Crossing the stage is enough for this man of theatre Oct 14, 2008
" That very small stage is a wire strung up somewhere - high. Over the past 46 years, the charismatic Petit has registered 81 performances around the world without a safety line or a net. In 1973 he stopped traffic when he made five illegal crossings between the northern pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which led to him being arrested and fined $200. A year later he walked for nearly an hour on a wire strung between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Centre - 400 metres above the... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Man on Wire more like a thriller Oct 11, 2008
in 1971, and there he is again, walking a wire strung across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1973. Good practice for his stroll across space, some 400 metres up in the air, in New York. (London Free Press)
Sea Eagles toast the house that Max built Oct 7, 2008
"Years ago, we were selling our sleeve sponsorship and our other sponsorships [for] probably the lowest [figure] in the league, and here we are and could command the highest jersey sponsorship in the game. The brand itself, Manly, represents so much. You've got a million people between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Central Coast that are our fans, and I think you saw [on Sunday] night that nobody hates Manly any more, and that in itself is very pleasing. "We've won a competition, the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australian history gets Flickr treatment Oct 6, 2008
Scores of historic photos - from images of the first Australasian Antarctic Expedition to the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge - were uploaded to Flickr this week by the State Library of NSW. ... The library's Flickr photo stream contains several categories of Australian firsts including: aviation, transport, technology and political firsts, Australians in the First World War, Australian Women's firsts, the first Australasian Antarctic expedition in 1911, the 1932 opening of the Sydney... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
I loathe them because filthy lucre is no cure for moral bankruptcy Oct 4, 2008
So now Manly have all the territory from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Newcastle to themselves. The Sea Eagles have been on an expansionist course since Captain Arthur Phillip sailed into Sydney Harbour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Infotainment Oct 4, 2008
2 million climbers from 137 different countries have been guided to the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge by BridgeClimb since. A Wall Street broker has left Manhattan to become a monk in a Bulgarian monastery. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Premier says his piece with plea for peace from press Sep 18, 2008
He implored reporters, gathered to hear that the Sydney Harbour Bridge would go cashless, to give him time. "One of the reasons we have not been able to introduce the Tcard, as I understand it, is because we couldn't get fare harmonisation across the different sectors. "Well, we're going to fix that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
BigPond backs down on Uluru adverts Sep 9, 2008
The islands contain 3D models of Australian landmarks including Uluru, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Its other popular destinations include Pondi Beach and the Billabong Bar, which - despite the recent Northern Territory intervention - serves virtual grog right next to Uluru. (The Age, Australia -- Technology)
Bridge crash: plea to scrap fines Sep 1, 2008
Motorists fined for travelling in transit lanes during this morning's chronic delays on the Sydney Harbour Bridge after a major crash should be let off, police minister David Campbell said. The bridge was shut down completely for three minutes and five of eight lanes closed for more than two hours after a crash between a car and a garbage truck shortly before 6am this morning. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Sydney Harbour Bridge crash causes chaos Sep 1, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. September 1, 2008 - 6:51PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Loose lips, loose change Aug 29, 2008
Painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Fixing potholes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
What are bridges for these days? Aug 22, 2008
You only have to look at Tower Bridge, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge to see how these bridges are iconic symbols of their cities. Tim Robertson, London. (BBC News -- UK)
Book Review: You're History Mate Aug 11, 2008
De Groot upstaged the New South Wales Premier Jack Lang at the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932 by riding his horse through the crowd and cutting the ceremonial ribbon with his sword. The disastrous expedition of through the Australian outback and desert in 1860 is included, as are tales of the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly and the mysterious disappearance of 1960s Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt. (Suite101.com)
Family Filmgoer Aug 10, 2008
