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Food Fight |
| Venue: | Hunter Valley Chefs & Co |
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| Date: | 'Monday, September 10th' |
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| Fee: | $130 |
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| Booking: | Hunterchefs.com.au |
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For one sizzling luncheon on Monday, September 10th, the Hunter Region will come alive as its best chefs go head-to-head against Sydney's best food creatives.
The gloves will come off when Hunter Valley Chefs & Co, a not-for-profit organisation that strives to deliver a superior culinary experience for visitors to the Hunter Region through world class chefs and events, will host the 3rd annual 'Food Fight'.
The much anticipated event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, and aims to showcase the region's very best local talent and mouth-watering fresh produce, pitted against some of Sydney's kitchen heavyweights.
In the Sydney corner will be Matt Kemp formerly of Balzac, who will lead the 'food fighters', along with team mates, Warren Turnbull from Assiette, Colin Fassnidge from Four in Hand, and leading Sydney culinary personality Justin North who will complete the group. |
Pizza Hut for World Hunger Relief |
| Venue: | Pizzahut.com.au. |
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| Date: | 'September, 2012' |
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Pizza Hut stores across Australia are getting behind World Hunger Relief this September, actively raising funds as part of the company's long-standing commitment to the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP).
Pizza Hut's parent company Yum! Brands has been supporting World Hunger Relief since the initiative launched in October 2007. It is the world's largest private sector hunger relief initiative, spanning 110 countries, 38,000 KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants and over one million employees.
Pizza Hut covers the administrative costs associated with World Hunger Relief so that 100 per cent of funds raised go directly to feeding people. |
World First Aid Day |
| Venue: | Redcross.edu.au |
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| Date: | 'Saturday September 8th' |
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Saturday September 8 is World First Aid Day and Red Cross College is highlighting the need for Australians to update their skills to ensure they know what to do in a First Aid emergency.
Red Cross College, the commercial arm of Australian Red Cross, says many people do not realise how important it is to refresh their First Aid skills. After completing CPR training, it is recommended that a refresher course is done yearly. The Apply First Aid qualification should be updated every three years.
With over 80 locations nationally, Red Cross College provides integrated training and education solutions based on client needs that enhance skills and provide positive outcomes individuals. For more information, please visit www.redcross.edu.au |
National Parks and Wildlife Service 2 Wheeled Treks Cycling Events |
| Date: | '3rd - 27th of October, 2012' |
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| Booking: | Nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/cycling |
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Now in its second year, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service's 2 Wheeled Treks community cycling events will be held across the state from 3 to 27 October 2012. This year 2 Wheeled Treks has expanded to incorporate over a dozen events, many led by National Parks and Wildlife Discovery Rangers. Events range from leisurely meanders for all ages and fitness levels - perfect for families - through to adrenaline-charged challenges for mountain biking enthusiasts.
2 Wheeled Treks includes National Park Discovery-guided rides in national parks on the NSW North Coast, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Greater Western Sydney, Southerland and Illawarra Shires, South Coast and Western NSW, during October 2012. |
Pink Ribbon Ride |
| Date: | 'October 14th, 2012' |
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| Harley-Davidson Australia is supporting its third Pink Ribbon Ride for breast cancer research on October 14. This is a fantastic event where the roads of NSW and VIC become a sea of pink as thousands dress up their motorbikes in the brightest fashions to raise money for the worthy cause. |
Bright Pink Lipstick Day |
| Date: | 'Friday 28th of September' |
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Silent Morning Tea |
| Date: | 'Tuesday 2nd October' |
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| Booking: | 03 9843 2056 |
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From Tuesday 2nd October, silence will fall across the state as Victorians hold a raft of Silent Morning Teas featuring lots of cuppas but no gossip... at least none that you can hear.
Created by Scope to celebrate International AAC Awareness Month, the Silent Morning Tea encourages us to communicate in ways other than speech, to raise awareness about the different ways people communicate.
