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Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Coledale, beach

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A lifeguard in his observation tower on Coledale Beach, in the village of Coledale, north of Wollongong.
Linked to: Through My LensSenior Salon Pit StopTuesday TreasuresHappy TuesdayTravel Tuesday.

Monday, 3 November 2025

Cronulla, mural

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This mural of a bird is on the wall of a car park along Croydon Street in the southern suburb of Cronulla. It was created in 2019 by notable graffiti artist Phibs. It is part of the Walk the Walls Street Art Festival, where established and emerging street artists were recruited to paint murals, as part of a large crime prevention program to stop graffiti and vandalism.

Sunday, 2 November 2025

Breakfast Point, pergola

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This pergola is located near the Village Green, in the inner west suburb of Breakfast Point. It contains picnic tables and barbecue facilities.
Linked to: Shadow Shot SundayMy Sunday SnapshotSunday Best, Floral Friday FotoGarden Affair.

Saturday, 1 November 2025

Breakfast Point, gate house (Theme Day: Breakfast)

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The main entrance to the inner west suburb of Breakfast Point, which was named to honour the point of contact between Europeans and Aborigines. Captain John Hunter's expedition were exploring the Parramatta River and having breakfast here on 5th February 1788 when they encountered the traditional owners of the land, the Wangal Clan. John Hunter, later became the Governor of New South Wales. This was once the site of the Mortlake Gas Works of the Australian Gaslight Company from 1884 to 1998. Located beside the Parramatta River,  it was ideal for the shipping of coal used in the process of carbonisation to obtain gas. The process was discontinued in 1971 when natural gas from the interior of Australia began being piped here, processed by giving it an odour for safety reasons and then distributed to consumers throughout the Sydney area. The site was redeveloped to create a high density residential area with houses and high rise apartments. The historic gate house and offices have been retained and reused.
Linked to: All Seasons, Theme Day.

Friday, 31 October 2025

Clifton, Moronga Park, sculptures

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These public sculptures are located in Moronga Park along Lawrence Hargrave Drive, in the village of Clifton, north of Wollongong. "Reflect (2022)" was created by artist Col Henry and features two 6-metre-tall, mirror-polished stainless steel towers that reflect the surrounding ocean and escarpment views.

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Clifton, signs

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An array of signs along the edge of Moronga Park along Lawrence Hargrave Drive, in the village of Clifton, north of Wollongong. There is an identification sign for the park, a direction to a car park for the nearby Sea Cliff Bridge, identification for the footpath which is part of the Grand Pacific Walk Clifton, the bus stop sign near the bus shlter and clearway signs along the road.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday.

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Clifton, School of Arts

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This School of Arts is located on the corner of Lawrence Hargrave Drive and Clifton School Parade, in the village of Clifton, north of Wollongong. The school was established here in 1880, initially housed in a small room donated by the Coalcliff mine owner. This two-storey Victorian style brick building was constructed in 1911 by the community, largely through the labour of miners during a six-month strike for better wages and conditions. It recently hosted the Scarborough Art Show over a weekend.
Linked to: Wordless WednesdayMy Corner of the WorldCommunal Global.

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Austinmer, beach

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Looking across Little Austinmer Beach to Bells Point Chair, in the village of Austinmer, north of Wollongong.
Linked to: Through My LensSenior Salon Pit StopTuesday TreasuresHappy TuesdayTravel Tuesday.

Monday, 27 October 2025

Gadigal, metro station, art

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Gadigal metro station is an underground station located below Pitt Street, on the Sydney Metro North West & Bankstown Line. It opened in 2024 when the Metro North West Line was extended from Chatswood to Sydenham via Central. This artwork is on the wall of the concourse, in front of escalators leading down to the platforms. 'The Underneath' was created by artist Callum Morton using colourful porcelain enamel tiles, to create a 13-metre-high curving image of a train tunnel.
Linked to: Monday MuralMosaic MondayAww MondaysGood Random Fun.

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Woolloomooloo, Finger Wharf

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These hot pink spring flowers add some colour to the boardwalk near the Finger Wharf, in the inner city suburb of Woolloomooloo.
Linked to: Shadow Shot SundayMy Sunday SnapshotSunday Best, Floral Friday FotoGarden Affair.

Saturday, 25 October 2025

Eveleigh, Locomotive Workshop, train

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This Oscar (Outer Suburban Car) or H Set train is standing alongside the former Locomotive Workshop in the inner city suburb of Eveleigh.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.

Friday, 24 October 2025

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Thirroul, theatre

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Anita's Theatre is located on the corner of Lawrence Hargrave Drive and King Street, in the village of Thirroul, north of Wollongong. It was designed by renowned architects Kaberry and Chard and first opened as the King's Theatre in 1925. It operated as a cinema until 1966 and then was converted into a roller-skating rink called Skateland until the mid-1990s. It was renovated and reopened in 2007 as Anita's Theatre, named after the wife of owner John Comelli.
Linked to: Signs, SignsWordy WednesdayWords Welcome, Little Things ThursdayThankful Thursday.

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Thirroul, memorial

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The 'Amy Memorial' is located at the end of Bath Street, in the village of Thirroul, north of Wollongong. On 13 February 1898, the brig 'Amy' left Wollongong Harbour loaded with a coal cargo and headed north. The wind blew with cyclonic force and the seas were mountainous, which drove the ship ashore on Thirroul Beach. Despite a large crowd creating a human chain on the beach that day to reach within a few yards of the captain and crew, all were lost, including the captain’s wife and child. The ship quickly broke up and the beach was strewn with wreckage of every kind.

