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Transformation of Iconic Watsons Bay Hotel Sydney -Mike Smith

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:11:13 +0000

Veteran travel editor Mike Smith, visits Watson’s Bay Hotel, a true Sydney icon that has undertaken a significant refurbishment, but still remains with its grandstand view…one of the best spots to take in the grandeur that is Sydney Harbour while enjoying a cool beverage and good company. Mike chats with hotel manager, Danielle Richardson.
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Colonial History at Windsor’s Gas Lamp Lighting Festival -Mike Smith

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:28:19 +0000

For Australian history buffs, Windsor – 50kms north-west of Sydney – can shed much light on the country’s colonial past. Don’t expect to see a giant majestic castle as found in the town’s namesake in the UK. Nor are there royal guardsmen. But only a few days ago, there was a professional town crier, Graham Keating, in strong voice to ring in the town’s annual Gas Lamp Festival. The world-renowned and former world champion Keating, a sprightly 84-years-old, was appropriately dressed for the occasion, while many locals dressed in period costume for a parade down George Street Mall led by a bagpipe band. As roving reporter MIKE SMITH discovered, the 215-year-old settlement – one of the oldest in Australia – prides itself on its historic roots through its own charming architecture, a pub that has been around since 1815.Read More

Why I Love Manly – Helen Hayes

Graeme Kemlo — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:15:51 +0000

There is so much to love about Manly, “Seven miles from Sydney, 1000 miles from care”. Helen Hayes gives a few reasons why she loves it.Read More

Sydney’s Harbourside Bastille Festival Warms Up A Chilly City -Mike Smith

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:24:17 +0000

This week it is the 12th annual Bastille Festival, where Sydney’s harbourside transforms into everything French and the wearing of berets is commonplace. Mike Smith reports that it is a mouthwatering, fun filled festival and according to the organisers it’s larger and more spectacular than ever, and is on until Sunday July 20. Picture yourself dining on some gourmet delights while sampling the wines from eight of France’s prominent regions. And in further good news, there are over 100 free shows to watch.
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Reporter Mike Smith Reveals His Favourite Hometown Secrets In Sydney

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:20:02 +0000

Sometimes you can spend so much time in a place that you end up not being able to see the forest for the trees. In other words, we don’t know all the amazing places in the city we live in. Sydney is truly one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and Mike Smith ventures beyond his home area to surprise us with some of his favourite places.
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