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BP Edgecliff now offering a string duo and roving canapes to help justify record fuel prices
FULL SERVICE: Motorists filling up at BP Edgecliff this morning were surprised to find a string duo performing classical music at the bowser, alongside black-tied waiters offering canapes. “We understand that if someone’s paying close to $140 to fill a...
Cranbrook school completes historic change to co-ed; “We’re now also accepting male students”
GENDER DIVERSITY: In what Cranbrook's principal is calling a "landmark moment in our proud history," the school has announced the completion of its transition to a co-educational institution, confirming it will now open its doors to male students. "This has...
FALL FROM GRACE: Record fuel prices force eastern suburbs man onto public transport for the very first time
FUEL SHOCK: A Rose Bay man was seen on a bus travelling to Double Bay yesterday, as fuel prices hit a record $2.46 a litre. Paul Hermani was looking scared and embarrassed on the 325 bus last night, on his...
Local couple now saving up for a deposit on a single tank of regular unleaded
DEBT FUELLED: A young Sydney couple have made the commitment to turn their dream of owning a full tank of petrol into a reality. James and Sarah Matthews have announced they're now actively saving for a deposit on a tank...
Growing calls to change the name of Sydney’s newest suburb from ‘Bays West’ to ‘Zetland by the Sea’
DOG BOX: An underwhelming response to the name of Sydney's newest suburb 'Bays West' has developers and urban planners considering potential new names. "'Zetland By The Sea' is emerging as an early favourite," one developer told DBT. "It's a more...
“We’re solving the housing crisis, the traffic crisis is a you problem,” says NSW government announcing 8,500 new homes but zero new lanes or roads
BOTTLENECK BAY: The NSW government is continuing its bold strategy of solving one crisis while aggressively ignoring another. The Premier today unveiled a plan to build 8,500 new homes at the newly named Bays West in the heart of Sydney,...
Lower North Shore former private school boy now calling everyone ‘cuz’ in desperate bid to fit in at the Lakemba night markets
CUZZY BRO: A Mosman man completely transformed his use of the English language last night after driving just 35 minutes from his home. Former Knox College student Dane Bradley-McGovern resorted to calling everyone 'cuz' while visiting the vibrant, bustling Lakemba...
Local real estate agent still holding heavily branded BMW umbrella, 30 minutes after it stopped raining
UMBRELLA STATEMENT: Today's wet weather in Sydney is being used by local real estate agent Mark Manus as a chance to use his heavily branded BMW umbrella. There are reports today that he was still using it more than half...
Local woman buys $300K Land Rover Defender to tackle the speed humps in the Westfield Bondi Junction car park
OFF ROAD: A Dover Heights resident has invested in a 2026 Land Rover Defender P635 OCTA to improve her weekly shopping experience at Westfield Bondi Junction. Sarah Mitchell-Pemberton forked out $304,500 for the vehicle, equipped with a twin-turbo V8 engine...
Sydney man instantly regrets getting on friend’s boat after realising he’ll be stuck there for four hours amid dwindling small talk and 30-degree heat
SINKING FEELING: A local man has had a mini meltdown today shortly after stepping onto a friend’s boat and realising there would be no socially acceptable way to leave for at least four hours. Mark Delaney says his regret set in...
