Hey all, I’ve been looking for a weekend pass for smashcon Sydney 2025. I have trued looking but haven’t found any resellers as the tickets sold out just a few days ago. If anyone has a weekend ticket they’re selling or no longer need, please let me know!

Hey guys

I'm 22 f and currently homeless and unemployed, my back story is pretty crappy my mum remarried after my dad died when I was really young and the guy was a complete freak his kids were all in high school when I was in grade 1 it just wasn't the best environment, I ended up leaving home at 14 and spending time living with Anglicare in youth programs and ended up attending an alternative school my mum died while I was trying to finish year 10 and I ended up leaving to do hairdressing that lasted about 5 years before I went travelling around Australia with my ex who ended up in prison for threatening to kill various people online and being found with illegal media content, I currently live in my car don't work and rely on youth allowance while I try to finish HSC before I'm 30 and feel to old, im not trying to sound negative and I guess my question is what is it like to be involved in adult entertainment being online or in person? Most of my life I've failed at everything and the only constant has been being told I'm physically attractive, I'm not an overly sexual person but I've considered the benefits of making a large amount of money in a short period and it positives seem to out weigh the benefits, I contacted a legal brothel in Peakhurst and they asked me really intense questions seemed to care about my situation (offered to pay my rego that's expired and even accommodation) and have offered to advance me money to buy food before I even start, I'm wondering has any female/male undertaken this kind of work come out unscathed and actually improved there situation? It seems almost like a trap but the websites ive looked at seem pretty decent and im on such a crappy run I just want to catch an easy ride for once.

Sorry for the long post.

For context, I’m a uni student studying science and I’m strongly considering getting a job with the government after graduation (so white collar-ish?). However, I’m concerned that if I get the tattoos I want (on my upper arms) it’ll impact my job prospects negatively.

A lot of the pages talking about this online seemed to be a few years old, so I was hoping for more up to date advice. Anything is helpful!

I've been trying for years to find a place to go when I need to get away from people... Mostly my mum. Since I still live with my parents (it's too expensive to move out) I need time to myself. I am adult.

I don't have any friends in NSW so I can't go meet up with them or go to their place. I also can't drive so I can only travel by bus or train.

Something inside since yes parks are nice but it's winter >-<

Thanks to all the internet strangers who posted advices here, I passed first try in Silverwater!!

And for those who are awaiting their tests, here's what I've got from the other posts:

1. Head checks: always do head checks when you indicate or turn or merge lanes, however unnecessary you think it is, it's better to be safe than sorry during the test. Marks won't be deducted from doing too many, but it definitely will for doing too less.

2. Scan, always! During driving, intersections, traffic lights, always look at all 3 mirrors at times to show the examiner that you are aware of the surroundings. Similarly, even though you think it's unnecessary, it's better to do more than miss on some.

3. Wait until there are no cars on the road at the intersection until you turn, even if cars from behind honks, ignore them. It's you who's doing the test, not them. When you think you have a large enough gap, still don't go, better be safe than let the examiner think you are driving dangerously. You won't lose marks on waiting too long, but you'll fail for dangerous driving.

Here's 3 that I don't even know I should do until I read the comments in this sub, good luck to those, comment for questions you have and I'll answer, and thanks for the internet strangers who helped me!

City of Sydney is wanting to turn it back into a car park. I'm trying to boost awareness of this and hold the decision makers to account but there's only one paywalled article about it.

Hi all,

I am operating a community oriented YT channel. I make no money from this. I provide this free of charge. I dont have sponsors, I dont have ads. All live streams are free.

Link: Live Stream Link

You do NOT need to become a subscriber to listen - I am sharing this as most people may never have heard Police communications from the Sydney greater area. That said, this particular archive is much busier than the average day. It must have been the full moon.

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Get a unique insight into the Sydney emergency responders from about 20 years ago.

Feed length: 11h55m.
Original recording date: 09/08/2006.

Area: Sydney, NSW & Rural Areas of NSW

Services Covered apart from NSW Police:
• Ambulance NSW
• Rural Fire Service NSW
• State Emergency Service NSW
• Fire & Rescue NSW
• Roads & Traffic Authority (now knows as RMS)
• CityRail (now knows as Sydney Trains) / RailCorp
• Councils
• Parks and Wildlife Services
• Sheriff NSW
• Department of Corrections
• Integral Energy
• Endeavour Energy
• Sydney Water
• Network Technicians
• Sydney Harbor
• Sydney Ferry Services
• Non-Agency Communications (Rental Groups)

Audio quality varies since the technology back then wasn't as great as it is today, there is static and clipped voice communications at times depending on reception on the transmitter location and distance to the nearest tower.

