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“Rent money is dead money,” explains owner of $5m Sydney apartment purchased by his dad
OWNER OCCUPIER: As the rental crisis tightens its grip on tenants around the country, a local man has been schooling his friends about Sydney's property market. "Guys if you're still renting, you're literally throwing money down the toilet," Marcus Tanner...
Man on friend’s boat posts photo to make it appear like he might be the boat’s owner
A BIT RICH: A Sydney man is being accused of intentionally trying to mislead his social media followers. Todd Parkes posted a photo of himself at the helm of a luxury speedboat, with the caption 'Living The Dream #Winning' "He...
Bondi man recovers from long weekend drug & alcohol debauchery after having a multivitamin
COMEBACK KID: A local man has staged a dramatic recovery from 3 full days of alcohol and drug abuse. Two football grand finals, a music festival, two house parties and even a few Hinge dates; Marc Fisher-Grant has seen a...
“This view of Botany Bay looks just like the Mediterranean,” says Bondi Junction realtor who’s never been overseas
BOLD CLAIMS: A young Sydney real estate agent trying to sell a Bondi Junction one-bedder is claiming the view over Botany Bay "looks just like the Mediterranean." "They could film White Lotus here," agent Mark Henshaw joked to some potential buyers....
Totti’s Bondi now rejecting anyone with less than 5k Instagram followers
RIF RAF: Popular eatery Totti's Bondi, has announced a strict new policy: no entry for patrons with less than 5,000 Instagram followers. Totti's management says the rule aims to ensure the restaurant keeps attracting the "right crowd." “We need to...
Local man with limited pocket space forced to decide between his vape and his asthma inhaler
POCKET PRIORITIES: A local man preparing to catch up with an old friend today is struggling to decide between two vital companions. With his slim-fit jean pockets already filled with his phone, keys and wallet Peter Cook only has space...
Roosters fan disoriented & scared after leaving the east for tonight’s game at Shark Park
DOWN SOUTH: A Roosters fan at Shark Park - also known as PointsBet stadium - for tonight's NRL elimination final is reportedly feeling overwhelmed, confused and frightened. "To be honest, I haven't left the eastern suburbs in about two years,"...
‘THE BAY BOYS’ Police warning of a ‘Bra Boys’ style gang now operating in Double Bay
ESHAY BAH: Double Bay's tranquil streets are being threatened by a new gang dubbed 'The Bay Boys,' who appear to be based on Maroubra's infamous 'Bra Boys'. "The Bay Boys are flourishing in and around Double Bay," says Chief Inspector...
‘MY BIG REVEAL’ Darlinghurst man posts before/after selfie, after losing 0.74kgs
FLAB TO FAB: What started as a plan to shred for the start of spring, has ended in a complete career overhaul. And it all happened in two months. In July, Billy Tander-Johns set out to lose some weight. Today...
SYDNEY RENTAL CRISIS: Man offering to rent out his flat for 2 hours while he’s at Bondi Markets
SHORT-TERM RENTAL: Sydney's rental crisis appears to be escalating, with one Bondi homeowner advertising to rent out his one bedroom unit on an hourly basis. "My sun-filled apartment is available for rent this Sunday while my wife and I go...