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Lonely Planet release its new travel guide; ‘Worst Four Places In Sydney, 2024’
PLACES TO AVOID: Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released its much anticipated '4 Worst Places In Sydney, 2024,' with Bondi Icebergs sauna taking out the top spot. "It's an extremely dodgy sauna," says the Lonely Planet guide. "It's full...
Low voter turnout in Sydney for local government elections, amid heavy traffic and fuck all parking
ROADBLOCK TO DEMOCRACY: Heavy traffic and a desperate lack of parking options in Sydney thanks to the city's chronic over development, is threatening to derail today's local government elections. Sydney's gridlock and sub-standard public transport system has meant that by...
State government announces new metro line running directly between Rosehill Racecourse and Crown Casino
TWO STOP SHOP: Transport NSW has today announced the latest extension of Sydney's growing Metro network. The state government has unveiled plans to construct a new 2.1 billion dollar metro line between Rosehill Racecourse and Crown Casino. "It's about urban...
RENTAL CRISIS: Bondi man now charging girlfriend $75 a night to stay at his place, just to make sure she’s not using him for accomodation
PAY TO STAY: It's a bold new approach to dating that has sparked both outrage and admiration. Bondi's Phil Pito has begun charging his girlfriend of three months $75 per night to stay at his apartment, citing the rental crisis...
Sydney man awarded Nobel Peace Prize after leaving share bike standing upright, undamaged, in a considerate & safe location with helmet intact
BREAKING THE CYCLE: History was made today as a Sydney man was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his impeccable bike sharing etiquette. Henry Gardiner clinched the award for his 'Services to the Community and Environment' after leaving a share...
Baker Bleu announce new ‘fast pass’ for people who just want to take a selfie then leave
PLACE TO BE (SEEN) Customers at Baker Bleu can expect shorter queues this weekend, as the popular bakery introduces a 'fast pass.' "Our Baker Bleu fast pass entitles you entry to the story for no more than one minute," says...
City2Surf introduce new 1 kilometre race option, starting on Campbell Parade and finishing at the Beach Road Hotel
MORE MY SPEED: With just two days to go till the City2Surf, race organisers have introduced a race new category, to broaden the appeal of the fun run event. "Our new 1km dash is for those more interested in the...
Man found delirious and malnourished at Central Station after spending two months looking for the correct platform
CAST AWAY: It's a harrowing tale of confusion and survival inside Sydney's most confusing train station. A Sydney commuter has been rescued at Central Station after spending two months navigating its perplexing layout in search of platform 24. Hamilton Giles-Millwood...
PM announces Australia’s terror threat raised to ‘probable,’ as average wait times at Yo Chi Surry Hills pass 30 minutes
CHILLING THREAT: Australia's terror threat has been raised from "possible to probable" today, amid growing frustrations over wait times at a popular Sydney frozen yoghurt shop. "The threat is volatile and unpredictable," warned Anthony Albanese. "This isn't just about frozen...
Bondi man calls the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service after falling asleep on the train and waking up in Redfern
RUDE AWAKENING: A routine morning train ride to the CBD for work has ended in near tragedy for one Bondi man. Liam Fitzpatrick was on his way to Town Hall station, when he fell asleep on the train and woke...
