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)
Security Fears Cloud New Year Jan 2, 2008
Wednesday, January 02, 2008. Millions celebrate, but bombs and security fears cloud New Year Posted: 02 January 2008 0242 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
BADDABOOM: Despite bomb attacks and terror threats, the world welcomed 2008 in fine style. AFP Jan 1, 2008
The giant steel archway of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was again the centrepiece of the traditional display in Australia's main city, with a giant neon hourglass illustrating the theme of time passing. Thousands in Hong Kong ignored unusually chilly temperatures to see the fireworks in Victoria Harbour. (iAfrica.com)
Revelers greet 2008 with festivities, fireworks Jan 1, 2008
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year, Tuesday. Known for its choreographed and themed fireworks displays, the show draws hundreds of thousands of people. (USA Today)
Sydney welcomes 2008 with fireworks ... and yodelling Dec 31, 2007
The giant steel archway of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was again the centrepiece of the display, with a giant neon hourglass illustrating the theme of time passing. Streaks of red, green and blue light flew from the bridge and office buildings across the city centre, reflecting off the famous Opera House and the harbour that Harrison said provides a vast natural amphitheatre for the show. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Sydney to welcome New Year with fireworks... and Bart Simpson Dec 31, 2007
The giant steel archway of the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be the centrepiece of the display, with a giant illuminated hourglass expected to count down the final seconds of 2007. Cartoon characters will make an appearance on the Bridge for the first time in the form of Bart Simpson from "The Simpsons" and organisers will also give a playful nod to the early tennis computer game Pong. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Finally, Evonne gets a gong Dec 28, 2007
I was asked the other day what other times in my life I have felt this great, felt this proud, and I think it was walking over the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2000 for (Aboriginal) reconciliation. I was very proud, not just for myself, but for all Australians, because there were thousands of people and I was just overwhelmed by it all, actually. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Belief is good for you. So where can you buy it? Dec 26, 2007
clone in which the teeming masses writhe across provocative, cat-meat icons of Western decadence like the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Maybe you find him, maybe not, even with the free plastic magnifier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Sausage sizzle inspires New Year's celebrations Dec 12, 2007
"Mr Harrison said no other city's fireworks display rivalled that of Sydney's."They just don't compare because we have a million people gathering in the world's most beautiful amphitheatre with the Sydney Harbour Bridge as our stage setting. " send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. 1197135558255-smh.com.auhttp://www.smh.com.au/news/national/sausage-sizzle-inspires-new-years-celebrations/2007/12/12/1197135558255.htmlsmh.com.auSydney Morning Herald2007-12-13Sausage... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bridge toll props up harbour tunnel Dec 12, 2007
"There are no plans to review the toll on the tunnel or the Sydney Harbour Bridge," he said. The Opposition roads spokesman, Duncan Gay, said the tunnel was an example of government mismanagement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Huge blast rips through fireworks plant Dec 9, 2007
The company supplies official fireworks displays for NYE celebrations in those cities but does not have a contract for the Sydney Harbour Bridge display. "I'm devastated at the situation but I'm relieved no one was injured," the 31-year-old Mr Howard said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Sydney Buses celebrates 75th anniversary Dec 2, 2007
"State Transit is in the same vintage as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, also celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2007, and I am delighted to take part in this other significant anniversary in NSW's transport history," Mr Watkins told the crowd. But while the focus was on remembering the good times of Sydney's buses which date back to 1932, no mention was made of this year's service disruptions which left thousands of commuters stranded and frustrated. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Beckham hoping to play 90 minutes, says coach Nov 26, 2007
Beckham later took a motor launch down Sydney Harbour to a pontoon set up in the shadows of the landmark Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, where he kicked rugby balls, Australian Rules footballs and soccer balls in a sponsor's promotion with local stars from the other football codes. Although he miscued a couple of kicks with the oval-shaped balls, Beckham showed no signs of the right knee and left ankle injuries that limited his first Major League Soccer season with the Galaxy to just five... (International Herald Tribune)
Small Business Nov 13, 2007
A local company which soundproofed the Sydney Harbour bridge is taking the technology to the world. Advertisement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Howard is sorry he ever brought it up Nov 12, 2007
May 2000: A march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to campaign for a federal apology for Jim's death fails to attract any participants. Pressed the day after the march on whether he will now say "sorry" for killing Jim, Howard responds, "What? Oh, that guy. No um, no.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Let your business fulfil your needs Nov 12, 2007
