Bondi Beach Blog

Apr 15, Find a job in Australia for backpackers made easy

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:17:33 GMT

Top Tips to find a job in Australia during your working holiday or gap year

Apr 15, Essential Packing list for Backpacker Travel to Australia

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:19:01 GMT

Essential Packing list for Backpacker Travel to Australia

Apr 13, Bondi Beach Pictures and Gallery

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:18:23 GMT

Bondi Beach Pictures and Gallery

Apr 11, Interesting Bondi facts about the beach and the Surrounding Area

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:40:21 GMT

Interesting Bondi facts about the beach and the Surrounding Area

Apr 11, Places to Visit in Australia

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:22:16 GMT

Top 10 Places to Visit in Australia

Apr 9, Current Sydney Events in and around Bondi Beach

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:57:35 GMT

Current Sydney events for Bondi Beach from Outdoor Cinema's to kite Flying, there is something for everyone

Mar 29, Local Hero Nominations

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:01:56 GMT

Nominate someone who has made an exceptional contribution to the local community and they could be honoured with a plaque at Bondi or Bronte Beach. Nominations close on Friday 15 May. The Recognising our Community Leaders Walk commenced in 2005 and so far six local heroes have been honoured. Nominees may be living or deceased, but must be locals who have made an outstanding contribution to the area. You can also nominate a family. Online Nominations can be made at Waverly Council Website. Online Nominations Form

Feb 3, Moonlight Cinema

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:09:57 GMT

Dont forget to check out the Moonlight cinema this year at Centennial Park in Sydney.

New releases as well as contemporary, cult and classic movies are airing on the lawns of the picturesque Belvedere open air theatre.

Some dates to look out for are:

17th Feb - Slumdog Millionaire

24 Feb - The Godfather

5th March - The Wrestler

15th March - Donnie Darko

Jan 23, Verification

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:06:13 GMT

Jan 23, Australia Day

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:12:21 GMT

Bondi is sure to be busy for this long weekend culminating in Australia Day celebrations.

Why not think of attending Bondi Open Air Cinema at the Pavilion this year. The ocean-edged festival is one the best ways to enjoy Australia day and summer.

This year on Australia Day the Open Air cinema will be screening Baz Luhrmann's Australia. The film tells the story of an English aristocrat woman who travels to the 'Faraway Downs' and joins forces with a rough-hewn drover to herd 2,000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the country's most unforgiving terrain. Their marathon journey reaches a new level of hardship when they get caught up in the Japanese bombing of Darwin.

On the night there will be plenty of other entertainment including live music, patrons can bring there own picnic but alcohol can be purchased inside the pavilion grounds. Sometimes its a good idea to bring a blanket but with the sweltering Sydney Temperatures at present it might not be needed.

Jan 19, Flickerfest Closing Night

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:58:10 GMT

Hi, Hope all enjoyed the 18th Annual Flickerfest festival held at Bondi which ended on the 18th of January. In case you missed it, the festival will be touring around the country so check out the Flickerfest site for more details. Here's a list of winners from this years festival.

International Awards

INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM AWARDS

Award: Coopers Award for Best Short Film - $5,000 cash Film: Dennis Writer/Director: Mads Matthiesen Producer: Jonas Bagger Country: Denmark Award: Yoram Gross Award for Best Short Animation Film - $1250 cash Film: I Am So Proud of You Writer/DirectorProducer: Don Hertzfeld Country: USA
Award: Movie Extra & Jungle Software Special Jury Award - $500 cash plus Gorilla Budgeting & Scheduling software Film: John and Karen Writer/Director: Mathew Walker Producer: Sarah Cox Country: UK
Award: National Geographic Award for Best Short Documentary - $1,000 Film: Zietek Writer/Director: Bartosz Blaschke Country: Poland
Award: National Geographic Award for Best Short Documentary - Highly Commended Film: Eclipse: An Indian Odyssey Writer/Director: Mark Lapwood Country: Australia
Award: National Geographic Award for Best Short Documentary - Highly Commended Film: Lies Writer/Director: Jonas Odell Producer: Linda Hamback Country: Sweden
SAE Award for Best Use of Digital Technology in a Short Film - $1,000 Film: I love Sarah Jane Writers: Spencer Sussr & David Michod Director: Spencer Susser Producer: Angie Fielder Visual Effects: fx phd / Babyfoot Productions

AUSTRALIAN SHORT FILM AWARDS

Award: JVC Award for Best Australia Short Film JVC HD video camera model GY HD201EB RRP $10,000 Film: Netherland Dwarf Writer/Director: David Michd Producer: Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford Country: Australia
Award: Seed Productions Award for Best Achievement in an Original Australian Screenplay - $1,000 cash Film: The List Writer/Director: Joel Edgerton Producers: Rachel Okine & Nicole ODonohue
Award: Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Award for Best Direction in an Australian Short Film - $1,000 cash Film: Ali and the Ball Writer/Director: Alex Holmes Producer: Helen Panckhurst
Award: SBS Television Award Broadcast of the film on SBS Film: White Bread Writer/Director: Luc Anthony Producer: Tristan Waley
Award: Miller Camera Support Award for Best Cinematography in an Australian Short Film Miller Tripod kit Film: Summer Breaks Writer/Director: Sean Kruck Producer: Caroline Barry Cinematographer: Jac Fitzgerald
Award: Avid Technology Award for Best Editing in an Australian Short Film Avid Editing Software RRP $3,850 Film: Advantage Director: Sean Byrne Writer: Rob Beamish Producer: Donna McCrum / Andrew Canny Editor: Andrew Canny
Award: Film Support and Chaotic Pictures Award for Most Resourceful Production - $500 cash & $3,000 worth of Post facilities & Red Camera hire Film: My Rabit Hoppy Director/Co-producer: Anthony Lucas Co-producer: Julia Lucas
Award: Audioloc Sound Design Award for Best Achievement in Sound in an Australian Short Film 1 day Sound Post at Audioloc Film: Netherland Dwarf Writer/Director: David Michd Producer: Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford Sound: Sam Petty

Jan 18, Bondi Jitterbug

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:04:32 GMT

The work of amateur photographer, champion Jitterbug dancer and Bondi local George Caddy is displayed for the first time in this exhibition of 60 photographs. These distinctive photographs document Bondi Beach during the late 1930s and early 1940s and feature parading lifesavers, leisure seekers wearing the latest beach fashions and the astonishing gymnastic feats known as beachobatics. The negatives to these images lay hidden in a shoebox for almost 60 years until discovered by George's son. This exhibition is free at The State Library of New South Wales and closes on February 22nd 2009