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Creative and Innovative Japanese FoodOpen 6 nights • Tuesday to Sunday • From 6pmRestaurant Toshiya is located at Shop 1, 283 Military Road, Cremorne NSW 2090P 02 8969 6989

Dine before 7pm & receive a

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Shop 5, 540 Sydney Road, Seaforth

P 02 9949 3641E nitz@cybercentral.com.auw w w.bijol ias.com.au

Monday – Saturday5pm OnwardsFully Licensed BYO Wine Only Bookings Preferred

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Public Dining Room Four cheese stuffed zucchini flowers, pomegranate, pistachio.Bijolias Indian Barramundi fillets spiced with cumin, carom seeds and yogurt, layered with mango and coriander salad.

How to get there...Taxi’s Combined .........133 300Silver Service Taxi ......133 100Transport Infoline .......133 500

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ABN: 95 352 685 845PO BOX 441Neutral Bay Junction NSW 2089Phone: (02) 9922 6629Fax: (02) 9922 3159Email: leah@diningout.com.auWebsite: www.diningout.com.au

Leah AdamsPhone: 0415 854 497Email: leah@diningout.com.au

(02) 9922 6629

0415 854 497

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Event information provided by North Shore local councils.

“We would appreciate you mentioning Dining Out

when visiting restaurants featured in this guide.”

Blue Plate Bar & Grill 11Miss Marleys 16Sugar Lounge 28Deck Bistro at Manly Skiff Club 33

Kolbeh Restaurant 8Kalay's Kitchen 25

Guzman Y Gomez 34

Lavender Blue 6Thelma & Louise 7Kalay's Kitchen 25Sugar Lounge 28Deck Bistro at Manly Skiff Club 33Public Dining Room 35

Kolbeh Restaurant 8

Fourth Village Providore 27Sugar Lounge 28

Blue Plate Bar & Grill 11Deck Bistro at Manly Skiff Club 33Public Dining Room 35

Kolbeh Restaurant 8Mino 17Kamikaze Teppanyaki 18, 19, 36Waqu 29

Restaurant Toshiya 2Bijolias Indian 3Limelight 23Wi Marn Thai Restaurant 26Fourth Village Providore 27Guzman Y Gomez 34

Kalay's Kitchen 25Miss Marleys 16Sugar Lounge 28Public Dining Room 35

Kamikaze Teppanyaki 18,19,36

Limelight 23Wi Marn Thai Restaurant 26

Thelma & Louise 7Kamikaze Teppanyaki 18, 19, 36Sugar Lounge 28Deck Bistro at Manly Skiff Club 33Public Dining Room 35

Map 4 Contents 5Mudgee Food & Wine Fair 9The Strip@Grosvenor 10De Bortoli Wines 12Fagor Cooking School 13Special Events 14,152NSB 99.3FM 22Parklands, Playgrounds & Beaches 20,21Dining Out Just Got Easier 24Live Theatre & Music 30, 31Advertising & Franchise Opportunities 32

Restaurant Toshiya 2Bijolias Indian 3Lavender Blue 6Thelma & Louise 7Kolbeh Restaurant 8Blue Plate Bar & Grill 11Miss Marleys 16Mino 17Limelight 23Kalay's Kitchen 25Wi Marn Thai Restaurant 26Fourth Village Providore 27Sugar Lounge 28Deck Bistro at Manly Skiff Club 33Guzman Y Gomez 34Public Dining Room 35

Thelma & Louise 7Limelight 23Kalay's Kitchen 25Fourth Village Providore 27Sugar Lounge 28Deck Bistro at Manly Skiff Club 33Guzman Y Gomez 34Public Dining Room 35

Blue Plate Bar & Grill 11Miss Marleys 16

Limelight 23Wi Marn Thai Restaurant 26

Deck Bistro at Manly Skiff Club 33

Thelma & Louise 7Kalay's Kitchen 25

Lavender Blue 6Thelma & Louise 7Kalay's Kitchen 25Fourth Village Providore 27

Restaurant Toshiya 2Lavender Blue 6Thelma & Louise 7Kolbeh Restaurant 8Mino 17Limelight 23Kalay's Kitchen 25Wi Marn Thai Restaurant 26Fourth Village Providore 27Sugar Lounge 28Deck Bistro at Manly Skiff Club 33Guzman Y Gomez 34

Blue Plate Bar & Grill 11Waqu 29Public Dining Room 35

Bijolias Indian 3

Fourth Village Providore 27

Restaurant Toshiya 2Mino 17Waqu 29Kamikaze Teppanyaki 18, 19, 36

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Thelma & Louise take pride in using organic and

locally grown produce.Our herbs, passionfruit, pumpkins, & eggplants

are grown in our own garden.

