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Robyn Kemmis dies: tireless community leader, advocate for women, ‘wicked’ sense of humour

BY CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Robyn Kemmis, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney, died suddenly while visiting family in Queensland at the end of December. She was 72.

Esteemed both within council and in the community, Robyn Kemmis had a particular passion for social equality and the advancement of women in management. Her career in council was dedicated to helping those in social housing, women, and reducing inequality.

Before joining Council in 2004, Kemmis had a successful career spanning the NSW Public Service, university administration, as well as publishing and tourism in London.

Kemmis was born in Grafton, Queensland. Her family later moved to Sydney, where she lived for a brief time in Surry Hills in the social housing block Northcott.

Kemmis attended Parramatta High School, graduating in 1960. She was one of two school captains.

This early experience of leadership and representing others would become her life’s work.

Her co-captain, Bob Porter, remembers her as a quiet young lady who was “resolute in what she needed to do”.

“As school captain, she was very quiet and unassuming, very efficient, very positive in her interactions with the student body and the staff,” Mr Porter said.

He said from early on she had a presence that attracted people to her, as well as the ability to be a leader.

Her unassuming manner and commitment to the service of others would become a hallmark of her accomplished career.

Another classmate remembers meeting her again at the school’s 50th reunion. Heather Finch remarked that despite her accomplished career, she was still the modest girl she remembered from her school days.

In the City of Sydney Council, Robyn Kemmis will be remembered for her formidable capacity for community work as a strong Deputy Lord Mayor who managed council politics while working tirelessly for the needs of the local community.

“This is an enormous loss for the City of Sydney and our communities. Robyn was a dedicated and skilled elected representative, a tremendously effective and committed councillor who earned the respect and love of our residential, business and education communities,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore said in a statement.

Robyn Kemmis joined the council in 2004 until 2008 as one of Clover Moore’s independents. She returned in 2012 as Deputy Lord Mayor. Kemmis will be missed not just by her own party, but other councillors across the board.

Greens Councillor Irene Doutney said Kemmis always put others first. She said that Robyn was like “a big sister” to councillors, and “ensured that I had a lift home after council meetings”.

She had a reputation within the council of helping new councillors with protocol, and taking them under her wing.

Her deep commitment to social equality meant that she did things quietly with the local community.

“Robyn did things behind the scenes that weren’t attention grabbing but community building,” Clr Doutney said.

“Robyn and I worked on the mural group at Redfern, to support the housing mural. She has helped me with notices of motion, she helped to wordsmith them. She used her influence with Clover to get things up.

Doutney said Kemmis was vital in helping her getting a No Business in Abuse motion through council last month.

In 2002, Kemmis was awarded an honourary doctorate from UTS for her outstanding contribution to the university’s mission.

Shirley Alexander worked with her in the midto-late 90s at UTS, when Kemmis was Deputy Vice Chancellor. She remembers Kemmis for mentoring and promoting women into management positions at the university, at a time when university administration management was a male dominated field.

While at UTS Kemmis founded the Women in Executive Development network.

Shirley Alexander said Kemmis was a woman who was an “absolute hive of energy”.

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“She was nearly always multitasking. She would be at a meeting, participating in the meeting, but at the same time going through paperwork and taking phone calls. She was a bundle of energy, always brimming with lots of ideas.”

“She had a wicked and very dry sense of humour.

She was very quick, very bright,” Ms Alexander said.

Upon receiving her honary doctorate in 2002, Vice Chancellor Ross Milbourne said she had built invaluable networks within and beyond UTS, and was her contribution to higher education was “unsurpassed by any other senior woman in Australian higher education”.

He said she quickly established herself as an able administrator and she was quick to grasp the nature and purpose of the administrative functions of a new university.

During her time at UTS, she was responsible for leading the development of a precinct network, which linked UTS with its neighbours including the ABC, the Sydney Insitute of Technology, the Powerhouse Museum, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and Sydney City Council.

“She gave a new strategic focus to the University’s financial and capital planning and was instrumental in promoting and implementing long-term campus development planning.”

It was this talent for administration which would prove successful at council. There, she quickly earned a reputation as a councillor with formidable capacity, as well as generous with offering her expertise.

She will be missed as someone who was deeply involved in community groups, working behind the scenes to get grants and write proposals.

Perhaps more so in Glebe, where Robyn lived with her partner Lynn for the past 35 years.

Christina Anthony of the Glebe Chamber of Commerce said that her untimely passing has left the Glebe Community shell shocked.

“I have known Robyn for the past 30 years and all throughout that time she has been the most gracious, giving and kind person I have ever known. She has been such a vital component of this community and people around the village are just so devastated to lose her.”

Robyn Kemmis

She said that Robyn helped fund and finish the new Glebe.com.au community website, personally helped make the Glebe Parklet project come to life, addressed the 2015 Glebe Street Fair launch, helped bring the Loco Project art gallery to Glebe for six weeks and celebrated the Glebe Chamber’s win at the NSW Business Chamber Awards.

In the last few months, Kemmis had expressed concerns to friends she was unhappy about the move of the Powerhouse Museum. She had also participated in rallies against the WestConnex project.

Robyn Kemmis was working up until council broke for the Christmas break. Her death was unexpected.

Baird slams music festival organisers for drug offences

BY KENJI SATO Nearly 200 partygoers spent New Year’s Day under arrest on drugs charges, prompting NSW Premier Mike Baird to call for stricter security at NSW musical festivals.

The arrests followed an operation by the Redfern drug-dog squad at the Field Day 2016 music festival in Sydney’s CBD. Following the arrests, Mr Baird said that the organisers of music festivals should be held responsible for drug offences, warning that music festivals could be shut down if they do not tighten their screening procedures at entry points.

“If new rules and procedures place additional burdens and costs on organisers, so be it – and we will also examine denying permits to organisers who have not done the right thing in the past,” Mr Baird told media last Sunday.

“Enough is enough. This simply has to stop,” he said.

But the Premier’s comments have come under fire by Greens NSW MP Mehreen Faruqi, who told City Hub that holding festivals organisers responsible would be a “completely futile exercise”, and that it was the Premier who should take responsibility.

“The Premier and the government must take responsibility for the consequences of their outdated policies on drugs, and change direction,” Dr Faruqi told City Hub. “Drug dogs and over-policing are tools of the failed law-and-order approach to drug use.

On a surface level, they may seem like tough but necessary tactics to stop people from taking

The Domain in the CBD. Source: Wikicommons

dangerous substances, but they just don’t work,” she said.

She argued the ‘war on drugs’ approach was causing more than good, and that the government should move to evidence-based policy focused on health and harm reduction.

“Government should work in partnership with music festival organisers and health professionals to introduce pill-testing, so that unsafe pills can be detected and discarded. Pill testing is a proven measure that reduces risk of harm and provides an opportunity for information and education,” she said.

Following the arrests at the Field Day festival, the Redfern Region Enforcement Squad Commander, Chief Inspector Stuart Bell, said that the number of drug arrests had fallen from a record-high of 214 at last year’s Field Day festival.

“While most revellers were well-behaved, 184 drug related arrests shows that there are still some

who think they can get away with possessing and supplying drugs,” Chief Inspector Bell said.

“We will continue to target drugs, alcoholrelated crime, and anti-social behaviour, particularly at music festivals.”

“We make no apologies for finding people who supply and possess drugs, and putting them before the courts.”

Ambulance paramedics gave medical treatment to 212 people at the Field Day festival, and five were taken to hospital for further treatment.

Eight people were charged with drug supply, including a 26-year-old-woman who was allegedly found in the possession of 100 ecstasy tablets and a 19-year-old man who was allegedly found with 81 ecstasy tablets. One 23-year-old woman was in a critical condition after a suspected MDMA overdose, but was treated and released from St Vincent’s hospital on Sunday morning. city hub 7 JANUARY 2016

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Why the community is losing in amalgamation debate COMMENT: THOMAS KLIKAUER Randwick Liberal Councillor Brendan Roberts claimed last month that Botany Council had its head in the sand on the subject of council mergers.

Councillors are meant to represent their respective local communities.