Philippe Petit, who had tightrope-walked between the towers of Notre Dame and the spans of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, took on his greatest challenge on Aug. 7, 1974 - wire walking between the tops of the new World Trade Center towers. Director James Marsh includes present-day interviews with Petit and his one-time cohorts, reenactments showing how they smuggled equipment to the unoccupied top floors, hid from security guards, and spent all night rigging the cable. (Boston Globe)
Rich addressed to impress Aug 9, 2008
"Properties on the road have some of the best harbour views of any city in the world, with stunning scenery across to the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.". It noted the $32. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Film shows wire walker's resolve to conquer towers Aug 9, 2008
(He previously had conquered Notre Dame and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia, among others. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Google unveils Street View across Australia Aug 7, 2008
Users will be able to wander the streets of Australian cities and towns from Port Douglas to Perth and along the Stuart and Eyre highways that cross the country, as well as view icons such as the Australian War Memorial and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Google product manager Andrew Foster said that because the company's mapping tool was based on technology developed in Australia, it was excited to bring Street View to the country. (NEWS.com.au)
Man on Wire, 12A Aug 3, 2008
We see Petit's great feats photos of his walks at the WTC and Notre Dame cathedral, film of him on Sydney Harbour Bridge but he makes them even more breathtaking through his very Gallic love of paradox. Telling of his first recce at the WTC, he recalls his immediate response: "Impossible. So now let's go to work.". (Independent)
Walking on Air Aug 2, 2008
After some narrative detours about Petit's earlier walks between the towers of Notre Dame cathedral and over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the film finally, thrillingly circles back to the morning of the walk itself, of which the only surviving images are black-and-white still photos taken by Blondeau on the towers and a small fragment of film footage shot by a pedestrian on the ground below. Thirty-four years later, both Allix and Blondeau spontaneously weep while describing the experience of... (Slate)
Scully speaks up for the negative Jul 31, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Linton Besser Transport ReporterJuly 31, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bring it on, Hogan tells tax office Jul 28, 2008
The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. July 28, 2008 - 6:52AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Show's over, folks, let's move along Jul 26, 2008
Remember May 2000, when we wore ourselves out speculating whether Costello would join the throng walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for reconciliation. For weeks and weeks, Costello hung around pointedly not saying that he wouldn't march. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pilgrims revel in pageantry Jul 20, 2008
ON any other day, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is hardly a religious experience, but for thousands of pilgrims yesterday it was just that. Before dawn, under a full moon and led by a cross, the first wave of an estimated 180,000 pilgrims set out on the nine-kilometre walk from North Sydney to Randwick racecourse in sombre fashion, praying as they went. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
One good Friday, Sydney gave its heart to Jesus Christ Jul 19, 2008
The Last Supper of Jesus and His disciples was conducted on the steps of St Mary's Cathedral, Jesus was condemned to death at the NSW Art Gallery, whipped and scourged at the Opera House, made a spectacular entrance by barge under Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockle Bay and was crucified at East Darling Harbour. At the crucifixion, it was a much more solemn crowd than that which estatically welcomed the Pope to Sydney or joined the Sydney Archbishop, Cardinal George Pell, for the World Youth Day... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pope's message warms 200,000 pilgrims Jul 19, 2008
" The pilgrims were in high spirits but no doubt weary after the vast bulk of them - an estimated 180,000 - streamed across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a day-long procession to the site of Sunday's World Youth Day (WYD) mass. "It's touching, so many people of the same age praying together, when so many other people our age are into drugs, smoking or drinking," said Shane Govender, 16, from South Africa. "With all these people here, we won't even notice how cold it gets," said Neil Philander,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Leave your cars at home Jul 15, 2008
Sydney Harbour Bridge - down 9 per cent yesterday. Victoria Road - down 4 per cent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
I-Bhd takes intelligent city project to next level Jul 14, 2008
