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THE ODYSSEY 70mm @ Randwick Ritz

\*\*\*THE ODYSSEY 70mm @ Randwick Ritz -\*\*\**The Odyssey* follows Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, on a perilous 10-year journey to return home after the Trojan War. As he faces mythological monsters and the wrath of the gods, his wife and son must fight to maintain control of their kingdom back home.An epic fantasy film. Cinema One (seats 960) - Approx 170 mins - --- Very few seats still available. Please only RSVP ATTEND when you are certain that you will be there. Tickets must be bought ***at least 48 hours before the event*** at the box office or online Now have seats D17 and D18. Any questions or messages please put in the comment section below OR if early on the morning of the event, then please sms text me on 0400442000 - Ta Kingsley

Whale-Watch-Walk! Manly-Shelly-Beach-North-Head-Fairfax-Lookout-13km!

**WHALES & WHALES!** In July/August, thousands of humpback whales migrate north from Antarctica to the warm breeding waters of tropical Australia. **Best for visibility! yes! photos yes!** Manly to North Head high point viewing areas are Sydney's top classified list for whale watching. Mornings when winds are typically lighter, making the ocean smoother, sun directly overhead, reducing ocean glare and making it easier to spot spouts and splashes. **BEAUTIFUL WHALE WATCHING WALK: my identical walk on both Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th pick one!!!** 1\. Don't miss this interesting Whale Walk\, "Spot the Whale" stops at five clifftop lookouts\. 2\. Marine Parade at Cabbage Tree Bay to Shelly Beach Walking Track\, 1st Whale Lookout\. 3\. Spotting Whales here at about 10\.30\, perfect timing\, lets hope it's spot time\, hey\! 4\. Shelly Head Lookout\, next on the list\, I'm feeling good\. Who's first to SPOT one\! 5\. Shelly Headland Upper Lookout\, a longer distance better view\. \(10km out to sea\) 6\. Shelly Beach to Barracks Precinct Walk\, past Old Quarry Swamp\, fun uphill hike\. 7\. We walk the "Hanging Swamp" if not flooded\, past the Battery Observation Post\. 8\. Eventually reaching the Fairfax Walk Trail\, 2nd highest point\, "Yiningma Lookout"\. 9\. Fairfax Track\, again reaching Number one\! "Burragula Lookout"\. \(Fairfax Lookout\) 10\. Lunch/Snack break coming up at "North Head Scenic Drive Point"\. 11\. Quick visit\, "North Head Sanctuary"\, before heading to "Third Quarantine Cemetery"\. 12\. Zigzagging down to Manly for a refreshing drink/lunch at yes\! "Hotel Steyne" 13\. The Manly Markets are just in the right spot nearby\. **Meeting Point:** Manly Wharf Visitors Information Centre (near pedestrian crossing) **Distance:** 13km **Difficulty:** Moderate, steps and hills, classified moderate due to distance. **Walking Pace:** An easy steady pace at 4.25km-4.50 per hour. **What to Bring:** Comfortable outfit, a litre of water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat just in case of wet weather. Bring your happy personality too! **Payment Please:** $10 cash or **PAY ID** 0435801602 name George Palasty. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 if you have questions. (call or text)

Unhurried Conversations - Sunday

Bring yourself, we will go over how Unhurried Conversations works.

Secret Foodies: Truffle Hunt

**The hunt begins for winter's most luxurious ingredient – black truffles. This year, we’re popping up at an intimate Italian gem hidden in the CBD.** You'll need to hunt down this location, tucked away, just waiting to be discovered. Limited spots available for this event. Expect bold flavours, flowing wine, and an evening of indulgence. **Date**: Wednesday 29th July **Time**: 7:00pm – 10:00pm **Location**: Will be sent via SMS 2 hours before (hint: CBD) **Tickets**: $160 includes a signature cocktail on arrival, multi-course truffle menu + wine **Dietary requirements**: Can be catered for with 7 days’ notice ***Limited seats available*** Tickets are limited, grab them now: https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/truffle-hunt-fofzql

Data Centers, Technofeudalism & The Rise of the Surveillance State

**"Amazon is not a market; it's a fiefdom."** — Yanis Varoufakis **"AI is now infrastructure, just like electricity."** — Jensen Huang Massive data centers are spreading across the globe, consuming enormous amounts of energy while storing the information of billions. Who owns them?, who profits from them? and who benefits? Are they the infrastructure of progress or the foundations of a new **"Technofeudal"** order where privacy is extinct and surveillance is everywhere? **Join the discussion on our community** Discord [https://discord.gg/QSwa3PMzHy](https://discord.gg/QSwa3PMzHy)

