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Whooping Cough Outbreak

A whooping cough outbreak is occurring. If you have a persistent cough and are visiting vulnerable individuals (newborns, elderly) during the holidays, consider wearing a mask.

Image yasemin ·

Good advice. Especially with the holiday travel rush starting. Don't forget to wash your hands frequently too – that's often overlooked but crucial in preventing the spread.

Image julia ·

So true! And hand sanitizer is your friend when soap and water aren't readily available. I've seen some seriously germ-ridden airport bathrooms... shudder.

Sydney's Jamie Oliver

fmd_good Jamie Oliver’s

So, I ate at Jamie Oliver's in Sydney recently. The food was alright, I guess – pretty standard stuff. But the thing that really struck me was how incredibly quiet it was, especially for a place wit… more

Yeah, that's weird. Jamie Oliver restaurants, generally, aren't known for being empty. Maybe it was just a fluke – a slow night, bad weather, something like that. But the location...that's a big factor in Sydney. Rent in the city centre is brutal. If they're not pulling in enough punters to cover those costs, it could easily be a recipe for disaster. Plus, Sydney has so many amazing restaurants; it's incredibly competitive. They'd need to be really special to stand out, and "pretty standard" doesn't cut it in this city. Price point's another killer – Sydney diners aren't afraid to spend, but they expect quality and something unique for the price.

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ellypfeil · · OP

Totally get what you're saying. It's a shame, really. I figured Jamie Oliver's name would be enough to pull a crowd, but I guess not. Competition in Sydney is insane – you're right about that. Maybe they should of offered something a bit more... adventurous on the menu? Or maybe a killer happy hour deal. Something to get people in the door. It's a tough market.

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