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When you grow your own garden, you're living a cheaper, healthier and greener life.
Naturally, the more space you have the better, but fruit and vegetables can still be harvested in small plots. If... [more]
As a Sydneysider, you could be forgiven for taking the Harbour Bridge and Opera House for granted.
Catching the Manly Ferry on a sunny day is like having a second honeymoon with the good ol' Coatha... [more]
Writer Henry Miller once said: "A book is not only a friend, it makes a friend for you. When you have possessed a book with mind and spirit, you are enriched. But when you pass it on you are enriched ... [more]
Since 2003, a little bar in New York City has hosted Movieoke, a unique night that's just what its name suggests: karaoke with movies. Participants stand in front of a big screen where famous movie sc... [more]
Here is a useful piece of advice for surviving in Britain: never refer to snooker as the slightly dorky cousin of pool.
For fans of the game of snooker, pool seems brash and ill-formed, lacking the... [more]
If you enjoy working your brain and meeting new people, why not join your local Scrabble club?
In an era in which online gaming and social networking has rendered many experiences soulless, you mig... [more]
It is said that the most flattering light is candle and moon. Science is still working on a method for capturing moonlight for use in the home, but until that breakthrough, why not make your own candl... [more]
There are some places that will forever be associated with the sense of wonderment that comes upon you only during childhood. For me, Blackburn Gardens and Woollahra Library represents quiet afternoo... [more]
If you feel like trying your hand at golf, but lack the time, money, patience or confidence to do so, there are two fun alternatives: driving ranges and mini-golf.
Driving ranges are a great way to... [more]
For someone whose exposure to the world of automobiles primarily revolves around driving to the local shops and occasionally watching Top Gear, it is quite novel to consider that people might want to ... [more]
If you and your friend(s) enjoy playing sport, having a bet and abusing one another, it doesn't get any better than the Poor Man's Olympics.
While the IOC version is the domain of doped-up supermen... [more]
If you've always fantasised about completing a marathon, but are far too lazy to actually run 42 kilometres, feel free to settle for the slacker's alternative: a TV Marathon.
For those who don't kn... [more]
Take a break with your partner or family. Get away from the city without having to get away. Book yourself a houseboat weekend.
Houseboat weekends can be enjoyed on the Hawkesbury, Pittwater, Port ... [more]
Did you know that the simple act of writing down your thoughts and feelings is very therapeutic? Writing therapy, more commonly known as 'Journalling' is "…the oldest and most widely practiced form of... [more]
There was a time when hip hop dancing was an act of neighbourhood rebellion, found only on street corners in down-at-heel suburbs in America.
But today, with the explosion of Hip Hop music and a ... [more]
Most of us love catching up with good friends over coffee or, better still, over lunch or dinner. Well, why not go to a little extra effort and arrange a full, fabulous day together dipping into a Day... [more]
Spend a day in a millionaire's house. Or a few. Open houses in some of Sydney's exclusive suburbs are an opportunity to while away a Saturday in style and, if you can't afford to live like a king, at ... [more]
What better way to enjoy the glitz and glamour of the 82nd Academy Awards than by hosting your own Oscars party?
This is one shindig where the fun begins even before the big night. To get all the l... [more]
It's summertime, and if you're not fortunate enough to live by the beach, you're going to spend a lot of time thinking about pools. Here are some of the best Sydney has to offer:
Fanny Durack Pool,... [more]
It can be rather counterintuitive treating the game of pool as a structured hobby, when a brief visit to any neighborhood pub in Sydney will be happy to provide a casual pick-up game.
The Campbel... [more]
So, it's time to welcome another Valentine's Day, the celebration so adored by romantics, florists and stalkers. And to that list can be added WeekendNotes, because we not only love love – we love to ... [more]
On the 5th of February, an outdoor screening of Night of the Living Dead will be occurring in Ashfield.
Curious fact: the venue will be none other than the St John's Church.
More curious fact: ... [more]
Ever dreamed of a life like Jerry Seinfeld? Do you think you have what it takes to be a stand up comedian but just need to get started? Look no further. Across Sydney there are dozens of open mic ni... [more]
Several of Sydney's esteemed learning institutions host public lectures a diverse range of topics year round. If you need a break from the silly season, why not attend and expand your horizons. Many... [more]
You've probably come across a book club before, but mixtape club is a little bit different. Aside from being a fun social activity, it's a great way to expose yourself to new and different music. Plus... [more]
There are plenty of opportunities to jump aboard a horse in and around Sydney if you are a beginner or an experienced rider. There are also plenty of reasons to give it a go if you haven't previously... [more]
As the year draws closer to an end, the pending question is 'how are you celebrating this new year?' Will you be spending it with family and friends for a close intimate party or will you be welcoming... [more]
Want a fun way to enjoy a number of different wines with your friends? Hold a blind wine tasting party.
Guests taste different wines while blind-folded and prepare tasting notes describing the w... [more]
Want to fly a commercial liner without the risk of killing 200 passengers? Flight Experience at Sydney Darling Harbour uses a jet simulator to put you in the hot seat and requires no experience.
Th... [more]
At the risk of blowing our own trumpet, WeekendNotes has long been a force for good in the community, thanks to the tireless manner in which we've always helped everyday folk live more economical live... [more]
Newington Armory at Sydney Olympic Park is home to Sydney’s very first permanent disc golf course. A cross between golf and playing Frisbee, disc golf is played with the objective of completing each h... [more]
Has the 9 till’ 5 weekday pressure been getting to you?.. Is the financial crisis getting you down?.. Is the milk man diddling your significant other?...
Well then its time to release some tension,... [more]
Baking bread and focaccia: it's easy and delicious, and your friends will think you're a bit of a genius.
For a simple bread recipe, you'll need:
1.1kg of plain flour
2. three 7g sachets of dry ... [more]
Should you find yourself in the CBD before the end of January 2010, do yourself a favour and check out By George!.
This is a series of temporary public art works that can be found in laneways off G... [more]
Christmas is hovering over us; the lights are up, the trees are for sale and everywhere we look we are saturated with festive cheer. The problem is the other things that are up are our debts, overdraf... [more]
It is not the same as surfboarding. But bodyboarding can be just as fun and cool a way to ride those waves. Bodyboarding is also known as boogieboarding. Bodyboards are smaller than surfboards and bod... [more]
Have you ever wanted to feel the wind on your face as you sail around one of the glorious waterways of Sydney? Or maybe you have always had a dream to sail the southern seas or take part in the annual... [more]
As part of the Crave Sydney celebrations throughout October, locals and tourists alike will be able to travel along the Sydney Harbour foreshore with Sydney Harbour Island Hopping.
For the first ti... [more]
In celebration of the Year of Astronomy, Middle Head will be holding an event known as Starry Starry Night on the 10th of October.
With the assistance of Greg Madsen, an astronomer from the Univers... [more]
WeekendNotes has a long and proud tradition of showing lazy cheapskates how to have fun on the tightest of budgets in their own homes. We’ve showed you how to organise a BYO dinner party. We’ve showed... [more]
If you look back fondly on the time when Elvis was King, and it was cool to wear sneakers with a dress then you'll love The Fifties Fair.
Head on down to the Rose Seidler House this Sunday the 23rd... [more]
Beer drinking and brewing has become an art form. Microbreweries, producing their own special brews, are popping up all over the place and these days VB is no longer the only way for an Aussie to que... [more]
It's easy to accumulate endless amounts of stuff which we don't use. Clearing out brings a bunch of great benefits, including stress relief and lots of extra space. One of the best (and most fun) ways... [more]
Ghostly apparitions, weird noises, strange cool breezes and spine-tingling tales! What could be more exhilarating on a winter night? The Quarantine Station at North Head, a short drive from Manly, run... [more]
Love reading? Or maybe regular get-togethers to ‘supposedly’ discuss the book you’re all ‘supposed’ to have read over the last month? In my experience, the book gets a bit of a mention – and then we’r... [more]
When's the last time you went to - or had your very own - dinner party? For most people it's been a long time. Why? Good, reasonably-priced restaurants are multiplying faster than rabbits. Not only th... [more]
Why not gather your family and some friends around the fire (or heater) and share a traditional Christmas dinner this month? Christmas in July has become very popular downunder in the last few years.
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For anybody who has ever fantasised about playing Rambo but never felt like joining the army, paintball is for you.
Paintball is a mock combat in which ‘warriors’ use air-powered guns to fire paint... [more]
School zones, pedestrian crossings, speeding cameras, bus lanes, peak hour traffic- why, it’s enough to give a man road rage. If navigating the mean streets of Sydney has gotten you down, it’s time yo... [more]
These are recessionary times in which we live, so even if Kevin has just sent you $900, who amongst us isn’t searching for cheap yet enjoyable things to do on a weekend? A poker night could be just wh... [more]
While most would find the sea too cold for swimming during the winter, the local water temperature can be a relief for the hundreds of whales travelling north through the waters past Sydney. Whale wat... [more]
In all the world there are only five dugongs on display to the public and you can see two of them right here in Sydney at the Sydney Aquarium.
