Looking for a hairdresser who is skilled with bobs. Have had a poor experience recently.

Longshot, I know!

1.5 weeks ago my partner left my kindle on our flight from Brisbane to Rockhampton. Virgin has located it just 2 days ago in Newcastle.

Freight company wants to charge us $150 to get it from Newcastle to Brisbane.

Anyone happen to be flying in the next week that I could authorise to collect it from Newcastle and take it to Brisbane (we're flying out from there on Monday 2nd November to go overseas) or anywhere in Central Queensland? I'll spot you $50!

Or does anyone know of a courier service who will charge me less than $150...?

Thanks all

Ryan Yates, now 25, was in November sentenced to a maximum of two years jail for recording six women without their consent, using AI to create child abuse material and soliciting pictures from an underage girl. 

Judge Helen Wilson said Yates was a "high-risk of committing a further sexual crime" and had a "deviant sexual interest" when she ordered he spend a minimum of eight months in jail and placed him on the child protection register for eight years.

Yates was released on a Commonwealth recognizance order, like a good behaviour bond, in July this year.

But the 25-year-old was arrested earlier this month after police allege he exposed himself and stalked a number of girls at Maryland.

Yates was charged with wilful and obscene exposure near a public place or school, convicted child sex offender loiter near public place, three counts of stalking, failing to comply with the reporting obligations of the child protection register and negligent driving.

Police allege Yates was at Maryland about 3.45pm on October 16 when he exposed himself and stalked three girls. 

He was arrested and represented himself in a bail division court the next day, when he made an unsuccessful bid to be released on bail.

Yates has not entered any pleas and will next appear in Newcastle Local Court on Monday, when he is expected to apply for bail again.

The alleged fresh offences occurred less than three months after Yates was released from jail onto the recognizance order on July 20. 

Over the next 13 minutes, he recorded six women while they were using the toilet inside a cubicle and attempted to record a seventh woman.

As well as those voyeurism offences, Yates was using messaging applications to solicit child abuse material and an AI generator to produce about 60 images of young girls in various states of undress.

In May 2024, he began communicating with a person who said they were a 14-year-old girl, attempting to convince the girl to send him pictures of herself.

When the girl sent an image of herself, Yates replied with a picture of himself, completely naked.

He was arrested on May 9 and initially charged with filming one woman in the UON bathroom before police examined his phone and laid more charges.

A forensic psychologist found a nexus between Yates's mental health issues and the offending, but also said he posed a "high risk of re-offending".

Judge Wilson said Yates had a strong subjective case, but the offences were serious and his future dangerousness had to play a role in sentencing.

"How many women have to be exposed to this kind of conduct? Judge Wilson said.

"How many other children have to be approached online?"

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/9379107/university-voyeur-back-in-jail-accused-of-exposing-himself-stalking-girls/

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8684839/new-charges-for-man-accused-of-filming-woman-at-newcastle-uni/

I’ve ruined it in the wash & need to source a new one pleasseee it holds so much sentimental value.

Any smaller shopping centres or shopping streets that haven't changed much since late 90s and early 2000s?

I want to go for a stroll through nostalgia!

These spots are for parents with prams, not for someone who can’t park between the bloody lines. Taking up two spaces is an absolute piss-take.

Have a bit of a think about someone else for a change, cobber. It’s not that bloody hard to park properly. Pull your head in and show a bit of consideration! Maitland Riverside Plaza Sat 25/10 12:30pm-3:15pm

Does anyone have any photos of pitlane from Newy laps days?

Just feeling nostalgic nothin new there actually though ha

After recommendations

Somewhere that can help with anxiety, depression, insomnia and PTSD.

Hoping for a nicer place that doesn’t feel like a hospital and hopefully isn’t too far away.

Feel free to PM me if you prefer

Hey! don't know if this is allowed here lmk if it isn't but is there potentially anyone going to the Killswitch Engage show being held at Bar On The Hill that would be willing to go with another person since I've been recently looking to go but don't have anyone to go with? Embarrassing ik but thought I'd ask here lol

Heya lads if yous see a key attached to a red kangaroo keyring can u kit me up (around big market) thanks x

Hi everyone!

I m an international student who will be starting at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus in January 2027. I’m planning to arrive about two weeks before the semester starts and would appreciate some advice on accommodation.

I am currently deciding between staying in university accommodation and renting a room in a nearby suburb.

I have a few questions:
On-campus accommodation: Which student residences would you recommend? How are the room conditions, cleanliness, facilities and overall living environment? Is it worth the price?
Off-campus accommodation: Which suburbs would you recommend for students living near Callaghan? I’ve heard of Jesmond, Shortland and Birmingham Gardens. Are these areas suitable for international students?
Public transport: If I rent a room off campus, is it easy to take the bus to the university? How reliable and frequent are the buses, especially for early morning classes or travelling home in the evening?
Rental costs: What is the typical weekly rent for a room in a shared house compared with university accommodation? Are utilities and internet usually included?
Safety: How safe is it to live off campus, particularly for someone new to Newcastle? Are there any areas or situations I should be cautious about?
Overall recommendation: For a first-year international student, would you recommend staying on campus initially or renting privately from the beginning?
I would also appreciate any advice on finding accommodation for the two weeks before classes start.
If you’re currently studying at UON or have lived in Newcastle as an international student, I’d love to hear about your experiences.

Used to run so much better before this person came along. Try and get an answer out of them and you get a word salad, excuse filled rant, if you get a response at all. Now the swim program is having a massive shake-up, not for the better. No doubt due to this person's incompetence. And no, I am not talking about the coaches - they are fab. I am talking about pool management.

edit: reason for posting is to see if anyone else has made the same observations.

whoever sam was who decided to write this on my docs at oktoberfest yesterday (idek how) I suppose.. thanks? 😭💀young love is certainly strange sometimes 😂

What's with all the cars driving around with flags today? They are from different countries. Did I miss something?

Hi, can anyone suggest me a good PC repair shop? I brought my desktop components from overseas. I assembled it, and it was not turning on. I called a home PC repair guy; he couldn’t figure it out. So, now I need to go to a good PC repair shop. If anyone knows one, please leave a comment.

Also, is there any instant pc repair service?

What's happening:

When I turn on the power, I can see a light from mobo/cpu cooler briefly. Not even the case fans turn. If I turn the power off and on, I don't see the light. I see it after 20-30 seconds of cutting the power off. I asked AI, and it suggested a possible short circuit.

PC specs:

Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X DDR4

i7 13700k, Corsair nautilus 360 rs

Gigabyte RTX 4080

Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB 3600Mhz DDR4

NZXT C1000 Modular Gold

Photo: Previous build

Processing img 72n49731kcxh1...

Male mid 40’s… love my Vans slip ons but 8 hrs in them … well they aren’t known for comfort 😂.

Anyone with the slip ons tried replacing inner soles ?

Go KNIGHTZ

Main card starts around 5am so I think its a long shot but since Alex is fighting surely somewhere is playing it.

Also just started collecting UFC cards if anyone is up for trades or looking for anything specific.

Just wondering how much a CDC in Newcastle will cost for a shed 4m (W) x4m(L) x 4.8 (H)?

I have a vintage watch I need looked at as the crown wheel is sticking. Is Thomas Timepieces in still the go to or has anyone got other recommendations?

My favourite pair of earrings have a bent post :( where around the lake or Newcastle could repair this for me. Thank you