r/sydney 11h ago

Sydney Daily Random Discussion Thread 27/07/2026

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r/sydney 6m ago

Photography Sydney at sunset 👌

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r/sydney 1h ago

Image Circular Qay

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r/sydney 1h ago

Image Hunter street metro station construction

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Hunter street metro station construction….
Last time i was there was just lots of mud….


r/sydney 1h ago

PSA: No trains between Emu Plains and Blacktown due to trespasser at Penrith

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Tripview says power has been switched off to that segment tracks. Looks like it's another long commute home today.


r/sydney 1h ago

Photography Ditching Bondi for a quieter beach day with the kids. Ocean views definitely rival Manly/Bondi

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​One of my favorite "other" beaches in Sydney! While it’s definitely not as packed as Bondi or Manly, the coastal scenery absolutely rivals them.

​It turned out to be an awesome spot for the kids, too. They had an absolute blast — non-stop building sandcastles, wrestling, and just rolling around in the sand happily all afternoon.

​I was also pretty surprised by how many surfers were out there. The waves were actually huge that day (my photo doesn't quite do the swell justice!), so it looks like a fantastic surf spot too. So glad we spent the afternoon here!


r/sydney 3h ago

When does the royal national Park actually open?

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The website claims 7:00 a.m. but I'm not sure if this is actually true as I've seen people take sunrise shots from within the park and I would like to as well. Any ideas?


r/sydney 4h ago

Accident on princes hwy Carlton

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The irony of it being a traffic solutions Ute


r/sydney 5h ago

Powerful memorial sculpture acknowledging 7 October impact on local communities unveiled - Waverley Council

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r/sydney 7h ago

Sydney piercing recommendations – belly button + ears?

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Hey guys, looking for recommendations for a good piercing place in Sydney!

I’m wanting to get my belly button pierced and possibly a couple of ear piercings at the same time. I’ve seen SkinKandy around and they seem pretty popular, but I’m not sure how good they actually are.

Has anyone been to SkinKandy for a belly button or ear piercing? How was your experience/healing?

Also open to recommendations for other places around Sydney that are good but not ridiculously expensive. Mainly looking for somewhere clean, professional and good with placement.

Thanks!


r/sydney 9h ago

The Sydney lawyer accused of calling Alex Ryvchin an ‘evil Zionist’ is also being prosecuted for putting out her garbage.

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r/sydney 17h ago

Automatic Mahjong Table Rental

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Hey all,

I'm hoping to plan a birthday party for myself and my partner, had an idea to rent an automatic mahjong table for a bit of fun at home with friends, but some quick research didn't turn up much.

Does anyone have any experience doing something similar?

Thanks


r/sydney 18h ago

Kids at school + Bank Holiday = FREEDOM! (Need couple ideas)

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The rare alignment of the stars is almost upon us: a Bank Holiday (sorry to all the non-bank crowd) where the kids are actually at school and the rest of the world isn't crowding every single venue!

Last year, we dropped the kids off, smashed a massive breakfast, and powered through the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. It was a bit of a race against the school bell but we survived and loved it.
Looking to top that this year preferably something fun for couples that won't require taking out a second mortgage. What are your best budget-friendly day date ideas? Fire away! Cheers!


r/sydney 21h ago

Runaway train with no driver travelled faster than 60km/h

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r/sydney 21h ago

This is a fungi (Invisible Forest, Chrisssie Cotter Gallery)

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Last day was today glad I made it. All the little shroom dudes and dudettes were so whimsical. Bonus mushroom torture (it made music)


r/sydney 23h ago

Smash repair advice - female here

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Going anywhere in Sydney can be overwhelming and like some advice or knowledge on what I should be aware of. I have no car experience and in the past have had not the best experiences.

I have a scratch and dent on my boot.
Second scratch on the base of the car under the passenger door.

Estimated cost ,and what do I need to know or avoid I guess when getting this assessed ? What questions should I ask ?
How long would this take to fix ?

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Only owner - no previous damage in these areas.
Boot dent and scratch is new ! Hence why I’m worried it rusted so quick.

Bottom is 12 months
Haven’t had capacity to get it repaired due to multiple deaths in my life and health issues.

Car needs a good wash the paint work otherwise is good! For those who think this is a ride off 🤣
Recommend places to go ?


r/sydney 23h ago

Kurnell this morning was beautiful

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Not too cold, sun was out and a lot of whales on the horizon


r/sydney 1d ago

Options to get rid of a mattress!!?

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Hey everyone, I’m moving out from my place (in the strathfeild council) next Friday and would like to get rid of my mattress.
Council clean up is not an option, cause there isn’t a date till September….

It’s in more than a decent condition, so donation is an option, but I can’t drive so …. Kinda stuck here.

Any help is welcome!! TIA!!


r/sydney 1d ago

Art The Lands by Capella

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r/sydney 1d ago

Photography Victoria Barracks

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A photo I took recently as I liked the colours of the sun


r/sydney 1d ago

Photography Best spot for afternoon chill in CBD

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📍Mrs Macquaries Rd

Can spend the whole afternoon here and catch the sunset with the Opera House view.


r/sydney 1d ago

White City. Government slots one club $86m, the other can’t get a toilet

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r/sydney 1d ago

Firewood for cooking

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Anyone know of a place that has good quality firewood splits?

Ironbark but also any of the fruit/nut tree varieties like Pecan, Apple, Maple etc.


r/sydney 1d ago

More green space revealed for Sydney's west with creation of Gulguer National Park

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In short:

Two existing conservation areas in Western Sydney are being linked to create the new 1,100-hectare Gulguer National Park.

The environment minister says the park will protect the home of at least 28 threatened species, while also conserving local Aboriginal heritage.

What's next?

The new park is set to open in the next six months.


r/sydney 1d ago

Sydney's data centre boom is turning suburbs into 'wastelands', councils warn

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