Republican guards? Military schoolboys? Soviet space dogs? Welcome to the socialist left comrades! Will my propaganda win over the masses?

This was the premier to what is now a major annual event. Focused initially on Circular Quay and the Opera House, the colourful projections encouraged Sydney-siders to venture out during the winter months.

While spending a weekend working on the O’Keefes Hut rebuild, I thought it would be great to photograph other huts in the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park. Theses huts, originally built as accomodation by pioneers, alpine graziers and gold prospectors now serve as emergency shelter for skiers and hikers.

Thousands of people filled the harbour shores to welcome Queen Mary 2 and her sister, Queen Elizabeth 2. It was the QM2’s maiden call to Sydney and the city was in a party mood. Just before her late night departure, there were spectacular fireworks to farewell her!