The Visit Pyrmont Ultimo map made its official debut at the well attended launch event hosted by Mister Percy at Ovolo 1888. Guests were treated to premium wines and delicious canapes while the maps were distributed and enthusiastically perused. City of Sydney councillor, Robert Kok was in attendance, as were many prominent local business owners,…
After 44 years at Sydney Fish Market, Bryan Skepper has decided to pull off the rubber boots for good and sail off towards new horizons. During his time with SFM he has seen significant change, and he leaves just as the market is about to experience a monumental transformation (although he will remain on as…
Google is holding a free business event at its headquarters in Pyrmont. Presented by Be Media, a national digital marketing agency, the presentation will provide insights and advice on how businesses need to think strategically to navigate the digital landscape in the near future. They’ll cover topics including: • How Australians are thinking and using…
NAIDOC week takes place in July each year and celebrates the unique history and culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s theme is “Voice. Treaty. Truth” and a beautiful way to manifest that theme is through a yarning circle. The Uniting Harris Community Centre together with Heartdancers, KU Ultimo and Pyrmont…
University of Technology, Sydney has announced former NSW Premier and Foreign Minister, Bob Carr as their new Industry Professor. The three year tenure will have Professor Carr working alongside university experts in policy development, government relations, and climate change to help develop implementable policies to address climate change. Based equally in the Institute for Sustainable…
The Visit Pyrmont Ultimo visitor’s map will make its first appearance at a special launch event at Mister Percy Restaurant, Ovolo 1888. The map highlights some of the precincts best sites including historical landmarks, architecturally interesting buildings, great places to eat and drink, attractions and facilities, and other unique features that make this area special.…
On July 21, 1969, American astronaut, Commander Neil Armstrong climbed down a short ladder, put his heavily weighted boot onto the ground and forever inscribed his name in the annals of human endeavour. It’s hard to believe it is 50 years since Armstrong and fellow astronauts Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins made their extraordinary…
The world’s largest outdoor light festival is on for the eleventh time, and, impossible as it seems, it’s even more spectacular than ever. The Vivid Festival of Light, Music & Ideas spreads its neon tendrils further across the city each year with epicentres now in Chatswood, Taronga Zoo, Royal Botanic Garden, Barangaroo, Carriageworks and all…
Stephen Nemetz, general manage at Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney, has extended an open invitation to all our members and their friends to come and enjoy morning tea in their Gumtree Restaurant and help raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council. Here’s his personal message: Dear ALL, Join us for the Biggest Morning Tea at…
From July, Pyrmont Bay Park will be transformed into a lively village square when the new Pyrmont Bay Markets sets up its variety of stalls, food trucks and entertainment offerings each month. Offering unique crafts, gourmet produce and top-quality fresh food straight from the field and farm, the markets will be a place where neighbours…