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Scoop
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Scoop
Tyres Now Free To Recycle At Lincoln Street Resource Recovery Centre
Tired of all those old tyres laying about? Hamiltonians can now drop off their old clean tyres (without their rims) to the Lincoln Street Resource Recovery Centre for free. Hamilton City Council has opted in to the national initiative, which allows up to five tyres to be disposed of at registered businesses and organisations across the country for free. Tyrewise is a Ministry for the Environment-accredited scheme for tyre disposal. Council's Head of Resource Recovery, Nicole Bradbury hopes the new initiative will minimise the number of tyres Council sees illegally dumped around the city. 'In the last month alone, Council collected almost 250 illegally dumped tyres from around the city costing ratepayers around $5000 in clean-up costs,' said Bradbury. 'The cost of disposing tyres could've contributed to this dumping, and we want to help eliminate any barriers to recycling tyres for Hamiltonians.' Previously, the cost to dispose tyres was $21.19 each at the Lincoln Street Resource Recovery Centre. 'It's great to get behind the work that Tyrewise are doing and join the tyre disposal programme. It helps to create more accessible and affordable ways of meeting our waste minimisation goals for Hamiltonians. 'Council's involvement in this programme contributes to the city's goal of increasing innovation and opportunity from resource recovery. The tyres will be collected and recycled into products that benefit Council, such as playground matting. There is no cost to Council for its part in the scheme. As well as the Lincoln Street Resource Recovery Centre, you can see which businesses are registered here.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Climate
- Perth Now
Millions set for weekend drenching
Millions of Aussies are set for a weekend soaking with extensive rain and wild wind forecasted as a deep cold front pushes across the nation. The Bureau of Meteorology Meteorologist Mirium Bradbury said on Thursday afternoon a 'broad reaching rain band' was moving across the country, with 'damaging winds likely for some parts of Australia over the coming days'. 'Fairly widespread moderate rainfall totals across much of Australia over the coming days as this rain system moves eastwards,' she said. 'But the area I really want to focus on is this area in the southeast, including parts of South Australia, western Victoria and inland NSW. A cold front and low pressure system is currently making its way across the country. WeatherZone Credit: Supplied 'These areas have seen significant rainfall deficits over the past six, 12, even 18 months. 'The rain that we're expecting over the coming days is not going to do too much to dent these long term deficits, but it is going to be good news for many of our communities through these very dry parts of Australia. However, it's not without its own hazards.' Ms Bradbury warned 20 to 40mm was expected for many areas through South Australia and western Victoria with roads at risk of flooding. 'This could lead to very dangerous driving conditions, as those roads grow slippery with the rain and visibility reduces as well. 'The other key impact we're expecting as this system moves across the country are the damaging winds. 'We've already issued severe weather warnings for damaging winds across four separate states of Australia. Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. Ms Bradbury said that the risk of damaging winds was mainly focused on Friday but the south coast of Western Australia could see some damaging gusts through Thursday evening. The system is expected to move across the east coast through Saturday. Weatherzone Credit: Supplied 'So what's driving all of this wet and windy weather? The answer to that is a cold front,' she said. 'It crossed the west coast yesterday, bringing some fairly significant thunderstorms to the Perth area and it's now moving across those inland parts of Western Australia, directing a broad rain band across much of WA. 'The system is attached to a low pressure system sitting to the south of the continent, and that low is going to help push this cold front and the rain band eastwards over the next few days.' Heading into Friday the cold front is predicted to pull the rain band eastwards and introduce rain across eastern parts of South Australia, Western Victoria, NSW and southern parts of Queensland. 'The rain will be widespread, soaking and lasting for a number of hours. Unlike the patchier showers we're expecting to pull up behind that frontal system. 'The winds are also expected to really increase through the course of (Friday). 'That band of strong winds shifts into the eastern states late Friday into Saturday as the front pushes eastwards and we see those strong winds moving across the east coast through the course of Saturday, before the system gradually starts to move offshore and the winds start to ease.' Ms Bradbury advised keeping on top of all warnings and updates especially for the areas most in the firing line around eastern South Australia, Victoria and inland NSW. 'Friday and Saturday are definitely looking likely to be the wettest days as this system moves across the country.' Outside of the cold front Darwin remains clear with light winds highs of 31 and lows of 22 over the weekend. Brisbane will see some lingering showers after the weekend before dipping on Tuesday to a minimum of 9 degrees. Melbourne and Sydney will likewise experience scattered showers with temperatures expected to be within the normal range for this time of year. After the weekend soaking Adelaide is expected to remain cloudy with north-easterly winds of around 20km/h.
