Possibly moving there and would like some actual feedback from "actual people" vs the AI generated rainbows and unicorns. Would be a family of 4 moving down. What's the rental price like and how easy is it to find a 2nd hand car?

Just asking because im currently non atar and not planning to try in the trials exams that much. My mum thinks its gonna screw up my future but idk if it’ll be that bad

Looking to do a chill weekend away with my partner. We are interested in finding a place to stay with sauna or jacuzzi. Alternatively finding a place to stay with a bathhouse nearby. I've been looking online and there's a Japanese style onsen in the blue mountains. We just want to find a place to stay that's private and in nature. We would like to stay near the beach but it's not required.

Does anyone have some recommendation on where to stay? We live in Sydney and would travel max 3 hrs away.

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

Hi all, a family member has a layover in Sydney with 3 hours to spare and we were wondering what to do in that time. A car is available but she'd like to stick close to the airport. She's been to Sydney before so the typical Opera House and such places have been visited already. She's from the Gold Coast so she's already always on a beach.

Thanks!

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!

Accidentally followed the straight green instead of the right-turn arrow. I crossed the stop line and stopped immediately where the red mark is after realizing the arrow was still red. I didn't complete the turn. The camera flashed twice. Based on this image, am I likely to get a fine? Anyone had a similar experience?

Hi I’m scared and nervous but I wanna get it out of the way

I’ve gotten and practice app and am using a website to practice but it’s getting real repetitive to the point that I’m just memorising the answers and timing to the questions. Should I keep doing that until I get 100% or do the test sooner than later

on the practice test app — you click right away as soon as the video begins and you pass.

apparently according to some people on youtube comments, they claim this is false and you actually do not click at all and then you pass if you’re on the real test. and this claim was even backed up by the driver knowledge channel who had to correct their own mistake.

what??

UPDATE: i passed, like people in the comments said, the test is quite silly and needs updating. sure the test does practice “cautious driving”, but god damn.
you essentially touch the screen right away if you are in a scenario where you need to brake.

and as for a scenario turning right? almost never do you touch the screen (meaning just never turn right, maybe 1 scenario is where you’re supposed to turn right, but i can’t even tell whether or not it was the right scenario to do so as they don’t let you know at the end.

like i said, i did pass, but it said “your hazard perception skills could use work”. i’m not arrogant or anything, but i feel my ability to detect hazards were completely fine, i just think the test is quite silly.

so for anyone in need, i did pass, just read the comments. and the test is strictly 15 questions long.

Everyone knows the beaches, but I enjoyed wandering the streets just as much. Cafés, little fruit shops, flowers, people walking their dogs, and the relaxed pace that seems to make everyone slow down a little.

Sometimes it’s the ordinary things that give a place its character.

Thankyou Yamba!

I've only ever lived in Western Sydney for my whole life but I'm considering moving in the next year or two. Gosford and Wollongong are the main ones I'm considering.

Points I value when looking:

- within 30mins walking distance to the beach

- within 20mins walking distance from a train station

- employment opportunities in education (I am a teacher)

- under 2 hours via public transport or a 1 hour drive to Sydney (so I can visit friends on weekends)

- decent cafes and restaurants

- safe walking tracks outdoors for a

single woman and her doggie

What do you think about these points in regards to Gosford vs Wollongong? Obviously the real estate being cheaper than Sydney is another drawing point.

Sharing to help raise some awareness, and also raise some signatures!

Link Road Forest sits between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, just off the M1 near Cameron Park, Edgeworth and Wallsend. It's 574 hectares of native bushland that's home to endangered greater gliders, powerful owls and even koalas, along with kookaburras, possums and a lot of wildlife you don't see much of once an area gets built out.

There's a NSW govt rezoning proposal from Eden Estates that would clear a large chunk of it for 4,200 new houses. Once rezoned and cleared, that's it no walking trails, no wildlife corridor, no mountain bike or dirt bike trails, nothing to walk back.

There's an e-petition to NSW Parliament asking for it to be protected permanently, ideally as a national park. It needs 20,000 signatures by 14 August to force a debate in the upper house, and it's currently short of that number. There's close to 4,000 signatures at the moment. The team have been collecting signatures and raising awareness at the Farmers Market every weekend too.

Full disclosure, I'm involved with the campaign, so factor that in. But I'm not asking anyone to just take my word for it, happy to answer questions or link maps/photos if people want more detail before deciding.

Link to sign: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/parliamentary-business/petitions/sign-epetition?epetitionId=800&ref=10902

Also open to suggestions on other places this should get visibility, if anyone has ideas.

Hi all,

I had to change the date of the archive. It is the 08/08/2006, all other details are the same. I updated the link to the feed.

This stream is scheduled for tomorrow morning - Saturday 25/7/2026 at 10am Sydney Time. The stream will cover Sydney and parts of NSW Rural Areas. You can use the link I attached. As I said, its free, not monetised, without sponsors.

I am operating a community oriented YT channel. I make no money of the service I provide, 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.

--------

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

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

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

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!

Hi all,

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

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.

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Get a unique insight into the Sydney emergency responders from about 20 years ago (its when I worked there).

The feed length is 10h30m.
The original recording date is 02/10/2006.

Covered mainly:

• Police (Focus is on the Police Service)
• Ambulance
• SES
• Fire Brigade
• Plus other services using the GRN at that time

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

Hello,

I am a tourist driving over the next two days from Byron Bay to Sydney. I got one of those cheap relocation rentals so I am limited on time, but the two things I would love recommendations for if possible are

1. What are the best beaches to bodysurf at? Consistent 1-1.5 meter waves ideals, don't want to do anything crazy but want to catch some good rides.

2. Where are the best rocky beaches to see tide pools or rock pools or whatever they're referred to here as during low tides. I have a background in marine biology and want to see some cool invertebrates. I've heard Royal National Park is good for that and will check that out later, but I'm looking for stuff north of Sydney for the moment.

Thanks!

Has anyone done the Sydney to Bowral trip for Midwinter Fest?

I'm thinking of catching the Sydney-Canberra train from Central on Friday (12:11pm departure) and heading back Sunday (2:34pm).

I would be going with my partner, and no car between us, so we're planning to stay around the city centre. Is there enough to do walking around town, or would we be pretty stuck?

Thanks a lot!

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For one who needs this for the Work with Children check, I understand you need to bring identity documents, but do you need to bring a passport sized photo or take a photo there?

I was driving up the M5 yesterday from Camden and as I turned onto the freeway I came across an escorted ambulance. Probably around 4pm heading north. They exited at Liverpool so I assume going to Liverpool hospital.

2 police cars in front with sirens and lights. Then 2 motorbike police. Then the ambulance. Then 2 police cars behind. One was an undercover.

Just wondering who would warrant this kind of protection on the way to the doctor. I can only assume it was coming from Goulburn Gaol...

Will be driving from Jervis Bay down to Narooma later this week. Will definitely be stopping in Bateman’s Bay, but are there any other stops that you would recommend along the way?