While other councils in the Inner-West have been fighting plans to amalgamate their councils, in the East, some Liberal councils have welcomed amalgamation plans with open arms. Others, such as Woollahra, have not.

Part of the whole idea of annihilating councils is to cement Liberal rule.

Some local Liberal Councillors have seen this as a way of carrying out the work of those higher up in state parliament.

Nietzsche described this behaviour as cementing the ‘will to power’. It is the notion that the main driving force in humans is the desire to achieve the highest possible post in life.

Despite the mudslinging, it is important to remember that Randwick Council is actually “fit for the future”.

It can remain a free standing council serving its local community.

And by the way, it is not only Botany Council but also Woollahra Council’s Liberal Toni Zeltzer who refuses to be “solicited into playing the victim’s part” in the drama of local council annihilation.

But Liberals such as Toni Zeltzer are by far not the only ones fighting

Ancient philosophers. Source: Wikicommons.

against the proposed eradication of their council. Other Liberals seem to have other fights with the state government. Take, for example, Bruce Notley-Smith, who in 2013 previously condemned the state government’s 2013 Urban Activation Precinct for Randwick, and planning power was given back to the local council.

It appears as if Liberals fighting other Liberals is becoming a continual drama. And it also seems as if the local communities of Woollahra, Randwick, and Botany come second to fights between local and state Liberals. What a sorrowful display.

But this display will hit us hard. It will hit voters more than politicians, who are set to cash in big time when the new mayor receives $140,000 and committee members $80,000 per year. Perhaps the sociologist Max Weber was correct when speculating a century ago that politicians will become “well-paid professionals”.

We seem to get the best politicians money can buy. But Weber also saw increased bureaucratisation on the horizon. He called this the “Iron Law” of bureaucracy. Bigger governmental departments demand bigger bureaucracies. On both accounts Weber was right. With sociological precision, he predicted our future.

And quite equally, the destruction of Randwick Council will also fulfil the forecast of another sociologist as the “Michelsian Dilemma” will also come our way. This means that a ruling elite will establish itself. But the ruling elite will also distance itself from members, the local population, and from voters.

The going maxim of the ruling elite is “self-preservation” – not the interest of voters. All in all, the council merger fulfils a Liberal Party dream: more money for politicians and less democracy for us.

Thomas Klikauer is a Coogee resident.

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Power struggles on the Western Front

BY LUCAS BAI RD The Save The Powerhouse group has bitten back at comments made by Museum of Contemporary director Elizabeth Ann Macgregor regarding Powerhouse Museum’s potential move to western Sydney.

Before Christmas, Ms McGregor claimed poor urban planning had made the move essential.

The Save The Powerhouse campaign coordinator, Patricia Johnson, labelled the comment “untrue”.

“There doesn’t seem to be any evidence of this,” she said.

“The convention centre is not only not blocking access but it is quite conveniently placed.

Access has also recently been dramatically increased with the opening of The Goods Line.”

“Twenty-five per cent of all visitors to the Powerhouse are coming along The Goods Line.”

Ms Johnson also raised concerns over potential impacts to the local economy because of the changes to the “technoeducational chain”.

The “chain” includes UTS, the ABC, Ultimo TAF E and the Powerhouse, which Ms Johnson claims is important to the local start-ups.

“Together they have encouraged an innovative start-up sector which is now the leading technical start-up sector in Australia,” Ms Johnson said.

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“Without the Powerhouse, who knows what will happen?”

This complaint is the newest in a back-and-forth battle between the government and the Ultimo community regarding the museum.

State member for Balmain, Jamie Parker, said he is organising a summit on the matter to be held in the near future to help finalise the debate.

The summit will focus on the key aspects of the proposed move and offer different solutions.

Mr Parker’s proposal is to construct a new Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences facility in western Sydney while keeping the Powerhouse in its current position.

“We will be seeking a commitment from the government to create a new, locally distinctive museum in Parramatta which will add to the cultural infrastructure of the wider Sydney region, not to perpetuate a false dichotomy of inner Sydney and western Sydney,” he said.

Mr Parker also criticised the current plan as “more about hand outs for big developers, rather than western Sydney’s cultural infrastructure”.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore also spoke out about the move, aligning herself Mr Parker.

“The City is strongly opposed

The Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo.

to the closure of the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo but we also strongly support the expansion of much-needed cultural facilities in western and south-western Sydney,” she told City Hub .

“The City sees the Powerhouse as an integral part of the Cultural Ribbon we identified in Sustainable Sydney 2030, linking the Australian Museum, the Art

Gallery, the Opera House, around the foreshore to the Walsh Bay theatres, a promised cultural facility at Barangaroo and up here to Ultimo,” she said.

“It also plays an important role in the emerging UltimoPyrmont- Chippendale precinct of innovation and creativity, and with the revitalisation of Darling Harbour and the Goods Line

project, it will become even more significant.”

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Things are getting Sirius

BY LUCAS BAIRD Residents have welcomed a Heritage Council decision to nominate the Sirius building in Millers Point for hertiage classification.

Residents have been fighting for the Sirius building for some time, after it became clear that the NSW government wanted to sell it to private developers.

This event has become the subject of an even larger fight in Millers Point to avoid the gentrification of the area, with elderly residents a major concern.

The Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks Public Housing Tenants group member, Barney Gardner, was clear on the message the listing would send to the community.

“We are hoping that the Sirius building is listed as heritage,” he told City Hub. “People living in public housing in Millers and Dawes Point, believe the building will remain as is if it becomes heritage listed. This way, there is a place for these elderly and vulnerable people to move to.”

“In other words they will not be lost to the community,” he said.

A spokesperson for the Office of Environment and Heritage told City Hub that the Heritage Council is yet to make their recommendation to the NSW Environment Minister, Mark Speakman.

But they noted that listing the building on the State Heritage Register will not necessarily prevent the sale of the property to investors.

Mr Gardner is aware of this and wants the NSW government to implement a similar practice to what has been announced regarding the planned refurbishment of social-housing in Waterloo.

Residents said they believed the building is important because of its historical significance and connection to the local community.

Millers Point, Dawes Point, The Rocks and Walsh Bay Resident Action Group chair, John

McInerney, identified the architecture as the key The brutalist Sirius building has been nominated to be heritage classified. reason the site should be on the State Heritage Register.

“It’s one of the fine examples of the Brutalist school of architecture and is internationally important,” he said.

This was echoed by the Associate Head of the School of Architecture at UTS, Gerard Reinmuth.

“Architecture, like music or fashion, inevitably goes through cycles and different styles emerge,” he told City Hub. “The Brutalist era is really actually just starting to become interestingly appreciated again.”

“Five or ten years ago you would have struggled to get anybody talking about brutalist architecture, but now there are a series of websites and a series instagram accounts [dedicated to Brutalist architecture].”

“There is now a connoisseurship about Brutalist architecture that wasn’t there 10 years ago.”

Prof. Reinmuth argued that keeping classic “We go and love cities that have loads of Brutalist buildings like Sirius are important for history and, so I’d always try and keep it. That the city’s sense of identity, despite the softer form might mean resusing it, adding to it, but at least of Brutalism he feels is emerging around the try and keep it.”

Sydney area.

Mr McInerney also said the Sirius building “My personal view is that we should always played a “critical” role in the area’s local try and keep things if we can. A city without a history. memory is not good.”

“We see it as a building that was critical in

the whole “Saving of the Rocks” by the green bans in the 70s,” he said.

“What happened is that the Builders Labourers Union lifted the green ban to allow redevelopment once they were assured that accommodation would be built in the form of Sirius for people who were thrown out by any redevelopment.”

Man fined $60k for destroying Redfern residents in heritage fury over missing DA

BY CHRISTOPHER HARRIS It is one of the oldest houses in one of the country’s oldest streets.

But the heritage order on it could not stop it from being irreparably damaged, the NSW Land and Environment Court found last month.

Lloyd Adams bought the house at Argyle Place in 2014 as part of the state government’s sell-off of social housing in Millers Point.

When Mr Adams signed the contract of sale, he also signed a Conservation Management Plan.

