#westernsydney — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #westernsydney, aggregated by home.social.
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Strathfield Council tapes over Indigenous acknowledgement on entry signs
Community concern is growing over a decision by an inner west Sydney council to black out sections of…
#Australia #AU #Austrlia #foreignlanguagesigns #InnerWest #nswlocalgovernment #Strathfieldcouncil #strathfieldcouncilmeeting #strathfieldcouncilsigns #strathfieldcouncilsignscontroversy #strathfieldgatewaysigns #sydneyinnerwest #WesternSydney
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Nathan Hearne, 21, remembered after fatal garbage truck incident in Mount Druitt, Western Sydney
A young man killed in a garbage truck tragedy in Western Sydney has been remembered as a big-hearted…
#Australia #AU #Austrlia #Business #CarAccidents #CarAccidentsSydney #GoFundMe #news #NSWNews #nswpolice #Sydney #WesternSydney
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Man dies after shooting at community centre car park in Punchbowl, in Sydney’s south-west
A man has died following what police have described as a targeted shooting in Sydney’s south-west. Paramedics treated…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #breakingnews #nswcrime #NSWNews #nswpolice #punchbowlshooting #punchbowlshootingtoday #shootingsydney #sydneycrime #sydneynews #sydneyshooting #TopNews #TopStories #westernsydney #westernsydneyshooting
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Man dies after shooting at community centre car park in Punchbowl, in Sydney’s south-west
A man has died following what police have described as a targeted shooting in Sydney’s south-west. Paramedics treated…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #breakingnews #nswcrime #NSWNews #nswpolice #punchbowlshooting #punchbowlshootingtoday #shootingsydney #sydneycrime #sydneynews #sydneyshooting #TopNews #TopStories #westernsydney #westernsydneyshooting
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Man shot dead in community centre car park in Punchbowl, southwest Sydney
A man has been shot dead in what is believed to be a targeted attack in a community…
#Australia #Sydney #crime #CrimeSydney #news #NSWNews #nswpolice #WesternSydney
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Man shot dead in community centre car park in Punchbowl, southwest Sydney
A man has been shot dead in what is believed to be a targeted attack in a community…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Crime #CrimeSydney #NSWNews #nswpolice #TopNews #TopStories #westernsydney
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Man shot dead in community centre car park in Punchbowl, southwest Sydney
A man has been shot dead in what is believed to be a targeted attack in a community…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Crime #CrimeSydney #NSWNews #nswpolice #TopNews #TopStories #westernsydney
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Man dies after shooting at community centre car park in Punchbowl, in Sydney’s south-west
A man has died following what police have described as a targeted shooting in Sydney’s south-west. Paramedics treated…
#Australia #Sydney #breakingnews #nswcrime #NSWNews #nswpolice #punchbowlshooting #punchbowlshootingtoday #shootingsydney #sydneycrime #sydneynews #sydneyshooting #WesternSydney #westernsydneyshooting
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Sydney Water to pump 70 million litres of treated wastewater into Parramatta River under new proposal
Just months after the NSW government spent $1.26 million reopening two new swimming sites along Parramatta River, Sydney…
#Australia #Sydney #Camellia-Rosehill #Infrastructure #ParramattaRiver #SydneyOlympicPark #SydneyWater #wastewaterfacility #water #WesternSydney
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Just for scale and perspective, here's how the size of the Gaza Strip compares with major Australian metro areas.
Sydney: Cronulla to Narrabeen.
Western Sydney: Castle Hill to Campbelltown.
(You can comfortably fit one Gaza in Western Sydney, a second from the southern suburbs to the Northern Beaches, and still have plenty of room to spare.)
Melbourne: Werribee and Tarneit to Epping and Campbellfield.
Canberra: Roughly the same area.
Gold Coast: Roughly the same area.
Brisbane: Brisbane Airport to near Ipswich.
Adelaide: Port Adelaide to Morphett Vale.
Perth: Joondalup to Fremantle.
#Gaza #Palestine #auspol #australia #politics #news #Sydney #WesternSydney #Melbourne #Adelaide #Perth #GoldCoast #Canberra -
Just for scale and perspective, here's how the size of the Gaza Strip compares with major Australian metro areas.
Sydney: Cronulla to Narrabeen.
Western Sydney: Castle Hill to Campbelltown.
(You can comfortably fit one Gaza in Western Sydney, a second from the southern suburbs to the Northern Beaches, and still have plenty of room to spare.)
Melbourne: Werribee and Tarneit to Epping and Campbellfield.
Canberra: Roughly the same area.
Gold Coast: Roughly the same area.
Brisbane: Brisbane Airport to near Ipswich.
Adelaide: Port Adelaide to Morphett Vale.
Perth: Joondalup to Fremantle.
#Gaza #Palestine #auspol #australia #politics #news #Sydney #WesternSydney #Melbourne #Adelaide #Perth #GoldCoast #Canberra -
Just for scale and perspective, here's how the size of the Gaza Strip compares with major Australian metro areas.
Sydney: Cronulla to Narrabeen.
Western Sydney: Castle Hill to Campbelltown.
(You can comfortably fit one Gaza in Western Sydney, a second from the southern suburbs to the Northern Beaches, and still have plenty of room to spare.)
Melbourne: Werribee and Tarneit to Epping and Campbellfield.
Canberra: Roughly the same area.
Gold Coast: Roughly the same area.
Brisbane: Brisbane Airport to near Ipswich.
Adelaide: Port Adelaide to Morphett Vale.
Perth: Joondalup to Fremantle.
#Gaza #Palestine #auspol #australia #politics #news #Sydney #WesternSydney #Melbourne #Adelaide #Perth #GoldCoast #Canberra -
Just for scale and perspective, here's how the size of the Gaza Strip compares with major Australian metro areas.
Sydney: Cronulla to Narrabeen.
Western Sydney: Castle Hill to Campbelltown.
(You can comfortably fit one Gaza in Western Sydney, a second from the southern suburbs to the Northern Beaches, and still have plenty of room to spare.)
Melbourne: Werribee and Tarneit to Epping and Campbellfield.
Canberra: Roughly the same area.
Gold Coast: Roughly the same area.
