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Sydney’s Lockout

I got excited yesterday morning. I heard on the radio there were going to be a bunch of late night parties around Sydney to celebrate the end of the "lock-out". The lock-out was introduced six years ago, in response to a series of alcohol-related violent attacks. As I recall, those attacks occured much earlier in … Continue reading Sydney’s Lockout

January 15, 2020March 28, 2020darlinghurst, lockout, oxford street2 Comments

Recent Dining

It must be a decade, maybe more, since the glory days of the Grand Pacific Blue Room on Oxford Street, Sydney. They had good food and service, and they were located in an imposing building which, sadly, has remained empty for a number of years. That particular part of Oxford Street, which was once vibrant, … Continue reading Recent Dining

December 22, 2018January 1, 2019don peppinos, Food, oxford street, SydneyLeave a comment

Taylor Square Newsagency Closes

My earliest memory of the Sydney's Taylor Square Newsagency was when they had a "footpath sub-branch" outside The Oxford Hotel. As a young man from the country, I was somewhat overwhelmed by the large collection of international newspapers and "adult magazines" they sold. And yes, in my younger years, I may have bought some of … Continue reading Taylor Square Newsagency Closes

September 29, 2015September 29, 2015darlinghurst, oxford street, Sydney6 Comments

Men Only

Ahead of meeting up with some mates for dinner tonight, I called in to The Midnight Shift on Sydney's Oxford Street for a G&T. I'd arrived early, and I figured a G&T would be a nice way to kill 15 or 20 minutes. To my surprise, Deni Hines was also there. Although I "grew up" … Continue reading Men Only

June 8, 2015December 12, 2015lgbtqi, oxford street, SydneyLeave a comment

Mr Crackles

Admit it, you have to say "Mr Crackles" sounds like a pretty dodgy name for somewhere to buy food. "Mr Crackles" sounds too much like "Mr Bubbles" who was an (in)famous paedophile in Australia, especially since it's located on Sydney's Oxford Street. In contrast, I'd heard very good things about "Mr Crackles" on Oxford Street, … Continue reading Mr Crackles

June 5, 2015February 6, 2016crackling, Food, oxford street, Sydney1 Comment

Second Hand Store

"Oh my goodness, that looks just like something I made in wordwork class thirty-something years ago" was my first reaction when I saw the shell-covered jewellery box in the second hand shop on Oxford Street late yesterday. On closer inspection, I noticed this one displayed a greater level of professionalism (you might say) than might … Continue reading Second Hand Store

September 27, 2014July 26, 2016darlinghurst, discarded, oxford street, second hand, Surry Hills2 Comments

NSW’s New Alcohol Laws

A few weeks ago, as a result of some high profile recent violent attacks, the NSW Government enacted some new liquor licensing laws. In short, Sydney has gone from being a 24-hour city, where you could pretty much purchase alcohol at any time of the day to one with restrictions. Bars now have a "lockout" … Continue reading NSW’s New Alcohol Laws

April 3, 2014February 25, 2020oxford street, SydneyLeave a comment

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Born : Lismore / Widgibal – Bundjalung

Live : Sydney / Gadigal – Eora

Also : Brisbane, Bourke, Renmark, Wagga, Perth

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