The plan identified the ways the building could be used, and elements which must be preserved to protect the heritage significance of the property.

But this didn’t stop Mr Adams Millers Point is home to some of the country’s oldest homes. gutting the place a week after he got the contract, including “removing internal plaster on walls and skirting The house was the only known example of the boards and other joinery in various rooms”, the court layout and detailing from the mid 1840s. found.

The court fined him $60,000 for destroying the A City of Sydney Heritage officer visited the site house’s heritage, and ordered him to pay costs of and gave Mr Adams an verbal direction to stop work $35,000, and will have a criminal conviction against immediately. his name.

Mr Adams didn’t.

But it would not bring back the heritage that is now Instead he removed further plaster from the walls, a lost, or compensate for the “diminution in heritage plasterboard ceiling and a lath framing for a ceiling in significance caused by the loss of the original fabric another room, plaster and chimney in one room, and and elements of the interiors” as stated in the court’s the skirting boards from two other rooms. judgement.

Finally, after receiving a formal stop work order a In the judgement, the court said that Mr Adams had week later in writing, Mr Adams ceased his work on cooperated with the council’s investigations and that the house. he seemed remorseful for his actions.

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BY KENJI SATO Redfern residents say they were given only one day to voice their concerns over an amended Development Application (DA), after the physical documents were found to be missing.

The documents for 52-54 Pitt Street were supposed to be on public display for 28 days, giving residents notice to send submissions.

The building has been the subject of a long-standing feud between developers, who want to turn the heritage listed warehouse building into apartments and the Redfern Society, a community group who oppose the “overdevelopment and desecration of Redfern heritage”.

Previous DA’s for 52-54 Pitt Street have been rejected by City of Sydney Council, but a recently approved DA had received amendments.

The City of Sydney Planning officer informed Redfern residents by letter that the amended DA would be on public exhibition at the Council’s Redfern and CBD offices, and that residents could voice concerns and send submissions until 5 January.

But when the President of the Potts Point and Kings Cross Heritage Conservation Society, Andrew Woodhouse, went to view the DA, it was nowhere to be found.

“They looked furiously, the manager, the town planner and the desk clerk.

They went through every cupboard, every filing cabinet, and it was not in the

shop,” Mr Woodhouse told City Hub. “A lot of people are very angry, and they’re very confused because prior to that the City Planner sent out a letter to residents saying ‘this is an amended DA and you’ll have a chance to come to council and talk about it’. But that’s completely incorrect.”

Mr Woodhouse contacted the council, and the DA was made available on Monday evening, 4 January, and removed the following day, 5 January.

Convenor of the Redfern Society, Donna-May Bolinger told City Hub that she was “furious” at the turn of events.

“The new application is essentially only going to be exhibited for one day, which is totally inadequate. It’s a complex DA and it needs to be viewed publically, not online.”

“Many people are out of town still, so it’s a huge disadvantage. What’s they’re doing is limited our opportunity to even see what they have planned, which is contrary to fairness. They need to advertise for another 28 to allow the community to have access to the process.”

“It’s discriminatory against the community at large and objectors in particular. Nobody would see that as fair play.”

Andrew Woodhouse told City Hub that the planning process has been “clearly dysfunctional”, and said that he is calling on the council to reissue the amended DA with 28 days notice and make it available at their Redfern office.

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New program hopes to reinvigorate Sydney’s floundering live-music scene

Randwick’s last ditch effort to save trees

By Andrew Gabby Huber, AKA Barclay Maples, is a Sydney Sydney’s live music musician who has spent scene is set to mirror that a decade in the Sydney of Berlin under a new live-music scene. program being piloted by She says Sydney local councils, musicians has a reputation as and businesses. the location for the The pilot program, led industry in Australia, by the City of Sydney but not for its own live council, will provide music scene. support to both existing “It isn’t aimed at live music spaces as nurturing musicians,” well as encourage the she said. development of newer “When I started 10 performance spaces. years ago, there were Also supported by the plenty of small venues Live Music Office as and they weren’t as well as Leichhardt and strict as they are now,” Marrickville councils, she said. “It’s especially the program will help difficult for young Sydney is apparently the new Berlin under the program. businesses better identify bands now, so they ways they hold live-music events. have to make their own rules with underground gigs.”

Clayton Ries, Live Music Programming Coordinator Lord Mayor Clover Moore argued part of the problem for the Live Music office said that Sydney’s live music was a lack of knowledge of local business on how to hold scene “has been in a slow decline for a number of such events. years”.

“People told us they’d love to have live music in their “This has to be fixed so that we can reinvigorate and venues but didn’t know what was involved, how to find create a resurgence for live music in Sydney,” he told and employ the right musicians, how to make it work in City Hub. their space, or how to build audiences,” Moore said.

“Sydney’s live music scene doesn’t have a strong Maples agreed and cited lighting, insurance and community about it. We want to create more areas sourcing PA systems as prohibitively expensive for and venues that are close to people so they can get developing musicians. involved.”

On the future for the program, Clayton said that he While the program will provide guidance to hopes it will serve as a showcase for other councils. traditional venues like bars and clubs, it will also “We want hard figures that we can take to government seek to engage operators of community spaces to get to show the benefits of live music,” he said. involved by offering site specific guidance.

Businesses interested in hosting live music are It will also provide advice on topics including encouraged to contact Clayton at licensing, ticketing and audience development. lmpc@livemusicoffice.com.au.

BY KENJI SATO About 100 people braved the torrential rains on Wednesday to protest against the destruction of dozens of trees on the edge of Centennial Park, which are slated to be chopped down to make way for light rail construction along Alison Road in Randwick.

Randwick Greens Councillor Murray Matson, who was at the rally at 10am on Wednesday January 6, told City Hub that Randwick Council welcomed light rail, but that the trees could be saved by shifting the light rail line to the south side of Alison Rd, as was originally proposed by the government.

“If Mike Baird wants to reverse this unnecessary change to the alignment of the CBD to southeast light rail, then he needs to sit down with the contractors and Randwick city council and work something out,” he said.

“We can have both a modern light rail system in Sydney along with a thriving urban forest. This is the government’s chance to return light rail to Randwick, but to do it in conjunction with the needs of the community and the pleas of the community.”

Clr Matson told City Hub that he wants the government to “push the pause button” on the chainsaws and continue discussions with Randwick Council and Transport NSW to find an alternative route that would preserve as many trees as possible.

“No council has done more than we have done to get light rail back. If the government thinks we are now useless or irrelevant to this debate then it’s making

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Source: Adopt a tree Facebook page.

a very big mistake. We do have expertise and we’re willing to work with the Government.”

Greens NSW MP Mehreen Faruqi, who was also at the rally, said that current light rail plan “makes no sense”.

Dr Faruqi told City Hub that the light rail would cut through much-needed cycelways and historic parkland, resulting in the loss of dozens of trees, some of which are more than 100 years old.

“I’m all for good, efficient and integrated public transport, including light rail, but transport projects must be designed and constructed for the community and preserve the environment.”

“I currently have a motion before parliament that calls on the government to revisit this decision, and I urge the NSW government to stop the impending destruction so they can plan an alternative way forward together with the community,” she said.

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While topless sunbathing is common at many Sydney beaches, in recent years, more and more sun-seekers (both male and female) are opting to go entirely au naturale. According to Stuart Whelan from the Australian Naturist Federation,“The popularity of nudism is on the increase in Sydney. In the last three years, we’ve specifically seen an increase in the number of young people who’ve gravitated towards our clothing-optional beaches.”

Stuart helped City Hub to create a guide of the city’s best beaches for swimming sans clothing…

Official Nude Beaches: Cobblers Beach – The All Rounder On the northern side of Middle Head Road, in Mosman, this beach has a family-friendly atmosphere, and Whelan cites it as a personal favourite. A picturesque small sandy beach with rocky outcrops, Cobblers is a great place for snorkelling and is also very popular with boats, with sheltered mooring and “quite often you’ll find skinny dippers off the boats”. In recent times this family favourite has become more popular with younger people, and it is relatively accessible by public transport with paid parking.