Brisbane: Brisbane Airport to near Ipswich.
Adelaide: Port Adelaide to Morphett Vale.
Perth: Joondalup to Fremantle.
#Gaza #Palestine #auspol #australia #politics #news #Sydney #WesternSydney #Melbourne #Adelaide #Perth #GoldCoast #Canberra -
Just for scale and perspective, here's how the size of the Gaza Strip compares with major Australian metro areas.
Sydney: Cronulla to Narrabeen.
Western Sydney: Castle Hill to Campbelltown.
(You can comfortably fit one Gaza in Western Sydney, a second from the southern suburbs to the Northern Beaches, and still have plenty of room to spare.)
Melbourne: Werribee and Tarneit to Epping and Campbellfield.
Canberra: Roughly the same area.
Gold Coast: Roughly the same area.
Brisbane: Brisbane Airport to near Ipswich.
Adelaide: Port Adelaide to Morphett Vale.
Perth: Joondalup to Fremantle.
#Gaza #Palestine #auspol #australia #politics #news #Sydney #WesternSydney #Melbourne #Adelaide #Perth #GoldCoast #Canberra -
Here's one to mark down on your calendar.
Everyone's favourite music, food, and art festival is back for 2026.
Parramatta Lanes will run on Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 October this year.
For anyone who's planning on going, I'd /very/strongly recommend visiting on the Wednesday or Thursday nights. It's likely to get unbelievably busy on the Friday and Saturday night.
"Parramatta’s streets, laneways and public spaces will come alive with bold creativity this spring as Parramatta Lanes returns with a spectacular program of large-scale public art, immersive installations, interactive experiences and contemporary performances.
"The iconic free festival, set to be held from 21-24 October, will transform the Parramatta CBD into a cultural playground with inflatable installations including PurseZilla by Benjamin Akuila inviting audiences through an illuminated sculpture inspired by culture, identity and community and Mechelle Bounpraseuth’s giant creations of everyday food items.
"Visitors can also experience immersive installations and interactive performances throughout the four-day festival including, Samuel Kim and Lawrence Liang’s OURO and Rosie Deacon's colourful The Great Putty Pop-Up: Art Mini Golf.
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"This year’s program also features Sound Off presented by Low and Slow Brisbane and New Zealand curator Edith Amituanai, introducing the dynamic Pasifika siren and sound subculture to Western Sydney, Snuff Puppets' Human Body Organs, a giant roaming performance spectacle and Marian Abboud’s large-scale car installation performance piece driving community connections through volunteers and conversations with a twist."
https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/council/latest-news/bold-arts-program-unveiled-for-parramatta-lanes
https://atparramatta.com/lanes
#Parramatta #ParramattaLanes #event #events #NSW #WesternSydney #Australia -
Here's one to mark down on your calendar.
Everyone's favourite music, food, and art festival is back for 2026.
Parramatta Lanes will run on Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 October this year.
For anyone who's planning on going, I'd /very/strongly recommend visiting on the Wednesday or Thursday nights. It's likely to get unbelievably busy on the Friday and Saturday night.
"Parramatta’s streets, laneways and public spaces will come alive with bold creativity this spring as Parramatta Lanes returns with a spectacular program of large-scale public art, immersive installations, interactive experiences and contemporary performances.
"The iconic free festival, set to be held from 21-24 October, will transform the Parramatta CBD into a cultural playground with inflatable installations including PurseZilla by Benjamin Akuila inviting audiences through an illuminated sculpture inspired by culture, identity and community and Mechelle Bounpraseuth’s giant creations of everyday food items.
"Visitors can also experience immersive installations and interactive performances throughout the four-day festival including, Samuel Kim and Lawrence Liang’s OURO and Rosie Deacon's colourful The Great Putty Pop-Up: Art Mini Golf.
...
"This year’s program also features Sound Off presented by Low and Slow Brisbane and New Zealand curator Edith Amituanai, introducing the dynamic Pasifika siren and sound subculture to Western Sydney, Snuff Puppets' Human Body Organs, a giant roaming performance spectacle and Marian Abboud’s large-scale car installation performance piece driving community connections through volunteers and conversations with a twist."
https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/council/latest-news/bold-arts-program-unveiled-for-parramatta-lanes
https://atparramatta.com/lanes
#Parramatta #ParramattaLanes #event #events #NSW #WesternSydney #Australia -
Here's one to mark down on your calendar.
Everyone's favourite music, food, and art festival is back for 2026.
Parramatta Lanes will run on Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 October this year.
For anyone who's planning on going, I'd /very/strongly recommend visiting on the Wednesday or Thursday nights. It's likely to get unbelievably busy on the Friday and Saturday night.
"Parramatta’s streets, laneways and public spaces will come alive with bold creativity this spring as Parramatta Lanes returns with a spectacular program of large-scale public art, immersive installations, interactive experiences and contemporary performances.
"The iconic free festival, set to be held from 21-24 October, will transform the Parramatta CBD into a cultural playground with inflatable installations including PurseZilla by Benjamin Akuila inviting audiences through an illuminated sculpture inspired by culture, identity and community and Mechelle Bounpraseuth’s giant creations of everyday food items.
"Visitors can also experience immersive installations and interactive performances throughout the four-day festival including, Samuel Kim and Lawrence Liang’s OURO and Rosie Deacon's colourful The Great Putty Pop-Up: Art Mini Golf.
...
"This year’s program also features Sound Off presented by Low and Slow Brisbane and New Zealand curator Edith Amituanai, introducing the dynamic Pasifika siren and sound subculture to Western Sydney, Snuff Puppets' Human Body Organs, a giant roaming performance spectacle and Marian Abboud’s large-scale car installation performance piece driving community connections through volunteers and conversations with a twist."
https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/council/latest-news/bold-arts-program-unveiled-for-parramatta-lanes
https://atparramatta.com/lanes
#Parramatta #ParramattaLanes #event #events #NSW #WesternSydney #Australia -
Here's one to mark down on your calendar.
Everyone's favourite music, food, and art festival is back for 2026.
Parramatta Lanes will run on Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 October this year.
For anyone who's planning on going, I'd /very/strongly recommend visiting on the Wednesday or Thursday nights. It's likely to get unbelievably busy on the Friday and Saturday night.
