Feel-Good Friday: 25 July, 2025—Aged Whiskey, Dance Battles, and Meteor Showers
Published: 25 Jul 2025
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It's the end of the week, and you know what that means: another instalment of Man of Many's Feel-Good Friday! Every week we look to bring some fun ideas for things you can do this weekend, as well as some easy opportunities for you to do some good in the world.
This week, we're showing off what our friends at TIACS are up to this weekend, as well as the best way to adopt a greyhound in Sydney. Plus, there's a new Jack Daniel's drop coming to Australian shores next month, and some stellar stargazing on offer all week.
So put your feet up, grab a drink, and check out this week's Feel-Good Friday.
TIACS and Bunnings Team Up to support Aussie Tradies
Tradie-focused mental-health charity TIACS (This Is a Conversation Starter) are hitting the road today with the aim of kicking up conversations around the barriers blue-collar workers face seeking professional support.
To do so, TIACS have partnered with hardware chain Bunnings to fund a road trip around works sites and Bunnings stores in Queensland this weekend, taking a coffee van to serve some goodness and start some conversations. Plus, the brand is launching a Bunnings Trade x TIACS hoodie today, of which 100% of the proceeds will go back to TIACS to help fund the charity's mental health support initiatives.
'We're stoked to once again be working with Bunnings to connect more people to free, professional support… We'd love to see as many tradies and their loved ones join us at their local Bunnings on launch day as we fire up the barbie,' TIACS' co-founders Dan Allen and Ed Ross said.
TIACS delivers free counselling, either through text or phone call, with hundreds of tradies around Australia each year. The charity is funded through donations, partnerships (like this one), and through the co-founders social-impact workwear brand Trademutt.
BrewDog South Helping Pups find a New Home
This Saturday, BrewDog South Eveleigh is teaming up with Greyhounds as Pets NSW to host an amazing greyhound adoption day, where 30-40 puppers will be available for a fast-tracked adoption that day.
Notoriously one of the most chill breeds of dog out there, Greyhounds are perfect for apartment living, and are an easy breed to train—making them fantastic family pets.
If you're keen to check out some well-behaved doggos, or just grab a drink at BrewDog, make sure to turn up in your pyjamas for 10 per cent off your food and drinks. The greyhounds will have their own PJs on, so you might as well too.
The folks at Greyhounds as Pets NSW will be on hand to help any new pet parent understand their responsibilities, and the event will feature discounted adoption rates, only costing $150 for a 'standard' adoption, or $75 for a senior greyhound (that just makes them even more mellow).
BrewDog South Eveleigh is located at 1 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, and the Greyhound Adoption Day will be taking place on July 26, 11am – 2pm, and is free to attend.
Red Bull's Street Dance Competition Returns This Weekend
This Saturday, 26 July, dancers from around the country will descend on Sydney's Hordern Pavilion to take part in Red Bull's 'Dance Your Style' competition. They're competing not just for glory, but for a chance to go on to represent Australia in the world street dance competition finals in L.A. in October.
It's a ticketed event, and with doors opening at 6pm to give everyone enough to time settle in before the dance battles begin. The event will be hosted by Miss Universe 2024 finalist Unice Wani and ballroom dancer Xander Khoury, and will feature live performances by JessB and VV Pete.
If you're keen for something a bit different this weekend, and are in the area, it'll definitely be an evening to remember.
Jack Daniels Aged 10-Year Whiskey | Image: Supplied
Jack Daniel's Bringing Limited 10-Year Aged Whiskey to Australia
Tennessee whiskey-maker Jack Daniels is bringing a batch of its rare 10-year aged drop direct to Australia—the first time the whiskey has been available outside the US. There'll be only around 3,000 bottles available for purchase, so if you're interested, get in fast.
While JD's usual fare is aged for about 7 years, the brand's 'aged' series tends to be left for 10, 12, or 14 years to create a more robust flavour profile.
'Over the past decade, we've worked tirelessly to craft a whiskey that not only reflects the depth and character of our early releases, but also speaks to the global demand for premium and high-quality whiskey. This release is a tribute to our heritage, inspired by the past and crafted with the expertise of today,' said Jack Daniel's master distiller, Chris Fletcher.
'Australia is home to some of our most passionate fans and the world's most discerning whiskey drinkers. Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old is the perfect whiskey for them, showcasing the true craftsmanship and quality that only Jack can offer.'
The end result is a 97% proof whiskey, with a 48.5% ABV, featuring a more intense flavouring. It'll set you back around $150, and will be available in August.
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash
Look to the Skies this Week for 2 Meteor Showers
If you're looking or something free to enjoy this week, there's a very good chance we'll be getting not one, but two meteor showers this week. The Southern Delta Aquariids event, as well as the Alpha Capricornids event, will happen just days apart this week: starting on Monday, 28th July and Wednesday, 30th July respectively.
While the Delta Aquariids will be best spotted somewhere outside of the light pollution of the city, the Alpha Capricornids tend to be quite bright, and should be able to be enjoyed from anywhere. Meteoroids from the Aquariids event are expected to be smaller, faster and more numerous, while the Capricornids will be slower and brigther.
So, if you're looking to best enjoy this cosmic phenomenon, get out of the city (pack a jumper or two), and give your eyes a bit of time to adjust to the dark. Keep an eye on the north-northeast, and you should catch some great balls of fire in the sky.
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