Obelisk Beach – Cobblers’ Sister Near Cobblers Beach, on the southerly side of Middle Head, this is quite a broad beach compared to the narrow Cobblers and there’s plenty of space to spread out. There is a slight gender bias with a lot of men gathering here, but on the weekends and especially in summer, there is more of a gender mix. Again, this beach is handy to public transport and paid parking.

When visiting Cobblers or Obelisk Beach, Stuart recommends bringing some money for the harbour coffee boat. With the appearance of a giant floating Vittoria coffee tin, the Coffee Boat often visits the beaches, also serving ice creams and cold drinks. “You have all these naked people lining up holding the boat while he makes you an espresso or a cappuccino… it’s quite a unique experience and certainly one that makes the place very special.”

Lady Bay Beach – The Celebrity Formerly known as Lady Jane Beach, this Sydney Harbour beach in Watsons Bay was granted legal status quite early, around 1976, and was used as a nude beach much earlier than that. “It’s very small, quite rocky and when the tide comes in you either get to know your neighbours very well or you have to perch up on a rock like seals… It does attract a little bit of attention because it has been one of the traditional naturist beaches on Sydney Harbour, so you do get some sight seeing crafts cruising in to see what the fuss is all about.” You can also

expect more onlookers in Watson’s Bay due to the areas other great tourist attractions.

Werrong Beach – The Adventurers Dream South of Sydney in the Royal National Park, this beach is isolated at the end of about a 1.5km bush walk between Stanmore Park and Oxford. This ocean beach is of itself a large amphitheatre around 300 metres long and surrounded by cliffs, with a grassed area behind.

The amount of sand varies and can be quite coarse and pebbly if the finer sand has been swept out by storms, but there’s plenty of room for sunbaking. Werrong Beach is not recommended if you are not a strong swimmer or an experienced bushwalker. “It’s certainly something that is well worth the effort if you’re able bodied, but if you’re not all that physically strong then I’d be giving Werrong a miss. [However] if you want to combine a nice strenuous bush walk with a bit of skinny dipping and sun bathing it’s a great little spot to visit.”

Unofficial Nude Beaches: Note the unofficial beaches are traditionally used by nudists but are not officially recognised so check with locals for their current views on these sites.

Little Congwong Beach: La Perouse. Park in the carpark just north of Bare Island. Walk down the steps to Congwong Beach then head left to the second smaller bay beach to find this beach that is very popular on summer weekends.

Jibbon Beach: Approximately 29km south of Sydney in the National Park. Follow signs towards Audley then continue past and follow signs to Bundeena, head through the town on the main road to the wharf then turn left onto Loftus Street. Short walk down to the beach from here then walk east about 200 meters to find the nude area. This can be a crowded beach during weekends and holidays so alternatively head to Little Jibbon Beach by taking the footpath at the eastern end of the beach.

Ocean Beach: Reached via fire trail that starts 70 metres before the end of Jibbon Beach. The trail leads directly to a small sandy beach and rock pools, take care when swimming in strong southerly swells.

Marley Beach and Curracurrang in the National Park: Also used for nude bathing but the big drawback to these are the long walks to get to them.

Birdie Beach: Travel along the expressway from Sydney and take the Newcastle exit. Follow the Pacific Highway through Doyalson to Lake Munmorah. Take Elizabeth Road at the traffic lights and follow until you see the entrance to Munmorah State Recreational Area on the left then follow the signs to the Birdie Beach carpark.

Myrtle Beach: Just north of Batemans Bay turn off the Princes Highway to Durras. Turn right and continue behind the caravan park onto Old Coast Road for about 1.5km to the carpark.

Samurai Beach (aka North One Mile Beach): Leave the Pacific Highway north of Raymond Terrace and head towards Nelson Bay. To the south of Nelson Bay go in to Anna Bay and then head north along the coast road to Samurai Point. Alternatively you can continue almost in to Nelson Bay then turn right and follow the coast road back. There are several routes in to the beach itself. If you park at One Mile Beach at the southern side of Sandfort Caravan Park you must walk north along the beach for about one km to a rocky outcrop. The clothes optional area starts 200 metres north of here. From Middle Rock Caravan Park there is a track through the sand dunes to the beach. Slightly north of this park there is a four wheel drive track leading on to the beach.

The annual Coast & Valley Naturists Nude Beach Picnic Day will take place on Saturday February 20 at Samurai Beach at Anna Bay. For details - ausnatural.org.au/cms/ contact-us

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The Sydney Skinny Nude Ocean Swim will take place on Sunday February 28 at Cobblers Beach; For more info visit: thesydneyskinny.com.au

“We’re really blessed in Sydney... We’d like to see more local beaches proclaimed as clothing-optional,” said Whelan. “In the ideal world, we’d like to see all beaches with a designated area that’s appropriately signed, to say that skinny-dipping or nude sun-bathing is permitted beyond a certain point.

Distinguishing Naturism from casual skinnydipping, Whelan explained, “A Naturist is someone who has a respect for self, a respect for others, and a respect for the environment––it’s an underlying life philosophy that’s facilitated by social nudity.”

“A Nudist,” he elaborated, “Is someone who engages in social, clothes-free recreation, but not necessarily with any conscious [or] philosophical underpinning.

They just enjoy the experience; and there’s nothing wrong with that––it’s a great way to spend time and it’s also a great stress-buster.”

For apprehensive first-timers, Whelan has advice: “While your first instinct might be to keep to the periphery of the beach, don’t. Go to the middle of the beach and find a spot. Unfortunately, at all of our beaches––not just the clothing-optional ones––there can be unsavoury characters who are attracted to the beach for the wrong reasons. If they’re going to be there, they’re going to be lurking in the shadows.”

“Naturism promotes positive body image. It helps you reach the conclusion that the perfect body is the one that you’re in at the moment––it doesn’t matter what shape or size it is.”

Whelan says that naturism also provides “a great release of stress and tension, a powerful feeling of freedom… [and] a sense of connectedness.”

Whelan rejects the widely held misconception that Naturism is associated with sex. “We’re so conditioned, by the media and advertising, to think that the only time when you should be naked is when you’re in a sexual situation.”

“Naturism is not a sexual experience; it’s a sensual experience,” he explained. “We take our clothes off for ourselves, not for anyone else.”

Stuart’s wife Lucia confirms that social nudity erodes anxieties about the body. Describing her first clothing-optional experience, she recalled, “When I was standing there, looking down at Cobblers Beach for the first time, it was obvious to me that we are just all the same. And that immediate realisation melted away so much fear and self-consciousness.” She added, “why on earth are we so ashamed of the naked body? The body is the most amazing miracle.”

Stuart added: “Once you’ve experienced the freedom of skinny-dipping, it’s awfully hard to go back to the constraints of the textile beaches with their conventional costumes––or ‘clothing-compulsed society’, as we call them.”

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In an Australian exclusive season and the headline performance for 2016, Sydney Festival presents Thalia Theatre Hamburg’s stage adaptation and musical retelling of George Büchner’s Woyzeck.

The ending left open to interpretation after the author’s early death in 1837, Woyzeck tells the tale of a marginalised soldier in society who sacrifices both his body and sanity to medical experimentation, spiralling into a murderous rage resulting in a tragic outcome for Woyzeck’s wife, Marie.

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The Fantasticks may not seem as popular a musical as the likes of Les Misérables or Chicago, but its the longest running musical in the world, with its original off-Broadway production going for a total of 42 years. This January it will be performed at the Hayes Theatre Company.

Directed by Helen Dallimore, The Fantasticks is about two fathers trying to bring their children Luisa and Matt together, with the narrator El Locco putting them through trials and tribulations to teach them you have to go through struggle before you can love someone.

Actress Bobbie-Jean Henning plays Luisa, and she describes her as “pretty loopy” with her emotions off the walls but also romantic and very idealistic.

“I think the role is a challenge for me so I’m excited to face that,” said Henning. “This is one of the biggest opportunities for me. I’ve written my own cabaret, which I’ve been touring around and producing. I’ve been doing that since I’ve graduated.” “[I’m] pretty excited to bring a new version to the audience. I think some people will be a bit surprised with Helen’s vision that she’s taken on.”