Open 7 days 7am til 5pm

Shop 1/1 Hayes Street Neutral Bay 2089 02 99537754 smiles@thelmaandlouise.com.au www.thelmaandlouise.com.au

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www.kolbehrestaurant.com.au Tue-Thur 5.30pm-9pm Fri-Sat 6pm-11.30pm Sun 12pm-6pm

BOOKINGS PREFERRED: 9909 0900Level 1, 332-338 Military Road, Cremorne, NSW 2090

Kolbeh RestaurantMediterranean & Persian Cuisine

Treat yourself to a unique dining experience – enjoy delicious, authentic cuisine and delight in sensational live entertainment at Kolbeh Restaurant. Choose from a superb selection of fresh, mouth-watering dishes and taste the

difference only traditional catering can offer.

Indulge in a rich infusion of flavours from delicious appetizers and exquisite oriental delicacies to succulent, flavoursome chicken and tender, marinated lamb cooked to perfection. You’ll be spoilt for choice with so many luscious entrees and

combination meals plus zesty vegetarian dishes and homemade desserts.

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The Strip @ Grosvenor

The Strip @ Grosvenor

Blue Plate Bar & Grill Specialises in all things American. Must try the Buffalo Wings with the blue cheese sauce for dunking and they have a great range of Wine from the Napa Valley and good ol’ American Brew.Firefl y Starting the trend was Firefl y, specialising in Spanish Tapas and a huge wine selection. Try their infamous Zucchini fi res or the 6 hour Port Braised Beef Cheek.Garden Brasserie It’s like walking into a garden with one wall covered in vines. The Garden Brasserie is all about Wine, Cocktails and shared plates. The Treehouse cocktail bar even makes their own bitters. On the menu must-haves are Grilled Baby Back Pork Ribs or the Kinkawooka Mussels.EnoPizzeria A very busy pizzeria on the strip offering a huge range of delicious wines to eat with some very delicious pizza. We love the Mare e monti made of sautéed prawns, spinach, tomato sauce cherry tomato and a touch of rocket and chilli but there is plenty of other dishes, other than pizza, to choose from. The wine menu is equally delightful with bottles stacked high around the restaurant.Pony Stylish architecture. Great place to go out with colleagues or a romantic night with your favourite person. For entrée Dining Out had the Blanched asparagus, salted ricotta, pinenuts, salsa verde, lemon. Next was the Swordfi sh, smoked chorizo, saffron, zucchini, tomato and white beans. The service was amazing and a great bonus was the huge selection of wine by the glass.White Hart Boutique Cocktails, Fine Wines, tapas but most importantly casual funky dining. If mystery and adventure is what you are after then order a Breakfast Mojito, a very unique cocktail to start the day. If you’re hungry, White Hart offers diners a range of luxury pub grub, created by the famous Danny Russo.Charlie Lovett Slow down a few paces and check out Charlie Lovett situated on the other side of the roundabout. Open for breakfast and lunch and afternoon tea. Coffee is their masterpiece, roasting their own and boy do they get it right. Great sandwiches too, Dining Out’s favourite is the chilli chicken and ask for it to be toasted!Kyushu An oldie but a goodie, Kyushu was one of the fi rst restaurants to open on the strip and is still packed every evening. Bookings are essential but once you get in you’ll be spoilt with a beautiful japanese menu. Go for the Soft Shell crab, easily one of the most selected dishes on the menu.

Gone are the days where people living on the North

Shore had to make the trip across the Harbour Bridge

to experience Sydney’s most stylish cocktail bars and

restaurants.

Neutral Bay has now come to life and has certainly got it

right with the opening of some great bars and restaurants on

Grosvenor Street, set back a mere 100 metres from the hustle and bustle of Military

Road.

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Blue Plate Bar & Grill

is the place satisfying

homesick North

Americans and hungry

Aussies with Yankee

favorites you can’t get

anywhere in Australia.