After a six-day trip, I must say I was blown away not so much by riding a Harley-Davidson over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, sliding down a giant sand dune in Port Stephens, having lunch in the observation deck of Sydney Tower nor even dining in The Great Cask Hall of Hope Estate in Hunter Valley. Indeed, all the five-star experience as part of I-Bhd's branding exercise, including jetting in the A380, dolphin watching or hand-feeding sharks, probably threw some of us off our feet. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Streep singing just an ABBAration Jul 8, 2008
Meryl Streep shares a joke with Colin Firth and Dominic Cooper in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge today ... Meryl Streep shares a joke with Colin Firth and Dominic Cooper in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge today ... Meryl Streep shares a joke with Colin Firth and Dominic Cooper in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge today. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Warning of bridge traffic chaos as cashless booths take over Jul 2, 2008
"After Sunday, there will be a total of eight e-only booths and five cash booths on the Sydney Harbour Bridge," he said. "[It's] another step towards taking the bridge fully cashless and reflects the growth in e-tag use on the bridge.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
False alarm as Sydney fly-past sparks attack confusion Jul 1, 2008
The media had been alerted about the fly-past over Sydney harbour bridge but not, apparently, the public. A number of office workers decided to evacuate their skyscrapers after watching in alarm as a passenger plane flew low over Sydney harbour chased by an air force fighter. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Edinburgh 2008: Man on Wire Review Jun 27, 2008
Whether discussing his childhood obsession with the wire walk, his early practise attempts atop Notre Dame and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or the main event itself, Petit's sense of wonder, mischief and enthusiasm gives the film a fantastic forward momentum. That's helped by the use of extensive archive material, some excellent reconstructions of the action and Michael Nyman's marvellously dramatic music. (IGN FilmForce)
Highly strung Jun 24, 2008
By 22, he was the pioneer of aerial trespasses between the towers of Notre Dame cathedral and the north pylons of Sydney Harbour bridge. The plan for his greatest coup was hatched in 1968, when he stumbled on an illustration of the as-yet-unbuilt World Trade Centre, while waiting to see his dentist. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Be Social, Go Virtual Jun 9, 2008
While Ganesh was posing in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, James had uploaded pictures from a French holiday. What, however, caught my attention, was a picture of my prospective pals James and Ganesh, grinning at me from what seemed to be a picturesque snow-covered landscape. (India Times, India)
World-first as couple ties knot atop Sydney Harbour Bridge Jun 4, 2008
A SCOTTISH bride and groom joined history when they became the first couple to officially hold their wedding ceremony on the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge this morning ... A SCOTTISH bride and groom joined history when they became the first couple to officially hold their wedding ceremony on the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge this morning ... "I have always dreamt of having my wedding on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The views from the summit of the bridge were unforgettable," said Ms Tullan. (NEWS.com.au)
Building Facsimiles Jun 4, 2008
Even a trip to the administrative capital, Putrajaya, was marked with a view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, except that it was a few thousand miles away from Sydney. I was a little stunned that a nation that could boast of an engineering marvel like the Petronas Twin Towers felt the need to rip-off entire buildings. (India Times, India)
First wedding on Sydney bridge Jun 4, 2008
Advertisement A couple from Glasgow have become the first to officially get married on Sydney Harbour Bridge. Stephen Tierney and Claire Tullan were dressed in climbing suits and the ring was attached to a safety rope. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Couple wed on top of harbour bridge Jun 3, 2008
Scots Stephen Tierney and Claire Tullan to became the first official wedding on the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Glaswegian pair exchanged vows in the rain 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Opera House setting for opening of FIFA Congress May 29, 2008
While FIFA president Sepp Blatter hobnobbed with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, some of the 1,500 delegates from 208-member nations took in the view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the adjacent Opera House. After Australian jazz trumpeter James Morrison performed along with a didgeridoo musician and Aboriginal dancers, more than 1,000 guests sat down to dinner a selection of Australian seafood was on the menu in a marquee in the forecourt of the Opera House. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
A new start in the city's old heart May 17, 2008