However, I had to drive through peak traffic across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to get to the class. Sometimes, it would take me an hour to make a trip that would normally take 10 minutes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
BB 'Adults Only' to return as Idol hopeful frogmarched Nov 7, 2007
In a dramatic day for reality TV, Australian Idol hopeful Matt Corby has been frogmarched off the Sydney Harbour Bridge by security officers during a photo shoot, while Kyle Sandilands announced plans to bring back the 'adults only' version of Big Brother. Corby and a camera crew were filming and taking photos on the pedestrian walkway on the western side of the bridge at around 9am when approached by guards. (Ninemsn)
Australia's Favourite Underwear Company Breaks the Guinness Book of World Record - The Biggest Men Underwear Nov 6, 2007
mov The underwear will be unveiled in the world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, overlooking the Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a backdrop. . (Canada Newswire)
Off-duty cop nabs accused rapist Oct 27, 2007
To this day he still plays down his involvement in a near-death confrontation with an armed thief 11 years ago after a man drove a stolen ADF armoured vehicle on to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. During that incident, he wrestled with the gun-wielding man before two shots went off, killing the thief. (NEWS.com.au)
A380 makes first passenger flight Oct 25, 2007
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Biggest ship00000EA8 goes under bridge Oct 24, 2007
The Sun Princess is the largest passenger ship ever to sail under Sydney Harbour Bridge. (00:01:20). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
'I was made in Middlesbrough' Oct 17, 2007
It's telling that the area's most impressive structural achievement sits 12,000 miles away - the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge ... It's perhaps telling that the area's most impressive structural achievement sits 12,000 miles away - the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. (BBC News -- UK)
Bridges a Travel Photo Opportunity Oct 13, 2007
For example; the Golden Gate in San Francisco, the Brooklyn bridge in New York, London s Tower bridge, and the Sydney Harbour bridge in Australia. Old bridges are interesting because they encapsulate the cutting-edge technology and architectural fashion of the eras of their construction. (Suite101.com)
Commuters happier chained to the wheel Oct 10, 2007
The project is billed as being "bigger than the Sydney Harbour Bridge" ... "We are potentially talking about a project that is bigger than the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a multi-billion dollar project, and when we do release the discussion paper, there will be an extensive consultation period with the public," the Minister for Roads, Eric Roozendaal said of the proposed network of roads. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bridge to toughen up against terrorists Oct 7, 2007
AN $85 million upgrade of the Sydney Harbour Bridge will make it more able to resist a terrorist attack, the NSW Government says ... Sydney Harbour Bridge ... Sydney Harbour Bridge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hungry for more Oct 6, 2007
Every 12 hours, Huangdao's waterside workers handle enough iron ore to make the steel coat hanger and support beams for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. That's 50 million tonnes of ore 625 Harbour Bridges passing each year through the world's largest and most efficient iron ore unloading terminal. (The Age, Australia -- Business)
Storm's victorious flag flies over harbour bridge Oct 2, 2007
NSW Premier Morris Iemma said he was disappointed to have the Victorian state flag flying over Sydney Harbour Bridge. The flag had to go up as part of a deal between Mr Iemma and Victorian counterpart John Brumby before the grand final. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Runners bring Sydney traffic to standstill Sep 23, 2007
The Sydney Harbour Bridge and some roads in the CBD are expected to stay closed until 10:00am and the Roads and Traffic Authority says 78 cars had to be towed this morning for disobeying special event clearways signs. More than 25,000 participants are weaving their way through the streets of Sydney. (ABC Online)
APEC leaders looking to bridge distances Sep 8, 2007
Sydney Harbour Bridge September 8, 2007, 7:11. APEC leaders looking to bridge distances. (RussiaToday)
The passing parade - 130 and counting Sep 7, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Linton BesserSeptember 7, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
I don't want to be a pain: Bush offers another apology Sep 6, 2007
He travelled across the harbour by boat, a concession following the anger caused when the Sydney Harbour Bridge was closed and the streets jammed in February for the visit by the US Vice-President, Dick Cheney. The lockdown of big cities when foreign dignitaries visit has become common since the September 11, 2001, attacks in the US.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Australia urges voluntary emission goals Sep 3, 2007
Police patrol Circular Quay in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007 prior to the start of APEC 2007. Sydney will host the 15th APEC Economic Leaders Meeting with leaders from such nations as the USA, Russia, Japan and China attending for the week long event. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
A darker side of the moon Aug 30, 2007
