Culture

Byron Bay Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit: Sept ‘06 to Jan ‘07

Date: November 1st, 2006 | No Comments

Each year from mid September through January the Thursday Plantation hosts the East Coast Sculpture Show. This year for the 11th year running…around 70 recent works are displayed in a unique outdoor exhibition. The Exhibit is open 7 days a week 9-5. this is touted as “an exciting award winning [read more]

Spray me Baby! Instant Tan for Byron Bay

Date: October 24th, 2006 | No Comments

Going to Byron Bay and didn’t have time to work on your tan before you left? Did you walk out of the hostel and realize that you don’t look like anyone else on the street and that is because you can’t see the line between your gleaming white socks and your legs? Do [read more]

Aussie Art Films! Watch Out!

Date: October 4th, 2006 | No Comments

The Last Train To Freo
About a Suburb of Perth- Fremantle- lovingly known as Freo, the Critics loved this movie- It is an Australian film produced in Australia by Australians.
The Synopsis:
“At midnight, on a hot summers night, two ex cons board the last train to Fremantle. Bored, restless and looking for trouble, they start to [read more]

Northern Territory- Cooinda

Date: September 26th, 2006 | No Comments

An integral part of doing The Triangle is Cooinda. Cooinda – even though it is one of the more substantial dots on the map- is only an aboriginal cultural center, resort, and gas station. There is no town. Granted- it is a nice resort. Cooinda is known as the Home of [read more]

Aussie Exports to Look for- Judy Prosser

Date: September 19th, 2006 | No Comments

Aboriginal art in the Northern Territory, and indeed in most markets around Australia everywhere. As an art form, it stands out for its unique interpretation of the world and its forms.
It is also avilable in every form imaginable - on tea towels, coffee mugs, playing cards and anything else that will hold still [read more]

Sydney and Perth! - Sculpture by the Sea

Date: October 31st, 2006 | No Comments

Exercise, sea, sun, and sculpture. Sculpture by the sea is a fabulous opportunity to take in the natural beauty of the eastern seaboard and get your daily dose of culture all in one. Be warned- this is an EXTREMELY popular event and the sidewalks are absolutely packed on the weekend. If [read more]

Crikey! Poor Steve!

Date: October 23rd, 2006 | No Comments

Before his untimely death that rocked Australia as a nation, Steve and his wife Terri Irwin set up an organisation called Wildlife Warriors to help wildlife in Australia and overseas. As in all of the press here today- Terri and their daughter Bindi Irwin are continuing the conservation work and their zoo.
If you [read more]

The ARIAs! Aussie Music of the year!!!

Date: October 4th, 2006 | No Comments

The ARIAs are the Aussie equivalent of the Grammies, except they are riddled with all kinds of goofy drunken behaviour by celebs and fans alike. The TV generally cronicals past silliness and speculates what the newest faux pas of the year will be. Over all they are pretty fun to watch on TV, [read more]

Sydney- Beer, Laksa, and a Show!

Date: September 20th, 2006 | No Comments

The Old Fitroy (Pub/Theater) 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
http://www.oldfitzroy.com.au/trs/shopexd.asp?id=434
This place is a Culture Vulture Backpackers dream. Ah, this place is just down right cool no matter who you are quite honestly. Where else can you get a Laksa+beer+theatre for $24! The Old Fitzroy is a fabulously seedy dingy little place that [read more]

Aussie Exports To Look For

Date: September 18th, 2006 | No Comments

Driving drum and didgeridoo heavy beats complemented by delicate flute and dulcimer kisses, Jabaru is an energizing two person band- husband and wife team Rodger and Rene Bradshaw. Between them, they make more sound than seems possible for two people… Using every appendage possible, they each play several instruments at once. More [read more]