The Hordern Pavillion Driver Avenue, MOORE PARK

City: Sydney NSW

This is an 18+ Event (Photo ID required). Representing the HARDER STYLES in dance music. Q-Dance is set to rock Sydney like its counterparts Qlimax, Defqon, Q-Base & Qlubtempo in Europe. TICKETS FOR SALE AND FULL DJ LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY JANUARY 21ST 2008

For more info checkout: www.q-dance.com.au

HARDFORCE INDUSTRIES PRESENTS THE OFFICAL TRANCEWITHME.COM LAUNCH PARTY

2008-01-09T23:14:00.000-08:00

contact INFO

email: dj_arbee@inthemix.com.au

TRANCEWITHME.COM LAUNCH PARTY DETAILS RELEASED! GOTO www.trancewithme.com TO GET FULL DETAILS!!!

12/01/08

THE HITMEN (Germany) ARE COMING!!!

- Energy Is You
- Bass Up
- Like i Love you
- 4 Clubbers feat silvy - Time (the hitmen remix)
- Manian feat alia - Heaven (the hitmen remix)
+ MANY MORE

YOU KNOW YOU'VE RAISED YOUR HANDS TO THEIR ANTHEMS MANY TIMES, JOIN US AS WE RAISE THE ROOF OFF AT THE TRANCEWITHME LAUNCH PARTY!!!!

DJ set times

9-10: Ravine vs Vocalz ( happy hardcore)
10-11: Arbor vs Tempa (hard trance)
11-12: Likquid vs Spank (hardstyle)
12-1: Arbee vs Pulsar (hands up)
1-3: The Hitmen (germany) (hands up)
3-END: Matrix vs Suae (hard trance anthems)

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!

Hong Tran

Sleep Pod

2007-11-22T13:52:00.000-08:00

Picture YOU sleeping in one of these sophisticated Sleep Pods for free! If you're stressed out or just really tired from work, study or would just like to relax somewhere in the city, just head to MBF Centre and take a nap for 20 minutes.

At... 319 George St, Sydney 2000 [and go up the stairs]

To make a booking go to... www.mbfgeorgest.com.au/sleeppods.asp

Available... Every 30min. from 8am to 5.30pm Mon-Fri

pEnNy Ly

Moths Holidaying in Sydney

2007-11-10T22:02:00.000-08:00

he past week, we have been surrounded by moths all over Sydney.

They seemed to have invited themselves to our school scaring the Administration staff as well.

Why is that so? Because around this time each year, the moths migrate from the western Great Dividing Range. However the strong winds have blown the moths off course and are now flying around Sydney.

Fortunately they will not stay for long and will fly off from next week.

Did you know that you can eat moths?! Well 2 of the teachers in our school have told me this interesting fact.. So if you want to learn more interesting facts, come and visit us!

Penny

message from Rafaelo

2007-10-10T22:04:00.001-07:00

Hi, my is Rafaelo and I teach Callan Method at LETS. I have been a teacher at LETS since April 2007, and have found my time here as a teacher highly enjoyable.　For those of you who do not know about Callan Method, it is a completely different technique of teaching English compared to what most other schools teach.

Where most other English courses, focus on developing a students English fluency through slowly developing an understanding of the language; Callan Method on the other hand, uses quick fire question and answer lessons where the teacher speaks at faster than native speed, forcing the student to speak English with no time to translate.

The benefits of teaching English in this way is that the students learn the language much faster by learning to speak English without translating into their own language first. It is a very effective way of learning English, and a great way to improve all aspects of a persons understanding of the language. As well as quick fire questions and answers, Callan method classes have a dictation and reading time, where the students will write down what the teacher is saying and also read the Callan books out loud themselves, while the teacher corrects any mistakes in pronunciation.

I invite you to have a go (try) a Callan Method trail lesson at LETS. I’m sure you’ll find it a great experience!

ＦｏｏｔｓａｌＧｒａｎｄＦｉｎａｌ！！

2007-10-03T03:18:00.000-07:00

!!!LETS F.C. MAKES IT TO THE GRAND FINAL!!!

That's right, our very own indoor soccer team has climbed its way to the very top of the indoor soccer ladder and it's time for the final showdown. It's been an amazing season for LETS F.C. as they charged through every single game on their way to the top of the ladder losing only a single match in the whole season!

So join us at Sydney Uni. Aquatic Center and cheer LETS F.C. this thursday night (4/10/2007) at 8:40pm. It will be a night to remember!!

Night Bar + Bowling = Bowling Lounge

2007-09-26T08:13:00.000-07:00

Darling Harbour has recently opened Kingpin Bowling Lounge in Harbourside Shopping Centre

With 26 lanes to play in, pool tables, interactive games and Laser Battle Games mixed with a licensed bar and Harbour views... you'll be entertained all day and night

So come and check it out with me

What? Kingpin Bowling Lounge

Where? Lvl 3, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour

Contact: 13 BOWL (13 26 95)

Online: www.kingpinbowling.com.au

Penny =)

Movie Review: Ratatouille

2007-09-18T16:56:00.001-07:00

Two weekends ago, I saw the animated rat film, Ratatouille. It's about Remy the rat who has a special talent for smell and taste which inspires him to cook. Then as fate brings him to his idol chef's restaurant, he soon partners with the restaurant's garbage boy and go on a journey to become the greatest chef in Paris.

Ratatouille has a great storyline, very enjoyable to watch and quite hilarious.

I'd recommend 4/5

Penny =)

Moon Festival

2007-09-17T16:57:00.000-07:00

Every September, the Chinese celebrate a tradition known as the Moon Festival. This year it will be on this weekend [22 & 23].

The Moon Festival is celebrated among family and friends with great enthusiasm as the full moon will shine at its brightest. There are many legends surrounding the reason why the moon shines so brightly. The festivity includes mooncakes, paper lanterns, fireworks, lion/dragon dancing and a buffet of food.

Moon cake. A sweet pastry with thick fillings of lotus paste and other ingredients that may include nuts, yolk from salted egg duck, lotus seeds, taro etc.

The celebrations are held at various places including Chinatown, The Chinese Gardens at Darling Harbour or even out west in Cabramatta. So check it out!

Pennyless =]

Zilver Restaurant

2007-09-16T17:01:00.000-07:00

Two weekends ago, I had dinner at Zilver and my gastronomical tastebuds were satisfied

It's one of the best Yum Cha and Chinese restaurants I've ever had... and I'm Chinese myself They have an extra touch of special taste added to their dishes which makes it so yummy and different to other Chinese restaurants.

Location: Level 1, 477 Pitt St [corner Hay St]
Haymarket, Sydney 2000

Contact: 9211 2232

Price: Main Dish: $16.80-$200

Penny Wenny =)

Ipod with a Magic Touch

2007-09-14T17:02:00.000-07:00

Apple has created the new Ipod Touch

Now you can use your gentle fingers and touch the screen to scroll through your music and pictures. It also has Google, Yahoo and YouTube search capabilities.

Even the Ipod Nano has gone cuter The screen got bigger so you can watch videos and play games

And if you wish hard enough, it could be in your Christmas Stocking by the end of the year

Penny Wenny =]

mmm.. Banana Berry Smoothie

2007-08-28T16:35:00.000-07:00

Preparation: 5 minutes Serves: 3 cups

Ingredients:

200g fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 ripe banana, chopped
3 sccops low-fat frozen yoghurt (or vanilla ice cream)
1 cup cold milk
1tbsp honey

Method:

1. Place fruit, milk, honey and yoghurt into blender.

2. Blend for 30-40 seconds until smooth and creamy.

3. Pour into tall glasses. Serve! =]

Cheers

Penny (-_-)

Minus 5 Bar

2007-08-27T01:22:00.001-07:00

Want to go to a bar with a truly different experience? Minus 5 Bar is the answer.

As you enter the lounge, everything inside is made of pure Canadian ice.. from the walls to the seats.. the sculptures, the bar and even the New Zealand ice made glasses.

Spring is coming very soon so why don't you chill out there?

Entry: Adult - $30 + their famous cocktail, Children - $15

Duration: You can only stay in there for 30 minutes

Minus 5 Bar
Shop 18, 2 Opera Quays
East Circular Quay
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9251 0311
Website: www.minus5experience.com
E-mail: info@minus5.com.au

Gotta go!

Penny =]

Want to Tour the Opera House?

2007-08-23T08:09:00.000-07:00

You may heard of Australia because of the Sydney Opera House. It recently was listed on the 2007 UNESCO World Heritage Site ,and is magnificent in the day time and also a must see at night!

So want to see inside? Why not go on a Tour of the House?! The tour operates everyday and lasts for an hour.

Or try a Backstage Tour, which starts at 7am including breakfast in the 'Green Room' inside the Opera House

There are tours in Chinese, Japanese and Korean also!

For more info go to www.sydneyoperahouse.com or call +612 9250 7250

Bye

Penny Wenny! xoxo

Justin Timberlake Concert

2007-08-21T20:06:00.000-07:00

This Friday (August 24) tickets to see Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow Album Tour will be for sale. His popular songs include 'Sexyback,' 'My Love' and 'What Goes Around...Comes Around'.

The pop/r & b singer will be performing in Sydney on Wednesday 31 October 2007 at the ACER arena.

So better get your tickets fast, cause they will be sold out very quickly.

See you around,

Penny!

Eurasian Cuisine

2007-08-14T01:51:00.000-07:00

Anyone hungry? I am!

Why don't you drop by the Gungho restaurant in Haymarket for Eurasian lunch or dinner?!

There is a variety of salads, noodles, laksa, fried rice and desserts including pudding and custards.

Recommended Dish: Grilled Chicken Salad.. mMmM

Price range: about $AUS10

You'll find it at: Shop 9, 107-121 Quay St, Haymarket Sydney

Penny Wenny =)

New Campus

2007-08-13T01:49:00.001-07:00

Hello

We are pleased to announce the new building for Step One College at York St, Sydney CBD, has just opened today.

