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Welcome to Things to Do in Sydney, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned city explorer, diving into the quirkiest corners of this sunny paradise. Today, Sunday, December 21, Sydney's vibe is somber yet spirited—summer warmth around 25 degrees Celsius with a cloudy sky, but the city's heart beats strong amid the national Day of Reflection for the tragic Bondi Beach attack.
Kick off with Choir on the Steps at the Sydney Opera House forecourt at 6:30pm, where Moorambilla Voices and a combined choir belt out carols and pop hits for free—pure community magic for families and culture lovers. Families, chase festive fun at Dreaming of a Green Christmas in the Royal Botanic Garden, a hilarious holiday story amid lush greenery. Music fans, catch the Xmas Rave at Side Bar for wild nightlife beats, or join the Darling Harbour Run Club for a free fitness dash with harbour views—my kind of quirky athletic vibe!
Shifting to local buzz: Prime Minister Albanese announced a federal review of intelligence agencies after the Bondi incident, with a report due April 2026, while NSW pledges to ban terrorist symbols like ISIS flags by Monday. Flags are at half-mast, and tonight's minute of silence at 6:47pm honors the 15 victims—light a candle at home for light over darkness.
Must-dos today: Stroll Bondi for the memorial and smoking ceremony if you're seeking reflection, then hit JOLLY Christmas Night Markets at Customs House for festive eats. Hidden gem? Badu Gili: Story Keepers, a free First Nations light show at the Opera House—epic cultural vibes.
Local tip: Locals call the Opera House steps the "Monumental Steps"—grab a spot early for choir views, and hug a stranger like they do at Bondi memorials; it bonds you Aussie-style.
Tomorrow, tune in for Hanukkah's finale lights and New Year's Eve prep fireworks cruises—Sydney's adventures never quit!
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Kick off with Choir on the Steps at the Sydney Opera House forecourt at 6:30pm, where Moorambilla Voices and a combined choir belt out carols and pop hits for free—pure community magic for families and culture lovers. Families, chase festive fun at Dreaming of a Green Christmas in the Royal Botanic Garden, a hilarious holiday story amid lush greenery. Music fans, catch the Xmas Rave at Side Bar for wild nightlife beats, or join the Darling Harbour Run Club for a free fitness dash with harbour views—my kind of quirky athletic vibe!
Shifting to local buzz: Prime Minister Albanese announced a federal review of intelligence agencies after the Bondi incident, with a report due April 2026, while NSW pledges to ban terrorist symbols like ISIS flags by Monday. Flags are at half-mast, and tonight's minute of silence at 6:47pm honors the 15 victims—light a candle at home for light over darkness.
Must-dos today: Stroll Bondi for the memorial and smoking ceremony if you're seeking reflection, then hit JOLLY Christmas Night Markets at Customs House for festive eats. Hidden gem? Badu Gili: Story Keepers, a free First Nations light show at the Opera House—epic cultural vibes.
Local tip: Locals call the Opera House steps the "Monumental Steps"—grab a spot early for choir views, and hug a stranger like they do at Bondi memorials; it bonds you Aussie-style.
Tomorrow, tune in for Hanukkah's finale lights and New Year's Eve prep fireworks cruises—Sydney's adventures never quit!
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
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For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiWelcome to Things to Do in Sydney, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned city explorer, diving into the quirkiest corners of this sunny paradise. Today, Sunday, December 21, Sydney's vibe is somber yet spirited—summer warmth around 25 degrees Celsius with a cloudy sky, but the city's heart beats strong amid the national Day of Reflection for the tragic Bondi Beach attack.
Kick off with Choir on the Steps at the Sydney Opera House forecourt at 6:30pm, where Moorambilla Voices and a combined choir belt out carols and pop hits for free—pure community magic for families and culture lovers. Families, chase festive fun at Dreaming of a Green Christmas in the Royal Botanic Garden, a hilarious holiday story amid lush greenery. Music fans, catch the Xmas Rave at Side Bar for wild nightlife beats, or join the Darling Harbour Run Club for a free fitness dash with harbour views—my kind of quirky athletic vibe!
Shifting to local buzz: Prime Minister Albanese announced a federal review of intelligence agencies after the Bondi incident, with a report due April 2026, while NSW pledges to ban terrorist symbols like ISIS flags by Monday. Flags are at half-mast, and tonight's minute of silence at 6:47pm honors the 15 victims—light a candle at home for light over darkness.
Must-dos today: Stroll Bondi for the memorial and smoking ceremony if you're seeking reflection, then hit JOLLY Christmas Night Markets at Customs House for festive eats. Hidden gem? Badu Gili: Story Keepers, a free First Nations light show at the Opera House—epic cultural vibes.
Local tip: Locals call the Opera House steps the "Monumental Steps"—grab a spot early for choir views, and hug a stranger like they do at Bondi memorials; it bonds you Aussie-style.
Tomorrow, tune in for Hanukkah's finale lights and New Year's Eve prep fireworks cruises—Sydney's adventures never quit!
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Kick off with Choir on the Steps at the Sydney Opera House forecourt at 6:30pm, where Moorambilla Voices and a combined choir belt out carols and pop hits for free—pure community magic for families and culture lovers. Families, chase festive fun at Dreaming of a Green Christmas in the Royal Botanic Garden, a hilarious holiday story amid lush greenery. Music fans, catch the Xmas Rave at Side Bar for wild nightlife beats, or join the Darling Harbour Run Club for a free fitness dash with harbour views—my kind of quirky athletic vibe!
Shifting to local buzz: Prime Minister Albanese announced a federal review of intelligence agencies after the Bondi incident, with a report due April 2026, while NSW pledges to ban terrorist symbols like ISIS flags by Monday. Flags are at half-mast, and tonight's minute of silence at 6:47pm honors the 15 victims—light a candle at home for light over darkness.
Must-dos today: Stroll Bondi for the memorial and smoking ceremony if you're seeking reflection, then hit JOLLY Christmas Night Markets at Customs House for festive eats. Hidden gem? Badu Gili: Story Keepers, a free First Nations light show at the Opera House—epic cultural vibes.
Local tip: Locals call the Opera House steps the "Monumental Steps"—grab a spot early for choir views, and hug a stranger like they do at Bondi memorials; it bonds you Aussie-style.
Tomorrow, tune in for Hanukkah's finale lights and New Year's Eve prep fireworks cruises—Sydney's adventures never quit!
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI