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NSW government announces new road toll for City2Surf runners using the Kings Cross Tunnel
FUND RUN: City2Surf runners will be charged a new $4.71 road toll to pass through the short tunnel under Kings Cross, from William Street to New South Head Road. "If you can afford a $200 pair of runners and the...
Sydney man torn between queuing to inspect rental properties, or queuing to buy cinnamon scrolls from Sundays Bondi
LIVE A LITTLE: A Bondi man who lives in his mother's basement was faced with an agonising decision this morning. He could either continue to spend soul draining hours queuing up to inspect rental properties, or he could throw in...
Sydney man welcoming new morning ‘cafe rave’ trend so he has somewhere to go when he’s munted at 6am after a massive night out
MORNING GLORY: A Bondi man is throwing his support behind Australia's emerging cafe rave scene, where the only drinks served are specialty coffees and cold pressed juice. Jake Hellier has been a fixture of Sydney's nightclub scene for decades, and...
City of Sydney announces ban on pedestrians from using footpaths, to make more room for food delivery riders
FOOTPATH FALLOUT: The City of Sydney has announced it will ban pedestrians from using inner‑city footpaths next month, reallocating them as bike‑and‑e‑scooter lanes. “It’s much safer to walk on the road, or even just in the gutter.” declared Lord Mayor...
WHILE YOU WAIT: Crystal Car Wash Rushcutters Bay now also offering cosmetic Botox treatments
ONE STOP SHOP: A Sydney car wash is taking a brave step into the fast growing Botox and cosmetic injectables industry. "We understand our customers are busy people, so we're trying to make life easier for them," says the manager...
Sydney University now offering a brand new degree: ‘Bachelor of Parking Signs’
SIGN OF THE TIMES: Sydney University has become the world's first tertiary institution to offer classes on understanding parking signs. "Here at Sydney University, we're all about innovation," says the Dean of Parking Sciences, Prof. Richard Clearway. "That's why we're...
Neil Perry confirms new Margaret restaurant to open within the grounds of Kambala girls school
LADIES LUNCH: A popular Double Bay restaurant is set to open its doors on the grounds of one of the city's most expensive schools. Early next month, a new Margaret restaurant will begin trading at Kambala girls school in Sydney's...
Joh Bailey opens up new coastal salon, so people can get hair touch-ups while doing the Bondi to Bronte walk
COASTAL GLAM: Celebrity hairdresser Joh Bailey has stunned Sydney’s beauty and fitness communities with the launch of his latest venture: a fully-operational salon built into the cliff face between Bondi and Bronte. "We noticed a real gap in the market,"...
City of Sydney now mandating helmets for all pedestrians, in case they get knocked over by food delivery riders
BRAVE STEP FORWARD: The City of Sydney council has today announced that wearing a helmet will be compulsory for all pedestrians as soon as they walk out onto the city streets. The new laws cover Sydney's CBD and surrounding inner...
Coogee man tries making his friends in Positano jealous by posting a selfie at Gordon’s Bay
DIGGING DEEP: Like many Australians, local man Gary Sirocco can't afford to go overseas this winter. "It's been difficult seeing my friends relentlessly posting photos from idyllic European locations," he told DBT. "So I thought I'd give them a taste...