It is about a 5 minute walk from the Pitt St building.

Location: Level 6, 93 York St Sydney NSW, 2000 Australia

Contact: +61 (02) 9299 3454

Website: www.stepenglish.net

Penny =]

Run for your Life!

2007-08-09T18:05:00.000-07:00

This Sunday August the 12th will be the City2Surf challenge.

This is an annual event where more than 60 000 people participate in a 14km (8.7 miles) running race from Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach..Australia's most famous beach!

The race starts at 9am and finishes about 2.30pm.

So better get pumped up!

Pensta =]

Hideo Dekura's Sushi Workshop

2007-08-09T17:11:00.000-07:00

There is a Sushi and Sashimi Workshop at Sydney's Fish Markets on Saturday 11th August, where you get to learn the art of sushi making under the Master Chef Hideo Dekura.
In 2007, the Japanese Government awarded Dekura the prestigious Award for Service to Japanese Food Culture

Be there: 9am-3pm
Location: Sydney Fish Market Bank Street Pyrmont
Make sure you have: $135
Penny =)

Chocolate Heaven

2007-08-08T02:08:00.001-07:00

What's a good chocolate cafe you must stop by in Sydney?

The Lindt Chocolat Cafe! =]

It's the first concept store in the world with a rainbow of yummy Swiss chocolate.

The Ice Chocolate is the best I've ever had, and the Ice Coffee is just as tempting.

As for the tantalising desserts... try the Profiteroles. You won't be diasappointed.

There are 2 stores: 53 Martin Place (corner Martin Pl & Phillip St)

or for a more serene harbourside atmosphere go to 104-105 Cockle Bay Wharf

Well laters!

Penny [the crazy new receptionist =)]

LETS F.C.

2007-07-27T08:54:00.000-07:00

G'day G'day from sunny Sydney

Did you know? Step One and LETS (sister college) have a soccer team. Soccer seems to be popular again after the last year World Championship participation of the Australian Socceroos. And so we do... let's play soccer! Come and cheer for our socceroos!

As you can see, next to study opportunities we also offer a lot of fun. See you soon at Step One College.

MEET NEW FRIENDS!

2007-07-26T08:55:00.001-07:00

Meet new friends at Step One College and improve your English skills in a friendly, familiar atmosphere.

Benefit from our "free of charge-counselling" after class where you can meet a teacher and discuss your questions.

Enrol now and study with us! We are looking forward to welcoming you at Step One College.

IELTS...

2007-07-20T17:06:00.000-07:00

G'day!

Step One College is offering IELTS COURSES. IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. IELTS provides a measure of a student's ability to communicate in English. All four skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking - are measured.

IELTS is for

people who like to study or work where English is the key language.

people who have a good English understanding but want a challenge to help them improve their overall English.

people who need an IELTS band score to get Permanent Residency in Australia.

Enrol now! See you at Step One College!

JOIN US NOW!

2007-07-16T22:52:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon from Step One College!

10 new students have joined us while a few others left us last Friday after studying successfully for a few weeks with us.

It's time to plan summer time in Australia, the most beautiful time in the season here. Join Step One College and benefit from many specials we have at the moment.

See you soon in Australia.

CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING

2007-07-09T22:47:00.000-07:00

G'day from Step One College!

Another 9 new students have started their English course with us today! Welcome to the Step One College family.

We encourage our students to foster the cross culture understanding. Cross culture means meeting & making friends with people from different countries. And there is no better platform than Australia and Sydney to meet people from different countries. We do have people from different Asian countries as well as Latin America and Europe. Come to Step One College and meet new friends from all over the world.

IELTS

2007-07-02T17:16:00.001-07:00

G'day!

Why IELTS at Step One College?

We do offer 2 different IELTS courses

1. Foundation Level (12 weeks from Intermediate level)

2. Preparation course (20 weeks from Upper Intermediate/Advanced level)

Enrol now or book a trial lesson. We are looking forward to welcoming you at Step One College.

WINTER PROMOTIONS

2007-07-02T17:14:00.000-07:00

G'day from sunny Sydney

9 new students have started today - welcome to the Step One College family. Enjoy your studies!

Another school event took place last Friday. Many students had a lot of fun in a nearby restaurant.

We have started with new promotions from July onwards. Benefit now from our specials and contact us now!

See you soon at Step One College.

SHORT WEEK

2007-06-12T07:04:00.000-07:00

G'day from Step One College!

Another 8 students have joined Step One College this week. They have started today instead of yesterday because of a public holiday. Each year Australia celebrates "Queen's Birthday" and (almost) everything is closed. But unfortunately the weather conditions didn't offer the platform to have a sunny longer weekend.

STORMY QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY

2007-06-08T17:02:00.000-07:00

G'day!

Sydney shows its bad side today, it has been raining for the last couple of hours and it seems that our longer weekend (Queen's birthday on Monday) will remain wet.

Did you know that we provide IELTS COURSES at Step One College?

Please check our web site and have a look and enrol today!

See you soon at Step One College.