With a course taking advantage of the Harbour City's most beautiful and eye-catching landmarks - Hyde Park, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Mrs Macquarie's Chair among them - organisers believe this race has incredible potential. With its athletic pedigree already borne out by an elite list of names on the honour roll, including Steve Moneghetti, Kerryn McCann, Pat Carroll and Heather Turland, the Half Marathon has lofty ambitions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Flight passengers left sitting on tarmac May 15, 2008
Fog shrouded the Sydney Harbour Bridge this morning ... Fog shrouded the Sydney Harbour Bridge this morning. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Beach girl a bikini pioneer May 12, 2008
"There I was a young girl again. I'm the one on the left in that bikini with the Sydney Harbour Bridge pattern. I'd forgotten all about it.". On New Year's Day 1947 Mrs Hayes, then Joy Jarrett, of Queenscliff, accompanied her new beau, Arthur, to watch a surf carnival two headlands away at South Curl Curl. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
You may be gridlocked, but at least it's not Adelaide May 12, 2008
He made the comments as he announced the Sydney Harbour Bridge will lose half of its coin payment booths within two months, in another step towards making it a cashless tollway - and improving traffic flow. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Deaths in Sydney Harbour Spur Calls for Tighter Regulation of `Playground' May 8, 2008
Morgan Innes and three others on board a private cruiser were killed when the boat collided with an out-of-service ferry underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Increased Patrols. (Bloomberg)
Film celebrates Twin Towers tightrope walk May 3, 2008
He completed similar, illegal walks across the twin towers of the Notre Dame cathedral and the Sydney Harbour Bridge before considering himself ready for the grand prize. He shunned numerous commercial offers after the walk and has lived on little money since, sometimes passing the hat after street performances in New York City parks. (MSNBC -- News)
Torch relay confined to Jakarta stadium Apr 23, 2008
A few protesters were arrested Tuesday on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where they had been trying unfurl a large pro-Tibet banner, Sky News reported. An Australian social justice advocate who was chosen to carry the torch said she was pulling out because of concerns over Chinas human rights record. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Don't torch Tibet' Harbour Bridge message Apr 23, 2008
THE Sydney Harbour Bridge has twice been targeted by protests over human rights abuses in Tibet, with a message projected onto the bridge pylon and another demonstration thwarted by police. The Australia Tibet Council projected the words "Don't Torch Tibet" onto the north-west pylon of the bridge overnight, ahead of the arrival of the Olympic flame in Canberra this morning. (Daily Telegraph)
Aussie tribeswoman greets Olympic flame Apr 23, 2008
On Tuesday night, an activist group broadcast slogans in green laser lights on a pillar of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, asking for dialogue with the Dalai Lama and urging peace. Tibetan protests are expected in the capital during Thursday's rally, as well as pro-Chinese demonstrations. (USA Today)
Penthouse crowd taking over office space Apr 18, 2008
Its views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge should ensure high prices for its proposed 124 apartments - the smallest of which, at 135 square metres, would cost at least $4 million based on current prices. Recent sales of harbourside units have averaged $3 million, but Sydney's record apartment price stands at $16. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
World landmarks go dark for a cause Mar 30, 2008
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House shown illuminated before Earth Hour (top) and after. (IAN WALDIE/GETTY IMAGES). (Boston Globe)
Assembly goes dark for Earth Hour Mar 30, 2008
The lights went out across Sydney Harbour Bridge. Other offices will also take part where the assembly government has direct control over lighting. (BBC News -- UK)
Cities switch off worldwide Mar 30, 2008
This combination photograph shows the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House illuminated prior to Earth Hour (top) and turned off during Earth Hour (bottom) on Saturday. (Ian Waldie/Getty Images). (Globe and Mail)
Roosters hold off Storm in 10-6 upset Mar 29, 2008
Bellamy said no-one at the Storm would be "jumping off" the Sydney Harbour Bridge anytime soon, but he conceded his side had plenty to fix. "I thought we were great defensively, but with the footy, I don't know what you would describe it as but it wasn't pretty," said the coach. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cities to switch off for Earth Hour Mar 28, 2008
In Australia, city landmarks from Parliament House in Canberra to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Melbourne's Federation Square and the WACA ground in Perth will power down for an hour. "Earth Hour is about everyone and every organisation, from individuals to global companies, joining together to own a shared problem - climate change," Mr Ridley said yesterday. (NEWS.com.au)
