Tag Archives: #happyfriday

18/10/2019 – Diwali -“Festival Of Light”

Hi All, This weekend, Diwali/Divali/Deepavali/Dipavali – from Sanskrit meaning “row or series of lights” referring to the Hindu “Festival of Light”- is being celebrated by Indian communities across the country including a big gathering @ Federation Square in Melbourne CBD . According to Wikipedia, “Divali normally lasts 4-5 days with the third day climax coinciding […]

11/10/2019 – Let Festivus (of speed) commence!

Hi all, The annual Bathurst ritual is nigh. Let motorsport-based, pagan “Festival of speed” begin! Let the rivers of Victorian Bollinger (VB) flow! Here’s a couple of great Australian ideas that combine the passion for both beer and affordable, motorised vehicles.. Here’s something for those who prefer something more cerebral… Interesting fact: The medical name […]

04/10/2019 – It’s a Grand, Grand Final!

Hi folks! The Australian NRL Grand Final is on Sunday and I’m sure that the eighty-or-so thousand bellowing fans will enjoy the spectacle! Given the Sydney Eastern Suburbs home of the Roosters, and the Raiders hailing from the seat of The Australian Federal Government, when compared with a Richmond/Collingwood AFL fan base, there is a […]