Sydney Affairs

X Factor Australia 2011 Live Decider 4: Johnny Ruffo vs Audio Vixen Showdown

2011-10-11T06:03:00.000-07:00

Australian viewers voted and the bottom two were revealed at the X Factor Australia 2011. It's a shocker with one of the best vocals, Audio Vixen, at the bottom two against Johnny Ruffo who seems to keep his "hidden something" as Mel B describes it, to be in the competition. Singing for their lives, Johnny Ruffo sang Just the Way You Are while Audio Vixen sang a Queen classic, Somebody to Love.

40 Year Old Andrew Wishart Sings Nothing Compares To You by Sinead O’Connor - X Factor Australia 2011 Live Show 4

2011-10-11T05:19:00.000-07:00

Andrew Wishart showed off his incredible vocal with the song Nothing Compares To You by Sinead O’Connor at X Factor Australia 2011 Live Show 4. The judges gave Andrew positive comments. With this performance, he was safe for another week. Tags: Ronan Keating, Australian xfactor, xfactor australia, Reece Mastin, Mitchell Callaway, Tyla Bartoli, Cleo Howman, Johnny ruffo, Audio Vixen, Three

Christina Parie Amazing Performance: Zombie by the Cranberries - Live Show 4 X Factor Australia 2011

2011-10-11T04:51:00.000-07:00

Watch Christina Parie's amazing performance at the Live Show 4 X Factor Australia 2011 as she sang Zombie by the Cranberries. She played the piano and her voice was incredible. Tags: Ronan Keating, Australian xfactor, xfactor australia, Reece Mastin, Mitchell Callaway, Tyla Bartoli, Cleo Howman, Johnny ruffo, Audio Vixen, Three Wishez, Andrew Wishart, Jacqui Newland, young Men society,

X Factor Australia 2011 Live Decider 4: Top 9 Performs Hold on

2011-10-11T04:29:00.000-07:00

The Final Nine performance on The X Factor Australia Live Show Decider Four. All The Finalists sing "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips. Tags: Ronan Keating, Australian xfactor,xfactor australia, Reece Mastin, Mitchell Callaway, Tyla Bartoli, Cleo Howman, Johnny ruffo, Audio Vixen, Three Wishez, Andrew Wishart, Jacqui Newland, young Men society, Christina Parie, Declan Sykes,Emmanuel Kelly, Boot

Jack Vidgen - Australia's Got Talent 2011 Singing "And I'm Telling You"

2011-07-21T07:19:00.000-07:00

Jack Vidgen. Age: 14 years old He has been singing since he was about 3 years of age Jack is focused on a life in the industry and continues to improve in vocal ability having already gained a lot of experience in live performance. 2010 was a big year for this young artist. Some of his accomplishments: - was awarded Rotary Club's 'Young Musician of the Year' - was invited by Mike Baird MP

This is Sydney!

2011-07-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

This is Sydney! A beautiful video highlighting major views, attractions, tourist attractions, events, here in Sydney Australia. Uploaded at Youtube by casanice SPONSORED ADS BYOKids is your guide to family travel throughout Australia and the South Pacific. With information on family friendly destinations, attractions, accommodation, restaurants, parks, products and services. Catering for all

Ordinary Days at Sydney's Belmore Park

2011-03-16T13:25:00.000-07:00

In one ordinary day on my way to Sydney's Central Business District (CBD), I happened to pass by on a park called Belmore Park in the Haymarket Area. It's actually a few minutes walk from Sydney's Central Train Station accross Eddy Avenue.If you are a Sydneysider, places like this seems so ordinary but reading the history of this park in City of Sydney website, it was mentioned that in "early

Christchurch Earthquake Update: Video Footage Of The Aftermath

2011-02-23T19:03:00.000-08:00

Christchurch Earthquake InformationLocal Emergency Phone Number:111 or 0800 779 997 Just an update on the 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake that hit Christchurch, here are the statistics that I read on the latest news article of the New Zealand Herald. The Numbers 76 confirmed dead 238 reported missing 164 patients had been admitted as "seriously injured 80 per cent of the city without reticulated

A Terrifying 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hit Christchurch, New Zealand

2011-02-21T19:23:00.000-08:00

A terrifying earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand. The quake occurred at 12:51 p.m.,NZ time today, February 22, 2011, a busy Tuesday. The epicenter was relatively shallow - just 3 miles deep – and close to about 10 kilometers South of New Zealand's second largest city. Christchurch has a 340,000 population. This is the second major earthquake that hit Christchurch since September last year.

A Glimpse of Beautiful North Coast, New South Wales, Australia (Video)

2011-02-20T00:21:00.000-08:00

The North Coast Region of New South Wales covers the towns just past the Central Coast if you are driving from Sydney towards Brisbane in Queensland. Major townships and popular places within the North Coast include Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Lismore, Ballina, Grafton, Casino, Tweed Heads, Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Port Stephens, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, and Murwillumbah. Must See Parks

Sydney Trains on Display (5 photos)

2011-02-17T20:49:00.000-08:00

Sydney Affairs took these photos at the Sydney Central Station. These are model trains giving us a glimps of history about CityRail Network. Central Station is the heart of the CityRail network. It is one of Sydney's most recognisable landmarks and a popular meeting point for Sydney travellers. The Central Station is one of the largest railway stations in Australia. It is a key interchange point

Bon Jovi's Song This is Our House is Australia's National Rugby League Theme Song