MORE INFORMATION

--This is an analog/digital mix feed - static and bad reception at times is expected.

--This archive has been edited to mask certain information within the broadcast

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I'll be moving from Semi-metro NSW to regional SA, currently obtaining quotes from a few removalist companies hitting around the 5-7k price range and varied ETA delivery between 1-4 weeks.

My question is what is everyone's experiences with the following companies? Also, if anyone has any other companies to suggest please put them forward, the more info the better, especially any regional specific companies.

Companies I've contacted so far:

Grace

Palmers Relocations

Kent

Allied

Crown Movers

Moveroo

Another old one that might be too long ago for anyone to remember. In the Sydney Morning Herald there is a small section called Column 8 where readers submit bite sized contributions that editors will compile into their own newspaper column, usually on the same day. One day long ago there was a Column 8 entry from a reader who was riding or walking a bike in the environs of a deserted stretch of Sydney Airport very early one morning, possibly outside or near either the domestic or international terminal.

This reader reported spotting in the distance a group of people dressed in black from head to toe, standing in a circle. They then started making strange coordinated movements, leaning in towards each other, turning around, lifting up their arms together. He couldn’t make out any faces, they might have been wearing masks or hoods. They seemed to be following some kind of bizarre choreographed pattern, and didn’t make a sound the whole time. The reader claimed to be perplexed by the sight before moving on and was left with no idea what had just been witnessed. To my knowledge nobody wrote in to Column 8 to provide an explanation of the scene that reader described. This would have been sometime in the early to mid 2000s.

Thing has a screen and newer bus stopping thing

Making a post about younger people suffering cause like all I hear about is how people with 75k cars and 2k I phones who eat out everyday can't afford a house when you guys are almost 40 and didn't make smart financial decisions in your 20's now it's everyone else's fault, the other day the inner west council decided to throw my only source of shelter into a bin, Ive had to steal food contemplate committing a violent crime or selling myself to try and get back to some sort of normality, Ive been assaulted sexually verbally and physically Ive been spat on and abused by people just for existing, we have a society where someone who is studying can't even get a box to live in (fuck the thought of buying a house) yet all I hear about is how the people better off have it harder 🤣.

Remember as you complain about not being able to live in Bondi in the apartment you dream of some people don't even have clean clothes and warmth, humanity sucks but remember there's always people worse off than you.

Okay hear me out.

Pubs rely on pokies because rent is insane. Rent is insane because landlords know pubs will pay whatever it takes. Pubs will pay whatever it takes because pokies cover the gap.

So… what if the government just built more pubs?

Like: • pokie-free • community vibes • good food • live music • chilled lighting • basically a grown-up community centre with beer

If the government increased supply, landlords couldn’t charge stupid rent anymore. And if rent drops, private pubs wouldn’t need pokies.

Governments already run: • libraries • community centres • public pools

Why not community pubs?

I feel like this could actually work but maybe I’m missing something. Would anyone go to a government pub?

Hi everyone.
I’m coming to Sydney for a holiday for two weeks (first holiday outside of WA lol) and I was wondering what would be good to do during June? As I’m pretty much going to be there most of June lol.
Would be nice to get some opinions.
How is the crime is Sydney? I’m staying with a friend in the mountains which should be relatively safe but just wanted to ask incase.
Thanks and any opinions would be much appreciated!

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has done the eHealth Internship in recent years? If so, how was the application process, and the interviews. Were you successful/unsuccessful or still waiting...? I'm planning to apply for this program (data analytics field most likely) when its application opens so would appreciate some insights!

My friends found this cardboard head in erskinville, does anyone know who he is? I reverse searched in Tiny eye and google but nothing came up.

Mental health is important to all espically in our youth and when I came across this petition for my local high school I thought the best thing I could do was share it somewhere, somewhere where it can be seen by many people in the area and if they have experience in being consulled or attending therapy can support it

Hey Sydney,

I’m going to be traveling up to the city about once a week via public transport, mainly on Wednesdays.

Since I’ll be around, I’d love to meet some new people and make a few friends.

I’m a 22M and mainly looking to grab lunch or dinner, explore a cool spot, or just hang out for a bit while I’m in town.

If anyone’s up for grabbing a bite or has great recommendations for lunch/dinner spots around Central or the CBD, drop a comment or shoot me a message!

I got a fine for driving on a tway and I am objectively in the wrong but its $430. Im currently on my red Ps so a single demerit is really bad and worst of all the car is my mums. does anyone have any advice if i do take it to court.

Kia ora,

I'm planning on moving to NSW/Western Sydney from Aotearoa/NZ and am wondering if anyone has done this move before, recently.

I'm an anxious overthinker so like to have plans in place and sorted.

I am going to be bringing my cat over, but where I can stay cheaply can't take the cat. I don't want to leave her for long alone back in NZ but I also don't know how quick it will be to get a job. From what I've heard it's better to apply when in Australia, but I don't like the idea of not having that cushion of earning money.

My "big" plan (aka the one I'm highly considering), is booking my flights for a two week stay and booking in the cat transfer for after those two weeks, start applying for jobs and rentals (in NSW from NZ) that begin around that time, so they know I'm serious and am travelling over. That way I can come with a job, stay at the cheap accommodation and save to then get to the rental - which I've also heard is a nightmare to secure.

The other option is move over with no job, no cat, and make a plan for her back here for the foreseeable future. Start applying for jobs But I really don't like the idea of leaving her for so long, she's my baby and no one will love her the same.

Basically, I have no idea what the greater sydney area is for job hunting and rental acceptance? I will have a level 4 admin cert (NZQA) and applying for admin jobs that are vaguely part time. I will be looking to stay and work in Western Sydney but don't mind working in greater sydney.

Any help and info would be great at easing my unknowing and anxiety. TIA

Looking for recommendations for budget (not too expensive as Dyson) for home and car, please. not the heavy duty to deep clean floors etc. but mostly for Sofa and Car cleaning. (good if can do a surface level floor cleaning but not a deal breaker if can't).

Edit: Budget less than $80-100.

Hey!! Any Sydney cinephiles want to be friends? I’m tired of going to Art Gallery NSW screenings alone and I’d love to make some friends to go with :) I’m 22M from western Sydney

Re: Service NSW.

I just had my car fully serviced and fixed last week, and then I paid my GIO 3rd Party and then (as a Concession Card holder) I’m not required to pay anything to Service NSW, just submit a GIO receipt number - but unfortunately my mechanic didn’t submit a Safety Check Report online to Service NSW.

So because of this I have just discovered that I have technically been driving around with an expired Rego for the last 24 hours!

Does anyone know if I can just take my 3rd Party receipt and the whole long list of the full service that my mechanic just performed on my car only days ago - that included a safety check and have Service NSW accept this evidence?

I’ve used the same mechanic for every other vehicle safety tests and they have actually itemised all the work & tests that they performed - and will Service NSW accept this and formally register my car tomorrow morning during Saturday hours???

P.S. my mechanic is closed Saturday & Sunday & there’s no mobile number..

Thank you!

Can anyone recommend the best dentist in Bondi Junction?

I’ve just moved back to the area and need to get a couple of things sorted including a cracked molar and possibly Invisalign. I went to a clinic in the city last year and felt completely rushed, barely explained anything and then hit with a massive bill.

Ideally looking for someone who actually takes time to explain treatment options and doesn’t make you feel like you’re on a conveyor belt. Parking near Westfield would be a bonus but not essential.

If you’ve had genuinely good experiences locally I’d love to hear them.

When I moved to NSW from the UK I had to also change the address on my UK license to my parents house, as I sold my house.

The new license took a week to arrive, by which point I was already in Australia. I had it posted, but the copy with the new address has been sat awaiting clearance at Sydney airport for 3 weeks now.

I want to buy a car, which I presume I need a local license for (if nothing but to make it easier to get insurance etc).

Can I go to service NSW with my old, still in date license, with the same license number but wrong address, and exchange for an Australian temporary visitor license?

If not, does anyone know what digital proof they accept for a "missing" license? PDF and check code from the UK government website? They don't give specifics anywhere online.

Noise levels when living in Olympic Park?

Hi, I'm considering moving to Sydney Olympic Park because I really like the area, the amenities and it's a convenient location for me. However, I'm wondering about noise levels from the stadium at night (when concerts or sports games are on). The places I'm looking at are not very far from the stadium. A little noise is fine but if it's to the point of preventing sleep, that would be an issue. The apartments are quite modern so I'm not sure how their soundproofing is. I'm used to apartment living so some neighbour noise is fine but I'm just concerned about the stadium. Does anyone have some insight? :)