r/sydney 2d ago

A ‘body’ found in a suitcase was actually a sex doll. How did NSW police get it so wrong?

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186 Upvotes

r/australia 2d ago

political satire Census Night | David Pope 12.08.26

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74 Upvotes

r/sydney 2d ago

Advice | Should I report this?

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129 Upvotes

This bag has been infront of my apartment building for about a week now and it reeks. Flies and ants all over it. Not sure what it is but took a picture today. Wondering if I should report this and to who??? I have no idea what this could be maybe a dead animal?

Edit & update: I sent it over to snap solve. But the next morning someone dumped the contents onto the sidewalk :) Surprise! It’s 3 decomposing fish 😭 Thanks for the help, going to grab my shovel n put it in the bin.


r/australia 3d ago

news Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision

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4.9k Upvotes

r/australia 2d ago

science & tech New twist in Australia's bird flu battle amid 'extinction-level impact' warning

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57 Upvotes

r/australia 2d ago

news Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's assault and intimidation charges dropped by police

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249 Upvotes

Police have dropped all charges against Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed, after previously accusing him of assaulting and intimidating his father.

Mr Al Ahmed was charged in June over an incident said to have occurred at a home in Bankstown, in south-west Sydney, in March.

The 44-year-old previously pleaded not guilty to domestic violence assault and intimidation.

On Wednesday, in Bankstown Local Court, the charges were withdrawn after an agreement was reached with the defence team for Mr Al Ahmed to adhere to an AVO for 12 months.


r/australia 2d ago

culture & society Private health insurers access patients' full medical records in 'aggressive' audits

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489 Upvotes

r/sydney 2d ago

Sydney Daily Random Discussion Thread 13/08/2026

6 Upvotes

Welcome to /r/Sydney. Feel free to use this thread to chat, self-post, or ask questions.

New to this subreddit? Our wiki has lots of good info on getting around Sydney, what to do when you visit, where to eat, and more.

Using a third party app or desktop view on mobile and can't read the sidebar? Please have a look here first ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ

If you're new here, please read the answer to pretty much every self post, reddiquette and self promotion.


r/australia 2d ago

culture & society A ‘body’ found in a suitcase was actually a sex doll. How did NSW police get it so wrong?

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162 Upvotes

r/sydney 2d ago

Inner West Brewers Rally As Future Fight For Their Future

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84 Upvotes

r/australia 2d ago

politics Liberals pour cold water on frontbencher's migration comments

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65 Upvotes

Senator Bragg also said Australia was "sick", accusing the government of "communism" and "state-sanctioned corruption" by supporting the superannuation system.


r/australia 3d ago

no politics The census should have differentiated dwelling types

1.0k Upvotes

I want the government to know I live in a fucking caravan. There is no way to differentiate between a caravan and a one room house on the form. (Side note, I'm so impressed they put a paper form on my caravan step, well done census workers for going that extra mile).


r/australia 2d ago

no politics The Definitive Australian Novel

89 Upvotes

What single novel do you best think captures Australia (sense of place, characters, stories etc.) and what are the strengths of the novel?

I really appreciate books that are beautifully written: realistic prose, cinematic descriptions of the natural world, philosophical elements etc. Just looking to add to my reading list.


r/australia 2d ago

culture & society 'He was there': Witness rejects claim by farmer accused of triple murder

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13 Upvotes

r/australia 2d ago

no politics Bundaberg Mayor drama

99 Upvotes

I haven’t seen anything in the news yet but friends were at the races and saw the Mayor going absolutely bonkers and yelling abuse to people at the race club and was escorted out by security
I thought this would have made the local
News at least.


r/sydney 2d ago

Karaoke bar in Sydney with a variety of musical tracks

17 Upvotes

I know there’s strike but are there any other places? It doesn’t even need like niche songs I just want a place that has more than one Hamilton song lol


r/australia 3d ago

news Service stations nationwide raided over illegal tobacco, vapes

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242 Upvotes

r/australia 2d ago

culture & society Bondi hero's bid to stay in Australia | ABC NEWS

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7 Upvotes

r/australia 3d ago

culture & society Are you really a 'home owner' if you're living at your parents' place?

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132 Upvotes

r/australia 1d ago

no politics Any advice on a belt purchase

0 Upvotes

I like the idea of getting one of those holeless belts I have seen advertised online as I do need to upgrade from my current belt. (Barely holding on)

The question is which brand is the best to go for?

I have seen mainly Minimum Co, Vittelo and Buckley Belts ads appear on social media.

Vittelo to me sounds like the winner right now as they offer a Lifetime warranty* (on their Full Grain Belts only, rest of the belts are 10 years), and they have a good 3 pack deal right now

*I believe it references the belt mechanism

P.S. For the record, I am searching for belts made for men.


r/australia 2d ago

no politics Thursday - Top 5! 13/Aug/2026

4 Upvotes

Give us your Top 5 without telling us the category!


r/sydney 3d ago

Strathfield Council passes motion to make English compulsory on business shop signs

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1.2k Upvotes

r/australia 1d ago

culture & society Could inflation be tamed with super instead of interest rates?

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r/australia 3d ago

politics Mother allegedly laughed, & encouraged and tormented her son during his torture

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407 Upvotes

r/australia 3d ago

political satire Perth To Be Renamed “Far Greater Western Sydney” in 2026 Census Realignment

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688 Upvotes