Sydney Brenner

used for most community event and large scale outside performances, is located outside the building towards the back. The concert hall is the largest with 2678 seats and is home of the Sydney Symphony. The famous Guillaume at Bennelong restaurant is situated in the outer shells of the building. The reason the Sydney Opera House was constructed is that the Director of NSW State Conservatorium of Music, Eugene Goossens wanted a large local venue for theatrical products as the Town Hall was no…

The changing land use around Sydney Harbour is caused by a large variety of reasons, which shape Sydney into what it is today. The earliest known recount of the land’s usage that it was used for hunting, gathering and primary production by the Indigenous people. After the European settlers arrived*, they cleared the lands which drove out most of the native wildlife. Initially, the area had been planned to be used for agriculture but the land was deemed relatively infertile so their plans moved…

Sydney, Australia With a population of 5 million, Sydney, Australia is easily known as one of the biggest cities in Australia. Maybe it is so popular because of its many attractions, or for its laid back feeling. It may even be because of its interesting and intriguing Holidays. Whatever the reason may be, Sydney continues to grow each and every day, raising the population rapidly. No wonder it took Nemo’s dad, Marlin, so long to find him, Sydney was huge. Being the world’s largest (but not…

Parramatta is a suburb of Sydney, Australia. It was established by the British in 1788. It is a centre of business, and the centre of transport in Western Sydney. Parramatta is the oldest city in Australia. It consists of many important historical buildings and places such as Cumberland Hospital Museum, Harris Park Heritage Walk, and it is the home of education, and has many schools as Arthur Phillip High School, which was built in 1960. Parramatta has many celebrations, and events,…

proximity to the CBD. Pyrmont is the most densely populated suburb of Sydney with 11,000 people living over 1 square kilometre, with 60% of these residents having harbour access. The public transport in the areas means that people living in the area can travel to all areas of Sydney, via trains, trams, busses, ferries or cars. The easy access to public transport helps people to comment to jobs within the city and other areas of Sydney with out hassle. The entertainment industry is heavily…

Fairlight Fairlight, a Sydney suburb in the Northern Beaches, is situated about 13 kilometres north east of the central business district. That makes it a great place to live outside the city and provides a short work commute. Some workers who commute to Sydney or the surrounding suburbs to work drive, while others take advantage of the public transportation system that serves Fairlight. The beach here is calm and perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving, but is too rocky for surfing.…

My γιαγιά, Catherine Fotiou, was born in Rhodes, Greece on the 26th of July, 1948. She had three other siblings. At three years old, she embarked on an unbelievable voyage across an immense sea to a ‘foreign land’ known as Australia. She still remembers the sound of the wind, hitting the sails of the ship, Kirina. My γιαγιά was brought up on the Dodecanese Island of Rhodes, Greece, in the town called ‘Palia Poli’ which translates to the ‘Old Town’. Her Mother, Sarah, was from an upscale family…

When Australia hosted the Olympics in 2000, Homebush was in the spotlight, which is why it sports the nickname, Olympic Park. Homebush 2140 is a family-friendly, in high demand suburb that is only about a 20-minute (more or less) drive to Sydney. When you take a walk around the 2140 post code, you’ll see a thriving multicultural community where residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle that makes it an incredible suburb to come home to every day. Housing & Lifestyle Charming old cottages, luxury…

The Ballina Shire is one of the most beautiful places in New South Wales. Our beaches and waterways are spectacular and the hinterland is equally as breathtaking with hidden waterfalls and creeks, and lush pastures that have sustained families for generations. We are however as much defined by the strength of our community as we are of our natural environment. As a Council it is our role to protect and enhance our beaches, river systems, bush and natural attractions whilst ensuring we foster…

Pyrmont is a suburb located in the inner city of Sydney. As made evident by the map above, Pyrmont is located to the South-West of the Sydney CBD (Central Business District). Not only is it connected to the CBD, but it is also a part of Darling Harbour, surrounded by a large part of Blackwattle Bay and adjacent Balmain East. Natural elements of Pyrmont are scarce, however both Darling Harbour and Blackwattle bay envelop the suburb. Blackwattle Bay is an example of immense urban renewal, ever…