| | | Sydney Writers' Festival TGIF is sold out... but you can still join the fun! |
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Tickets have sold out to tomorrow's SWF special edition of Richard Glover’s Thank God It’s Friday! But you can still be part of the action by tuning in from 5pm to ABC Sydney on 702AM, online, or via the ABC listen app.
Have a laugh alongside a star-studded line up featuring singer Colin Buchanan, ABC Sydney Breakfast presenter Wendy Harmer, comedian Tommy Dean, and country music legends Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham. Then from 6pm, Richard will interview Sydney Writers’ Festival authors Clare Wright and Julia Baird. Don’t miss it!
Want more from Sydney Writers' Festival? There are plenty of other stimulating sessions and events to be part of over the coming weeks. Find out more here. |
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| Two men in NSW die after receiving covid-19 vaccine |
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| Two men have died days after receiving a coronavirus vaccination in New South Wales, with reviews underway to determine whether the jab contributed to their deaths. No links have been established yet, but the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said the reviews were being undertaken by clinical staff as standard practice. |
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| Sydney housing market smashes another record |
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| Sydney has reached a new property peak and no area is immune, with intense demand for freestanding houses from the northern beaches to the Hawkesbury. One property expert believes the boom could be nearing its end though. |
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| Critical shortage of ambulance crews in Sydney |
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| Earlier this week Sydney saw a critical shortage of ambulance crews. Health Services Union Secretary Gerard Hayes said for a period on Monday, there were 61 triple-0 calls, and only 14 ambulances available across Greater Sydney. | | READ MORE |
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| 'DobSeeker' hotline 'demonises' the unemployed, advocates say |
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| Aeryn Brown has had no luck finding a job during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 36-year-old graduated from university with a communications degree but has been surviving on JobSeeker payments. Ms Brown said a hotline announced by the federal government in February that allows employers to report jobseekers had added to the pressure of trying to find work. There has also been an increase in mutual obligations that must be met by JobSeeker recipients, including looking for at least 15 jobs a month. |
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| Little Bay Beach closed due to asbestos fears |
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| Little Bay beach will be closed for two weeks from Monday 26 April after asbestos was found on its surface eight months ago. The beach will reopen on weekends during the closure. | | WHERE WAS IT FOUND? |
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| Sydney skies to be controlled by Melbourne under new plan |
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| Aircraft flying in the busy skies over Greater Sydney could soon be taking directions from air traffic controllers almost 900 kilometres away. Airservices Australia has confirmed it is considering a cost-saving measure that would involve closing Sydney's terminal control unit, and relocating its staff to a centralised hub at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport. However, the union is worried losing local experience will bring about challenges during emergencies like bushfires. |
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| Iconic inner-city pub up for sale |
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| An iconic pub that put Hollywood in the heart of central Sydney is being sold in what's being billed as a multi-million-dollar deal. For the first time in more than 42 years, the Hollywood Hotel in Surry Hills is being put on the market in a sale industry insiders claim could fetch $10 million. Sale of the pub follows the 2019 passing of its famed owner Doris Goddard at 89, whose career in Hollywood as an actress, entertainer and cabaret singer extended over several years. Here's a look back at the history of the famed hotel. |
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| Using sugar to reduce weeds in your garden |
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| Health and environmental concerns over herbicides have prompted many to turn to chemical-free alternatives, one of which is sugar! Here's how it works. | | SHOW ME |
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Anzac biscuits with burnt butter, honey and rosemary |
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| Here's a slight twist on the classic Anzac biscuit adding burnt butter, honey and rosemary. These biscuits are the type of moreish thing that melts in a mouthful — with a chewy middle, crisp crust and deeply golden-brown exterior. |
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