One of the things Henning loves about being a part of this musical is the plot line, which is a twist on reality.

“I love that it’s a fairytale but you have a real element of reality,” she said. “It’s not absurd like

reinvented as a raw and chilling 21st Century musical where actors are forced to navigate a prison-like set comprised of an oversized grid of steel and rope stretched across the stage.

Modulating between lurid fever dream and gripping social drama, this adaptation of Woyzeck is directed by Jette Steckel and is a stunning choice for German theatre company Thalia Theatre Hamburg’s longawaited Australian debut. (ES) Jan 7–12, 8pm.

Carriageworks Bay 17, 245 Wilson Street (corner of Codrington Street), Eveleigh. $71-$89.Tickets & info: sydneyfestival.org.au/woyzeck or 1300 856 876.

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The Sydney Theatre Company launches the 2016 season with a production that still resonates with theatregoers since its inception in 1985:The Golden Age by Louis Nowra.

It’s a play that strikingly explores Australia’s dark commencement as a nation by asking the questions at the very core of our history.

“This narrative of belonging is one that permeates throughout our entire cultural history since white settlers first came back in the 18th century, and from that moment onwards there’s been a very fractured narrative of Australian cultural identity and the question of belonging,” explained director Kip Williams.

The sheer scale of the narrative is something that excites Williams greatly, as he looks to tell a story for people to reflect upon our history and re-examine our present: “I think this is one of the most remarkable plays ever written in that the score of this narrative is huge, the story spans from the wilderness of Tasmania through to war-torn Berlin. Although the play was written 30 years ago, the questions that Louis was asking back in the mid-eighties are questions that we’re still grappling with 30 years later, and I think will be grappling with for many decades and possibly centuries to come.”

The fact that this is a story that still reverberates in Australian culture does cause some concern, as it asks questions of our intricate national identity.

Williams expanded on this: “Often we say we have a lack of national identity because we’re not able to clearly articulate it. We’re still forging a sense of what narratives we’re interested in defining ourselves through. There’s a resistance in Australia to define ourselves through the problematic elements of our history.” (AH) Jan 14–Feb 20. Wharf 1 Theatre,The Wharf, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road Walsh Bay. $64.

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Jungle Book The Musical

If you want to entertain your kids these coming holidays, the King Street Theatre in Newtown will host a number of performances in January 2016. This includes Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, playwright Markus Weber has adapted the play to become a rock musical for children.

Weber has said it is nothing like the Disney version but children will still enjoy it since it’s adapted from the novel. He is a big fan of Kipling and finds his writing interesting so he wanted to adapt a work based on his writing, and he has always wanted to write for children so this was his chance.

“I was fascinated by Kipling’s stories, not just the ones for children but [also] The Man Who Wanted to be King,” he said.

“Come and see how good and entertaining things can be, even if it’s for children. If you give children quality theatre, when they’re older they

can continue to watch theatre. Children are our audience of the future.”

Jungle Book - The Musical will feature no animal costumes, just humans portraying the animals.

The characters are eccentric to keep things fresh, one of the characters is an elephant that plays the trombone and Mowgli is a blonde son of a European missionary.

Weber ensures children will have fun with this musical, as he’s been involved with over 190 musicals through writing and directing and believes they can be enjoyed universally no matter where you’re from.

He is also planning another musical called Koala Joe The Musical to be performed in the April school holidays next year. (AMal) Jan 11–30. King Street Theatre, 644 King Street, Newtown. $20-$25.Tickets & info: kingstreettheatre.com.au

Evoking the expanses and isolating beauty of rural Australia, Reg Cribb’s new play is about a man ravaged by drought, family secrets and love.

Tom Murray’s family have been farming the land alongside the Darling River for five generations and thus this is all he has ever known. So when his childhood friends Lucy and Billy reappear, deep friendships are tested while long buried secrets are exhumed, forcing him to journey into his past and reconcile all of his wrongs to fight for his wife.

Reg Cribb is a highly awarded writer for both stage and screen, he is best known for Last Cab To Darwin and Last Train to Freo.

Joining Cribb in producing the play are Chris Bendall (who has directed over 50 productions over the past 15 years) and Grant Cartwright, who will play Tom Murray (who has previously won multiple awards for his on stage performances).

With such an esteemed group behind this production this is bound to be a wonderful show that will draw in audiences on multiple levels, from friendship, betrayal, love triangles and even down to climate change and its emotional impact on rural Australia.

(JA) Jan 13–30. SBW Stables Theatre, 10 Nimrod St, Kings Cross. $30-$38.

Tickets & Info: griffintheatre.com.au or 02 9361 3817

Blanc de Blanc For a show encompassing every element of entertainment with a side of razzmatazz, head to the Sydney Opera House to witness a very fancy variety show Blanc de Blanc. Creator and Director Scott Maidment describes it as a crazy party of dance, circus and acrobatics all set with the energy of champagne.

Maidment has had experience working in this industry before with LIMBO, which was performed at Sydney Festival and Cantina. His idea for this performance was to create something out of the ordinary.

“Basically I wanted to do something that was cool and sophisticated but was anarchic and subversive at the same time,” he said. “So what I’ve done is chosen performers [from] all around the world and mashed them together from different skills and background. It

KING LEAR The long-shared history of two of Australia’s leading artists, director Neil Armfield and actor Geoffrey Rush, is at the centre of Sydney Theatre Company’s new production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear.The master portrait of a man in decline, attempting to reconcile the reality he has constructed in his mind with the physical world around him.The aging Lear (Rush) makes a surprising decision; he’ll hand over his kingdom to his three daughters and their husbands.To determine their share, each of the siblings must make a public declaration of their love for their father.

Rush is at his prime in one of Shakespeare’s most coveted roles. (AM)

Until Jan 9 (excluding Christmas day and New Year’s Eve). Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay. $93-$120.

Tickets & info: sydneytheatre.com. au or (612) 9250 1700 THE MAGIC FLUTE With the same designer/director as the massively successful The Lion King (Julia Taymor) Mozart’s The Magic Flute entertains both adults and children equally.With an incredible set on a revolving stage and huge puppets operated by up to six people, a full orchestra plays––everything is live, everyone will be overcome by the music.This production is reproduced by

Opera Australia from the original production of The Magic Flute by the Metropolitan Opera, New York. (MS) Until Jan 14. Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House. $44-$149.

Tickets & info: opera.org.au or (02) 9318 8200 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS A well-loved summer tradition continues with The Wind In The Willows picnic event returning the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Botanic Garden. In past years this outdoor theatre production of Kennet Grahame’s timeless classic has received widespread critical acclaim for its music and comedy

aspects. Kids are encouraged to get involved in the action by the Head Chief Rabbit who asks them to dance and sing along. (JA) Until Jan 23.The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. $25 (Family of Four $90+bf). Tickets & info: shakespeareaustralia.com.au or 1300 122 344 CIRCUS OZ – BUT WAIT… THERE’S MORE After two years of touring, Circus Oz are bringing their unique collection of characters and clowns to Sydney. 12 artists will twirl, twist and spin to the sound of live instruments surrounded by an

has the energy of old school glamour and champagne into this crazy cocktail circus show.”

You’ll see great music, great dance numbers, awardwinning circus acts and all around great comedy.

There will be some entertaining dance numbers choreographed by Kevin Maher who has worked with the likes of Madonna and Jennifer Lopez. Maidment explained that a number of the performers and dancers are from LA, France and Las Vegas––which is a great excuse to see the show as the audience wouldn’t have the chance to see them otherwise.

Guests are invited to wear vintage attire, white and gold, circus chic or a bit of sparkle. (AMal) Jan 7–Feb 28.The Studio, Sydney Opera House. $39-$140.

Tickets & info: sydneyoperahouse.com/blanc

illuminated, interactive, inflatable set.This is an intimate affair with attractions that will delight everyone from grandparents to children.A unique opportunity to see circus in a big top setting, it will enchant, thrill and entice leaving the visitor yearning for more. (LR) Until Jan 24. Circus Oz Big Top, The Showring,The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. $22-$95.