2011-02-10T23:06:00.000-08:00

Bon Jovi's Song This is Our House is Australia's National Rugby League Theme Song for the 2011 Season. A news report at The Daily Telegraph said that the NRL have agreed with the US rock superstar to license his song This is Our House for the next three years to the NRL. Bon Jovi has recently toured and had series of huge concerts here in Australia. His famous hits includes Livin' On A Prayer

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard's Speech : Word of Condolence on Summer's Natural Disasters

2011-02-09T05:23:00.000-08:00

I move that the House: acknowledges with great sadness the devastation occasioned by this summer’s natural disasters including unprecedented floods, Cyclone Yasi and bushfires; extends its deepest sympathies to the families of those who have lost loved ones; records its profound regret at the impact of this summer's natural disasters on the economic and social well-being of affected

Sydney Harbour Sunset Photos

2011-02-04T05:55:00.000-08:00

A Beautiful Sunset at the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I have taken this photo on board a Manly Ferry Sailing just before sunset. Fantastic View The Famous Sydney Harbour Bridge

Beautiful Australia Day 2011 Video

2011-02-02T03:25:00.000-08:00

Just sharing this beautiful video I saw at Youtube. It highlights Australia's iconic places, wonderful attractions, best holiday places, fun and adventure. No wonder that Australia is indeed a beautiful country! Enjoy the video, I watched it many times myself. Video from Youtube by MrHelidude Traveling from Australia? Browse and compare cheap airfare deals at Airfaresflights.com.au

Jimmy Buffett Fell Off the Stage in His Concert in Sydney, Australia

2011-01-26T23:53:00.000-08:00

I am fan of Jimmy Buffet and one of his songs that I really like most is the song "'Margaritaville.'' I was watching a breaking news at Channel 7 and was reported that he had an accident in his concert last night at the Hordern Pavillion in Sydney, Australia. Jimmy Buffet fell off from the stage just after completing a wonderful song caught in the video below. There were crowd of nearly

Watch Video of Justice Crew on Australia Day Concert - 2011

2011-01-26T14:12:00.000-08:00

After winning the Australia's Got Talent Show, Justice Crew is one of Australia's must see performances. This group of teens continues to draw huge crowds around Australia. Justice Crew never fails to entertain their audience with their amazing moves and well-planned dance choreography. Here's another Justice Crew televised performance at The Australia Celebrates Concert held at Parliament House

Australia Day 2011 Celebrations (12 Photos)

2011-01-26T04:12:00.000-08:00

January 26, 2011 is Australia Day! This is an official national public holiday of Australia that commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland. While most Sydneysiders opted for famous beaches like Bondi Beach, Manly Beach, Cronulla Beaches, among others, we opted to go for a "

Video: Watch how a Raging Flood Waters Swept Away Cars in Toowoomba, Queensland

2011-01-13T04:08:00.000-08:00

At the beginning of the video, you can see cars neatly parked on a carpark facing East Creek. As few minutes unfolds, a raging current of floodwaters rapidly flowed down the stream and swept away a lot of cars.A man trying to save his car barely made it and escaped the floodwaters. This video was uploaded at Youtube by user floodupdate taken at East Creek near Chalk Drive Floods in Toowoomba,

Video: Severe Flooding Hits Toowomba, Queensland, Australia

2011-01-10T03:53:00.000-08:00

I was watching the news on TV after dinner today and saw a news clip about how severe flooding is taking place in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. The main street had turned into a raging river and a car floated and was swept away by strong current. Watch this video. It was reported by Sydney Morning Herald that four (4) were confirmed dead in Toowoomba flash flooding. video source:

Watch 2011 Spectacular Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks Display Finale

2010-12-31T13:44:00.000-08:00

And the light's went off at midnight! Sydney welcome 2011 with a spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. News reports revealed that about seven tonnes of pyrotechnics were lit up that blazed a colourful fireworks display around the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was estimated that around 1.5 million Sydney locals and tourists gathered at various vantage points to witness this grand new year's

Watch 2011 Sydney's New Years Eve Fireworks Display (Family version)

2010-12-31T04:38:00.000-08:00

Watch this video uploaded at Youtube featuring the 2011 Sydney's New Years Eve Fireworks Display. This is the Family Version that happened at 9pm. This fireworks display is only a prelude to the major New Year's Eve fireworks display attraction happening at 12 midnight to welcome Year 2011 at Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia.

Where to Watch 2011 Sydney's New Year Eve Fireworks: Best Spots

2010-12-30T15:53:00.000-08:00

World famous Sydney's New Year's Eve Fireworks is only few hours from now. Like many Sydneysiders out there, this event is not to be missed. It's a family affair to go out and watch the live fireworks at Sydney Harbour Bridge. However, if you cannot withstand the huge crowd and cold wind, it is usually covered live and can be watched on television. Here's the list where you can watch the action

Need a family holiday This Summer?

2010-12-20T12:54:00.000-08:00

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Assylum Seekers "Boat People" Tragedy at Christmas Island

2010-12-15T12:48:00.000-08:00

A very tragic accident dominates the news here in Sydney today. It was reported that at least 27 people including children died after an assylum seeker wooden boat crashed and shattered in razor-sharp rocks of Christmas Island, a place where Australia processes asylum seekers. This number could go up with fears that about 50 people could have perished. Most of the refugees were reportedly Iraqi