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Hahndorf Walking Tours has constructed two experiences which you can enjoy from your room, home or caravan to my home in...

This year- Sydney Open is going digital- offering you a selection of curated online experiences around the key themes of City- Garden and Home.We invite you to discover your city in new ways with our line-up of free live-streamed talks- never before seen content- self-guided audio tours and more across the Sydney Open website.The full digital program will go live on the Sydney Open website from 7.30pm Friday 6 November.Enjoy a sneak peek below and find out more on our website:Sydney Open online talk seriesBe part of the conversations that matter in our inspiring Sydney Open live-streamed talk series launching 6 November. Hear from a range of diverse voices from across architecture- heritage- design and government and enjoy live Q&As.Find out moreSelf-guided audio toursExplore the city in new ways with our self-guided audio tours. Discover urban gardens- open spaces and significant architecture around the city - all at your own pace!

Having previously sold out their 2015- 2017 and 2018 Australian tours- the quintessential UK reggae group will return to Australia in November.The band has plans to perform in previously uncharted territory- hitting Canberra- Wollongong and the Gold Coast for the first time- as well return performances in Brisbane- Sydney- Melbourne and Perth.'Our previous Australian tours were all so much fun for us - you guys definitely know how to party down under' said founding member songwriter Robin Campbell. 'We've been waiting for a chance to get back out to Australia since we last left- so we're looking forward to getting down under to celebrate 40 years and a new album- in one of our favourite parts of the world.'The '40th Anniversary For The Many Tour' will offer audiences a taste of classic hits like 'Red Red Wine'- 'I Got You Babe' and 'Falling In Love With You'- as well as tracks from the latest release 'For The Many' which will performed live in Australia for the first time.With over forty top 40 hits in their native Britain and sales of over 100 million records- the band - who recently celebrated 40 years together - are one of the biggest UK music acts of all time- and continue to record charting albums while touring across the world including regular trips to Australia where they have firmly found a place in the hearts of fans.UB40 are Robin Campbell (co-lead vocals and guitar)- Duncan Campbell (lead vocals) Earl Falconer (bass- vocal)- Jimmy Brown (drums)- Norman Hassan (percussion- vocals). The band also features Martin Meredith (sax) and Laurence Parry (trumpet)- who have both been in UB40's touring line-up for over twenty years- and Tony Mullings (keyboards) and Ian Thompson (sax) creating a genre-defining synergy of horns and rhythm section that are uniquely UB40.

Commemorate Victory in the Pacific Day- 15 August 1945- with activities- stories and exhibitions from a number of Victor...

The original Rocks walking tours gets up close and personal with the living history and British heritage of The Rocks.Wander through hidden alleys and laneways and hear stories about the many characters and rogues that called The Rocks home. We don't regard what we do as a job and there is no job more enjoyable than ours as tour guides.We get to walk around and talk about this amazing historical precinct- that sits within one of the most beautiful cities in the world- sharing its rich and diverse history and bringing the area to life for the guests that willingly share a fraction of their time with us. How lucky are we!

Discover a little bit of Sydney's eclectic 'Golden Mile' you never knew or bring back some of your old favourite memories of the area from years gone by.  Springfield and Challis by Sydney Lodges are partnering with Journey Walks and Dulcie's Kings Cross to show you a unique side to one of Sydney's most vibrant villages. This Thursday- in conjunction with the Potts Point precinct's 'Shop Late - Xperience Potts Point at Night' supported by the City of Sydney- Sydney Lodges is sharing their knowledge of the history- architecture and heritage of the glory days of the area. The experience begins with a Martini classMake & drink your own martini by Dulcie's Kings Cross- the premier drinking den of the area- aptly named after Queen of Bohemia- local Dulcie Deamer (1920s writer and activist). Take a tour of Potts PointStep back in time to relive the last century of this exclusive neighbourhood- turned bohemian hub- turned international entertainment mecca and underworld playground! Hear the stories of glamour- good-times and murder as you wander the avenues and back lanes of Potts Point.Once the tour is finished- our local guide will leave you to enjoy what's on offer at the Shop Late Xperience before Sydney Lodges tucks you in for a good night's rest.  Sydney Lodges- boutique hotel group offers heritage vibes- cool tones- fresh clean linen and a warm friendly welcome. Wake up just steps from our local cafes and order your favourite coffee and breakfast. The tours will be kept to a small group of up to 8 people- adhering to current Covid-safe protocols.Inclusions: one Martini class including your own martini plus the 1-hour walking tour with any overnight stay at either Springfield or Challis by Sydney Lodges. Book Now

Cloud Studies is the first solo exhibition in Australia by Forensic Architecture- a research agency comprised of architects- artists- filmmakers- journalists- scientists- lawyers and other specialists who undertake investigations into human rights abuses- state violence and environmental crimes around the world.Using the disciplinary tools of both architecture and forensics- Forensic Architecture have given rise to a new form of investigative practice that seeks to uncover- analyse and present evidence from the crimes of our recent past and consider the convergence of architecture- media- and violence.In Cloud Studies- Forensic Architecture contend with the interconnectedness of global atmospheres. The work brings together eight recent investigations under a single theme- toxic clouds. In a year of bushfire- pandemic and protest- where toxic clouds colonise the air we breathe and shape the way we connect- Cloud Studies presents evidence of perseverance and resistance.The exhibition is extended by related investigations and a publication- Responses to the Cloud- that explores the themes of Cloud Studies from a local context- with new writing by Joel Spring- Saba Bebawi- Jason De Santolo- Tom Melick- Nikki Lam- Thalia Anthony- Micaela Sahhar and curators Stella Rosa McDonald and Eleanor Zeichner. As part of our commitment to accessibility- audio recordings of these texts read by their authors are available below. Audio described tours of the exhibition are available on request.Covid-19 safetyWe want to keep you safe at UTS. Please follow these safety measures to safeguard the wellbeing of all our visitors.You must not visit UTS Gallery if you have: a cough- sore throat- fever- runny nose- loss of smell or loss of tastetravelled to a restricted area in the last 14 daysbeen diagnosed with Covid-19 or come into contact with someone who has been diagnosed in the last two weeksWhen at UTS Gallery you must: maintain 1.5 metres physical distance from others where possibleregister your contact details upon entry to UTS Gallery to enable contact tracing if necessaryuse the provided hand sanitiser at the entrance to the Galleryrespect those around you — pay attention to others' body language- take responsibility for your own behaviour and speak up if you feel uncomfortableGroups larger than 10 must be booked in advance by emailing utsgallery@uts.edu.au. Groups larger than 20 are not permitted.Further information on visiting UTS can be found at this information page.

Town Hall was a cemetery and the Queen Victoria building has a talking dog statue. There's so much to our CBD- its lanes- arcades and architecture that we often walk past but don't take the time to stop- lookup and learn. Explore Sydney's art- architecture- culture and history of the CBD with the team at I'm Free Walking Tours.

Enjoy Brisbane's subtropical climate- its unique design and architecture- and the stories of its social history hiding i...