Buffalo hot wings, ribs

with home made BBQ

sauce, Jambalaya, chilli,

gumbo and waldorf

salad are just some

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Open for Lunch Mon – Sat 12noon -3pm | Open for Dinner 7 days from 5pmHappy Hour $10 Wings & Margarita’s from 5pm

24 YOUNG ST (ENTRANCE ON GROSVENOR ST) NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089BOOKINGS: +612 9953 2942 www.blueplate.com.au

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Twilight Food Fair Civic Park, North SydneyEvery Fri night from 5.30pmNorth Sydney Market Civic Park, North Sydney2nd Sat of every monthNorthside Produce Market Civic Park, North Sydney3rd Sat of every monthKirribilli Market Burton Street Tunnel4th Sat of every monthKirribilli Art & Design Market Burton Street Tunnel2nd Sun of every monthKirribilli Fashion Market Bradfi eld Park2nd Sun of every monthCrows Nest Organic Market Ernest PlaceEvery Thurs from 9amCrows Nest Market Ernest Place3rd Sat of every monthMosman Village Art & Craft Market Mosman Square1st Sat of every monthOrganic Food & Farmers Market Chatswood Public SchoolEvery Sat from 9amManly Arts and Crafts Markets The CorsoEvery Sat & SunManly Farmers Markets Short Street PlazaEvery Sat

special events

Professional Bull Riding Australian Cup Series 4 June 2011Acer Arena. See what you won’t see anywhere else: fast-paced, adrenalin-pumped action that pits man against a tonne of beast in the TOUGHEST SPORT ON EARTH! 22 bull riders, 52 buck outs, and a night y’ll never forget. Tickets from $40.55 Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au

Darling Harbour Jazz & Blues Festival 11 – 13 June 2011A stellar line up of blues, soul, funk and swing talent from big open air sets to intimate jazz sessions. www.darlingharbour.com

2011 Mini Mosmarathon 19 June 2011Start time 7am. A fun run consisting of 10km, 5km and 2km running events through the streets of Mosman followed by a fair in the grounds of Mosman Public School. www.minimosmarathon.com.au

Craft & Quilt Fair 22 – 26 June 2011Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling HarbourAustralia’s favourite craft event under one roof. In just one day you can: shop with craft specialists from all over Australia; see displays; and learn in free workshops. www.craftfair.com.au

WWE World Tour 1 July 2011Acer Arena. World Wrestling Entertainment® is heading back to Australia and New Zealand this July 2011 with six action packed live events. Experience all the drama and excitement when your favourite WWE Superstars come to town. Tickets from $50.88 Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au

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Good Food & Wine Show 1 – 3 July 2011Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. Admission Price: $29.50 www.goodfoodshow.com.au

Sydney International Boat Show28 July – 1 August 2011Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. Boat show with education and entertainment suitable for all the family. Admission Price: Adult $19.50, Child $11.50, Family $45.00. www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

2011 Mudgee Food & Wine 14 August 2011Balmoral. A fun run consisting of 10km, 5km and 2km running events through the streets of Mosman followed by a fair in the grounds of Mosman Public School. www.mudgeewine.com.au

Father’s Day 4 September 2011Celebrate and honour fatherhood

Spring Racing Carnival29 September – 21 November 2011Spring Racing Carnival that features world-class thoroughbred racing and culminates in the running of the Melbourne Cup www.springracingcarnival.com.au

Darling Harbour Fiesta30 September – 3 October 2011Close your eyes in Darling Harbour and wake up in Latin America with three passionate days and nights of free Latin music and dance at Fiesta. www.darlingharbour.com

Manly Jazz Festival1 – 3 October 2011Australia’s largest community based jazz festival during the October long weekend. www.manly.nsw.gov.au

2011 Mosman Festival28 October – 6 November 2011The Mosman Festival is a major cultural event that aims to generate substantial community spirit and pride. The 10 day program of events and activities is held in various precincts throughout Mosman. More details soon. www.mosman.gov.nsw.au

Hunter Valley Uncorked6 November 2011 11am – 5pmBalmoral. Hunter Valley Uncorked offers a premium Hunter Valley Wine & Food experience right on your own doorstep that showcases exceptional wines from the Hunter Valley along with the region’s outstanding produce and food.www.huntervalleyuncorked.com.au

HMAS Penguin 2011 Gate to Gate16 November 2011 11:00am - 12:00pmGeorges Heights. Organised by the Royal Australian Navy, the Gate to Gate Fun Run / Walk is an annual event.Enquiries: (02) 9647 5274

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Pan American Dining & Tequila Cocktails

~ All Major Cards accepted ~

Open Monday to Sunday from 5pm

32 Belgrave Street, Manly missmarleys.com.au 8065 4805

Pan American Dining & Tequila Cocktails

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BYO (Wine only), Licensed and extensive Sake selection.

