The Murama Dance Ground is a functional indigenous art installation at Newington Armory, in the western suburb of Sydney Olympic Park. It is located between the Wangal Walk and the Armory Leisure Fields and provides the community with a safe place to gather and participate in cultural and spiritual activities. There is a cauldron in the centre and four totem poles around the edge of the circle.
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Monday, 30 May 2022
Newington Armory, art
Newington Armory is located at the end of Jamieson Street, in the western suburb of Sydney Olympic Park. Each of the four shields surrounding the boards feature different indigenous art.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Ruby Tuesday, Through My Lens.
Sunday, 29 May 2022
Banksia, Landing Lights Wetlands
This boardwalk is in the Landing Lights Wetlands, which are located in the southern suburb of Banksia. This area is named after its close proximity to the landing lights for nearby Sydney Airport.
Saturday, 28 May 2022
Banksia, Landing Lights Wetlands
The Landing Lights Wetlands are located in the southern suburb of Banksia. This area is named after its close proximity to the landing lights for nearby Sydney Airport. St George Soccer Stadium can be seen in the distance.
Friday, 27 May 2022
Canterbury, Cooks River
A sunset view of the Cooks River from Prouts Bridge which carries Canterbury Road, in the inner west suburbs of Canterbury.
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Cronulla, Wanda Beach, surf lifesaving club
The entrance to the gym at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club. Wanda Beach is one of the beaches in the southern suburb of Cronulla.
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Cronulla, Wanda Beach
This safety sign indicates an entrance to Wanda Beach, in the southern suburb of Cronulla. A lifeguard has just arrived in the beach buggy and chats to another lifeguard on duty in the observation tower.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World.
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Monterey, Botany Bay
A view of Monterey Baths, the netted swimming enclosure in Botany Bay along Lady Robinsons Beach, in the southern suburb of Monterey. This was from a couple of months ago after Sydney experienced torrential rain and flooding in some parts. The Georges River and Cooks River empty into Botany Bay and the silt washed into the bay. This was taken a couple of days after the rain stopped and the rolling waves were still noticeably brown.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday, All Seasons.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday, All Seasons.
Monday, 23 May 2022
Surry Hills, mural
This mural is on the side of a shop on the corner of Crown Street and Foveaux Street, in the inner city suburb of Surry Hills. It features former Australian Rules footballer Adam Goodes, who played for the Sydney Swans and was twice awarded the Brownlow Medal, the game's most prestigious award. The mural was painted in 2020 by Hamish McBride, Laura Paige, Megan Hales, Jacqueline Butterworth and Kailin Hegel.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens.
Sunday, 22 May 2022
Waverley, statue
This marble statue and lamp stands in the grounds of the Uniting War Memorial Hospital, located along Birrell Street, in the eastern suburb of Waverley. It is one of two statues which stand at the entrance of the E. Vickery Memorial Building, which was gifted to the Methodist Church for use as a private hospital in 1919.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, My Sunday Snapshot.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, My Sunday Snapshot.
Saturday, 21 May 2022
Auburn, Botanic Gardens, reflection pool
This reflection pool is in the grounds of Auburn Botanic Gardens, in the western suburb of Auburn.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.
Friday, 20 May 2022
Wolli Creek, Cooks River, sunset
A sunset view of the Cooks River from the inner west suburb of Tempe, looking towards the southern suburb of Wolli Creek.
Thursday, 19 May 2022
North Bondi, cafe
This building is located on the corner of Brighton Boulevarde and Campbell Parade, in the eastern suburb of North Bondi. Built in the art deco style, it houses Cafe Bondi and residential flats.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday, Pink Saturday.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday, Pink Saturday.
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Coogee, Surf Life Saving Club
The entrance to the refurbished Coogee Surf Life Saving Club at the southern end of Coogee Beach, along Beach Street in the eastern suburb of Coogee.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Picture Perfect Party, Signs, Signs.
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
Coogee, Dolphin Point
Looking across the northern part of Coogee Beach to Dunningham Park and the doorway to Giles Baths at Dolphin Point, in the eastern suburb of Coogee. It's late autumn but we're still having some warm beach days.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday.
Monday, 16 May 2022
North Bondi, beach
Looking across the beach to Biddigal Reserve and apartments to Ben Buckler, in the eastern suburb of North Bondi. Some colourful murals decorate the walls behind Wally Weekes Pool, the seawater pool which is currently empty.