Last night's total eclipse of the moon as seen from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Picture: Amos Aikman. (The Australian)
Never mind a blue moon, it's been eclipsed Aug 29, 2007
A total lunar eclipse, framed in the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge ... A total lunar eclipse, framed in the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge ... A total lunar eclipse, framed in the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. (The Age, Australia)
The boring Eiffel Tower?| Aug 26, 2007
Leading the world "must-see" table was The Treasury at Petra in Jordan, the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, the Masai Mara game park in Kenya and Sydney Harbour Bridge ... Sydney Harbour Bridge. (iAfrica.com)
A disappointing view? Tourists select their least favourite sights Aug 18, 2007
MUST-SEE SIGHTS UK: Alnwick Castle, Northumberland Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, County Antrim The Royal Crescent, Bath Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London The Backs, Cambridge OVERSEAS: The Treasury at Petra, Jordan The Grand Canal, Venice The Masai Mara, Kenya Sydney Harbour Bridge Taroko Gorge, Taiwan. Planning permission for a new visitor centre at the Wiltshire site was granted in March 2007 and in July Stonehenge made the finals on a new list of wonders of the world. (BBC News -- UK)
Brits Name Most Disappointing Tourist Attractions Aug 18, 2007
British tourists are not entirely gloomy about their holidays, however, with the Treasury at Petra, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Lake Titicaca and Taroko Gorge all listed as attractions that lived up to their billing. Within the UK, Alnwick Castle, The Eden Project and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre were all described as positive visitor attractions. (Travel Connect)
Toxic trio an Idol threat Aug 12, 2007
As the blokes with egos the size of Sydney Harbour Bridge go at it hammer and tongs, the fourth judge, Marcia Hines, looks on with a mix of bemusement, shock and occasional disgust. When one judge called Hines "Nanna'' on the first show, she rolled her eyes, knowing what was to come. The scene was set months ago when the 44-year-old Dicko announced his career would be resurrected from relative irrelevance and obscurity at the rival Seven network. Sandilands, Dicko's replacement in nastiness, who... (Daily Telegraph)
Australian Chopper Jul 28, 2007
The Best of Oz tour included exploring the Outback, learning how to surf at world-famous Bondi Beach, climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, diving with sharks on the Great Barrier Reef and visiting actor Russell Crowe, a fan of the show, on his farm ... Paul Jr: I think we did a really cool sissy bar on the rear fender for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fatal harbour collision to be recreated Jul 24, 2007
50pm (AEST), near Sydney Harbour Bridge. An OTSI spokesman said the Pam Burridge and a Merinda-equivalent vessel would be used in the re-creation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Harbour Bridge trains stopped for emergency response Jul 22, 2007
There will be no trains over Sydney Harbour Bridge this weekend as RailCorp tests its emergency response and procedures. The training will focus on getting wheelchair-bound passengers off a train in an emergency. (ABC Online)
Costello v Howard: rift reopens Jul 19, 2007
Mr Costello says: "If the cabinet had walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it would have been enormously symbolic." Mr Howard scoffs: "I didn't think prime ministers walked.". Mr Costello, frustrated at being overruled by the free-spending Mr Howard in expenditure review committee meetings before the 2001 election, would throw his hands in the air and exclaim: "What is the point of these meetings?". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Train breakdown causes delays Jul 17, 2007
On July 5, a hatch flew off a train on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, halting rail services, disrupting vehicle traffic and leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Yesterday, Premier Morris Iemma and Transport Minister John Watkins met RailCorp chief executive Vince Graham and representatives of various unions, including Unions NSW secretary John Robertson, to discuss the problems plaguing the rail network amid speculation maintenance work could be fully privatised. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Ruddock in dark on summit weapons requests Jul 16, 2007
There will be no closure of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, no closure of the Eastern Suburbs railway line, there'll be no closure of the North Shore line. " The Premier, Morris Iemma, said yesterday, "Every effort is being made across the NSW Government, the Roads and Traffic Authority, rail, policing, to ensure that it is a success. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rail privatisation 'bid to shift blame' Jul 16, 2007
In the latest of a long string of embarrassing incidents, a hatch came off a train on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, stopping the trains, halting the traffic and rippling through the entire commuter network within minutes. Mr Iemma and Transport Minister John Watkins met with RailCorp chief executive Vince Graham and representatives of various unions, including Unions NSW secretary John Robertson, in two separate meetings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Human error led to Sydney train chaos' Jul 11, 2007
