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Health Minister Defends Tax-funded Trips to Disneyland, Coachella and Louis Vuitton Paris

Health Minister Sussan Ley has refused to apologised for claiming tax-funded travel entitlements for trips to Disneyland, Coachella and the flagship Louis Vuitton store in Paris, claiming “you never know where health problems exist”. She said the tax-payer funded trips were within the rules, as public servants can do whatever they want. “Like it or… Read More Health Minister Defends Tax-funded Trips to Disneyland, Coachella and Louis Vuitton Paris

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Eye Contact Banned on Sydney Transport

Direct eye contact lasting more than three seconds with fellow passengers has been banned today on all Sydney transport, including train, bus and ferry travel, with an on-the-spot five-year prison sentence issued to anyone found violating the new law. The rule is being introduced after surveys revealed that “other people” is most travellers’ biggest problem with public transport.… Read More Eye Contact Banned on Sydney Transport

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Cyclists Call For Pedestrian Registration

Angry cycling groups have called for a pedestrian registration program to be rolled out across Sydney following complaints of pedestrian misconduct causing cyclists to have to slow down on footpaths and stop at zebra crossings. “Pedestrians have had it their way on the footpath for far too long,” said one keen cyclist. “A licensing system… Read More Cyclists Call For Pedestrian Registration

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Dieters Strive to Earn as Many “Health Stars” as Possible Using Government Rating System

A $2.1 million campaign to help grocery buyers choose healthier foods using a star-rating system has been chalked up as yet another win for the government’s fight against obesity. Trevor O’Neill, a 36-year-old teacher from Maroubra, said the system – which involves the healthiest foods being marked with five stars, while unhealthy fare is marked… Read More Dieters Strive to Earn as Many “Health Stars” as Possible Using Government Rating System

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Baird Threatens Greyhound Ban Backflip After Lowball Donations From Developers

Mike Baird has shown he’s not one to be messed with after rumours emerged that he will “back down on greyhound ban” unless he gets the donations he was promised from property tycoons. “This land is worth far more than even the nuclear warhead offered by one stingy Chinese corporation,” Baird said. “They’ll have to… Read More Baird Threatens Greyhound Ban Backflip After Lowball Donations From Developers

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Police Extend Jaywalking Blitz to Include Other Letters

After a recent crackdown on jaywalking in Sydney raised more than $12.2 million in fines across a 14-day period, police are calling for a move to ban a wide range of alphabetical walking styles. Probationary Constable Rusty Lahood described the revenue raised from the jaywalking blitz as “incredible” and “an inspiring example of what the… Read More Police Extend Jaywalking Blitz to Include Other Letters

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