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Centennial Park, bridge

This is one of the sandstone footbridges over the stormwater canal in Centennial Park, in the eastern suburbs. This footbridge was built around 1890 and links Frog Hollow with the Column Garden. The canal leads into Busbys Pond.

Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Picture Perfect Party.

source https://sydney-city.blogspot.com/2021/11/centennial-park-bridge.html

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Prone to pique: PM’s ‘sledge’ taunt inflames French fight

Scott Morrison’s reaction after being called out as dishonest by French President Emmanuel Macron was to spin it, mendaciously, as an attack on Australia. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/prone-to-pique-pm-s-sledge-taunt-inflames-french-fight-20211102-p59572.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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Teen girls drive mental health hospital visits post-lockdown

Adolescent girls from socio-economically advantaged backgrounds drove the biggest rise in mental health admissions and visits reported by Sydney’s two children’s hospitals in five years, according to data collected after the pandemic’s first wave. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/teen-girls-drive-mental-health-hospital-visits-post-lockdown-20211102-p595av.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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In the Herald: November 3, 1985

Cancer victim to sue tobacco firm, insurers look at AIDS risk and South African police above law. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/in-the-herald-november-3-1985-20211031-p594rf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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From the Archives, 1927: The Greycliffe ferry disaster

40 passengers died when a ferry, the Greycliffe, was rammed and sunk by the mail steamer Tahiti. It remains the deadliest incident on Sydney Harbour. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/from-the-archives-1927-the-greycliffe-ferry-disaster-20211028-p593wo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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Misstepping your way to fitness

Sending a few down with Davo. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/misstepping-your-way-to-fitness-20211102-p5956n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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Attempted murder charge after police officer slashed on the head

Police say the 38-year-old man allegedly attacked a probationary constable about 11.20am at a unit on Punt Road, Gladesville. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/officer-injured-as-police-operation-under-way-in-gladesville-20211102-p5959c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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Troy Grant’s father ‘drinking red wine, dozing in chair’ before hit-and-run, court told

A sleep expert has told the District Court it is unlikely Kenneth Grant was sleepwalking when his car fatally ran over a man in 2019. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/troy-grant-s-father-drinking-red-wine-dozing-in-chair-before-hit-and-run-court-told-20211102-p595cm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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Sydney racing crowds revel at Randwick on Melbourne Cup day

As winner Verry Elleegant crossed the finish line, the crowd cheered before breaking into a mass rendition of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-racing-crowds-revel-at-randwick-on-melbourne-cup-day-20211102-p5958b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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Cycleway, 30-metre high sculpture and parks for new Sydney airport motorway

A shared cycling and walking path branching off into surrounding parks will be a key feature of a 16-kilometre motorway connecting the future Western Sydney airport to the rest of the city. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/cycleway-30-metre-high-sculpture-and-parks-for-new-sydney-airport-motorway-20211102-p595ao.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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State hires sleuths to investigate anti-vax teachers

COVID-19 restrictions are being eased in schools from next week, with volunteers allowed back in and music ensembles permitted for instruments played with masks. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/state-hires-sleuths-to-investigate-anti-vax-teachers-20211102-p595cg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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Cracked trams take Sydney’s inner west light rail out of action for at least a month

Transport Minister Rob Stokes will direct the state’s safety investigators to look into the cracking that has grounded the entire inner west tram fleet. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/cracked-trams-take-sydney-s-inner-west-light-rail-out-of-action-for-at-least-a-month-20211102-p59570.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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NSW brings forward more freedoms for vaccinated, delays easing of restrictions for unvaccinated

Fully vaccinated people will be able to have unlimited visitors to their home among eased restrictions brought forward across the state. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-brings-forward-more-freedoms-for-vaccinated-delays-easing-of-restrictions-for-unvaccinated-20211102-p5956x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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Martin Place ‘mayor’ and homelessness activist dies

Lanz Priestley was known as the leader of the “tent city” in Sydney’s Martin Place in 2017, when he and dozens of other homeless people were evicted from the site. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/martin-place-mayor-and-homelessness-activist-dies-20211102-p5956e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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The waiting game: what happens next in the ICAC’s inquiry into Gladys Berejiklian

It may be some time before the Independent Commission Against Corruption releases findings about Gladys Berejiklian and Daryl Maguire. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-waiting-game-what-happens-next-in-the-icac-s-inquiry-into-gladys-berejiklian-20211101-p5951o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

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Centennial Park, Rose Garden

The Rose Garden is currently in full bloom in Centennial Park, in the eastern suburbs.

Linked to: Souvenirs, Our World Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday.

source https://sydney-city.blogspot.com/2021/11/centennial-park-rose-garden.html

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Fraternity? No, duplicity. Subs, lies and sour French grapes

Scott Morrison cops a very public and unambiguous accusation of dishonesty from the leader of one of the world’s most powerful nations. source https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/fraternity-no-duplicity-subs-lies-and-sour-french-grapes-20211101-p594ug.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw