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Sydney’s Cultural Identity: A City of Contradictions

Sydney presents a striking contrast between its stunning harbour and perceived lack of cultural depth. Critics argue the city is a "cultural wasteland," with isolated artistic venues and a fragmented entertainment scene, unlike the vibrant precincts found in Melbourne, London and New York. Sydney's cultural identity partly emerges from its diverse tribes and subcultures that are found in the depths of the suburbs.

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Billie Holiday on stage at the Belvoir Street Theatre

Review: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson. Musical Arrangements by Danny Holgate. Belvoir St Theatre, 14 September – 15 October 2023. Theatre performance with heart I recently attended a theatre performance with a strong humanitarian message at the Belvoir Street Theatre in Surry Hills. The show was a combination of cabaret… Continue reading Billie Holiday on stage at the Belvoir Street Theatre

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Aaron Bolot, a Sydney architect, and Camden’s Interwar heritage

Sydney architect Aaron Bolot designed the extension to the Camden agricultural hall. This building was one of many that were built in Camden during the Intewar period.

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Living history in southern Queensland

Living history in southern Queensland in the regional centre of Toowoomba

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Movie making Camden style

Filmmakers have long been drawn to Camden's English countryside setting for movie backdrops. The area has hosted various films, including silent movie Silks and Saddles (1921), wartime drama The Rats of Tobruk (1944), series like A Place to Call Home (2012), and modern productions like Peter Rabbit (2018, 2020). It continues to attract filmmakers seeking a classic English aesthetic for their productions.

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History Magazine photoshoot for RAHS captures a window into the past in Camden

A photo shoot for the History Magazine of the Royal Australia Historical Society at Camden NSW captures a window into the past.

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The living history movement finds new supporters

The living history movement finds new supporters in Camden

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An afternoon of art may offer serotonin mood boost, welcome distraction from chronic pain

An afternoon of art may offer serotonin mood boost, welcome distraction from chronic pain

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Jeff McGill’s Pictorial History Campbelltown and District

Local historian and photographer Jeff McGill takes a fresh look at the history of Campbelltown in a new book

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Camden Theatre Group

The Camden Theatre Group was one of a number of community organisations that existed in the Camden area in the post-war period. It mounted a host of productions over 20 years, mostly by non-professional members of the community. The term community theatre refers to theatrical performance within and by the community. It can fit within… Continue reading Camden Theatre Group