"Parramatta’s streets, laneways and public spaces will come alive with bold creativity this spring as Parramatta Lanes returns with a spectacular program of large-scale public art, immersive installations, interactive experiences and contemporary performances.
"The iconic free festival, set to be held from 21-24 October, will transform the Parramatta CBD into a cultural playground with inflatable installations including PurseZilla by Benjamin Akuila inviting audiences through an illuminated sculpture inspired by culture, identity and community and Mechelle Bounpraseuth’s giant creations of everyday food items.
"Visitors can also experience immersive installations and interactive performances throughout the four-day festival including, Samuel Kim and Lawrence Liang’s OURO and Rosie Deacon's colourful The Great Putty Pop-Up: Art Mini Golf.
...
"This year’s program also features Sound Off presented by Low and Slow Brisbane and New Zealand curator Edith Amituanai, introducing the dynamic Pasifika siren and sound subculture to Western Sydney, Snuff Puppets' Human Body Organs, a giant roaming performance spectacle and Marian Abboud’s large-scale car installation performance piece driving community connections through volunteers and conversations with a twist."
https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/council/latest-news/bold-arts-program-unveiled-for-parramatta-lanes
https://atparramatta.com/lanes
#Parramatta #ParramattaLanes #event #events #NSW #WesternSydney #Australia -
Here's one to mark down on your calendar.
Everyone's favourite music, food, and art festival is back for 2026.
Parramatta Lanes will run on Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 October this year.
For anyone who's planning on going, I'd /very/strongly recommend visiting on the Wednesday or Thursday nights. It's likely to get unbelievably busy on the Friday and Saturday night.
"Parramatta’s streets, laneways and public spaces will come alive with bold creativity this spring as Parramatta Lanes returns with a spectacular program of large-scale public art, immersive installations, interactive experiences and contemporary performances.
"The iconic free festival, set to be held from 21-24 October, will transform the Parramatta CBD into a cultural playground with inflatable installations including PurseZilla by Benjamin Akuila inviting audiences through an illuminated sculpture inspired by culture, identity and community and Mechelle Bounpraseuth’s giant creations of everyday food items.
"Visitors can also experience immersive installations and interactive performances throughout the four-day festival including, Samuel Kim and Lawrence Liang’s OURO and Rosie Deacon's colourful The Great Putty Pop-Up: Art Mini Golf.
...
"This year’s program also features Sound Off presented by Low and Slow Brisbane and New Zealand curator Edith Amituanai, introducing the dynamic Pasifika siren and sound subculture to Western Sydney, Snuff Puppets' Human Body Organs, a giant roaming performance spectacle and Marian Abboud’s large-scale car installation performance piece driving community connections through volunteers and conversations with a twist."
https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/council/latest-news/bold-arts-program-unveiled-for-parramatta-lanes
https://atparramatta.com/lanes
#Parramatta #ParramattaLanes #event #events #NSW #WesternSydney #Australia -
How playing in a park helped these primary school students thrive
It is not every day that class takes place in the great outdoors, but one initiative is pushing…
#Australia #AU #Austrlia #bushschool #Children #classroom #education #environment #goodnews #GreaterSydneyParklands #learning #middleharbourpublicschool #natureplay #nsw #research #Sydney #teachers #treepoem #WesternSydney #wsu
https://www.europesays.com/australia/83589/ -
Boy, 14, fighting for life after P-plater crashes into parked truck in Elizabeth Hills, Western Sydney
A boy is fighting for life after a car driven by an 18-year-old P-plater slammed into a parked…
#Australia #Sydney #CarAccidents #CarAccidentsSydney #news #NSWNews #nswpolice #WesternSydney
https://www.europesays.com/australia/82765/ -
Construction begins at first of eight batteries in Western Sydney
Image: Ausconnex A privately funded program worth more than $65 million will see batteries built at eight sites…
#Australia #Sydney #ausconnex #batteriessydney #batterystorage #bess #bigbattery #EndeavourEnergy #Energytransition #renewablesaustralia #WesternSydney
https://www.europesays.com/australia/82027/ -
Centre Merger to Create Retail Megaprecinct in Sydney’s West
Two of Western Sydney’s largest retail assets would be physically joined under a development application filed by The…
#Australia #Sydney #DevelopmentApplications #Retail #WesternSydney
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Everyone's favourite Greek festival is back for 2026.
165 George St, Parramatta, Sunday 13th September 2026, 11am - 9:30pm
https://letsgogreekfestival.com.au/
"Let’s Go Greek Festival Parramatta returns in September for a full day of Greek food, music, dancing and family entertainment.
"Taking place on Sunday, September 13 at the grounds of St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, the popular community festival will bring the sights, sounds and flavours of Greece to Parramatta, with Greek singer Giorgos Tsalikis set to headline this year’s celebrations alongside his band, live from Greece.
...
"This year, the festivities will step up a notch with Tsalikis bringing the atmosphere of a Greek concert to the heart of Western Sydney.
"Known for hits including To Ravasaki, Eimai Mia Hara and Apagorevmeno, Tsalikis has enjoyed a career spanning more than two decades and remains a popular name in Greece’s live music scene."
https://greekherald.com.au/community/come-hungry-leave-dancing-your-favourite-festival-is-back-at-lets-go-greek-parramatta-2026/
#parramatta #WesternSydney #NSW #Australia #Greece #greek -
Everyone's favourite Greek festival is back for 2026.
165 George St, Parramatta, Sunday 13th September 2026, 11am - 9:30pm
https://letsgogreekfestival.com.au/
"Let’s Go Greek Festival Parramatta returns in September for a full day of Greek food, music, dancing and family entertainment.
"Taking place on Sunday, September 13 at the grounds of St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, the popular community festival will bring the sights, sounds and flavours of Greece to Parramatta, with Greek singer Giorgos Tsalikis set to headline this year’s celebrations alongside his band, live from Greece.
...
"This year, the festivities will step up a notch with Tsalikis bringing the atmosphere of a Greek concert to the heart of Western Sydney.