Tickets & info: circusoz.com or ticketmaster.com.au JASPER JONES Dealing with a lot of issues––from race matters, to growing up and issues about women––it’s partly a ‘whodunit’ story but mostly a coming

of age story about a couple of kids in Western Australia in the 60’s.“The best thing about Jasper Jones is its energy, its heart and its diversity in terms of characters and representation,” said Charles Wu, who plays Jeffrey, a 12-yearold Vietnamese boy.“My character has faced a lot of discrimination and so has Jasper Jones, who is part Aboriginal.”

Jasper Jones is fictional, but set within the time frame of the Vietnam War and Australian politics. (MS) Until Feb 7. Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills. $37-$92.

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BEGGARS CAN BE CHOOSERS With Coffin Ed, Jay Katz and Miss Death Bob, that’s not his real name, has been a professional panhandler (a.k.a. beggar) for well over a decade. His usual haunt is the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, where wallets are fatter and hearts sometimes more persuasive, and he has a regular week day spot in the thick of Double Bay. On Saturdays he can be sighted at a number of city TABs, splashing his ill-gotten gains and often sporting a brand new pair of Nike sports shoes.

His is the kind of story A Current Affair relishes as an expose of the bad side of begging, one well illustrated around five years ago by the somewhat notorious Ken Johnson.The bearded and burly Ken was a daily fixture outside Myers in George Street, shamelessly boasting that he pulled in as much as $400 for a “good day’s work”. He quickly became a media celebrity, vilified in the tabloids and on Fox News, although these days his whereabouts are unknown.A fully paid for holiday house on the Central Coast perhaps?

Bob and Ken are amongst a number of modern day mendicants who give panhandling a bad name, and unfortunately tend to tar all street beggars with the same brush.A “Begging Engagement Program” conducted recently by the Melbourne City Council discovered that “homelessness” was the overidding reason why people were motivated to beg in the street. Only one in four surveyed admitted that they were doing so to buy food, alcohol or tobacco.

The right of somebody to beg for money in the street, regardless of their motives, is obviously a highly emotive issue. In Victoria, begging is illegal under

the summary offences act and can attract a fine around $100. Ironically, some beggars then need to go out and beg to pay their fine. In NSW, in particular the City of Sydney, begging is not illegal and the Council has endorsed a policy of ongoing tolerance, despite some Councillors acknowledging that a number of the city’s beggars are professional panhandlers.

Lloyd Rees: Painting with Pencil 1930-36 Lloyd Rees: Painting with Pencil 1930-36 is a celebration of Sydney, telling the artists story through a series of stunning pencil drawings and sketches. Having been an active artist for more than 70 years, Rees’ work has been the centre of many exhibitions that have showcased his long and successful career.

However, Painting with Pencil 1930-36 is an in-depth examination of Rees’ drawings from the 30’s period and includes over 30 never seen before images.

Veronica Kooyman, Curator of the exhibition, explained: “For us to be able to look at this very tight period of time, which was six years of his career, gives us a really focussed look at the relationship between an artist and a city and that particular time and his vision of it.”

During the 1930’s Sydney underwent a period of rapid modernisation, with suburbs MAAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM If you’re stuck for ideas to keep the kids busy this school holidays, the Powerhouse Museum has a school holiday program with a number of activities suited for everyone. Running since the late 80’s, the school holiday programs provides diverse audiences the opportunity to engage with the museum’s current exhibitions.Art of the Brick: DC Comics is a large-scale, collaborative and participatory program including a drop-in experiences centre on comics and superheroes.The Sydney Observatory also has programs on for kids including a new workshop 16

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expanding and the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. “[Rees] was living in that McMahons Point area, but he actually, almost turned his back on that,” said Kooyman. “He’s looking more for these timeless qualities and permanence to the city and that’s what he’s representing in these drawings.”

Alongside his work, the exhibition also includes biographical images of Rees and filmed anecdotes from family and friends detailing aspects about the artist and his illustrious career.

Lloyd Rees: Painting with Pencil 1930-36 is a classically beautiful exhibition that everyone will enjoy. (NB) Dec 12–Apr 10. Museum of Sydney, Cnr Bridge and Phillips St, Sydney. $5-$10.

More info: sydneylivingmuseums.com.au

exploring the site history called Hidden Histories, featuring storytelling with a performance element engaging new partnerships with esteemed performers and theatre organisations.

(AMal) Dec 19–Jan 29. Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo.

Various prices and times.Tickets & info: maas.museum/school-holidays BOOMALLI’S ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW Following in it’s tradition of showcasing exceptional Indigenous art is this year’s Annual Members Show by Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative, featuring the

diverse works of 25 of Boomalli’s members.Also on show are two solo exhibitions in the front galleries featuring artists Jenny Fraser and Val West.West’s work is deeply rooted in “the representation of my connections to the Dreaming”. Fraser’s work ‘name that beach movie II’ is a video study dissecting mainstream movies,“… beach movies subconsciously say a lot about culture wars”. This multi-media exhibition explores a wide range of topics and issues, be prepared to be enchanted! (JR) Until early Feb. Boomalli, 55-59 Flood Street, Leichhardt.

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There are anomalies of course and many will remember the complete absence of street beggars, and homeless people for that matter, during the Sydney Olympics. Just what happened to them during this period still remains a mystery, although rumours persist that they were bussed en masse to an out of town gulag for the duration of the Games. Whilst beggars are seemingly allowed a free reign throughout the city, buskers, who also need to be licenced, are restricted to designated areas.

The exception for both is the Devonshire Street Tunnel where both guitar strummers and panhandlers are banned under Section 64 of the Public Transport Regulations of 2007, which “prohibits the soliciting of money (whether by way of busking or otherwise) from any person who is present on the bus, ferry or train or in the public area concerned”.

Beg for money whilst whistling a tune in the Tunnel and you could well be tasered to toast!

It would be Orwellian to suggest that Sydney’s street beggars need a panhandler’s licence, although maybe that might be one way of weeding out the sharks. However their demise might be closer than we think. We are continually told that the cashless society is just around the corner and we have already seen it with innovations like the Opal Card. The days of the battered cardboard box full of dollar coins and the odd banknote might well be numbered. Then again, “Bob” from the start of this story is probably already organising an “EFTPOS ACCEPTED” sign for 2016.

When Silence Falls

When Silence Falls provides a voice for those who have been silenced. Encompassing painting, video and sculpture, the collection-based exhibition presents the work of contemporary Aboriginal artists alongside contemporary international artists. It considers the violence and loss of oftenunacknowledged historical events––cultural displacement, political oppression, ethnic cleansing and massacres.

Cara Pinchbeck, curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and When Silence Falls curator, explained:“These powerful works offer a space for contemplation that is more sensual and emotive than the history writing and news imagery to which we can become desensitised.They look to the shared nature of humanity, our transient existence and the inescapable sadness of suffering.”

Featuring a new major acquisition by Australian Indigenous artist Judy Watson, as well as significant PARLIAMENT ZINE PROJECT It really only makes sense that Parliament on King would eventually come to showcase zines, this remarkable lounge room-come-café at the ‘less stylish end of King Street’ is very much the zine of bar/cafés––a creative, thinking community packed into a few square meters is now showcasing a library of indie publications. Browse and purchase from a small but diverse library of selfpublished mini magazines, comics and anthologies presented by the Association for Dangerous Literature.

A sure standout is the first printed edition of Super Lonely Mutant Girl, a

loans from Naomi Milgrom and Gene and Brian Sherman, the collection also features Ben Quilty’s ‘Fairy Bower Rorschach’, 2012 [pictured].A damaged and mirrored oil painting of a waterfall at Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands of NSW,‘Fairy Bower Rorschach’ explores a site of exquisite natural beauty with a dark oral history as the site of a massacre of Aboriginal people in the early 19th Century.

This exhibition speaks strongly of conflict, but does not look to blame.

