SYDNEY summers are synonymous with long, lazy days and there is no better way to enjoy the warmer weather than taking the family for a picnic.
AS long summer days on holiday seem to stretch as far as the horizon, there are few better ways to while away the time than between the pages of a good book.
SETTLING down on a picnic rug under the stars, shining a light on the songbook and singing carols with family and friends is a Christmas tradition that's hard to beat.
THE thrill of racing on the water with the wind behind your sails has long drawn people to oceans, rivers and lakes.
MUMS and dads may have to dig deep to buy Christmas presents, but they won't need a big shovel to afford a memorable summer family holiday.
A TRIP to a museum is an easy way to learn about an area's past, but nothing beats walking the streets of a suburb to really get a feel for times gone by.
MANY people have a love-hate relationship with exercise, but our four-legged counterparts share no such ambiguity.
WHITE, dark, milk, ganache-filled, spiced with chilli, melted over strawberries - in any form, chocolate has long been the achilles heel of dieters.
FOR book fanatics young and old, there's nothing better than leafing through a good read, unlocking the worlds, lives and dreams contained within each page.
By Aimee Brown: WHEN it comes to rugby league, there's no greater or tougher battle than the 80 minutes given by NSW and Queensland in the State of Origin.
By Aimee Brown: FORGET planes, trains and automobiles - if you want to get to know your city while having some fun, cycling is a fantastic way to travel.
By Aimee Brown: ROLLERSKATES, pedal boats and slot cars are not a thing of the past; you can still find plenty of places keeping yesteryear alive.
AUSTRALIA'S best-known housewife - Dame Edna - has let us in on a little secret - when she thinks of home, it's Sydney she has on her mind.
WHILE thousands flock to The Domain for a night of jazz, one musician will be sitting at home biding his time before finally getting to blow his trumpet.
YOU don't have to drive too far from suburban Sydney to enjoy all the spoils of a summer outing with the family. Let us suggest a couple of top locations.
HE is most widely recognised for his distinctive Mambo designs, but there is much more to Reg Mombassa than farting dogs and Australian Jesus images.
IT'S hard to imagine how dull Sydney would be in January without our annual summer party. This year it's got even more going for it.
NOEL Gallagher in Sydney ends his band's year with a best-of compilation and some accoustic tour dates, but takes time to share some of his pop philosophy with us.
NO matter how strong the craving, walking into an unfamiliar cafe with children in tow can be a recipe for disaster. Let us help with our best of list of where to go.
WE all know Dorothy the Dinosaur loves roses but when Sam Moran kept giving them to her on stage, little did he know that romance would blossom.
FORGET the Whitsundays or Med... If you want a cheap island holiday, look no further than your backyard as NSW has an abundant supply.
HOME is where the heart is for Antonia Kidman, and even at weekends she loves nothing more than pottering around entertaining at home.
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Last updated: January 15, 2008