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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...
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...
#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...
#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...
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...
Eastern suburbs P-plater relegated to driving her dad’s Porsche Cayenne after totalling her BMW X6
FALL FROM GRACE: A Vaucluse teenager is suffering a major setback after crashing her $250,000 BMW X6. Tiffany Pilger escaped the accident unharmed, but her ego is badly bruised after being forced to drive her dad's Porsche Cayenne, worth only...
Man who won $100m in record-breaking Powerball celebrates by spending it all on a two-bedroom semi in Marrickville
HIGH ROLLER: A joint winner of last night's $200 million Powerball record jackpot is celebrating after finally navigating his way out of Australia's housing crisis. Jonas Horvath has just spent nearly all of his $100 million newfound fortune on a...
‘WILL WE SURVIVE?’ Tax changes force Rose Bay family to cut back full-time private chef, to only 5 days a week
DOING IT TOUGH: The Labor government's revamped tax plan is having a devastating effect on one family in Sydney's east. Changes to the stage 3 tax cuts mean the Stanforth family of Rose Bay will get a smaller tax break...