One in every 500 Victorians have significant speech difficulties. These individuals use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) which includes pointing to pictures or words, using facial expression, gestures and Key Word Signs and, in some instances, using a voice output machine.
All Victorians are being encouraged to host a silent morning tea any time across October to experience and appreciate the difficulties people without speech encounter on a daily basis.
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The Wedding Party |
| Venue: | ACMI (Federation Square) |
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| Date: | 'Sunday the 7th of October' |
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| Fee: | $20 |
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| Booking: | Tickets.acmi.net.au/single/psDetail.aspx?psn=2698 |
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The release premiere will take place at ACMI (Federation Square) on Sunday the 7th of October.
This is a charity event and all funds raised on the night will be donated to Very Special Kids. |
Great Scott, it's Back to the Future for Parkinson's |
| Venue: | The Astor Theatre: Corner Chapel Street and Dandenong Road, St Kilda |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 27th of October' |
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| Time: | Back to the Future Part 1 - 4pm, Back to the Future Part 2 - 6.30pm & Back to the Future Part 3 - 9pm |
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| Fee: | $25 per movie & Children 3 to 14 years: $15 per movie |
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| Booking: | Backtothemovies.com.au |
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Parkinson's Victoria will hit 88 miles per hour and break through the time barrier on Saturday 27th of October by hosting an exclusive charity screening of the 'Back to the Future' trilogy at The Astor Theatre in St Kilda.
This is one of those rare occasions where all three films will be screened together, since their original release in 1985, 1989, and 1990 respectively and following its 25th anniversary in 2010.
Back to the Future is one of the greatest, most popular movies of all time and stars Michael J Fox, who has been living with Parkinson's for many years.
The films are digitally re-mastered editions that will come to life on the Astor's state of the art Barco 4K 32B projector. This high-tech equipment boasts four times the resolution of the industry-accepted standard.
Get into the spirit of the event and come dressed as your favourite character or period from one of the films (1950s, 1980s, 1880s or 2015) and have a chance to win a fantastic prize.
There'll be other fun competitions on the day, the chance to write a special message to Michael J Fox, share your favourite 'Back to the Future' moment, the chance to meet 'Doc' and have your photo taken with one of the other stars of the film, the original time machine, the Delorean. |
Cancer Council's Pink Ribbon Day |
| Venue: | Pinkribbonday.com.au/facebook/iheart |
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| Date: | 'Monday 22nd of October ' |
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| Say I (heart) you & win! Whether it's someone who's been affected by breast cancer or somebody you simply haven't told in a while, don't just 'like' their status update, tell them they're special. Share your heart now and help beat breast cancer. |
Cappuccino for a Cause |
| Venue: | Gloria Jean's |
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| Date: | 'Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October' |
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Cappuccino for a Cause, an annual fundraising event by Gloria Jean's Coffees is seeking to raise $170,000 for Variety - the Children's Charity this October. Donation boxes, in coffee houses nationally will be dedicated to raising funds for Variety throughout the month. A percentage of profits will also be donated through the sale of all specially designed travel cups and shortbread heart cookies.
There are four ways guests can support Variety - The Children's Charity through Cappuccino for a Cause:
Visit a Gloria Jean's coffee house on 26th - 27th of October and purchase a cappuccino - 50 cents from every cappuccino sold goes to Variety;
Make a donation - donation boxes in coffee houses will be dedicated to Variety during October;
Purchase a Shortbread Heart Cookie - two for RRP$2 with 50 cents going to the charity;
Variety will receive $2 from the sale of all Gloria Jean's Coffees Travel Cups in October. |
The 2012 Melbourne Breast Cancer Bra Walk |
| Venue: | Lillydale Lake (Melway 38, Main Entrance G7, overflow carpark F5) |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 21st October 2012' |
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| Time: | Register from 10:00am and walk at 11:30. Event finishes at 2.30pm |
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| Fee: | $20 per person (16 years and over), $40 per family (two adults and two children - children under five are free) and $10 per child (six to 15 years) |
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The Pinker sisters have their bras at the ready for the second year of their fundraising initiative, The Melbourne Breast Cancer Bra Walk.
The funds raised from next Sunday's event will be split equally between the Yarra Valley Ladies in Pink and the Maroondah Breast Clinic, to allow continued support for those in the community affected by breast cancer. |
CanTeen National Bandanna Day |
| Venue: | All items will be on sale at Woolworths, Woolworths Petrol, Wendys, Super Cheap Auto, BCF, Goldcross Cycles, Amart, Ray's Outdoors, Rebel Sport, Newslink, and GNC Live Well as well as street stalls! |
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| Date: | 'Friday 26th October' |
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| Fee: | CanTeen's bandannas sell for $4, pens $3 and the lapel pins $5. |
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| Booking: | Bandannaday.com.au or call 1800 226 833. |
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National Bandanna Day is CanTeen's largest annual fundraiser, which raises funds for CanTeen to support young people living with cancer through running counselling and support programs, and establishing special youth cancer centres and services in hospitals.
Each year about 18,000 12-24 year-olds are confronted with a cancer diagnosis - whether it is their own or that of a parent, brother or sister. These shocking facts mean that thousands of young people have to come to terms with a cancer diagnosis on top of dealing with regular teen issues such as body image and peer pressure.
This year there are five new bandanna designs on sale and a lapel pin. CanTeen's bandannas sell for $4, pens $3 and the lapel pins $5. All items will be on sale at Woolworths, Woolworths Petrol, Wendys, Super Cheap Auto, BCF, Goldcross Cycles, Amart, Ray's Outdoors, Rebel Sport, Newslink, and GNC Live Well as well as street stalls nationally on CanTeen's National Bandanna Day, Friday 26th October. |
RSVP's 2010 Hottest Tradie calendar heating up the fight against prostate cancer |
| Date: | 'until the end of September' |
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| Fee: | $19.95 |
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| Booking: | smhshop.com.au |
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Proceeds from the sale of a 2010 calendar, featuring five of Australia's hottest 'tradies' will help fund the vital work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA).
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia, and PCFA will use the proceeds of calendar sales to continue funding important, world class Australian research into the cause, prevention and treatment of prostate cancer.
The calendar is the result from RSVP.com.au's successful 2009 Australia's Hottest Tradie competition and features the five finalists from a nationwide search that had over 1,500 entrants.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and apart from buying the Australia's Hottest Tradie calendar, PCFA has launched other initiatives to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer.
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2009 World Superbike Championship |
| Venue: | Opening round Phillip Island |
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| Date: | 'February 27-March 1, 2009' |
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| Fee: | Trackside camping at Phillip Island starts at $95 per person for four nights, and there are also several accommodation options in the nearby towns. |
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| Booking: | www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/ |
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When the 2009 Superbike World Championship begins at Victoria s Phillip Island on March 1, the grid will be practically unrecognisable from the one that lined up in Portugal s final round this year.
The absence of three-time world champion Troy Bayliss will be an obvious sign of change, but the field will also be peppered with an influx of quality new names, mostly British, as well as personnel changes and the addition of two marques which is certain to make the racing more even and competitive than ever.
Four Australians will contest the 2009 WSBK title dual world champion Troy Corser (BMW) and Broc Parkes (Kawasaki) in factory teams, Gold Coast s Karl Muggeridge on a satellite Suzuki, and Adelaide s Brendan Roberts aboard a privateer Ducati.
The Phillip Island round will officially kick off with practice and qualifying for the two world championship classes on Friday, February 27, before final qualifying on Saturday and the big races on Sunday two 22-lappers for Superbike and a single 21-lapper for Supersport.
Phillip Island will also play host to an all-new Superpole format for Superbike on Saturday afternoon, with the top 16 riders no longer racing for grid positions over one flying lap.