New York Post
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NYC is in its quirky bar era — here are 5 to check out with turtle races, horror-fueled dolls, ‘Moby-Dick' chic and more
New York's nightlife always has flair — but these five boozy, buzzy haunts are taking cool, quirky and strange to new heights. From a Bedford-Stuy dive where turtles race for glory to a Melville-inspired whaling tavern in Fidi where the cocktails are as literary as they are lethal — the city's bar scene is definitely in its weird-girl era. Whether you're craving horror-movie kitsch with a side of vegan haggis or want to shake your own martini under a ceiling full of hot air balloons, these watering holes are pouring personality by the pint. Advertisement Here are five oddball bars shaking up the scene and proving that in NYC, normal's just not on tap. Where every hour is the witching hour 14 Flying Fox Tavern is a horror-lover's fever dream — part haunted house, part comfort-food joint, and fully decked out in blood-red lights, creepy memorabilia and gothic flair. Stefano Giovannini Ridgewood Queen's Flying Fox Tavern is part haunted house, part comfort-food haven — and 100% unforgettable. Advertisement Decked out in gothic chandeliers, spooky memorabilia, and enough red lighting to make Dracula blush, this horror-themed hideaway at 6-78 Woodward Ave. has been a fever dream for fright fans since it opened in 2022. In 2020, Bradbury noticed there weren't any horror-themed bars left in NYC, leaving a void for classic fright lovers. 14 Owner Tracy Bradbury, an avid horror film fan, encourages guests to 'be strange, not a stranger.' Stefano Giovannini 'We wanted to provide a space for us creatures of the night to nerd out over movies and music but also get really good food and drinks,' co-owner Tracy Bradbury, who runs the spot alongside co-owner and chef Chad Johnson, told The Post. Advertisement Guests enter under a neon bat sign and can sit on coffin-shaped picnic tables in the backyard. Inside, it's all gothic chandeliers, eerie ephemera, and monster movie memorabilia. 14 'We wanted to add to Ridgewood's inclusivity and charm and welcome families, neighborhood newcomers as well as a broader audience with an interest in the classic horror and goth genres,' Bradbury told The Post. Stefano Giovannini But it's not all screams and skeletons — the menu leans surprisingly wholesome, with vegan stuffed French toast, an 8-oz Pat LaFrieda burger on a brioche bun, inventive plant-based haggis, and famous vampire-themed cocktails like their 'Christopher Lee' spicy margarita, which is a tribute to the actor's smoldering 1958 take on Dracula. 'We can't tell you how many times we've overheard couples on a first date go through all of the cocktails and discuss their favorite vampires,' Bradbury added. Where cocktails meet the high seas — and Herman Melville Advertisement 14 Quick Eternity, the storm-battered new Seaport bar, is making a splash. It's turning heads while it does. Stefano Giovannini This storm-weathered watering hole in the Seaport is making serious waves. Quick Eternity opened in May at 22 Peck Slip. It channels the salty spirit of an old Cape Cod tavern — minus the whale guts. With cocktails named after 'Moby-Dick' quotes, tin alehorns in place of glasses, and windows that look like they've seen a century of sea spray, the vibe is pure literary seafaring fantasy. Owner Bryan Schneider told The Post that the inspiration for the bar came to him when he got to the third chapter of Herman Melville's 1851 classic called 'The Spouter Inn,' which describes 'an eccentric whaling tavern.' 14 With 'Moby-Dick' cocktails, tin alehorns instead of glasses, and sea-sprayed windows straight out of a sailor's fever dream, this spot's got full-blown nautical nonsense down to a science. Stefano Giovannini To bring the vision to life, he enlisted NYC artist Azikiwe Mohammed for the custom mural and brought in his wife, Rachel — a bookseller — to curate the upstairs book nook stocked with vintage Moby-Dick editions. 