"Known for hits including To Ravasaki, Eimai Mia Hara and Apagorevmeno, Tsalikis has enjoyed a career spanning more than two decades and remains a popular name in Greece’s live music scene."
https://greekherald.com.au/community/come-hungry-leave-dancing-your-favourite-festival-is-back-at-lets-go-greek-parramatta-2026/
#parramatta #WesternSydney #NSW #Australia #Greece #greek -
Everyone's favourite Greek festival is back for 2026.
165 George St, Parramatta, Sunday 13th September 2026, 11am - 9:30pm
https://letsgogreekfestival.com.au/
"Let’s Go Greek Festival Parramatta returns in September for a full day of Greek food, music, dancing and family entertainment.
"Taking place on Sunday, September 13 at the grounds of St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, the popular community festival will bring the sights, sounds and flavours of Greece to Parramatta, with Greek singer Giorgos Tsalikis set to headline this year’s celebrations alongside his band, live from Greece.
...
"This year, the festivities will step up a notch with Tsalikis bringing the atmosphere of a Greek concert to the heart of Western Sydney.
"Known for hits including To Ravasaki, Eimai Mia Hara and Apagorevmeno, Tsalikis has enjoyed a career spanning more than two decades and remains a popular name in Greece’s live music scene."
https://greekherald.com.au/community/come-hungry-leave-dancing-your-favourite-festival-is-back-at-lets-go-greek-parramatta-2026/
#parramatta #WesternSydney #NSW #Australia #Greece #greek -
Everyone's favourite Greek festival is back for 2026.
165 George St, Parramatta, Sunday 13th September 2026, 11am - 9:30pm
https://letsgogreekfestival.com.au/
"Let’s Go Greek Festival Parramatta returns in September for a full day of Greek food, music, dancing and family entertainment.
"Taking place on Sunday, September 13 at the grounds of St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, the popular community festival will bring the sights, sounds and flavours of Greece to Parramatta, with Greek singer Giorgos Tsalikis set to headline this year’s celebrations alongside his band, live from Greece.
...
"This year, the festivities will step up a notch with Tsalikis bringing the atmosphere of a Greek concert to the heart of Western Sydney.
"Known for hits including To Ravasaki, Eimai Mia Hara and Apagorevmeno, Tsalikis has enjoyed a career spanning more than two decades and remains a popular name in Greece’s live music scene."
https://greekherald.com.au/community/come-hungry-leave-dancing-your-favourite-festival-is-back-at-lets-go-greek-parramatta-2026/
#parramatta #WesternSydney #NSW #Australia #Greece #greek -
Everyone's favourite Greek festival is back for 2026.
165 George St, Parramatta, Sunday 13th September 2026, 11am - 9:30pm
https://letsgogreekfestival.com.au/
"Let’s Go Greek Festival Parramatta returns in September for a full day of Greek food, music, dancing and family entertainment.
"Taking place on Sunday, September 13 at the grounds of St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, the popular community festival will bring the sights, sounds and flavours of Greece to Parramatta, with Greek singer Giorgos Tsalikis set to headline this year’s celebrations alongside his band, live from Greece.
...
"This year, the festivities will step up a notch with Tsalikis bringing the atmosphere of a Greek concert to the heart of Western Sydney.
"Known for hits including To Ravasaki, Eimai Mia Hara and Apagorevmeno, Tsalikis has enjoyed a career spanning more than two decades and remains a popular name in Greece’s live music scene."
https://greekherald.com.au/community/come-hungry-leave-dancing-your-favourite-festival-is-back-at-lets-go-greek-parramatta-2026/
#parramatta #WesternSydney #NSW #Australia #Greece #greek -
Always wanted to name a park? Here's your chance :awesome: :blobcat_smilehappyeyes:
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Always wanted to name a park? Here's your chance :awesome: :blobcat_smilehappyeyes:
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Always wanted to name a park? Here's your chance :awesome: :blobcat_smilehappyeyes:
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Always wanted to name a park? Here's your chance :awesome: :blobcat_smilehappyeyes:
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Always wanted to name a park? Here's your chance :awesome: :blobcat_smilehappyeyes:
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The Parramatta Zine Fair is back for 2026!
This event is a great opportunity to support grassroots independent artists, journalists, and activists.
The zine creators range from migrants, to young queer and gender diverse folks, to people who are neurodivergent or have disabilities, to committed activists. And there's a broad array of topics and experiences covered in their work.
I went along and ended up picking up some super cute mini cat zines and stickers: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
Mr Snowy Tanowy agreed they were great: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
"Parramatta Zine Fair is a vibrant and creative celebration rooted in Burramattagal country. Over the course of a weekend, the fair will spotlight different voices, languages and communities of Greater Western Sydney through the work of local zine-makers, artists, designers, photographers, writers and independent publishers.
"This year, the School of Zines will be celebrating its second birthday with a special exhibition of artworks and publications from the workshop alumni!
"PZF is a family-friendly, community-focused event with FREE admission. All are welcome!
"Event Details
"When: 26-27 September 2026, 10am – 4pm
Where: Arts & Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Road Parramatta NSW 2150.
"The Parramatta Zine Fair is a family-friendly community event. Entry is FREE.
"Expressions of interest for zine-makers to showcase their work are open! Click the link below to apply."
https://www.schoolofzines.com.au/parramatta-zine-fair
#zine #zines #selfpublishing #art #artists #activism #events #community #WesternSydney #Parramatta #NSW #Australia -
The Parramatta Zine Fair is back for 2026!
This event is a great opportunity to support grassroots independent artists, journalists, and activists.
The zine creators range from migrants, to young queer and gender diverse folks, to people who are neurodivergent or have disabilities, to committed activists. And there's a broad array of topics and experiences covered in their work.
I went along and ended up picking up some super cute mini cat zines and stickers: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
Mr Snowy Tanowy agreed they were great: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
"Parramatta Zine Fair is a vibrant and creative celebration rooted in Burramattagal country. Over the course of a weekend, the fair will spotlight different voices, languages and communities of Greater Western Sydney through the work of local zine-makers, artists, designers, photographers, writers and independent publishers.
"This year, the School of Zines will be celebrating its second birthday with a special exhibition of artworks and publications from the workshop alumni!
