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Wentworth Courier newspaper now being delivered directly to recycling bins
One of Australia’s most useless local newspapers has announced that from next week it will be delivered directly to recycling bins around Sydney’s east. “Our own research shows very few people actually pick up the Wentworth Courier,” concedes the paper’s...
“It’s so nice to leave the city and get out into the countryside,” says Bondi Junction man walking a lap of Centennial Park
"It also helps justify my man bun," he says. RURAL RETREAT: In a daring quest for tranquility and a taste of the great outdoors, a Bondi Junction couple has escaped the hustle and bustle of the city by going for...
“We should totally grab a beer soon!” says old friend who never even replies to your calls or texts
ON THE BEERS: Sam Galoti suggested to his old friend Peter Manning they "catch up for a beer soon." That was 3 years ago, and Sam keeps suggesting it every time they bump into each other. "It's so annoying," Peter...
Sydney couple saving for deposit on single serving of Totti’s bread
BREAD WINNERS: Sydney's Jen James and Ethan Carballo have moved into a friend's house rent-free while they save for a deposit on a serving of Totti's wood-fired bread for $16. "The first time I saw someone post a photo of...
New report shows average Sydney commute times are now slower than horse-drawn carriages from 1904
BACK TO THE FUTURE: There are growing calls to bring back horse-drawn carriages after a new report shows they are actually faster than cars in Sydney traffic. "Over 116 years you'd think we'd find ways to be more efficient, not...
Bondi Icebergs now allowing in pets, as long as they’re wearing a Polo Ralph Lauren shirt
VIP (VERY IMPORTANT PET): One of Sydney's premier bar and dining venues is taking its first tentative steps toward becoming pet friendly. "We're now proudly welcoming furry friends into our bar area, but only if they adhere to a strict...
Local private girls school changes uniform to activewear “to prepare students for the real world”
ACTIVE WHERE? A private girls school in Sydney's east is raising eyebrows by its decision to ditch its traditional school uniform in favor of activewear. "We're keeping the same colours, but just modernising the uniform," says the principal of Ascham...