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The iconic platypus is to be given much-needed help thanks to plans by the Taronga Conservation Society Australia and RSPCA NSW to build a new Platypus Rescue and Rehabilitation Facility.

The new purpose-built facility at Taronga Zoo Sydney is on the way, thanks to a $600,000 donation from RSPCA NSW and will serve as a refuge for platypus requiring urgent care and respite. The RSPCA NSW’s donation was made possible by the outpouring of public support during the Black Summer bushfires through RSPCA NSW’s emergency appeal.
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Taronga and RSPCA NSW announce new Rescue Facility to help save the platypus – the silent victims of bushfires The iconic platypus is to be given much-needed help thanks to plans by the Taronga Conservation Society Australia and RSPCA NSW to build a new Platypus Rescue and Rehabilitation Facility.

Australia’s favourite running festival celebrates 20 years

Registrations are now open for Australia’s largest running festival, Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, returning to its spectacular courses on Sunday, 19 September 2021. Marking an incredible 20th anniversary milestone this year, thousands of participants of all fitness levels will take the opportunity to walk, skip and run across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, traffic-free.

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Registrations Now Open for the 2021 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival Australia’s favourite running festival celebrates 20 years

Scenic World is celebrating the dark side this winter with a new evening experience that illuminates the night sky with a Disco Skyway.

Marking the first ever evening experience at Scenic World, Light Up the Night kicks off when the sun goes down from June 25-July 11, celebrating the stunning Blue Mountains night sky as part of an illuminated evening circuit.

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Light Up The Night at Scenic World this Winter Scenic World is celebrating the dark side this winter with a new evening experience that illuminates the night sky with a Disco Skyway.

Pinot & Picasso Surry Hills (Australia’s #1 paint and sip experience), will be holding an exclusive three-hour guided art workshop in Sydney’s Pylon Lookout & Museum boasting 360 degree views of the harbour, throughout the winter season, with specialty classes during Vivid.

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Pinot & Picasso Pop-Up Event at BridgeClimb Pylon Lookout & Museum Pinot & Picasso Surry Hills (Australia’s #1 paint and sip experience), will be holding an exclusive three-hour guided art workshop in Sydney’s Pylon Lookout & Museum boasting 360 degree views of the harbour, throughout the winter season, with specialty classes during Vivid.

Following the extraordinary successes of The Credeaux Canvas, two seasons each of Fag/Stag and The Shape of Things as well as the anniversary, charity benefit reading of The One Day of the Year, Lambert House Enterprises and Les Solomon are thrilled to announce their latest show for Sydney audiences: THREE WINTERS GREEN.

Three Winters Green for July Sydney Season Following the extraordinary successes of The Credeaux Canvas, two seasons each of Fag/Stag and The Shape of Things as well as the anniversary, charity benefit reading of The One Day of the Year, Lambert House Enterprises and Les Solomon are thrilled to announce their latest show for Sydney audiences...

Cafes in Sydney Committed to Higher Welfare Food

Australians care about farm animals. Three out of four people agree that when eating at a restaurant or café, it's important that the meat, eggs and dairy products served, come from animals farmed in a humane and ethical way.

The RSPCA's Choose Wisely initiative makes it easy to find venues that source food from higher welfare farming systems, such as cage-free eggs. In Sydney, there are a number of eating spots now listed too.

Cafes in Sydney Committed to Higher Welfare Food Australians care about farm animals. Three out of four people agree that when eating at a restaurant or café, it's important that the meat, eggs and dairy products served, come from animals farmed in a humane and ethical way.

Sydney Harbour provides the natural theatre for Vivid Sydney's dazzling light display. Captain Cook Cruises has released an exciting program of Vivid Sydney cruises taking in the key precincts of Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Circular Quay including Sydney Harbour Bridge and the sails of the Sydney Opera House.

From 6 to 28 August 2021, Vivid Sydney returns to light up our nights. Experiencing Vivid Sydney from the water adds an extra dimension, with a kaleidoscope of light reflecting on the water in every direction. It is a photographer's paradise and a great way to experience the Vivid Sydney light displays along the foreshore, across multiple precincts.

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New Vivid Sydney On-Water Experiences Sydney Harbour provides the natural theatre for Vivid Sydney's dazzling light display. Captain Cook Cruises has released an exciting program of Vivid Sydney cruises taking in the key precincts of Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Circular Quay including Sydney Harbour Bridge and the sails of the Sydney...

One of the hottest places on earth is a step closer to hosting year-round snow and skiing after Penrith Council this week endorsed the planning proposal to build a winter sporting facility.

Winter Sports World site owner and developer Peter Magnisalis said he was excited to work collaboratively with the council and the NSW Planning Department on finalising plans for Australia's first indoor snow resort and alpine winter attraction.

For more details: https://www.experiencesydneyaustralia.com/news/aussie-first-indoor-snow-resort-and-winter-attraction-officially-endorsed/

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A homecoming. A picnic. A party. A leave taking. It’s an uncertain time. Change is coming, you can sniff it in the air. A matriarch returns to a home that’s seen better days – but it still has its orchard. Precious, beautiful, but…in the way.

Chekhov’s great, last play comes to the Belvoir mainstage, with Artistic Director Eamon Flack directing for the first time in its 2021 season.

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Prominent Sydney artist Peter Sharp is well known for his large abstract works of the Australian landscape. But what is less well known are the paintings he based his larger works on.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum (MAG&M), in a new exhibition Peter Sharp: Accidental Tourist (25 June to 1 August), is pleased to present 40 of Sharp’s en plein air paintings (created outdoors) over the past 30 years, especially selected from his practice.

Sydney landscape artist Peter Sharp's less known works on show Prominent Sydney artist Peter Sharp is well known for his large abstract works of the Australian landscape. But what is less well known are the paintings he based his larger works on.

There is something ethereal about the music of Cat Stevens. He inspired generations, and his music still has as much impact today as it did when he first penned songs such as Peace Train, Moonshadow, Wild World, Morning Has Broken, Where Do The Children Play and Father and Son.

Celebrating the music of Cat Stevens has never been far from revered performer Darren Coggan’s heart. As the star of Peace Train – The Cat Stevens Story, Darren received rave reviews for his portrayal of the music that shaped the world. He spent the past decade touring some of the world’s most prestigious theatres, such as Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Glasgow Concert Hall and Liverpool Philharmonic, embodying the work of Cat Stevens and was even invited to meet the prolific songwriter himself.

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May 20 is World Bee Day! And to celebrate and raise awareness of local honey - and the bees that create them - the team of pastry chefs and cake specialists at Sydney's Banksia Bakehouse have collaborated with local producer Amber Drop Honey to create four new honey-inspired creations.

Banksia Bakehouse Strikes Sweet Collaboration with Amber Drop Honey to Create a Buzz about Plight of Bees May 20 is World Bee Day! And to celebrate and raise awareness of local honey - and the bees that create them - the team of pastry chefs and cake specialists at Sydney's Banksia Bakehouse have collaborated with local producer Amber Drop Honey to create four new honey-inspired creations.