'It seems at least once a night we have customers visiting us from all over because of their love of 'Moby-Dick' and Herman Melville,' Schneider told us. 'So far, we've gotten a great response from the neighborhood.' Advertisement 14 The 'Howling Infinite' cocktail packs a punch — a fiery mix of Tequila Ocho, Pimm's, Ancho Reyes chili liqueur and lime, served over crushed ice with a Thai chili kicker. Stefano Giovannini Add in crab fritters, smoked mussels pintxos, and glossy wooden floors slick enough to make Captain Ahab slip — and you've got a perfect pre-dinner port of call or a killer after-work haunt. Top menu picks include the namesake 'Quick Eternity' cocktail — made with Navy-strength gin, passionfruit, Lillet, lemon and absinthe — and the Lobster Pups: skewered tails dipped in corn-dog batter and fried crisp. Where groundbreaking journalism, globetrotting glam and gin collide 14 Miss Nellie's is shaking up Hell's Kitchen — a globe-trotting, plot-twisting speakeasy where every cocktail tells a story. Stefano Giovannini Advertisement Step into Miss Nellie's — a Hell's Kitchen's whimsical new hideaway where cocktails come with a twist — and a plotline. Inspired by globetrotting investigative reporter Nellie Bly, this theatrical bar located at 321 W 44th St. is part speakeasy, part tribute to trailblazing women. 'Miss Nellie's isn't just a bar — it's a narrative,' said general manager Marisa Braat of the establishment that opened in October 2024. 14 Inspired by fearless reporter Nellie Bly, this theatrical hideaway is part bar, part ode to badass women. Stefano Giovannini Advertisement 'Every element, from the décor to the cocktails, is part of a story that celebrates adventure, reinvention, and bold femininity.' The Theater District crowd is here for it. 'Locals have embraced us as a cozy escape in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, and visitors often tell us they feel like they've stumbled upon a hidden gem,' Braat told The Post. Expect suitcase-shaken martinis, smoked Manhattans served in hollowed-out books, and fun cocktails like the 'Fogg & Fancies' that Broadway cast members enjoy sipping on post-show. 14 Bartender Francesco Dionese serves up the bar's beloved Fogg & Fancies cocktail, composed of teeling whiskey, averna amaro, sweet vermouth, maraschino and smoked applewood. Stefano Giovannini Advertisement 'On the food side, our spicy chicken bites and smoked French dip have developed something of a cult following. Guests love that we take comfort food classics and elevate them with unexpected twists,' Braat added. It's a place where dinner is a performance, martinis are participatory, and every drink has a backstory. Nellie would've approved. Where the drinks are cold, the turtles are bold — and the races are real 14 On the first Sunday of every month, the claws come out as crowd faves Ja Rule and Vita — two shell-on speed demons — race for glory in a packed turtle throwdown. @turtlesallthewaydownbk/Instagram At this Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, dive, slow and steady wins the crowd. Turtles All the Way Down opened in 2017 and is a dimly lit neighborhood bar with a not-so-secret weapon: monthly turtle races. On the first Sunday of each month, beloved turtles named Ja Rule and Vita — two hard-shelled speedsters — face off in a fan-favorite showdown that packs the place at 236 Malcolm X Blvd. 'We came up with the idea of the turtle races as a fun thing for us,' Brendan Rodriguez, the bar's events and media manager, bartender and DJ, told The Post. 'We had a turtle tank built in and just did it once a month for the regulars and bar staff — like our little bar pets. Over time, they blew up on social media.' Ja Rule and Vita are cared for by professionals, with regular tank cleanings, flash photography prohibited and one trusted handler who gently preps them for race day. Frozen coffee cocktails, cold beers and a lineup of cheap, simple eats (think cheese sandwiches and hot dogs) keep the party going between races. 