Open hours: 18:00 – 22:00 (Closed on Monday)

MINO Japanese Restaurant is well known for its KAISEKI 6 course banquet menu plus a variety of A La Carte menu options for a more casual dining experience.

521 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088

CALL TO MAKE A BOOKING 02 9960 3351

SPECIAL OFFERKAISEKI 6 Course Banquet only $50on Tues, Wed & Thurs when this voucher is presented

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north shore

The North Shore, situated just north of the Sydney CBD, offers locals and visitors a rich cultural experience amidst some of the most beautiful parklands and beaches. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the North Shore has so many activities to do and places to explore.

From surfi ng to shopping, bush walking to cooking classes, the North Shore will spoil you with choice. Enjoy a day relaxing at one of the many gorgeous parklands and reserves or explore the wildlife fi rst hand at one of the animal parks.

The North Shore has a number of shopping centres throughout. Chatswood Chase, Stockland Cammeray and Greenwood Plaza in North Sydney are some of the larger complexes plus, there are plenty of markets to browse through on the weekends. Go to the Special Events pages in Dining Out North Shore to check out where the different markets are.

During the summer months the North Shore is host to many festivals and events. There is something for everyone. Young or old, whether you enjoy music or the outdoors, the North Shore has a variety of events the family can enjoy.

Theme and Wildlife Parks are also popular destinations during weekends and school holidays. Luna Park in Milson Point,

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parklands, playgrounds & pristine beaches

Oceanworld at Manly Beach and Taronga Zoo are just some of the great places to take the kids.

If it’s relaxation you’re after, pack a picnic and head to one of North Shore’s many parklands or reserves. There are so many to choose from and all have their own stunning views - Tunks Park, Milson Park, Cremorne Point, Balmoral Park, Rosherville Reserve, Chowder Bay and Rawson Park are just a few.

The region also offers locals and visitors an abundance of dining hubs such as Kirribilli, McMahons Point, Crows Nest, Chatswood, Willoughby, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Mosman, Balmoral and Manly Beach.

Outdoor dining with spectacular views is something that Sydney’s North Shore proudly boasts with a number of award winning restaurants scattered throughout the area.

Enjoy the North Shore and all it has to offer from breathtaking harbour views, lush gardens and parks to magnifi cent beaches – the North Shore is the perfect backdrop for any dining occasion.

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Tel: 9955 219962 Clark Road, North Sydney info@62limelight.com.au www.62limelight.com.au

Chef Tiw Rakarin’s love for Thai fl avours comes through in his creative and innovative dishes. Thanks to his years of experience working with top chefs around the world Chef Rakarin’s new menu at

Limelight is a delightful experience. Make your next night out at Limelight and taste the real fl avours of Thailand. Limelight is perfect for Corporate Lunches & Functions.

Open Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerTuesday - Friday 10am to 10pmSaturday - Sunday 8am to 10pm

BOOKINGS PREFERRED

Weekly SpecialsTuesdays – Kids Night , FREE Ice-cream

Wednesdays – Senior’s Night, FREE Hot DrinkThursdays – Ladies Night, FREE Cocktail

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www.kalayskitchen.com.au

224 Sydney Street, Willoughby NSW 2068

02 9417 0900

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Authentic Thai Cuisine made from fresh ingredients. Every meal is cooked to order so you experience the fresh flavours of Thailand

7 Help Street. Ground Floor, Chatswood , NSW 2067 PH 02 9411 7351FAX 02 9413 1466 E wimarnthai@gmail.com www.wimarn.com.au

Wi Marn Thai Restaurant

Lunch 7 Days 11.30am – 3pm Dinner 7 Nights 5pm – 10.30pm

10% offFOOD BILLS when

dining out (max. discount $30)

15% offTakeaway

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Sugar Lounge boasts a prime position on M

anly’s

renowned beachfront, and encompasses all that

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a selection of delectable d

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cocktails and stunning views of Manly Beach,

Sugar is the only destination

for laid-back lounging in M

anly.

