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People protest for Tibet freedom in Sydney

Over one hundred people gathered to protest about the recent deaths of Tibetans and to demand freedom for Tibet. Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia...

by Richard Milnes in Australia on 08/02/2012

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Sydney Chinese New Year Parade 2012

The Sydney Chinese New Year Twilight Parade, followed by fireworks celebrates the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. Sydney, Australia. 29th...

by Richard Milnes in Australia on 29/01/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Australia Day 2012 - celebrations in Sydney

Sydneysiders celebrate Australia Day with events taking place at Darling Harbour in the evening and in the vicinity of Hyde Park and other locations...

by Richard Milnes in Australia on 26/01/2012

08/02/2012 - People protest for Tibet freedom in Sydney - Australia - Over one hundred people gathered to...
29/01/2012 - Sydney Chinese New Year Parade 2012 - Australia - The Sydney Chinese New Year Twilight...
26/01/2012 - Australia Day 2012 - celebrations in Sydney - Australia - Sydneysiders celebrate Australia Day...
07/01/2012 - Festival First Night celebration for Sydney Festival 2012 - Australia - The Festival First Night transforms...
31/12/2011 - New Years Eve Fireworks Sydney - Australia - New Years Eve fireworks display, as...
31/12/2011 - New Year's Eve - Sydney - Australia - Sydney crowds gather to watch the...
26/12/2011 - Boxing Day sale attracts shoppers - Sydney - Australia - Christmas sales were below expected...
26/12/2011 - Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Begins - Australia - The annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht race...
18/12/2011 - Oromo people of East Africa celebrate culture in Federation Square - Australia - The Oromo People of East Africa...
14/12/2011 - 1 Million Women SAVE Summit - Sydney - Australia - More than 600 women and a handful of...

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People protest for Tibet freedom in Sydney
Over one hundred people gathered to protest about the recent deaths of Tibetans and to demand freedom for Tibet. Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia. 8th February 2012.
Sydney Chinese New Year Parade 2012
The Sydney Chinese New Year Twilight Parade, followed by fireworks celebrates the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. Sydney, Australia. 29th January 2012
Australia Day 2012 - celebrations in Sydney
Sydneysiders celebrate Australia Day with events taking place at Darling Harbour in the evening and in the vicinity of Hyde Park and other locations during the day. Australia. 26th Janu...
Festival First Night celebration for Sydney Festival 2012
The Festival First Night transforms Sydney's streets and parks with a celebratory air, commencing this year's annual Sydney Festival. Australia. 7th January 2012
Cracks discovered on Airbus A380 superjumbo aircraft
Small cracks have been found on a Qantas Airbus A380 undergoing repairs in Singapore. More cracks have subsequently been found on other Airbus A380s after inspections. Sydney, Australia...
Boxing Day sale attracts shoppers - Sydney
Christmas sales were below expected despite Australia's relative economic strength. Thousands of Sydneyians from the suburbs and beyond flock to retail outlets searching for good ...
New Year's Eve - Sydney
Sydney crowds gather to watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve. Sydney, Australia. 31st December 2011
New Years Eve Fireworks Sydney
New Years Eve fireworks display, as 2011 comes to an end. Sydney, Australia. 1st January, 2012
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Begins
The annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht race, covering a gruelling 630km, has started amid fears of foul weather. Australia. 26th December 2011
Oromo people of East Africa celebrate culture in Federation Square
The Oromo People of East Africa gathered to celebrate their language and culture in Melbourne's Federation Square, as well as to draw attention to their continued plight. Australia...
1 Million Women SAVE Summit - Sydney
More than 600 women and a handful of men from all walks of life attended a summit at City Hall on the role women play in sensible, practical ways, to reduce waste and actively reduce hu...
Sydney Harbour Bridge to be Refurbished
Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge, opened in March 1932 after 6 years of construction, is to be refurbished at a cost of about AU$3.5million early in 2012. Australia. 10th December 20...
Queen Elizabeth II Royal Visit to Brisbane
Queen Elizabeth II paid a Royal visit to Brisbane. The Queen paid tribute to 'the resilience and courage of Queenslanders' through the floods at the start of the year. Brisban...
Sexpo - Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle Exhibition - Melbourne
Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle Exhibition is the worlds largest adult show. Sexpo boasts international performers in all aspects of adult entertainment. Australia. 25th November 2011
Danish Royal family visits Australia - Sydney
His Royal Highness Prince Frederik and Her Royal Highness Princess Mary of Denmark made a state visit to Australia to participate in the launch of the innovative arts project Curating C...
US President Barack Obama departs Canberra
US President Barack Obama was flanked by heavy security as he departed Fairbairn Air Force Base en route to Darwin for a short visit to an American defence location, after a whirlwind t...
US President Barack Obama arrives in Canberra
US President Barack Obama arrived at Fairbairn Air Force Base before travelling to Parliament House for a full schedule of events and a dinner with Australian dignitaries. Australia. 16...
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Carbon Expo 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressed delegates at the Carbon Expo, only a day after the Carbon Tax, which she said she would never introduce, was passed through the senate and introdu...
Occupy Sydney protest receives police escort
The Occupy Sydney protest against corporate greed was legal, and received a police escort though the city. The lack of jobs was a big concern to many. Sydney, Australia. 5th November ...
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Protest - Perth
A demonstration against the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting was held in Forest Chase with protesters marching through the city. Access to the area near the convention centre, s...

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Candlelight in solidarity

Candlelight in solidarity with Iranians on the 25th in Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane - check calender for more details!

Check out the Myanmar

Check out the Myanmar Refugees Reporting Hub

Ayers Rock to closing to

Ayers Rock to closing to climbers? The venue considered sacred ground by the aboriginal tribes may be closed off from climbers if news propositions go through. It would be great to see images and reports of climbers in Uluru.

Indeed there was :)

Indeed there was :)

Reports of a huge fire in the

Reports of a huge fire in the Norman Hotel in Brisbane!