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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

Arts & Entertainment

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...
14/12/2011 - 1 Million Women SAVE Summit - Sydney - Australia - More than 600 women and a handful of...
10/12/2011 - Sydney Harbour Bridge to be Refurbished - Australia - Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge,...

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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
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...
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...
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 ...
Crowd of undead shuffle through Sydney during biannual Zombie Walk
Horror fans gather for the biannual Zombie Walk in Hyde Park. Sydney, Australia. 29th October, 2011.
Occupy Sydney
Protesters in Sydney's Martin Place rally against corporate greed and income inequality, supporting the Occupy Wall St movement. Australia. 15th October 2011
Occupy Sydney
Hundreds join the Occupy Sydney protest in Martin Place. Sydney, Australia. 15th October, 2011
Australian Immigration Minister accosted by Protesters - Sydney
Australian Federal Immigration Minister Chris Bowen was loudly criticised by pro-refugee activists over the government's proposed "Malaysia solution" whilst giving a pres...
 Anti-nuclear activists commemorate Hiroshima Day - Sydney
Approximately 200 people met at Belmore Park to remember the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings 66 years ago. The gathering then marched through downtown Sydney before congr...
Anti-Syrian government protesters demonstrate in Sydney - Australia
Protesters held banners and chanted slogans during a demonstration against the Syrian government in Sydney. Police oversaw the protest as the lunchtime demonstration was staged, but no ...
Sydney activists protest government policy on Refugees
A 200-strong crowd protested against the Australian government's proposed "refugee swap" deal with Malaysia over asylum seekers and refugees. Australia plans to transfer ...