Open: Mon - Thurs 11am til late, Fri & Sat 11am - 3am, Sun 11am to 12midnight

42 North Steyne, Manly NSW 2095 02 9977 7135 | www. sugarlounge.com.au

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live theatre and music

Beyond The Darkside – The Australian Pink Floyd Spectacular3 & 4 June 2011This three hour live spectacular both captures the essence and recreates all the excitement of Pink Floyd’s Live 1996 PULSE concert Big Top Sydney, Luna Park, Tickets from $95 1300 BIG TOPwww.bigtopsydney.com

HairsprayFrom 11 June 2011Lyric Theatre, Star CityThe most critically acclaimed broadway musical to open in AustraliaTickets from $105.00Booking through Ticketmasterwww.ticketmaster.com.au

Asia Pacifi c Pole Dancing Championships 201125 June 2011Asia Pacifi c’s top pole dancers take over Luna Park for Pole Dance Championships! A swarm of excited pole dancers are descending from across the Asia Pacifi c to take over Luna Park for a weekend of pole sport with the Asia Pacifi c Pole Dance Championships, Big Top Sydney, Luna ParkTickets $68.10 1300 BIG TOPwww.bigtopsydney.com

Miley Cyrus26 – 27 June 2011Acer Arena, GYPSY HEART TOURTickets from $81.40. Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au

Short Stack1 July 2011Enmore Theatre Tickets $60.00Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au

Cirque Du Soleil Saltimbanco27 July – 5 August 2011A thrilling, kaleidoscopic celebration of awe inspiring artistry and agilityAcer Arena,Tickets from $69 Adults and $55 Children. Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849www.ticketek.com.au

Little Big Shots30 – 31 July 2011A unique opportunity to see fi lms from a range of countries, Little Big Shots is guaranteed to generate awareness and discussion about language, cultural diversity and human values.Playhouse, Sydney Opera HouseTickets $17.80. Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849www.ticketek.com.au

Paco Pena Flamenco Sin Fronteras3 – 6 August 2011Sydney TheatreExploring exciting musical territory, Peña’s new production reveals amazing musical links between Latin, Africa and Spain. Tickets $94.90 Adults, $47.00 JuniorsBookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au30

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Randy Newman & The Sydney Symphony4 – 5 August 2011Concert Hall, Sydney Opera HouseA living legend, Randy Newman is a gifted composer and social satirist, with decades of hits as well as a stellar career as a fi lm composer winning an Oscar for his work on Monsters Inc and a total of 19 Oscar nominations for Toy Story, The Natural, Meet the Parents among others. Tickets from $38.80. Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au

Flamenco Fiesta9 – 21 September 2011For the fi rst time Sydney Opera House presents a fl amenco inspired Babies Proms where our toetapping and heel stamping fl amenco dancers swirl skirts and swish fans in a gypsy story from the south of Spain. Recommended for Ages 2 – 5, Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, Tickets $20.88. Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au

No Man’s Land28 October – 18 December 2011Written by celebrated British playwright Harold Pinter, No Man’s Land is a haunting and darkly comic meditation on memory; its unreliability, the impossibility of it recording absolute truth and its potential to be used as a means of manipulation. Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera HouseTickets from $75.00 Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849www.ticketek.com.au

Magique Halloween Circus29 October 2011Showcasing Australia’s best magicians + grand illusion shows, hypnotists, pole dancers, burlesque shows, aerialists, trapeze acts, fi re twirlers, jugglers, stilt walkers, unicyclists and death defying stunts, acrobatic dance showcases, contortionists, sword swallowersand much moreBig Top Sydney, Luna ParkFirst Release Tickets start from $54.90 1300 BIG TOPwww.bigtopsydney.com

Kings of Leon4 – 5 November 2011Acer Arena, ‘Come Around Sundown’ Album Tour, Tickets from $104.45Bookings through Ticketek Ph: 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au

For more productions ….www.ensemble.com.auwww.starcity.com.auwww.statetheatre.com.auwww.capitoltheatre.com.auwww.sydneyoperahouse.comwww.diningout.com.au

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2a The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach, Mosman NSW 2088 T 02 9968 4880www.publicdiningroom.com.au info@publicdiningroom.com.au

fine dining on exclusive balmoral beach

During the cooler months our chef will present a new concept menu each fortnight. Drawing inspirations from all corners of the globe we will feature

cuisines from Central Europe, Britain, Northern Europe and Italy.

2 Courses $45.00 | 3 Courses $55.00 Available for Lunch and Dinner, Monday to Friday

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FULLY LICENSED

ALL DAY DINING 12 NOON TO 10 PM EVERYDAY

Shop 347 Level 1 Harbour Side Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney P. 1300 KAMIKAZE

www.kamikaze.net.au