Tuesday, December 7, 2021

What Clover Moore is planning to do in her fifth term as Sydney's Lord Mayor

 She's had the keys to the Harbour City for 17 years, and her reign has just been extended again.

Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore is seemingly unbeatable and was yesterday comfortably elected for a fifth term.

By late Saturday night, the independent candidate had won an estimated 43 per cent of the vote — a sharp decrease from the 58 per cent she enjoyed in 2016.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-05/clover-moore-wins-sydney-lord-moyor-future-plans-explained/100630948



Judge told to ignore 'amnesia' claims of teen who slashed man's face

 A Sydney judge has been told he shouldn't believe the "claimed amnesia" of a teenager who slashed a man's face during a "calculated and savage attack clearly intended to maim and disfigure". 

Brett Halcro was set upon by a group of young people who'd been partying in a holiday rental, in the inner-city suburb of Pyrmont, in late July last year.

The 37-year-old was beaten unconscious before one of the attackers, then aged 16, used a small knife to cut his face and pierce his right eye.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-08/brett-halcro-assault-amensia-claim-by-teenage-attacker/100683014



Why some people are not in the mood to embrace Christmas holiday season

 It's supposed to be the "most wonderful time of the year", but not everyone will be telling you to "be of good cheer" as Christmas nears.

Jamila Rizvi, traditionally a fan of this festive season, is one who is not feeling the Christmas spirit this year.

The Sydney Morning Herald columnist finds it "hard to pretend that the past two years didn't happen".

"We are supposed to do joy on steroids, but I am finding it harder this year to muster up the over-the-top joy and excitement," Rizvi told Afternoons host Josh Szeps on ABC Radio Sydney.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-08/christmas-grinch-struggle-festive-cheer/100679300



Sunday, November 7, 2021

Smart Advice For People Moving During The Holidays

 Relocating is already a stressful process, and doing it during the holidays makes it more challenging. As a result, you must figure out a strategy for completing the task flawlessly. I am going to share an outstanding article with you that have smart advice for people moving during the holidays. It will help you to create the much-needed balance between preparing for the move and enjoying the holidays. After the post, I understood why you should plan ahead of time, donate items, hire professionals and decorate the house with minimum items. If you want to learn more about the tips, follow the link below.

https://www.betterremovalistssydney.com.au/smart-advice-for-people-moving-during-the-holidays/




Future of Sydney's Chinatown 'hanging by a thread' with claims historic area has been forgotten

 The future of Sydney's historic Chinatown is "hanging by a thread" as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hits businesses hard.

The area has ties to Chinese migration dating back to the 1800s and houses some of the city's most famous restaurants.

However, some have been forced to close and many others are on the brink because of the pandemic and a new development at nearby Darling Square.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-07/sydney-s-chinatown-hanging-by-a-thread-after-covid-19-lockdown/100597906




Jamie Whincup wins Supercars Sydney Supernight as Eastern Creek deluge cuts race short

 Jamie Whincup has taken the spoils in the final race of the Sydney Supernight after officials opted to suspend the race due to heavy rain.

Whincup had a blistering start off the grid, jumping from sixth past teammate Shane Van Gisbergen in pole to first, before carnage ensued on the opening lap.

Forecast rain that narrowly missed Sunday's earlier race saturated the track, leaving Brodie Kostecki and James Courtney out of the race after they crashed heading into turn three of the opening lap.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-08/jamie-whincup-supercars-sydney-supernight-eastern-creek-deluge/100601552



Sydney Airport board agrees to $23.6bn buyout deal with international consortium

 Australia's biggest and busiest airport could soon be changing hands, under a $23.6 billion takeover bid announced to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) this morning.

In a statement, Sydney Airport Limited revealed it had entered into an arrangement with an international consortium, which would acquire 100 per cent of the publicly-listed company.

The consortium, named Sydney Aviation Alliance, is comprised of several Australian and international investment and infrastructure funds.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-08/sydney-airport-agrees-to-investment-fund-buyout-deal/100602082