“The artists in this exhibition share a faith that art should play its part in excavating and reimagining the past, however troubling the subject matter,” said Art Gallery of NSW director Michael Brand. (AM) Until May 1. 10am–5pm daily,Weds until 10pm. Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney. Free (exhibition catalogue $16.95). Info: artgallery.nsw.gov.au

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DISOBEDIENT OBJECTS Purely worth a visit to the Powerhouse Museum for its inspired collection of diverse objects from 30 years of political activism across the world, with items borrowed from noncommercial activists and activist groups. Disobedient Objects is

currently on loan from London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. It displays ‘how to protest intelligently’ with artifacts from international movements as diverse as improvised gas masks from the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul, costumes from the Guerilla Girls feminist art movement, and the hauntingly stunning Tiki Love Truck featuring an executed man’s death mask amongst an encrusting of vibrant decorations. (AM) Until Feb 14. Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo.

Included in museum entry ($8-$15).

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2016 FLICKERFEST SHORT FILM FESTIVAL This annual cinematic event celebrates a 25 year milestone, having screened and promoted some of the world’s best shorts to enthusiastic audiences on the big screen, also inspiring creativity and opening influential doors to film-makers worldwide.

Screening on iconic Bondi Beach, this festival’s popularity grows each year amongst festival enthusiasts and film makers alike, highlighted by the 2,300 submissions made this year.

Festival director Bronwyn Kidd who has steered this festival for 19 years says the quality of short films has strengthened over the years. “There’s so much

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interest in short filmmaking because it’s such an accessible way for people to express themselves and tell stories which are personally important to them,” explained Kidd. “This is such a prestigious short film festival because we’ve maintained our vision to screen the best short films – that’s what the festival is all about.”

There have been 150 short films selected by a judging panel for screening in competitive and non-competitive categories, making this ideal for audiences who enjoy intelligent and entertaining independent cinema.

HOPE CITY (15 mins) – A teenager from South Sudan is haunted by his past, torn by his new life and desperate to return home and locate his mother.

NULLA NULLA (6 mins) – A white cop fresh out of the academy experiences Aboriginal community life, and is put to the test by an indigenous cop.

PALE BLUE EYES (10 mins) – A quiet and lazed atmosphere in a roadside diner is about to change, as a mysterious figure approaches.

ARI (10 mins) – Ari , an overwei ght and recl usi ve school boy, i s desperat e t o bel ong and at t empt s t o l ose wei ght and become more approachabl e . In t ransformi ng, he real i ses he has many val uabl e qual i t i es.

HARVEY’S DREAM (10 mins) – A man recounts details of his nightmare to his wife who becomes fearful when elements from his nightmare surface. (MMo)

Jan 8–17. Bondi Pavilion, opp Beach Rd, Bondi Beach. Single sessions $20.10 (multi session passes available).Tickets & info: flickerfest.com.au Flickerfest 2016 Launch | Bronwyn Ki

FREE MOVIES BY THE BOULEVARD AT SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 2016 Until Jan 17, Thurs–Sun, 8:30pm.

Cathy Freeman Park, Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park.

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This popular and free alternative to traditional cinemas returns in January 2016 for its fifteenth year, with an exciting new family-friendly program which caters for all tastes. Attendees can bring blankets, cushions and their own packed picnics or may opt to enjoy a nice meal in one of the many quality eateries across Sydney Olympic Park.

With kid’s activities which include face-painting and visits from Starman preceding screenings on some nights, this promises to be a memorable evening and a perfect holiday treat under the stars for the entire family.

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ODDBALL (G) Based on true events, this Australian film surrounds a chicken farmer who trains his dog to protect a penguin sanctuary from fox attacks.

CINDERELLA (G) One of the most successful movies of the year. The story of Ella, who finds herself at the mercy of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, should prove to be a popular choice.

MINIONS (PG) Lovable Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are enlisted by a super-villain who plots to take over the world. Highly recommended.

SUFFRAGETTE A slow paced dramatic story about the working class foot soldiers of the early feminist movement.Through a mix of fictional characters and historical figures, Suffragette highlights a time of extreme women’s activism, but it’s a white washed interpretation. Cary Mulligan is genuine in protagonist Maud’s journey from a passive victim of circumstance to active member of the suffragette movement, as is AnneMarie Duff as the tough-as-nails Violet.

Underlying tones in the dialogue highlight problematic attitudes that still exist today. By all means let the drama absorb you, but for a better historical understanding, do your homework.

(AM) WWW THE BELIER FAMILY A heartwarming and very funny comedydrama from France about family, first love, independence and the emotional stress in making life-changing decisions. Paula Belier (Louane Emera) lives and works on a farm with her parents and brother who are all deaf

INSIDE OUT (PG) Emotions are challenged when young Riley must adjust to a new life in San Francisco, being guided by five personified emotions; joy, sadness, anger and disgust. Another wonderfully computeranimated film from Pixar Animated Studios.

JURASSIC WORLD (M) With visitor numbers declining to the dinosaur park in Isla Nublar, a new attraction is devised––a hybrid dinosaur, which has disastrous consequences. The fourth instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise, the most successful film of all time. (MMo)

and mute.When her music teacher suggests she audition for a reputable music school in Paris, she must consider the possibility of leaving her family to follow her dream of becoming a singer.The ongoing use of sign intensifies the emotions as the parents inadvertently disallow their daughter from taking her first step towards independence. (MMo) WWWW YOUTH Fred (Michael Caine), a celebrated composer, is being badgered to come out of retirement for one last performance. On top of that, his neglected daughter Lina (Rachael Weisz) needs advice and comfort. His old friend Mick (Harvey Keitel) struggles to complete the script for what he hopes will be his last great film.Together, they ponder life, relationships, the future, the past, and other guests at an exclusive retreat.A picturesque, wry and poignant film which will leave you pondering what exactly is ‘youth’.

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CROSSBONES – SEASON 1 The addictive new television series from NBC. Filled with adventure and excitement, Crossbones offers a new tale of the infamous pirate, Blackbeard.

Set in 1729, Blackbeard, or Edward Teach as he is better known, reigns over a rogue nation of thieves and outlaws on the secret Island of Santa Compana. Hollywood legend, John Malkovich’s performance as Blackbeard is brilliant, as he brings a real sophistication to the show and to his malicious character. Surrounded by an all-star cast, including Swedish-born Australian actor, David Hoflin, Malkovich’s portrayal of Blackbeard is not the only attraction. (NB) WWWW TRUTH Telling the story of a 60 Minutes piece which aired in the Unites States in 2004, about George W. Bush potentially avoiding serving in Vietnam, Truth explores the concepts of investigative journalism versus entertainment in our news sources, and how those in power react to anybody who seeks to

World Square Silent Cinema

There’s something mesmerising and calming about just soaking in the sights without the noise of the daily life putting on a dampener.

Its time to find some fun and a quiet, peaceful time in the centre of Sydney’s CBD.The World Square is hosting its free outdoor cinema come January. It will be difficult to find a better way to spend those lazy summer evenings than just taking a seat back and relaxing as you get to enjoy classics, and for a budget of zero dollars!

Summer favourites like Jaws,The Holiday and Love Actually and cult-classics such as Muriel’s Wedding, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Romeo & Juliet will ensure that audiences are glued to the headphones and deck-hairs provided by the organisers.

What’s more, you can enjoy these movies as you whiff the delicious smells of the varied food World Square has to offer.

To celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey, there will also be a special screening on February 10 of the Hong KongChinese fantasy film,The Monkey King.

With screenings every Wednesday evening, seats

challenge the status quo. A thriller about journalistic ethics and practices may not be the flavour for everybody, but the performances by Cate Blanchett (Mary Mapes), Robert Redford (Dan Rather), Dennis Quaid and Topher Grace make this a film that you should see. (JA) WWW1/ 2 LOVE THE COOPERS Setting the tone nicely for this holiday season, a laugh out loud hysteric comedy of a dysfunctional but loveable family called the Coopers.

When four generations of the Cooper family come face to face with their inner selves, the artificial facades of who they are are shattered. Even though it doesn’t offer anything out of the ordinary, the movie is nonetheless a fun ride.

Boasting the acting talents of John Goodman, Diane Keaton, Amanda Seyfried, and Olivia Wilde among other big names, there is no way that you’ll sit through this comic caper and not Love the Coopers. (JR) WWW1/ 2

are limited and there can be quite a rush for them, so head online to reserve your places.

