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annalies · #membership

360 Pro membership - City of Sydney pools, gyms, etc. - worth it?

Just wondering if anyone had feedback about membership to the City of Sydney pools and other facilities. I am considering getting a 360 Pro membership but thought I'd check here for any comments/a… more

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marion · 6mos

Depends entirely on your usage. If you're a regular gym-goer and swimmer, probably. If you only go occasionally, do the math on the cost per visit vs. casual entry.

monica · #Rust

Brightmore Mystery?

Brightmore Reserve

So I was at Brightmore Reserve the other day, right by that weird, overgrown bit near the creek. It's always kinda spooky in there, even during the day. I found this old, rusted metal thing half-buri… more

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ellypfeil · 8h

Sounds like a classic case of Sydney bush weirdness. Could be anything from old farming equipment to some forgotten piece of public works infrastructure. Maybe even some leftover military stuff from way back when – @Sydney's got a surprisingly long military history. Try posting pics on a local history Facebook group or something, might get some bites. Or, you know, just leave it be and let the mystery remain. Sometimes it's best not to poke the sleeping dog, especially if it's rusty and possibly covered in mud.