"PZF is a family-friendly, community-focused event with FREE admission. All are welcome!
"Event Details
"When: 26-27 September 2026, 10am – 4pm
Where: Arts & Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Road Parramatta NSW 2150.
"The Parramatta Zine Fair is a family-friendly community event. Entry is FREE.
"Expressions of interest for zine-makers to showcase their work are open! Click the link below to apply."
https://www.schoolofzines.com.au/parramatta-zine-fair
#zine #zines #selfpublishing #art #artists #activism #events #community #WesternSydney #Parramatta #NSW #Australia -
The Parramatta Zine Fair is back for 2026!
This event is a great opportunity to support grassroots independent artists, journalists, and activists.
The zine creators range from migrants, to young queer and gender diverse folks, to people who are neurodivergent or have disabilities, to committed activists. And there's a broad array of topics and experiences covered in their work.
I went along and ended up picking up some super cute mini cat zines and stickers: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
Mr Snowy Tanowy agreed they were great: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
"Parramatta Zine Fair is a vibrant and creative celebration rooted in Burramattagal country. Over the course of a weekend, the fair will spotlight different voices, languages and communities of Greater Western Sydney through the work of local zine-makers, artists, designers, photographers, writers and independent publishers.
"This year, the School of Zines will be celebrating its second birthday with a special exhibition of artworks and publications from the workshop alumni!
"PZF is a family-friendly, community-focused event with FREE admission. All are welcome!
"Event Details
"When: 26-27 September 2026, 10am – 4pm
Where: Arts & Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Road Parramatta NSW 2150.
"The Parramatta Zine Fair is a family-friendly community event. Entry is FREE.
"Expressions of interest for zine-makers to showcase their work are open! Click the link below to apply."
https://www.schoolofzines.com.au/parramatta-zine-fair
#zine #zines #selfpublishing #art #artists #activism #events #community #WesternSydney #Parramatta #NSW #Australia -
The Parramatta Zine Fair is back for 2026!
This event is a great opportunity to support grassroots independent artists, journalists, and activists.
The zine creators range from migrants, to young queer and gender diverse folks, to people who are neurodivergent or have disabilities, to committed activists. And there's a broad array of topics and experiences covered in their work.
I went along and ended up picking up some super cute mini cat zines and stickers: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
Mr Snowy Tanowy agreed they were great: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
"Parramatta Zine Fair is a vibrant and creative celebration rooted in Burramattagal country. Over the course of a weekend, the fair will spotlight different voices, languages and communities of Greater Western Sydney through the work of local zine-makers, artists, designers, photographers, writers and independent publishers.
"This year, the School of Zines will be celebrating its second birthday with a special exhibition of artworks and publications from the workshop alumni!
"PZF is a family-friendly, community-focused event with FREE admission. All are welcome!
"Event Details
"When: 26-27 September 2026, 10am – 4pm
Where: Arts & Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Road Parramatta NSW 2150.
"The Parramatta Zine Fair is a family-friendly community event. Entry is FREE.
"Expressions of interest for zine-makers to showcase their work are open! Click the link below to apply."
https://www.schoolofzines.com.au/parramatta-zine-fair
#zine #zines #selfpublishing #art #artists #activism #events #community #WesternSydney #Parramatta #NSW #Australia -
The Parramatta Zine Fair is back for 2026!
This event is a great opportunity to support grassroots independent artists, journalists, and activists.
The zine creators range from migrants, to young queer and gender diverse folks, to people who are neurodivergent or have disabilities, to committed activists. And there's a broad array of topics and experiences covered in their work.
I went along and ended up picking up some super cute mini cat zines and stickers: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
Mr Snowy Tanowy agreed they were great: https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/875287724442803161
"Parramatta Zine Fair is a vibrant and creative celebration rooted in Burramattagal country. Over the course of a weekend, the fair will spotlight different voices, languages and communities of Greater Western Sydney through the work of local zine-makers, artists, designers, photographers, writers and independent publishers.
"This year, the School of Zines will be celebrating its second birthday with a special exhibition of artworks and publications from the workshop alumni!
"PZF is a family-friendly, community-focused event with FREE admission. All are welcome!
"Event Details
"When: 26-27 September 2026, 10am – 4pm
Where: Arts & Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Road Parramatta NSW 2150.
"The Parramatta Zine Fair is a family-friendly community event. Entry is FREE.
"Expressions of interest for zine-makers to showcase their work are open! Click the link below to apply."
https://www.schoolofzines.com.au/parramatta-zine-fair
#zine #zines #selfpublishing #art #artists #activism #events #community #WesternSydney #Parramatta #NSW #Australia -
The Parramatta Powerhouse Museum now has an official opening date: Saturday 7 November.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/parramatta-powerhouse-opening-date-revealed-20260815-p60okh.html
"Most of the exhibitions held at the new museum will be free, with the opening program of five including a celebration of the world’s aviation and space history, and a major exhibition chronicling the evolution of shopping centres.
"With a construction price tag of $915 million, plus pre-opening expenses including a documentary on its opening costing about $1.7 million, the building on the banks of the Parramatta River is one of the most significant new museum projects in the world. The opening comes more than a decade after plans for the western Sydney museum were announced in 2015."
#Parramatta #NSW #Australia #Museum #art #culture #WesternSydney -
The Parramatta Powerhouse Museum now has an official opening date: Saturday 7 November.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/parramatta-powerhouse-opening-date-revealed-20260815-p60okh.html
"Most of the exhibitions held at the new museum will be free, with the opening program of five including a celebration of the world’s aviation and space history, and a major exhibition chronicling the evolution of shopping centres.
"With a construction price tag of $915 million, plus pre-opening expenses including a documentary on its opening costing about $1.7 million, the building on the banks of the Parramatta River is one of the most significant new museum projects in the world. The opening comes more than a decade after plans for the western Sydney museum were announced in 2015."
#Parramatta #NSW #Australia #Museum #art #culture #WesternSydney -
The Parramatta Powerhouse Museum now has an official opening date: Saturday 7 November.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/parramatta-powerhouse-opening-date-revealed-20260815-p60okh.html
"Most of the exhibitions held at the new museum will be free, with the opening program of five including a celebration of the world’s aviation and space history, and a major exhibition chronicling the evolution of shopping centres.
