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Man at Bondi outdoor gym refusing to do chin-ups unless there’s at least 10 people watching him
NUMBERS GAME: A regular at Bondi's famous outdoor gym has boldly declared he will only do chin-ups if he has an audience of at least 10 people watching. "It's been pretty quiet down here so far today unfortunately," Simon Sandova...
City of Sydney announce plans for new ‘texting only’ walking lanes on local footpaths
STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: People looking at their phones while walking in Sydney's CBD will be required to use a 'texting only' walking lane, under a new plan announced today by Sydney's Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Well-known for the...
City of Sydney now allowing double parking, but only for luxury four-wheel drives
PARKING PRIVILEGE: Drivers of expensive 4WD's are welcoming new laws permitting them to double park their vehicles within the City of Sydney local government area, for a maximum of 30 minutes. "The City of Sydney council recognises the unique needs...
Double Bay influencer brings ring light to Service NSW for her drivers licence photo shoot
THAT'S SHOWBIZ: It's the bane of every influencer's existence; bland and uneven lighting which can leave unflattering shadows and low quality images. Double Bay influencer Renee Steele was left traumatised by her last drivers licence photo from five years ago...
#BREAKING: Network TEN announce brand new TV program: Pondi Rescue
SINK OR SWIM: In a TV market where many new reality shows quickly fail, Network TEN is banking on a fresh offering called 'Pondi Rescue.' An extension of TEN's highly successful Bondi Rescue, the show is filmed at the new...
Eastern suburbs man travels to new ‘beach’ at Penrith, to avoid having to find parking at Bondi
BEACH HACK: A Darlinghurst man who lives an eight minute drive from arguably one of the best beaches in the world, has driven an hour and a half to the new 'beach' at Penrith because it's much easier to find...
Sydney man now basing his friend choices entirely on who has a boat
FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS: A local man is staging a dramatic overhaul of his friend groups in a desperate bid to increase the amount of time he spends on boats. David Hensley always dreamed of being a boat owner, but he's...
“It’s so good to be out in nature,” says woman in park while on a ciggie break during lunch at Catalina
WILDLIFE: A Potts Point woman has rediscovered the joys of nature by stepping outside a swanky restaurant for a five-minute cigarette break in the park. Maggie Tunstall was joined by her friend Max at Lyne Park Rose Bay, near where...
Bondi hipster born into vast generational wealth, mistaken as a homeless man
FASHION FAUX PAS: In a classic case of mistaken identity, multi-millionaire Bondi hipster Chris McMillan was mistaken as a homeless man by a well-intentioned overseas visitor. "I just want to help out someone less fortunate than myself," said the tourist,...
Westfield Bondi Junction car park now offering push bikes to help shoppers find their cars
PEDAL POWER: An influx of shoppers spending hours searching for cars in the labyrinth that is Westfield Bondi Junction car park has led centre management to offer an innovative solution. “Combing the car park on foot without any real clue...