Labels:
apartments,
beaches,
parks,
people,
pools,
Suburbs - North Bondi
Sunday, 15 May 2022
Rozelle, White Bay Power Station, amenities building
This amenities building in the Federation style, is located along Robert Street in the inner city suburb of Rozelle. It is part of the heritage listed White Bay Power Station, which is currently being redeveloped.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday.
Saturday, 14 May 2022
Wolli Creek, Cooks River
A view across the Cooks River at dusk from Tempe, looking towards the southern suburb of Wolli Creek.
Friday, 13 May 2022
Tempe, Cooks River, pontoon
A view of the pontoon on the Cooks River at dusk, in the inner west suburb of Tempe, looking towards the southern suburb of Wolli Creek.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Thursday, 12 May 2022
Cronulla, Elouera Beach
A view of Bate Bay and the Pacific Ocean from the pathway beside Elouera Life Saving Club. Elouera Beach is one of the beaches in the southern suburb of Cronulla.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Ruby Tuesday, Thankful Thursday.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Ruby Tuesday, Thankful Thursday.
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Cronulla, Elouera Beach
An entrance to Elouera Beach, in the southern suburb of Cronulla. This view shows a lifeguard beach buggy parked near the lifeguard observation tower and a beach safety sign.
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Arncliffe, Lourane
"Lourane" is a Victorian style cottage along Dowling Street, in the southern suburb of Arncliffe. This heritage listed house was built in 1898 and has some Federation style aesthetics.
Monday, 9 May 2022
Marrickville, mural
This artwork is on the wall of a former warehouse, which is now part of the Marrickville Metro shopping centre, along Smidmore Street in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. The artwork by Georgia Hill spans the full facade, revealing a larger message "You’re Here, I'm Here Too". The awnings feature the names of the cafes and restaurants. The other half can be seen here.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens.
Labels:
art,
cafes,
restaurants,
shops,
signs,
Suburbs - Marrickville,
warehouses
Sunday, 8 May 2022
Matraville, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, memorial
This memorial to cyclists is located in the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, in the eastern suburb of Matraville. The dedication reads: "In memory to all who went for a ride but never came home".
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday.
Saturday, 7 May 2022
Eveleigh, Yerrabingin House
Yerrabingin House is a community centre located along Davy Road, in the southern suburb of Eveleigh. This four storey building was built in 2018 and features the world’s first indigenous rooftop farm with edible native plants.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.
Friday, 6 May 2022
Bardwell Park, railway station, sunset
Viewing the fiery sunset sky above the railway station, in the southern suburb of Bardwell Park. This mesh security fencing has been installed along the pedestrian and road bridge above.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday, Pink Saturday.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday, Pink Saturday.
Thursday, 5 May 2022
Cronulla, Wanda Beach, surf lifesaving club
A view of Bate Bay and the Pacific Ocean from the pathway beside Wanda Surf Life Saving Club. Wanda Beach is one of the beaches in the southern suburb of Cronulla.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday.
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
Botanic Gardens, Rathborne Lodge
Rathborne Lodge is a sandstone cottage built in 1856 as a residence for the Governor’s gardener in the Royal Botanic Gardens. It was restored in 1999 and was named for Jack and Cliffina Rathborne who cherished the gardens and left a substantial gift for its restoration. It is now a meeting, conference and function venue.
Tuesday, 3 May 2022
Botanic Gardens, mosaiculture
This mosaiculture is horticultural art in the shape of a cassowary, located in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair, All Seasons.
Monday, 2 May 2022
Marrickville, mural
This artwork is on the wall of a former warehouse, which is now part of the Marrickville Metro shopping centre, along Smidmore Street in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. The artwork by Georgia Hill spans the full facade, revealing a larger message "You’re Here, I'm Here Too". The awnings feature the names of the cafes and restaurants. The other half can be seen here.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens.
Labels:
art,
cafes,
restaurants,
shops,
signs,
Suburbs - Marrickville,
warehouses
Sunday, 1 May 2022
Sutherland, Woronora Cemetery, monument (Theme Day: Shadows)
This monument stands in the Woronora General Cemetery, in the southern suburb of Sutherland.
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