Instead, the top 20 riders in regulation qualifying will begin a process that takes in three elimination stints of 12 minutes each. After the first stint, the four slowest riders will be eliminated, and eight riders after the second stint. The third and final stint will see with the eight remaining riders go into battle for the final grid positions effectively the first two rows. |
Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute |
| Venue: | Cruden Farm, Cranbourne Frankston Rd, Langwarrin, Victoria. Melways Ref Page 103 F5 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 1 March, 2009' |
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| Time: | 10am 3pm |
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| Fee: | : $25 Adults. Children under 18 admitted free. Tickets available at the gate. |
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Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, just after her 100th birthday, will once again open her beautiful garden Cruden Farm on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula on Sunday 1 March to raise urgently needed funds for research into the causes and treatment of diabetes and heart disease at the world famous Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute.
These magnificent gardens, designed by Edna Walling, will be the location for a range of live music including Australian Chamber Music, raffles and valuable silent actions, produce stalls, and plenty of children s activities including face painting, an animal farm, fun with the fire brigade and much more for families to enjoy.
Garden enthusiasts can savour talks from a range of expert speakers who will also be on hand to answer questions from green thumbs including the award-winning Wes Fleming and his team, whose award winning garden designs have taken the annual world famous Chelsea Garden show in London by storm!
Bring a picnic or create a feast by purchasing something from the barbecue. There will also be a range of fine wines from Delatite winery on sale by the glass or bottle. A gourmet range of homemade provisions including jams, jellies, vinegars and chutneys will also be available, and Barista Bros will be on hand to provide a caffeine hit.
The day offers a compelling chance to find out more about protecting our families from and living well with diabetes and heart disease, at the special medical tents and above all, a chance to speak and rejoice with Melbourne's own very special Dame- Elisabeth Murdoch as she celebrates her Centenary.
Bring the family and be with us on this fascinating day!
All funds raised will go to support Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute, dedicated to the prevention and cure of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity; the world s leading health challenges.
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GirlsPamperingDay |
| Venue: | 13 Cornelius Place, Kellyville |
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| Date: | '11th October' |
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| Time: | 1pm 5pm |
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| Fee: | Entry: $10 |
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| Booking: | To register for this fabulous day and book yourself a pampering session or if you have any questions contact Belinda Kruiskamp on 0415519200 or send an e-mail to |
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The Zonta Club of Sydney Hills in conjunction with the Cancer Council s Girls Night In invite you to attend our We ve gathered inspiring and informative guest speakers
who are guaranteed to keep you entertained all afternoon with an afternoon tea that s going to tempt even the most disciplined among us! In addition to this, the first 25 registered attendees will be entitled to one of the following free one-on-one sessions:
~ A fun lingerie fitting with Jeannie
~ An informative stylist session with Tina
~ A Life Coaching session with Elina
What s missing? Why the pampering of course!
Book yourself in for an express manicure ($20) or mini facial ($35) with all the proceeds going to supporting the projects of Zonta and the Cancer Council.
Hurry as attendance is limited! |
The Yoga 09 Conference & Exhibition |
| Venue: | Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | 'Friday 17 April Sunday 19 April' |
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| Time: | Registration open from 7:30am daily, check the program for exact workshop/ session times and locations. |
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Friday: 9:00am 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am 7:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am 5:30pm
Yoga 09 together with Yoga Aid has appointed the Oasis Youth Support Network (Oasis) as the official 2009 Charity Partner and $100 from the first 100 Yoga 09 Full Conference Pass registrations will be donated to help homeless and disadvantaged young people turn their lives around.
The Yoga 09 Conference & Exhibition, held from 17-19 April 2009 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre unites an exciting mix of yoga traditions and provides yoga enthusiasts and yoga teachers from around Australia with the opportunity to expand their awareness and understanding of the disciplines of yoga.