HUMAN error caused a hatch to fly off a train on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, causing chaos for thousands of commuters, an investigation has found. As Acting NSW Premier John Watkins today announced the findings of the investigation into last Thursday's incident, RailCorp chief executive Vince Graham today admitted the organisation "lacks a maintenance culture''. A total of 35 trains were delayed and 42 services were cancelled as a result of last week's train breakdown. Mr Watkins said the... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Together in a fight to unite Jul 8, 2007
Behind them looms the familiar coathanger arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the boys pose for pictures and crack jokes with the cream of Australian rock media. Further in the background is the passion underlying this venture -- the need for some sort of authentic reconciliation between this country's original inhabitants and its colonists. (Courier Mail)
Motorists to be shut out of CBD for summit Jul 1, 2007
The tactic was used during Mr Cheney's visit when he travelled across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the North Shore. Source: The Sun-Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The wonder factor Jun 30, 2007
" Darragh O'Brien, an architect and lecturer of architecture at Monash University, was also asked by The Age to create his own list of seven wonders. He listed the Acropolis, Angkor Wat, the Pantheon, Hagia Sophia, the Eiffel Tower, Kiyomizu Temple and the Sydney Opera House. Like Bates, O'Brien's favourite, the Pantheon, has not made the final cut of 21. He also believes the Sydney Harbour Bridge deserves a spot on the top seven list. A twist of good fortune (and several million votes) securing... (The Age)
PokerStars Launches the Asia Pacific Poker Tour Jun 30, 2007
This $5,000 buy-in event will be held in their spectacular poker room which overlooks the city's world famous icon, the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Overseeing PokerStars APPT tournaments will be the region's most prominent tournament director, Danny McDonagh, under whose direction the Aussie Millions earned its reputation as one of the world's best run and most successful tournaments. (Primezone Releases)
'Kidnap victim' escapes on Harbour Bridge Jun 27, 2007
The Sydney Harbour Bridge ... The Sydney Harbour Bridge. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Planning is the solution for a powerless world Jun 26, 2007
The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the postwar renewal of our cities are shining examples of what can be achieved. Since then, there has been a trend toward less investment in infrastructure while extracting more from it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Tunnel vision Jun 25, 2007
The estimate that the tunnel would attract 90,000 trips a day was made by Hyder Consulting, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange and formed from the merger of some venerable engineering firms including Fox and Partners which provided the detailed design for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Kershaw would need to prove that Hyder were negligent or incompetent, which might be an uphill task given that so many others also got it so wrong. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Unesco adds Galapagos to endangered list Jun 23, 2007
Delegates will also consider applications to add at least 45 new sites - including Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and 11 natural sites - to the World Heritage list. The president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, declared the archipelago at risk in April and made it a national priority for action. (Guardian Unlimited)
What next? Slave trading Jun 23, 2007
Way back in 1932, shortly after the Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened, the sports department of this newspaper formed - eat yer heart out, Geebung Polo Club - nothing less than The Sydney Morning Herald Golf Club and played its first game at Moore Park in June of that year. Last Monday at Moore Park, 27 Herald players defied the weather and played in the club's 75th anniversary game, sponsored by their patron, Charles St John - a player from the 1950s. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
London plunges into dark to shed light on climate change Jun 22, 2007
The event was based on Earth Hour, a similar, hour-long mass switch-off earlier this year in Sydney that involved 65,000 households and 2,000 businesses and landmarks, including the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Paris and Rome have staged similar events. (BBC News -- UK)
Accident prompts Harbour limits Jun 22, 2007
A speed limit will be imposed and drifting will be banned under the Sydney Harbour Bridge in response to a RiverCat accident earlier this year, which killed an elderly fisherman ... "From the first of August, NSW Maritime will establish a maximum speed limit of 15 knots in the Sydney Harbour Bridge transit zone," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
New speed limit for harbour after death Jun 22, 2007
The Dawn Fraser RiverCat collided with the dinghy under the Sydney Harbour Bridge early on the morning of January 5 this year. Peter Karatasas, 72, suffered a heart attack and had his right leg amputated in hospital before dying eight days after the accident. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
New boat laws near Sydney Harbour Bridge Jun 22, 2007
A speed limit of 15 knots will be introduced for all craft travelling under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, in line with the recommendations of a report into a fatal ferry crash. The NSW government tabled the report from the investigation into the crash involving a fisherman's boat and the Dawn Fraser Rivercat early on January 5 this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