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Thirroul, beach

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A lifeguard approaches his beach buggy on Thirroul Beach, in the village of Thirroul, north of Wollongong.
Linked to: Through My LensSenior Salon Pit StopTuesday TreasuresHappy TuesdayTravel Tuesday.

Monday, 20 October 2025

Thirroul, mural

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This mural is on the side of a commercial building along Raymond Road, in the village of Thirroul, north of Wollongong.
Linked to: Monday MuralMosaic MondayAww MondaysGood Random FunSaturday Critters.

Sunday, 19 October 2025

Austinmer, beach, shower

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Looking at Austinmer Beach behind an outdoor shower along the walkway, in the village of Austinmer, north of Wollongong.
Linked to: Shadow Shot SundayMy Sunday Snapshot, Sunday Best.

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Austinmer, beach, tower

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A lifeguard on duty at the observation tower on Austinmer Beach, in the village of Austinmer, north of Wollongong.

Friday, 17 October 2025

Bondi Beach, Bondi Pavilion

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Looking across the courtyard of Bondi Pavilion, a venue for arts, culture and events, in the eastern suburb of Bondi Beach.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Bondi Beach, Bondi Pavilion

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The entrance from Campbell Parade to Bondi Pavilion, a venue for arts, culture and events, in the eastern suburb of Bondi Beach.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Bondi Beach, Bondi Pavilion

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A view of the courtyard of Bondi Pavilion, a venue for arts, culture and events, in the eastern suburb of Bondi Beach.
Linked to: Wordless WednesdayMy Corner of the WorldCommunal GlobalFloral Friday FotoGarden Affair.

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Bondi Beach, Surf Bathers Life Saving Club

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The Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club is located in the eastern suburb of Bondi Beach. The Bondi Surf Club was founded on 21st February 1907 and is officially recognised as the oldest surf lifesaving club in the world. This heritage clubhouse building was designed by Ross and Rowe and built in 1934 in the art deco style.

Monday, 13 October 2025

Bondi Beach, mural

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This is all that remains of an extensive mural in the northern courtyard of Bondi Pavilion in the eastern suburb of Bondi Beach. "Bondi the Beautiful" was created in 1980 by David Humphries, Rodney Monk, Wayne Hutchings and Kristine Ammitzboll. It featured 1920s imagery of lifesavers, beach belles and Bondi characters.

Sunday, 12 October 2025

North Bondi, war memorial

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This war memorial is located in Scarborough Crescent Reserve, along Ramsgate Avenue in the eastern suburb of North Bondi. The large S-shaped memorial sculpture is made of marine grade stainless steel, glass and stone with four bronze pillars in the middle with the words “Endurance”, “Mateship”, “Courage” and “Sacrifice” inscribed. There are 20 descriptive plaques of each war Australia has been in and one plaque dedicated to peacekeeping. Constructed in 2011, the war memorial was designed by Bryan Bathgate of Curtain Bathgate & Somers Architects and the commissioned sculpture is by Di Emme Creative Solutions.
Linked to: Shadow Shot SundayMy Sunday Snapshot, Sunday Best.

Saturday, 11 October 2025

North Bondi, beach

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Looking across the beach to the rock pools in the eastern suburb of North Bondi. A group of young men show their athletic prowess, kicking a soccer ball on the beach.
Linked to: Weekend ReflectionsAll SeasonsWater Thursday.

Friday, 10 October 2025

North Bondi, North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club

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North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club is located along Campbell Parade, in the eastern suburb of North Bondi. The club was formed in 1906 but this clubhouse designed by architects Durbach Block Jaggers was built in 2013. Two surf boats on trailers are at the front, ready for action.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, 9 October 2025

Woolloomooloo, sculpture

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This sculpture is located at the entrance to the Ovolo Hotel, in the inner city suburb of Woolloomooloo. The Ovolo Hotel logo features this sphere design, replicated in this sculpture. It seems they might have had trouble with visitors touching the sculpture so they've installed an amusing sign which reads: Please don't touch our balls, and we won't touch yours.

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Martin Place, astronaut

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This giant inflatable astronaut was installed in Martin Place to promote the 76th International Astronautical Congress held in Sydney last week.
Linked to: Through My LensSenior Salon Pit StopTuesday TreasuresHappy TuesdayTravel Tuesday.

Monday, 6 October 2025

Customs House, mural

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This mural has been painted on the wall of the exhibition space in Customs House near Circular Quay as part of Art & About Sydney. The current exhibition is Little Sydney Lives, featuring photographs taken by children aged 5 to 12.
Linked to: Monday MuralMosaic MondayAww Mondays, Good Random Fun.

Sunday, 5 October 2025

Customs Square, Meeras Pavilion

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'Meeras Pavilion' is a large-scale, interactive artwork in Customs Square, in front of Customs House near Circular Quay. It is part of Art & About Sydney and was co-designed by Rohingya and Australian artists which celebrates creativity, culture and existence beyond narratives of victimhood and statelessness. The taro leaves arch out from the centre of the pavilion, echoing the form of a banyan tree native to Myanmar. This tree symbolises Rohingya’s long connection to the motherland and provides familiar shelter for community gathering.

Saturday, 4 October 2025

King Street Wharf, ferry

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This ferry makes its way past King Street Wharf. The Borrowdale is a First Fleet Class ferry that was acquired in 1985 and is part of the Sydney Ferries fleet that operates services on inner harbour routes. It was named Borrowdale, after the one of eleven ships of the First Fleet that sailed to Australia in 1787.

Friday, 3 October 2025

Lilyfield, wharf

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This wharf is on Iron Cove on the Parramatta River, viewed from the foreshore at Sensory Park at sunset, in the inner west suburb of Lilyfield.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

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