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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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Vaucluse woman selling her front row ticket to Taylor Swift after finally realising the concert is in the western suburbs

INCONVENIENT TRUTH: A local woman's long-held dream of seeing Taylor Swift in concert has been dramatically ruined, after she finally realised the event is being held at Olympic Park. "I'm a huge Taylor Swift fan," Veronica Brandon told DBT. "But...
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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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Eastern suburbs man goes for drive in heavy rain to help try justify Range Rover purchase

WET WEATHER BANDIT: A sudden storm and continued rain in Sydney’s east this afternoon is proving no obstacle for Peter Simons. The Double Bay man has embarked on a daring mission, driving his $200,000 Range Rover through waters rising up...
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Driver at Westfield Bondi Junction uses up two hours of free parking, looking for parking

TIME'S UP: A Sydney motorist says he's been left traumatised after spending two hours in Westfield Bondi Junction car park looking for parking. "I drove from parking level P4, right down to P1 without luck, so then I went over...
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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 Beach outdoor gym now rejecting anyone with more than 5% body fat

LEAN & MEAN: Bondi Beach outdoor gym is no longer freely accessible to all members of the public, under new rules announced today by the local council. Before gaining entry, gym goers will be subject to a skinfold caliper test...
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Man parking at Indigo Cafe excited to get pole position so everyone knows what car he drives

SHOW PONY: A Penrith man visiting the eastern suburbs for coffee this morning has had a stroke of luck while parking his car in Double Bay. Sam Sherman was fortunate enough to jag pole position for his expensive sports car...
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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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