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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...
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“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...
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Premier surprised people are leaving Sydney in droves, despite the closest thing to a half decent night club being a 6am run club

DAWN DISCO: The NSW Premier says he doesn't understand the mass exodus away from Sydney, despite the city's extreme cost of living and crippled night-time economy thanks to the lockout laws. Sydney's night clubs are slowly being replaced by run...
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“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...
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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...
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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...
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#BREAKING: Taylor Swift spotted lining up at the back of the queue outside the Golden Sheaf Hotel for ‘Sheaf Wednesdays’

VIP: One day after her sighting at Surry Hills Italian restaurant Pellegrino 2000, Taylor Swift has tonight been spotted out alone in Double Bay. The global pop icon has joined hundreds of revellers at the Golden Sheaf Hotel, for the...
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#BREAKING: Kourtney Kardashian forced to have dinner in Cronulla, as everything in the eastern suburbs was too expensive

DOWN SOUTH: Kourtney Kardashian's Sydney visit has gone off the rails after she was forced to travel almost an hour south in search of a reasonably priced meal for herself and her family. Known for her extravagant lifestyle and lavish...
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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...
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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...
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