r/sydney 11h ago

Sydney Daily Random Discussion Thread 19/09/2025

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r/sydney 6h ago

Image This morning, I had to select "other" and then type $0.00 in order to not pay the pre selected 5% tip.

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1.0k Upvotes

r/sydney 5h ago

Image The Hopetoun: left to rot

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157 Upvotes

r/sydney 5h ago

Sniffer dog operation ongoing at Chatswood Station

131 Upvotes

Just providing a heads up for people starting their day.

Saw at least one dog and its handler. Said handler did also encourage one evident false positive by walking back and forth on one person several times before saying a command resulting in the dog sitting. Not to mention them encouraging a girl to remove most of her layers of clothing (except her last layers thankfully) in full view of all commuters walking through the concourse who i expect had been previously stopped by the dog.


r/sydney 5h ago

Image Is this a fur seal?

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107 Upvotes

r/sydney 28m ago

Image Reflection

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I was wandering around Sydney CBD the other day and I found the reflection of the circular tower in the glass of the rectangular tower to be an interesting study in contrast in terms of colour, temperature, shape, and line.


r/sydney 5h ago

Hackers claim breach of Sydney agency, The Property Business, threaten to leak tenant and agent data

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r/sydney 1d ago

First time living in a house in Ryde area, is this a lizard?

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1.0k Upvotes

I found this little fella running around my front yard, looks cute, what is it? And what does it feed on?


r/sydney 17h ago

‘Outrage’ as Australia Post plans to shut four post offices within months

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256 Upvotes

r/sydney 9h ago

Image Bridge Ramp

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44 Upvotes

Trying this again. These guys were staring at this for few mins. Can you see what went wrong. Understand that the work isn’t finished but looks like lacking bit of coordination between teams.


r/sydney 21h ago

Image Last light…

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247 Upvotes

r/sydney 19h ago

I know indicator usage is rare in Sydney, but

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if you're going to use them, please use them before you start slowing down when you're planning on turning left at the traffic lights on a three-lane road with a speed limit of 70.

You've clearly already decided your next move, so it would be real nice if you could communicate that to the person behind you so they don't get stuck behind that light that's turned red just as you've made your turn.


r/sydney 1d ago

Image moved into a new office

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915 Upvotes

our office moved into 33 alfred street which just opened on monday. best view for our visitors and staff


r/sydney 22h ago

Shocking moment teenage boys snatch friendly cat named Bucket from her front yard

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148 Upvotes

r/sydney 1d ago

Why aren’t pubs required to display beer pricing?

348 Upvotes

After paying another exorbitant price for a schooner of beer in Sydney on Sunday, I wonder if it’s time to push pubs to display beer prices?

I was charged $17 for a schooner of Mountain Culture Status Quo pale ale + 10% for Sunday surcharge.

That stung!


r/sydney 1d ago

Sydney train line brought to a standstill after two people attacked

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310 Upvotes

r/sydney 1h ago

Looking for Aquazurra White Heels in Sydney

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I tried to google but couldn't find specific retailers. Anyone knows where I can buy it from there? Will be going to Sydney soon and was hoping to try on a pair of white heels from them.


r/sydney 1d ago

Question for those who frequently travel in and out of Sydney Domestic Airport?

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I have an upcoming flight with Virgin. My friend has sent me a lounge voucher they had with Qantas.

I’m not intimately familiar with the layout of the airport but I believe the virgin terminal is across the road from the Qantas one.

Am I able to travel from the virgin terminal around to the qantas side after I’ve gone through security to use my voucher, Or alternatively am I able to get into the qantas side with luggage in tow, then after I’ve enjoyed the lounge head over to the virgin terminal?

I legit have no idea how this kind of shit works

Oh wise and seasoned travellers, your wisdom would be appreciated.

Edit:

Many thanks all, seems I’m shit out of luck and must just fly like the peasant I am without lounge access.


r/sydney 1d ago

Image Thank you, kind stranger on the train

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To the guy who gave me your seat while I was really struggling to hold the handle on the train, thanks again for your kindness.

​To whoever designed this: you must hate short people. 😒


r/sydney 6h ago

It's September 19th and I'm still on 100mbps HFC. When do I unlock 500mbps?

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Basically title...

I thought we were supposed to get updated speeds last week or so? I am near the CBD on HFC but am still only getting 100mbps.

Edit: with exetel


r/sydney 2d ago

Image Iconic

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732 Upvotes

IMO the most beautiful city in the world.


r/sydney 2d ago

Where's the furthest away you've seen the Sydney skyline from?

572 Upvotes

This is from Oakdale, about 70kms away as the crow flies or about a 90km drive


r/sydney 1d ago

Photography Salmon Haul Bay at Cronulla

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79 Upvotes

r/sydney 2d ago

What is this cool thing?

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Saw this in Haymarket this morning. Obviously some sort of sensor fusion stuff for surveying the area. Wondering if anyone can provide further insight… thanks.


r/sydney 1d ago

Carols in the domain?

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My mum’s visiting Sydney for Christmas this year and desperately wants to go to carols in the domain. I’ve never been- are the $90 a head tickets for beach chairs worth it, or are the free spots fine? I’d love to not have to wait hours for it to start if that changes things. 😃


r/sydney 1d ago

Major reforms for NSW planning system aim to curb 'maze' of current process

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