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1. Oxfam Australia Christmas Fair

Date: 6 November 2008

Oxfam Australia Christmas Fair The annual Oxfam Christmas Fair is a great event to stock up on gifts, food and entertainment. There will be more than 40 stalls featuring local arts and crafts, raffle, a cafe serving drinks, snacks and lunches, and a program of entertainment throughout the day. Al... [ more ]

2. Australian Blues Music Festival

Date: 13 October 2008

The Australian Blues Music Festival is held on the second (full) weekend of February every year in a variety of venues throughout the historic CBD of Goulburn NSW. It is The National Festival of Australian Blues Music and showcases the very best of emerging and established Aussie blues talent.... [ more ]

3. Aruba - People

Date: 2 February 2008

Population: Total population (July 2006 est.) 71,891. Population density is 370.8 persons per square km. Ethnic composition: mixed European/Caribbean Indian descent 80% Language: Dutch (official), Papiamento (a Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English dialect), English (widely spoken), Spanish Religio... [ more ]

4. Central Coast Creative Craft Group Inc

Date: 27 January 2008

Central Coast Creative Craft Group Inc will be holding their February Sale Day on Saturday the 9th, from 9.30am to 4pm at The Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre, 36 Webb St, East Gosford. The group produces the finest quality work all made with love by local craftspeople. Designer jewellery,... [ more ]

5. The City of Grafton

Date: 26 November 2007

Grafton is at the junction of The Pacific Highway. The Gwydir Highway, Summerland Way and Armidale Road. Grafton has many attractions for group tours and a good range of facilities. The village of Ulmarra is classified by the National Trust and offers many art and craft, antique and bric-a-brac out... [ more ]

6. Holidaying with Pets

Date: 23 November 2007

There is a great range of properties in our area where pets are welcome, under control, and at the discretion of management. Please note that prior arrangements with property managers are essential. There are also Boarding Kennels & Catteries to care for your pet while you are away. Please cl... [ more ]

7. Ho Chi Minh City - Markets

Date: 8 July 2007

Fantastic Markets in Ho Chi Minh City.... and the stall holders have "your size" in everything!! Beads; Carvings; Fabrics; Sweets; Handbags; shoes; fruit; fish... you name it Ben Tanh Markets are bustling with tourists and locals and there are bargains galore!!... [ more ]

8. Algeria - People

Date: 18 March 2007

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9. Maclean - The Scottish town in Australia

Date: 28 February 2007

Named in 1862, "Maclean" had earlier been called "Rocky Mouth". The NSW colony surveyor - General Alistair McLean instructed local surveyor W. A. B. Greaves of Grafton to design the town. Greaves named the town "Maclean" and the name "Rocky Mouth" fell from use. Scottish Settlers who... [ more ]

10. Wheelchair & Stroller Access to National Parks

Date: 21 July 2006

This article lists places where access is easy for everyone. These walking tracks, camping sites, waterfalls and look-outs are recommended for all who want to take a leisurely stroll, and especially those visitors with wheelchairs, prams and strollers. The comments are for a wheelchair user of aver... [ more ]

11. The Lake Macquarie & Hunter Region

Date: 1 January 2006

165 kilometres north of Sydney, or around two hours drive, the Hunter extends from Lake Macquarie to Port Stephens on the coast and inland to the upper reaches of the Hunter Valley. Background The industries of the region are agriculture, aluminium, coal, defence, steel, horses, health, viticult... [ more ]

12. Pub Culture

Date: 1 January 2006

The pub is an Australian icon and, as for so many things Australian, Sydney is its birthplace. During the Melbourne Olympic Games Australian pubs were for men only, served only beer and were tiled inside and out for easy hosing-down. Women who frequented the pub lounge, the one room they were allo... [ more ]

13. Festivals Shows and Special Events

Date: 1 January 2006

A cultural and economic capital of the Asia Pacific region, Sydney attracts events, performances and exhibitions to rival any world city. Sydneys big events attract big, enthusiastic crowds: the spectacular New Years Eve and Australia Day fireworks over Sydney Harbour and the Opera House are prob... [ more ]