Times may be tough, but think of those who may be doing it even tougher! More than 100,000 people are currently homeless in Australia, with a whopping 32,000 or one-third of all homeless people being young people between the ages of 12 - 24 years. Many have suffered serious physical and mental abuse and as a result have become disconnected from their families and communities.
Oasis is the Salvation Army s response to youth homelessness, offering more than 25 innovative outreach, accommodation, support and specialist intervention services that help disconnected young people get back on their feet.
The three-day event offers 50 asana sessions, intensive workshops and theoretical lectures led by world-class international teachers and Australia s leading yoga teachers. Don t miss out on the Australian premiere of 'Yoga & Me' a moving and inspirational documentary about Yoga launching exclusively at Yoga 09! |
Nepal Trek and Classroom Build |
| Date: | 'October 22nd November 2nd 2009' |
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| Booking: | www.savethechildren.org.au/australia/nepaltrek.html |
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Be one of only 20 people travelling to Nepal for the most rewarding trip of a lifetime.
Imagine trekking through the villages of the Himalayan mountains, building a much needed classroom in a local primary school, while at the same time raising vital funds for Save the Children. |
HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL & CANAPE CRUISE |
| Venue: | Kookaburra River Queen |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 31st October, 2008' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm - 10.00pm |
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| Booking: | Can be booked by phoning Kookaburra River Queens direct on 32211300 or emailing bookings@kookaburrariverqueens.com |
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Instead of treating those creepy door-knockers on Halloween, why not grab your jack-o-lanterns and treat yourself to a spooky Kookaburra River Queen cruise.
This Halloween cocktail and canap experience is sure to be a ghoulish voyage of endless music, entertainment and many other unexpected surprises.
Your creepiest fright night gear is a must and will be complimented with an eyeball cocktail on arrival.
This event is a charity fundraiser for the Royal Brisbane & Women s Hospital Foundation which funds clinical research at the RBWH.
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Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 |
| V8 Supercar drivers will have their sights set on conquering Mount Panorama and claiming the most prestigious accolade in Australian motorsport, the Peter Brock Trophy, during the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000. |
NRL Telstra Premiership Rugby League Grand Final Week |
| Footy fever takes over Sydney with a week-long celebration as the toughest football competition in the world reaches its exciting climax. Rugby League's greatest moments happen on its biggest day of the year, Grand Final day. The day will be a celebration of Rugby League with not only the Telstra Premiership Grand Final but also the NSW Cup and Toyota Cup deciders. |
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea |
| Venue: | Sydney Aquarium |
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| Date: | '21st of May' |
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| Fee: | $17.50 (online) $35 (at the door) |
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| Booking: | Biggestmorningtea.com.au or Sydneyaquarium.com.au |
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In celebration of one of Australia's best-loved fundraising events, Sydney Aquarium divers will enjoy their very own tea party under water, dressed as characters from the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Following this, the resident sharks in the Great Barrier Reef will receive their own morning tea, a sight not to be missed!
Cancer Council NSW CEO, Dr Andrew Penman, will be present throughout the morning to show his support to Australia's most popular annual fundraising event and share information on the vital cancer research, prevention and support programs that the Cancer Council carry out. |
SussanWomensFunRun2010 |
| Venue: | Catani Gardens, St Kilda (Melways Ref 57K9) |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 5th December 2010 ' |
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Look Good and Feel Great |
| Venue: | Westfield Doncaster Styling Suite park on the same level as Valet parking - enter off Williamsons Rd |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 12th August 2010' |
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| Fee: | $35/person or $50 for 2 people includes finger food and beverages |
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| Australian Designers and business women unite to share their knowledge and secrets of how to LOOK GOOD & FEEL GREAT! Join us as these experts openly share their wisdom with us. All profits from the day will be donated to Fitted For Work: Fittedforwork.org |
WKN Domination |
| Date: | '13 June 2010' |
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| Time: | Doors open 1 PM . Fights start 2 PM |
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| Booking: | 0411 181 781; 0411 615 355; 0421 152 615 Available on doors also. |
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