"With a construction price tag of $915 million, plus pre-opening expenses including a documentary on its opening costing about $1.7 million, the building on the banks of the Parramatta River is one of the most significant new museum projects in the world. The opening comes more than a decade after plans for the western Sydney museum were announced in 2015."
#Parramatta #NSW #Australia #Museum #art #culture #WesternSydney -
The Parramatta Powerhouse Museum now has an official opening date: Saturday 7 November.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/parramatta-powerhouse-opening-date-revealed-20260815-p60okh.html
"Most of the exhibitions held at the new museum will be free, with the opening program of five including a celebration of the world’s aviation and space history, and a major exhibition chronicling the evolution of shopping centres.
"With a construction price tag of $915 million, plus pre-opening expenses including a documentary on its opening costing about $1.7 million, the building on the banks of the Parramatta River is one of the most significant new museum projects in the world. The opening comes more than a decade after plans for the western Sydney museum were announced in 2015."
#Parramatta #NSW #Australia #Museum #art #culture #WesternSydney -
The Parramatta Powerhouse Museum now has an official opening date: Saturday 7 November.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/parramatta-powerhouse-opening-date-revealed-20260815-p60okh.html
"Most of the exhibitions held at the new museum will be free, with the opening program of five including a celebration of the world’s aviation and space history, and a major exhibition chronicling the evolution of shopping centres.
"With a construction price tag of $915 million, plus pre-opening expenses including a documentary on its opening costing about $1.7 million, the building on the banks of the Parramatta River is one of the most significant new museum projects in the world. The opening comes more than a decade after plans for the western Sydney museum were announced in 2015."
#Parramatta #NSW #Australia #Museum #art #culture #WesternSydney -
Man killed in suspected dog attack at Eschol Park property may have been an intruder, police say
Police are investigating whether a man suspected of being mauled to d…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #23-year-olddead #Campbelltown #CampbelltownCouncil #death #dogattack #dogattackescholpark #dogmauling #EscholPark #EscholParkdeath #mauledtodeathbydogs #nsw #nswcoroner #nswpolice #policeinvestigation #Saturn’sRingsproperty #Sydney #TopNews #TopStories #westernsydney
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Man killed in suspected dog attack at Eschol Park property may have been an intruder, police say
Police are investigating whether a man suspected of being mauled to d…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #23-year-olddead #Campbelltown #CampbelltownCouncil #death #dogattack #dogattackescholpark #dogmauling #EscholPark #EscholParkdeath #mauledtodeathbydogs #nsw #nswcoroner #nswpolice #policeinvestigation #Saturn’sRingsproperty #Sydney #TopNews #TopStories #westernsydney
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Man killed in suspected dog attack at Eschol Park property may have been an intruder, police say
Police are investigating whether a man suspected of being mauled to death by dogs at a property in…
#Australia #23-year-olddead #AU #Austrlia #Campbelltown #CampbelltownCouncil #death #DogAttack #dogattackescholpark #dogmauling #EscholPark #EscholParkdeath #mauledtodeathbydogs #nsw #nswcoroner #nswpolice #policeinvestigation #Saturn’sRingsproperty #Sydney #WesternSydney
https://www.europesays.com/australia/67064/ -
When Gordon Bray and his Homebush Boys High schoolmates ruled their rugby world
It’s not easy for Gordon Bray to name his favourite memory from a lifetime involved with rugby union.…
#NewsBeep #News #Rugby #all-blacks #AU #Australia #CAS #chas #gordonbray #GPS #homebush #homebushboyshigh #johncoates #johnsymond #nsw #rugbyunion #sports #Sydney #Wallabies #waratahshield #westernsydney
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@vandenberglegs @ajsadauskas It looks like the ICAC inquiry into everyone's favourite property developer is officially on.
Among other things, the inquiry will look at Mr Nassif's alleged friendship with former NSW State Premier Dominic Perrottet's brothers, Jean-Claude abd Charles Perrottet:
"The Independent Commission Against Corruption has announced a blockbuster public inquiry in its long-running investigation into Sydney property developer Jean Nassif’s links to Liberal Party figures, councils and Catholic schools.
"The watchdog on Wednesday confirmed that chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW Dallas McInerney, Nassif, hotelier and banned political donor Michael O’Hara, and “certain Strathfield councillors” would feature in the long-awaited inquiry.
"In a statement, the ICAC said it would probe whether Liberal party figures, including Christian Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood, Robert Assaf and Jean-Claude Perrottet (the younger brother of former premier Dominic Perrottet) “solicited or accepted political donations, including from prohibited donors, in amounts that were not declared and exceeded applicable donation caps”.
"It is alleged that this scheme was designed to recruit party members or renew their memberships.
"ICAC will also investigate whether between 2020 and 2023, political donations were made by or on behalf of Nassif and his company Toplace, which are prohibited donors under the Electoral Funding Act 2018 (NSW), and were “solicited or accepted” by Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood and Charles Perrottet, another brother of the former premier.
"It has been alleged that these donations were to do “damage to the political career” of the former police minister David Elliott MP and the removal of the then-building commissioner, David Chandler OAM, from public office.
"Catholic Schools NSW has also been drawn into the inquiry, with allegations that the organisation made political donations which McInerney – a long time right-wing Liberal powerbroker – “arranged and approved” to recruit members to the party."
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/icac-reveals-long-awaited-inquiry-into-liberals-councils-and-catholic-schools-20251119-p5ngm6.html
#auspol #nswpol #capitalism #politics #WesternSydney #Parramatta #australia -
@vandenberglegs @ajsadauskas It looks like the ICAC inquiry into everyone's favourite property developer is officially on.
Among other things, the inquiry will look at Mr Nassif's alleged friendship with former NSW State Premier Dominic Perrottet's brothers, Jean-Claude abd Charles Perrottet:
"The Independent Commission Against Corruption has announced a blockbuster public inquiry in its long-running investigation into Sydney property developer Jean Nassif’s links to Liberal Party figures, councils and Catholic schools.
