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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...
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...
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...
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...