Bushwalking: Eastwood-Chatswood-Lane Cove River (21km) Medium/Hard

**Bushwalking: Eastwood-Chatswood-Lane Cove River (21km) Medium/Hard** We meet at **Eastwood Railway Station** by 9:40AM and walk about 15 min to **Terrys Creek Track**. This leads through to **Marsfield** and under the M2 Motorway, where we meet up with **Lane Cove River** and the **Busaco Trail** which leads through to **Macquarie University**. We exit the bush and, about 10km in, find ourselves at **Macquarie Centre Shopping Mall**, for lunch and clean bathrooms. Yay! Lunch done, we sneak back to the Lane Cove River and re-join this wonderful river/bush walk, which snakes past **North Ryde** and **West Lindfield** bringing us into the back of **Chatswood** via the local golf course and a bunch of **Kookaburras**. A final climb through the backstreets gets us to **Chatswood Railway Station**. **Distance:** 20km **Type of Walk:** Rugged bush tracks, local roads. **Difficulty:** Medium/Hard **Walking Pace:** We will maintain a steady pace all day and must average about 4 km per hour to finish on time. **Meeting Place and Transport:** No later than 9:15AM at Eastwood Station; Railway Parade Exit. Trains from Chatswood back to the City. **What to bring:** Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 – 2 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; snacks and lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions. **FOOD COURT AT OUR LUNCH STOP.** **Suggested Donation:** $10. **Pub:** Chatswood RSL **By RSVPing** to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: [Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/discussions/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize) I shall update and provide my mobile number closer to the date. Cheers, Ted :)

Unhurried Conversations - Saturday

Bring yourself along, we explain how it works.

The Immigration Debate: Myths, Facts and Ethics

Immigration is one of the most emotionally charged issues in global politics today. No other issue generates as much heat, fear, or political division. But how much of what we hear about immigration is true? What are its actual effects on jobs, housing, public services, innovation and social cohesion? Has global migration actually been increasing — and do border restrictions even work? And even if we could agree on the facts, what ethical principles should guide our thinking? Do people have a right to seek a better life across borders? What do wealthy nations owe to those displaced by poverty, conflict, or climate change? How should we balance compassion, fairness, freedom and national self-determination? Join us for a thoughtful discussion as we explore one of the most important and controversial global questions of our time. **Book: *How Migration Really Works – A Factful Guide to the Most Divisive Issue in Politics* (2023) by Hein de Haas** **Companion reading:** ***[The Ethics of Migration - An Introductory Guide](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQDzLZM1XoUtRodgUee8p_e0AfVZZ7jILU7oNv8RFPURgV0?e=yyoHlD)*** (prepared for this meetup) **Essential Ideas at a Glance: *[Infographics, Tables and Summaries on Migration Myths ](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQDhmc7ksrVEQ5ZHZukMnbGZAWgYg_puO_IQhUu976w6aog?e=NLFebq)***(prepared for this meetup) For this month’s meetup we have two principal readings that approach migration from complementary angles: one examines the myths and realities of migration across the world, while the other explores its ethical dimensions. In *How Migration Really Works*, Dutch migration scholar Hein de Haas argues that much of the public debate is driven by myths and misunderstandings. Although Australia receives its share of attention, this is not a book specifically about the Australian migration debate; it is a wide-ranging account grounded in decades of international research. De Haas explores questions such as whether migration is increasing, whether immigration lowers wages, whether immigration fixes the problem of an ageing population, and whether governments can effectively control migration flows. The result is a nuanced and evidence-based account of migration. The accompanying guide to the ethics of immigration examines the deeper questions that facts alone cannot answer. Even if we agree on the evidence, what should immigration policy aim to achieve? The guide introduces the major ethical perspectives and arguments from across the political spectrum, providing a framework for thoughtful and informed discussion. As always, we strongly encourage you to do the reading before you attend. This will enrich both your experience and our collective discussion. We’ve also included some further resources below that you may find useful. So join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 3rd August, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to others if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider to supplement the reading of the book and document. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos** * Two presentations by Hein de Haas on his book: [How Migration Really Works (1hr)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuwiwD67AjM) [How Migration Really Works (45mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89jS8FRkRCI) * A collection of short videos by de Haas: [Migration 101](https://heindehaas.org/migration-101/) * Harvard’s Michael Sandel convenes a debate on the ethics of national borders with the help of the BBC and a group of participants from over 30 countries: [The Global Philosopher - Should Borders Matter?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03njc35) * Debating Open Borders: Carl vs Caplan (2023) Noah Carl and Bryan Caplan debate the merits of open borders: [Spotify - Open Borders Debate](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Q8DMpZU4pUdRkA2Zv1hMo) [Apple - Open Borders Debate](https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/debating-open-borders-carl-vs-caplan/id1569224821?i=1000636401848) **Written** * **Essential Ideas at a Glance: *[Infographics, Tables and Summaries on Migration Myths ](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQDhmc7ksrVEQ5ZHZukMnbGZAWgYg_puO_IQhUu976w6aog?e=NLFebq)***(prepared for this meetup) * Hein de Haas's substack articles: [Hans de Haas’s substack](https://heindehaas.substack.com/) * Immigration Ethics - An Overview (in 999 words!): [Immigration Ethics Summary](https://1000wordphilosophy.com/2026/04/01/immigration-ethics/) * Encyclopedia Entries: [Stanford - Arguments for Open and Closed Borders](https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/immigration/) [Wikipedia – Opposition to Migration Arguments](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opposition_to_immigration) * Reviews of How Migration Really Works: [How Migration Really Works - Review](https://www.e-ir.info/2024/09/15/review-how-migration-really-works/)

Oatley to Oatley Point Park

The Odyssey (2026) + dinner/drink afterwards