Normally I'd not recommend an expensive tourist trap l... [more]
The round trip via ferry from Palm Beach to Bobbin Head is one of the most picturesque in the Sydney Region.
It takes in the full grandeur of the Hawkebury River, a series of waterways even more sp... [more]
This Saturday night the Sutherland Astronomical Society and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are running a night of Star Gazing in the Royal National Park, far away from the bright city lights.... [more]
This Friday the 13th of March The Royal Australian Navy will be steaming 15 chunky warships right into Sydney Harbour, accompanied by a Fleet Air Arm Flypast, in the biggest display of floating milita... [more]
Centennial Park is one of Sydney's greatest assets, and one of the lamentably few large parks around the centre of the city.
It covers 360 hectares of grass, lakes, gardens, and forest, and has a l... [more]
Fun Fairs are always a good laugh and for most people bring back a flood of fond childhood memories. Visiting Luna Park at Milson's Point is like stepping back in time to the 1960's.
Most of the... [more]
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb is a fantastic experience no doubt, clambering all over the most famous arch in the world to take in some breathtaking views.
The downside is that it costs at least ... [more]
I feel the need, the need for speed!
Well if you are not a jet pilot then the easiest, safest, and cheapest way to quench your go-faster cravings is Go Karting, the most fun you can have on four sm... [more]
One of the best ways to see the harbour is to take to the water in a kayak. It's more personal than just sitting on a ferry, and you are able to visit places that the ferries do not go.
It is po... [more]
Living in the middle of a city it's easy to forget about the brilliant night sky full of far-away stars.
A night tour of the Sydney Observatory will help you recover some of the wonder.
Built in... [more]
Laser Skirmish (or laser tag) is a game in which people play mock war games, shooting each other using infrared emitting (or laser) guns. The infrared light is detected by targets attached to each of... [more]
Dancing is one of the few activities which is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of most people. Why is it then that so few people actually take the time to enjoy it?
One of the most fun and ea... [more]
The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre was opened in October 1994 in preparation for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
During the Games it was considered the best (and fastest) pool in the world and... [more]
A game of barefoot bowls is a very pleasant way to pass an afternoon and most people in Sydney would have given it a go at some point.
However the majority of people have never tried Croquet, anoth... [more]
Lawn Bowls is not just for retirees in white outfits and misfits looking for a free parking space.
Many clubs open up access to their hallowed greens for barefooted degenerates such as yourself to... [more]
Sydney Harbour has been simply soaking in superlatives ever since the first people arrived.
One of the best ways to really appreciate the harbour, and have a stonking time doing it, is to camp on ... [more]
While researching Whitewater Rafting for yesterdays issue I came across a whole gaggle of great activities which are related to old Olympic venues.
One which is definitely on my todo list is arch... [more]
With the worst of winter firmly behind us it's time to start thinking about getting wet for pleasure again.
White water rafting is super fun and the best place to do it with real safety in Sydney i... [more]Categories Useful Tags |
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Looking for a fun day out, the chance to win some money, dress up to the nines, experience some old world charm and check out the local talent (human and equine)? Then have a day at the horse races.
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"Walking in a winter wonderland..." It's not exactly a refrain which would usually be associate with Australia. Even in the coldest part of the year, only a very small portion of the country sees an... [
The Cooks River Cycleway meanders slowly along next to it's namesake from Tempe to Parramatta. Unlike other parts of the city it is shady and green, littered with parks on either side, play and exerci... [
There are few things that excite red blooded men more than firearms. There are few things that excite women more than the prospect of shooting red blooded men with firearms. Add to that a safe, fun en... [
Making cheese at home is completely addictive and great fun with a few friends. Not only do you get the satisfaction of making your own cheese (and knowing where all the ingredients have come from) i... [
Are you finding the going to the movies expensive? Too cold to head out anyway? Still want to be social and have heaps of laughs?
Then the answer is simple, make cinema at home by inviting friends ... [
Whether you are strictly a bathroom singer or you think you would have every chance of wining Australian Idol, karaoke is something everyone should try at least once and Sydney has a wide range of ba... [
It may have taken 3 years and was over budget, but the rail link connecting Epping to Chatswood is finally open. And as a gift to the public, you can ride for free until June 8.
The line begins at ... [
With the temperature dropping and rain pitter-pattering on the roof our thoughts naturally turn to spending the odd day huddled indoors next to a heater with a warm mug of hot chocolate.
But how to... [
This is a fantastic idea for a fun picnic any weekend there is some fine weather and a bit of wind.
The basic notion is to organise a picnic or BBQ with the request that those attending all bring a... [