Take advantage of this unique experience.As they say, silence is golden! (JR) Wednesdays until Mar 16, 7pm.

World Square, 680 George Street, Sydney.

Free. Info: ticketpro.com.au WWW

CREED Following much of the tried and true formula that we have seen from the Rocky film franchise over the course of the past three decades, Creed is a worthy addition to the stable and as a spin-off film is strong enough to stand on its own two feet.

Michael B. Jordan’s performance as Adonis Johnson Creed is powerful and compelling, with a simmering rage and intensity. Rocky fans will be pleased to see a number of homages to the originals. (JA) WWWW IN THE HEART OF THE SEA A film based on Nathaniel Philbrick’s 2000 non-fiction book of the same name, about the sinking of the whaling ship the Essex in 1820 by a mammoth whale, which inspired Herman Melville’s renowned tale of Moby Dick. It follows the Essex and its crew; Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth), George Pollard (Benjamin Walker), Matthew Joy (Cillian Murphy) and a younger Thomas Nickerson (Tom Holland).

With incredible set detail, a

hauntingly beautiful score, amazing special effects/CGI, artistically stunning colour-grading and the perfect pace, the film manages to check off all the criteria of a great film. (ASha) WWWW THE PROGRAM Sport has an uncanny way of producing both heroes and villains. It’s not often however that the same person can fulfil both roles––until Lance Armstrong. The time period between 1999 and 2013 is the primary focus of Stephen Frears The Program, which is inspired by journalist David Walsh’s book Seven Deadly Sins: My Pursuit Of Lance Armstrong. The film follows a documentary style format. Ben Foster’s portrayal of Armstrong is uncanny and cannot receive enough praise. The biggest problem with the film is that it covers such a long time period it can sometimes feel rushed and as though it is only skimming the surface. (JA) WWW1/ 2 city hub 7 JANUARY 2016

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Sydney Live Music Guide LIVE WIRE

By Jamie Apps Franklin Electric: Heading down under for the very first time are Montreal based Franklin Electric.After being discovered in a “backwater venue” deep in Nashville in 2012 their rise has been monumental, supporting the likes of City & Colour and Half Moon Run while also moving from empty rooms to sold out 1000 person capacity venues.

It’s taken far too long for Franklin Electric to get here so jump at this chance immediately.

Thu, Jan 7, Brighton Up Bar Halsey: Twenty one year old American songstress Halsey has taken the world by storm with her provocative grunge pop flair. Making her way to Australian shores for the first time this week her stage presence has all of the undeniable characteristics of a pop star whilst maintaining that bitter alternative indie cred.

Fri, Jan 8, Metro Theatre Archie Roach & My Friend The Chocolate Cake: 25 years ago these two artists were thrust into the Australian music psyche.This weekend they will join forces again, for the first time in nearly 20 years, as they take to the stage of our most iconic music venue. Marking their many years of friendship and great music, the night will end with a never to be repeated performance featuring all of the artists on stage together, this is a must see.

Sat, Jan 9, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Nadia Reid: In 2015 New Zealand artist Nadia Reid released her album Listen To Formation, Look For The Signs with little fanfare. But the response from both fans and critics alike would immediately change the course of her life. With praise rolling in Nadia took on a DIY approach and began touring New Zealand and has since gained a following from fans across the world. This week she brings her show to Sydney for one night.

Sun, Jan 10, St Stephens Nick Mancini Trio: In the first of a two night spectacular where New York invades Sydney, vibraphonist and composer Nick Mancini performs an exclusive show at Foundry616.

Having graduated from the Manhattan School Of Music with a Masters in jazz performance and over a decade spent honing his craft, this is bound to be a captivating night.

Tue, Jan 12, Foundry616 Troye Sivan: Since being discovered as a celebrated Youtuber, Sivan has gone on to become a phenomenon in the pop landscape, with his debut EP TRXYE topping iTunes charts in 66 different countries. This week he makes a bit of a homecoming with a show earlier in the week in his hometown of Perth before arriving in Sydney on Wednesday for a wild and exciting show.

Wed, Jan 13, Enmore Theatre

East Pointers

By Jamie Apps Canadian band the East Pointers took crowds by storm last year when they toured Australia with their modern spin on traditional folk dancehall music, and they are set to make their way down under yet again in 2016 with more dates and more cities on their slate.

“We’re super excited to get back, we had a blast there last year,” said Jake Charron.

This time around the band has even more to offer fans of their modern take on the traditional sound, having released their debut full length album at the end of 2015. Last time the group was in Australia they only had their EP to showcase to fans, so they took the opportunity while travelling around our country to write much of the album.

Upon returning home the group blocked off “a little over a week” on their calendar in order to head into the studio and record the album. “It was reasonably quick I guess. We recorded most of the record live off the floor to capture that live sound we’re going for.

Obviously certain tracks took different turns as we went along but for the most part it was pretty painless and a good experience and we’re pretty pumped to get it out,” explained Jake.

For East Pointers the idea of recording all of the tracks live was something they wanted to seriously focus on Jake explained:“[we] wanted to be able to play the whole record live as a trio, and also because that’s

The Soldiers Wife – The Album 2015

The Soldiers Wife is a cathartic album powered by the songs of ten female artists. Singing from several perspectives, they open up both the ears and the minds eye into experiences only had by some.

It is an eclectic mix of feeling, both strong and varied, stretching hands out, holding the bonds tight between listener and singer. Broadening the spectrum outwards and across ways and into itself, building understanding of the unfathomable, and so joining everyone who listens with all those who have come and gone before, with those who have lived through it.

This album is very affecting, it is tinged with sadness but it is also an entwined story of strength, one that breeds strength in others. Listeners should remember this album when they forget that they are connected to everyone else. (SP) WWW

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part of our music, it’s live dance music that’s meant to played in a dancehall or a kitchen party so we wanted to keep that sound.”

As a Canadian band the opportunity to tour Australia at this time of year is something Jake, Koady and Tim relish.

“It’s pretty nice to get away at that time of year because it’s starting to get cold already, plus the festival season down there is phenomenal so we’re pumped to get back,” said Jake.

This year the group will be performing in more cities than before and in a much wider range of venues, which brings with it certain challenges and advantages.“You get really different crowds at both of those types of shows (festivals versus clubs) but I think it’s a nice balance,” explained Jake.“It’s new territory for us and the goal is just to play our music in front of as many people as possible. Hopefully they like it and wont be shy to get up and dance away!”

Jan 14. Gaelic Club, 1/64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. $15-$20.

Tickets & info: eastpointers.ca

Plaitum – Glass Animals

Electro pop has a way of stopping time and creating a pocket where their music is played.

Plaitum live in one of these time pockets, stretching out in their own space, filling it with musical static.

Their EP Glass Animals inhabits a small bubble around the listener, short lived and ethereal it could pop and die only to be created anew in the next blow, sparking an edgeless conductive drop.

Taking its time and holding each second in an ambient world, Plaitum plays on in parallel universes echoing off into a continuum of rhythmic absence, both outside and within the time we are hearing it in.

We’re almost at the end and we are also at the beginning, racing in place, reaching out to capture it in the eye of our memories and dancing because we can’t help it. (SP) WWWW

TELSTRA IS PLANNING TO REMOVE A PAYPHONE It is proposed that one coin and card payphone be removed from: Outside 225 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Payphone ID: 02925251X2 The next nearest coin and card payphone is located: Outside 34 Grosvenor Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (approximately 120 metres away from the proposed location) Payphone ID: 02925246X2 This proposal was prompted by the Sydney Light Rail Project.

Telstra intends making a final decision on this proposal by: 23rd February 2016 To assist us in making a final decision, we invite your comments on this proposal.

Please send us your comments in writing to: Telstra Payphone Siting Manager Locked Bag 4850 Melbourne Vic 3001 or by calling us on 1800 011 433 selection Option 2 or by email to Payphone.Solutions@team.telstra.com For more information on payphone services (including, any applicable payphone consultation document) see: www.telstra.com.au/payphoneservices/index.htm

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