"The watchdog on Wednesday confirmed that chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW Dallas McInerney, Nassif, hotelier and banned political donor Michael O’Hara, and “certain Strathfield councillors” would feature in the long-awaited inquiry.
"In a statement, the ICAC said it would probe whether Liberal party figures, including Christian Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood, Robert Assaf and Jean-Claude Perrottet (the younger brother of former premier Dominic Perrottet) “solicited or accepted political donations, including from prohibited donors, in amounts that were not declared and exceeded applicable donation caps”.
"It is alleged that this scheme was designed to recruit party members or renew their memberships.
"ICAC will also investigate whether between 2020 and 2023, political donations were made by or on behalf of Nassif and his company Toplace, which are prohibited donors under the Electoral Funding Act 2018 (NSW), and were “solicited or accepted” by Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood and Charles Perrottet, another brother of the former premier.
"It has been alleged that these donations were to do “damage to the political career” of the former police minister David Elliott MP and the removal of the then-building commissioner, David Chandler OAM, from public office.
"Catholic Schools NSW has also been drawn into the inquiry, with allegations that the organisation made political donations which McInerney – a long time right-wing Liberal powerbroker – “arranged and approved” to recruit members to the party."
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/icac-reveals-long-awaited-inquiry-into-liberals-councils-and-catholic-schools-20251119-p5ngm6.html
#auspol #nswpol #capitalism #politics #WesternSydney #Parramatta #australia -
@vandenberglegs @ajsadauskas It looks like the ICAC inquiry into everyone's favourite property developer is officially on.
Among other things, the inquiry will look at Mr Nassif's alleged friendship with former NSW State Premier Dominic Perrottet's brothers, Jean-Claude abd Charles Perrottet:
"The Independent Commission Against Corruption has announced a blockbuster public inquiry in its long-running investigation into Sydney property developer Jean Nassif’s links to Liberal Party figures, councils and Catholic schools.
"The watchdog on Wednesday confirmed that chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW Dallas McInerney, Nassif, hotelier and banned political donor Michael O’Hara, and “certain Strathfield councillors” would feature in the long-awaited inquiry.
"In a statement, the ICAC said it would probe whether Liberal party figures, including Christian Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood, Robert Assaf and Jean-Claude Perrottet (the younger brother of former premier Dominic Perrottet) “solicited or accepted political donations, including from prohibited donors, in amounts that were not declared and exceeded applicable donation caps”.
"It is alleged that this scheme was designed to recruit party members or renew their memberships.
"ICAC will also investigate whether between 2020 and 2023, political donations were made by or on behalf of Nassif and his company Toplace, which are prohibited donors under the Electoral Funding Act 2018 (NSW), and were “solicited or accepted” by Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood and Charles Perrottet, another brother of the former premier.
"It has been alleged that these donations were to do “damage to the political career” of the former police minister David Elliott MP and the removal of the then-building commissioner, David Chandler OAM, from public office.
"Catholic Schools NSW has also been drawn into the inquiry, with allegations that the organisation made political donations which McInerney – a long time right-wing Liberal powerbroker – “arranged and approved” to recruit members to the party."
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/icac-reveals-long-awaited-inquiry-into-liberals-councils-and-catholic-schools-20251119-p5ngm6.html
#auspol #nswpol #capitalism #politics #WesternSydney #Parramatta #australia -
@vandenberglegs @ajsadauskas It looks like the ICAC inquiry into everyone's favourite property developer is officially on.
Among other things, the inquiry will look at Mr Nassif's alleged friendship with former NSW State Premier Dominic Perrottet's brothers, Jean-Claude abd Charles Perrottet:
"The Independent Commission Against Corruption has announced a blockbuster public inquiry in its long-running investigation into Sydney property developer Jean Nassif’s links to Liberal Party figures, councils and Catholic schools.
"The watchdog on Wednesday confirmed that chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW Dallas McInerney, Nassif, hotelier and banned political donor Michael O’Hara, and “certain Strathfield councillors” would feature in the long-awaited inquiry.
"In a statement, the ICAC said it would probe whether Liberal party figures, including Christian Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood, Robert Assaf and Jean-Claude Perrottet (the younger brother of former premier Dominic Perrottet) “solicited or accepted political donations, including from prohibited donors, in amounts that were not declared and exceeded applicable donation caps”.
"It is alleged that this scheme was designed to recruit party members or renew their memberships.
"ICAC will also investigate whether between 2020 and 2023, political donations were made by or on behalf of Nassif and his company Toplace, which are prohibited donors under the Electoral Funding Act 2018 (NSW), and were “solicited or accepted” by Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood and Charles Perrottet, another brother of the former premier.
"It has been alleged that these donations were to do “damage to the political career” of the former police minister David Elliott MP and the removal of the then-building commissioner, David Chandler OAM, from public office.
"Catholic Schools NSW has also been drawn into the inquiry, with allegations that the organisation made political donations which McInerney – a long time right-wing Liberal powerbroker – “arranged and approved” to recruit members to the party."
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/icac-reveals-long-awaited-inquiry-into-liberals-councils-and-catholic-schools-20251119-p5ngm6.html
#auspol #nswpol #capitalism #politics #WesternSydney #Parramatta #australia -
UNSW has announced it's going to open a new campus in Parramatta.
"In a major milestone to strengthen tertiary education in Western Sydney, UNSW Sydney has announced its plan to extend its presence in Parramatta, having just signed a new lease as part of the expansion.
"Over 10 years, more than $65 million will be invested in a multi-faculty campus in Parramatta which will accommodate up to 350 students daily."
"The first offering at the expanded Parramatta location will be in 2027, a Juris Doctor postgraduate program delivered by UNSW’s Law & Justice. The faculty is the highest-ranking Law and Legal Studies program in Sydney, say the QS and Times Higher Education rankings."
https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/06/unsw-to-invest-65m-for-new-campus-in-parramatta
#UNSW #Parramatta #NSW #WesternSydney #Australia #education #highered #uni #university -
UNSW has announced it's going to open a new campus in Parramatta.
"In a major milestone to strengthen tertiary education in Western Sydney, UNSW Sydney has announced its plan to extend its presence in Parramatta, having just signed a new lease as part of the expansion.