Ferries broke rules 'months after crash' Mar 27, 2008
Sydney ferries kept breaking harbour navigation rules long after a ferry flouting the regulations was involved in a fatal collision under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the NSW opposition says. Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell on Thursday accused state Transport Minister John Watkins of failing to raise serious ferry safety issues highlighted in an Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) report into the accident. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Business jumps aboard plan to bury the Cahill Mar 27, 2008
"We would not be graced by the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House," said its chairman, Stephen Loosley. "They were ambitious targets struck by previous generations and there is no reason to assume that this generation cannot reach targets of a similar high order.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Youth Day to close Harbour Bridge Mar 20, 2008
Nine kilometres of road will be closed and the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be shut for 12 hours so people can make their way to World Youth Day celebrations at Sydney's Randwick Racecourse in mid-July. The New South Wales Government says the bridge will be closed from 4:30am for the walk, which is expected to attract about 180,000 people on Saturday July 19. (ABC Online)
Full steam ahead for boiler house Mar 17, 2008
Because of its strategic significance, the site has the same security rating as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The cavernous building will house Sydney Water heritage items. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Stars of today promise bright future as code goes back to where itall began Mar 7, 2008
" While Gasnier was one of more than 30 leading players in attendance at the function, where guests feasted on three whole pigs cooked on the spit, and the NRL's new advertisement was played on a giant screen that featured the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, Hayne was absent. But there was no doubt he remains a favourite of the youngsters playing in the middle of the oval, with one hopeful autograph hunter mistaking Souths star recruit Craig Wing for him and calling to his mates: "Hey,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Woman dies after fall from bridge Feb 24, 2008
A woman in her 40s has died after falling about 20 metres from a walkway off the Sydney Harbour Bridge about 3pm today. Ambulance paramedics attended but found the woman had died. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Coca-Cola's departure to add life to the Quay Feb 16, 2008
Property players said the scarcity of land at the Quay and the million-dollar views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge would allow any developer to command very high prices for apartments. Text to 0414 BTIMES or. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Australia Learns to Say "I'm Sorry" Feb 11, 2008
In 2000 an estimated 250,000 people joined a "Sorry" walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sir Ronald Wilson, the former judge who authored the "Bringing Them Home" report, made impassioned pleas for a government apology, saying, "An apology begins the healing process. Apology means ... a willingness to enter into the suffering. It implies a commitment to do more.". (Time.com)
And the winner is... Jan 22, 2008
Posted by pb52Everyone wants to complete the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, but at $180 a pop (around 90) each, plus paying for their photographs (you are not allowed to take a camera with you) not everyone can afford it. An equally good option, but one which is little advertised, is the Sydney Pylon Lookout. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Police helicopter called to Aussie teen's house party Jan 15, 2008
police helicopter is pictured hovering over the Sydney harbour bridge. (AFP/File/Jewel Samad, AFP). (FOX23 News, NY)
Galoc Drilling Successfully Concluded Jan 8, 2008
Nido's Deputy Managing Director, Ms. Joanne Williams said, "We are very pleased with the results of the Galoc drilling programme. To put it in perspective, the total production section that has been achieved is the equivalent of over two and half times the total length of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This is certainly no mean feat, and I congratulate the operator, the Galoc Production Company, on their efforts and the excellent results." Ms. Williams went on to say, "Looking forward, the next... (PR Newswire)
Validating Our Vacations Jan 6, 2008
If you travel much and collect these sorts of things, you can hang it on the wall next to your Certificates of Achievement for, among other things, crossing the equator, riding in a hot air balloon, kissing the Blarney stone, visiting the Great Wall of China, walking across the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, climbing Mount Fuji, riding in a dog sled, setting foot on Antarctica, inspecting the Ponce de Leon Light Station near Daytona Beach, Fla. or running in the unclear-on-the-concept "10K... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
