Concerns raised for eastern suburbs real estate agent spotted suit shopping at Lowes as property market cools
LOWE POINT: Friends and colleagues of prominent realtor, Sebastian Sterling-Small are staging an emergency intervention today after he was spotted browsing the suit section at Lowes Menswear. Witnesses say the Double Bay agent, normally seen wearing Italian suits worth several thousand dollars, spent almost 20 minutes comparing two pairs of $39 business pants before asking whether either came with free alterations. The sighting comes as Sydney house prices fell 3.3% in the June quarter, according to Domain, the city’s first quarterly decline in three-and-a-half years. “It’s just a temporary market correction,” he insisted, while looking at polyester blazers worth $50. Colleagues…
Read MoreCity2Surf runner defeated by Heartbreak Hill, despite $300 neon Hokas, latest Alo activewear and a full face of Mecca makeup
ALL THE GEAR: A Sydney woman’s 2026 City2Surf campaign has come to an abrupt end after Heartbreak Hill proved too much. Witnesses say Genevieve Ashworth-Pine looked extremely confident at the start of the race, having spent most of Saturday evening preparing everything she would need for the gruelling 14km event. However, the wheels began to fall off shortly after entering Rose Bay, when she discovered the $300 Hokas were unable to carry her up the hill. “I did everything right, I had the perfect outfit,” she said, stopping with her hands on her hips. After several minutes of recovery, Genevieve…
Read MoreMan revving his Ferrari hard through Double Bay, convinced people are staring because they like his car, when actually they’re just deeply embarrassed for him
LOUD & PROUD: A Sydney man has spent the afternoon aggressively revving his Ferrari through Double Bay, apparently convinced the attention he was receiving was entirely positive. Witnesses say the driver repeatedly accelerated between traffic lights, before glancing around to check how many pedestrians had noticed him. “He seemed really pleased with himself,” said one local woman. “I think he genuinely thought everyone was impressed.” Several diners along Cross Street were seen turning their heads toward the noise, before immediately looking away in disgust. The man reportedly completed another three laps of Double Bay shortly afterwards, just to make sure…
Read MoreCity2Surf announces new 1km race option, from Hyde Park to the Kings Cross Hotel
ONE & DONE: City2Surf organisers have announced a new 1km race option for participants who want the atmosphere of the event without all the unnecessary running. The new course will begin at Hyde Park before heading straight up William Street to the Kings Cross Hotel. “We realised a significant number of runners were mainly here for the social side anyway,” said one organiser. Training plans for the new event recommend one light jog during the week, followed by several days of carb loading. “It’s such a relief! Now I don’t have to train, or even break a sweat,” says local influencer…
Read MoreCity2Surf announces it will hand out finisher medals at the start of the race, so runners can get their selfies without looking hot and sweaty
PHOTO FINISH: For the first time, City2Surf will hand out finisher medals before this year’s 14km race, allowing runners to capture their victory selfies while still looking fresh and well-rested. Organisers say the change follows complaints that traditional finish-line photos often feature red and shiny faces, with unsightly sweat patches on clothing. Thousands of participants are expected to leave Hyde Park with untouched energy gels and perfectly clean running shoes. Organisers say the new system will also reduce congestion at the finish line, with most participants expected to withdraw somewhere near Kings Cross.
Read MoreNSW government announces new toll for City2Surf runners using the Kings Cross Tunnel
FUND RUN: City2Surf participants will be charged a new toll for using the Kings Cross Tunnel, the NSW government has confirmed. Under the scheme, each race bib will contain a personalised e-tag, automatically charging runners $4.71 as they pass through the tunnel. “If you can afford a $200 pair of runners and the $100 race fee, you can afford a small toll,” the NSW Premier told the media today. More than 80,000 runners are expected to take part in Sunday’s race, netting the state government almost $400,000 in toll revenue. And the Premier wouldn’t rule out toll price increases during…
Read More#BREAKING: Jetstar announces $12 armrest access fee, with both armrests available for just $18
PAY PER ARMREST: Jetstar has announced a new armrest pricing structure as part of its commitment to offering passengers greater choice. The move comes after the budget airline revealed passengers will soon need to pay to store luggage in overhead lockers. Under the latest change, passengers can reserve one armrest for $12, or upgrade to the Dual Elbow Bundle for just $18. “Middle-seat passengers will be asked to nominate their preferred armrest during booking,” says the airline. “Although access will remain subject to availability.” Jetstar has denied reports it is considering charging passengers to recline their seats, admitting its seats…
Read MoreRose Bay woman hosts farewell party for friend moving to Chippendale
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Tears are flowing as the tyranny of distance threatens to end a lifelong friendship between two Sydney women. Rose Bay resident Kate Parkes announced last week that she’s moving more than 10km away to Chippendale to live with her boyfriend. “I’m devastated,” says Kate’s neighbour and old friend Jenna Philby, who hosted a farewell party last night. “Promise you’ll message when you get settled. And send photos!” The pair say it’ll be too difficult to meet up face-to-face given their busy schedules and Sydney’s heavy traffic. “To be honest, the last time I went west of…
Read MoreAnthony Albanese phones Spain’s PM, offering to bring some of the migrants from Morocco to Australia
STRATEGIC INTAKE: Australia’s Prime Minister contacted his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez a short time ago, offering to bring some of the Moroccan migrants flooding in Ceuta to Australia. “We’re a compassionate country,” Anthony Albanese explained. “Particularly in electorates with a margin below three per cent.” The PM reportedly became particularly enthusiastic after learning many of the migrants were young adults, immediately asking whether any had expressed an interest in living in Tony Burke’s seat in Western Sydney. Labor officials say priority will be given to anyone willing to enrol before they’re eligible to vote in four years. Albanese has rejected…
Read MoreSydney executive wears sweaty lycra to 9.30am boardroom meeting in case colleagues didn’t know he’s a cyclist
TOUR DE FINANCE: A Sydney banking executive shocked his colleagues this morning, arriving for their daily meeting dressed head to toe in expensive lycra cycling gear. Colleagues say Mark Schumer-Maxon spent the first 10 minutes of the meeting checking his Garmin and casually mentioning that he had “already smashed out 42 kilometres this morning.” “There was a brutal headwind on Oxford Street,” he said. Schumer-Maxon told DBT he planned to have a shower and get changed before the morning meeting, but he was running late. At 11.30am, he was still in full cycling gear, including cleats, loitering around the office…
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