"Over 10 years, more than $65 million will be invested in a multi-faculty campus in Parramatta which will accommodate up to 350 students daily."
"The first offering at the expanded Parramatta location will be in 2027, a Juris Doctor postgraduate program delivered by UNSW’s Law & Justice. The faculty is the highest-ranking Law and Legal Studies program in Sydney, say the QS and Times Higher Education rankings."
https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/06/unsw-to-invest-65m-for-new-campus-in-parramatta
#UNSW #Parramatta #NSW #WesternSydney #Australia #education #highered #uni #university -
UNSW has announced it's going to open a new campus in Parramatta.
"In a major milestone to strengthen tertiary education in Western Sydney, UNSW Sydney has announced its plan to extend its presence in Parramatta, having just signed a new lease as part of the expansion.
"Over 10 years, more than $65 million will be invested in a multi-faculty campus in Parramatta which will accommodate up to 350 students daily."
"The first offering at the expanded Parramatta location will be in 2027, a Juris Doctor postgraduate program delivered by UNSW’s Law & Justice. The faculty is the highest-ranking Law and Legal Studies program in Sydney, say the QS and Times Higher Education rankings."
https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/06/unsw-to-invest-65m-for-new-campus-in-parramatta
#UNSW #Parramatta #NSW #WesternSydney #Australia #education #highered #uni #university -
UNSW has announced it's going to open a new campus in Parramatta.
"In a major milestone to strengthen tertiary education in Western Sydney, UNSW Sydney has announced its plan to extend its presence in Parramatta, having just signed a new lease as part of the expansion.
"Over 10 years, more than $65 million will be invested in a multi-faculty campus in Parramatta which will accommodate up to 350 students daily."
"The first offering at the expanded Parramatta location will be in 2027, a Juris Doctor postgraduate program delivered by UNSW’s Law & Justice. The faculty is the highest-ranking Law and Legal Studies program in Sydney, say the QS and Times Higher Education rankings."
https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/06/unsw-to-invest-65m-for-new-campus-in-parramatta
#UNSW #Parramatta #NSW #WesternSydney #Australia #education #highered #uni #university -
@nxskok @joannaholman This is true.
And the size of the oval at senior AFL level is not standardised, even today.
So you have something like GMHBA Stadium (aka Kardinia Park) in Geelong (170 m × 115 m), which is 35 metres narrower and 10 metres longer than the MCG (160 m x 140 m).
This has a measurable impact on games.
Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn's coach) has a tactic where he spreads out the other team's defenders by having his players deliberately kick the ball across the width of the ground.
(If you ever watch a Hawthorn game and you see the Hawks kick the ball from side to side, or you hear the commentators say they're "stretching" the ground, that's what they're talking about.)
That works a *lot* better at the MCG than at Geelong.
To make the situation worse, the AFL doesn't just use cricket ovals.
Engie Stadium, the GWS Giants home ground, is the former baseball stadium from the Sydney Olympics.
Which is why it has straight sides that converge in a nearly triangular shape at one end (you can see it in this photo): https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/973894393236795877
#AFL #sport #football #Australia #WesternSydney #Geelong #Hawthorn -
@nxskok @joannaholman This is true.
And the size of the oval at senior AFL level is not standardised, even today.
So you have something like GMHBA Stadium (aka Kardinia Park) in Geelong (170 m × 115 m), which is 35 metres narrower and 10 metres longer than the MCG (160 m x 140 m).
This has a measurable impact on games.
Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn's coach) has a tactic where he spreads out the other team's defenders by having his players deliberately kick the ball across the width of the ground.
(If you ever watch a Hawthorn game and you see the Hawks kick the ball from side to side, or you hear the commentators say they're "stretching" the ground, that's what they're talking about.)
That works a *lot* better at the MCG than at Geelong.
To make the situation worse, the AFL doesn't just use cricket ovals.
Engie Stadium, the GWS Giants home ground, is the former baseball stadium from the Sydney Olympics.
Which is why it has straight sides that converge in a nearly triangular shape at one end (you can see it in this photo): https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/973894393236795877
#AFL #sport #football #Australia #WesternSydney #Geelong #Hawthorn -
@nxskok @joannaholman This is true.
And the size of the oval at senior AFL level is not standardised, even today.
So you have something like GMHBA Stadium (aka Kardinia Park) in Geelong (170 m × 115 m), which is 35 metres narrower and 10 metres longer than the MCG (160 m x 140 m).
This has a measurable impact on games.
Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn's coach) has a tactic where he spreads out the other team's defenders by having his players deliberately kick the ball across the width of the ground.
(If you ever watch a Hawthorn game and you see the Hawks kick the ball from side to side, or you hear the commentators say they're "stretching" the ground, that's what they're talking about.)
That works a *lot* better at the MCG than at Geelong.
To make the situation worse, the AFL doesn't just use cricket ovals.
Engie Stadium, the GWS Giants home ground, is the former baseball stadium from the Sydney Olympics.
Which is why it has straight sides that converge in a nearly triangular shape at one end (you can see it in this photo): https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/973894393236795877
#AFL #sport #football #Australia #WesternSydney #Geelong #Hawthorn -
@nxskok @joannaholman This is true.
And the size of the oval at senior AFL level is not standardised, even today.
So you have something like GMHBA Stadium (aka Kardinia Park) in Geelong (170 m × 115 m), which is 35 metres narrower and 10 metres longer than the MCG (160 m x 140 m).
This has a measurable impact on games.
Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn's coach) has a tactic where he spreads out the other team's defenders by having his players deliberately kick the ball across the width of the ground.
(If you ever watch a Hawthorn game and you see the Hawks kick the ball from side to side, or you hear the commentators say they're "stretching" the ground, that's what they're talking about.)
That works a *lot* better at the MCG than at Geelong.
To make the situation worse, the AFL doesn't just use cricket ovals.
Engie Stadium, the GWS Giants home ground, is the former baseball stadium from the Sydney Olympics.
Which is why it has straight sides that converge in a nearly triangular shape at one end (you can see it in this photo): https://pixelfed.social/p/ajsadauskas/973894393236795877
#AFL #sport #football #Australia #WesternSydney #Geelong #Hawthorn