14 Since 2017, Turtles All the Way Down has kept locals buzzing with strong drinks, low lights, and its secret sauce: high-stakes turtle races that draw a crowd. @turtlesallthewaydownbk/Instagram Race days come with $10–11 beer-and-shot specials, DJ sets from DJ Lean (Rodriguez), and rotating food pop-ups serving everything from wings to tamales — all air-fried and food-handler certified. There's shuffleboard in the back, DJs on Wednesdays and Fridays and a crowd that comes as much for the vibe as for the reptilian drama. Where every hour is golden hour on deck 14 Anchored just steps from the Hudson Yards Vessel, Sailor's Choice lets you sip cocktails dockside-style — with server Jesse Sullivan serving drinks beside a vintage Hinckley boat parked in the middle of the breezy, nautical-themed patio. Stefano Giovannini Sailor's Choice is the kind of port you won't mind getting shipwrecked in. Located at 350 11th Ave, steps away from the Hudson Yards Vessel, you can sip beer while admiring a vintage Hinckley boat in the center of the outdoor layout, while enjoying the nautical theme. The centerpiece of Sailor's Choice — owned by brothers Miles and Alex Pincus — is a tricked-out retro fishing boat turned full-blown bar, docked on a sun-drenched deck dotted with lemon-striped umbrellas. 'I've been into boats since I was 10 years old,' Alex Pincus told The Post, so it's only fitting that he and his brother opened this sea-inspired bar. 14 The crown jewel of Sailor's Choice — the latest splash from brothers Miles and Alex Pincus — is a souped-up vintage fishing boat turned boozy centerpiece, anchored on a sunny deck lined with lemon-striped umbrellas. Stefano Giovannini It's part gentleman's yacht, part Maine lobster boat — and all vibes. The duo pitched a 'boat bar on land' as a playful counterpoint to Hudson Yards' slick surroundings — and surprisingly, they bit. An additional bar, nestled inside a revamped Airstream trailer, just a few feet away from the Hinckley vessel, serves up spritzes and laid-back cocktails perfect for sipping in the sun. This dockside spot dishes out lobster BLTs, crisp fish and chips, oysters by the dozen and more. 'The lobster BLT is a real go-to. Everybody loves that,' Alex Pincus told The Post. 14 Just steps from the Hinckley vessel, a tricked-out Airstream trailer moonlights as a second bar, slinging spritzes and easy-drinking cocktails made for sunny-day lounging. Stefano Giovannini Expect coastal faves with polish, and a crab dip Pincus calls a 'sleeper hit.' Drinks, on the other hand, lean breezy and boozy, from martinis to watermelon-vodka spritzes.
Perth Now
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
Storms likely for Perth as strong cold front unleashes wind, rain
Australia is bracing for another blast of wild winter weather, with back-to-back cold fronts set to unleash wind, rain, hail and even snow across the country this weekend. The stronger of the two systems is set to hit Western Australia on Saturday before sweeping through the southeast. Perth can expect showers and gusty winds from Saturday, with about 10–20mm of rain and isolated storms likely, before the front moves towards Adelaide. While the second front is less powerful, it is tipped to bring wet and wild weather to the eastern states, including thunderstorms and hail. As it sweeps east, another cold blast is expected to hit the southeast, bringing cold, wet, and windy conditions. Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said the second cold front will cross the Bight on Saturday night into Sunday morning, dropping temperatures in southeastern Australia by the afternoon and evening. 'While not a strong cold front, this system will still bring a burst of wind and rain to parts of South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, southern New South Wales and the ACT on Sunday,' Mr Domensino said. 'Elevated areas of southeastern Australia will get particularly windy and could see severe weather warnings being issued for damaging winds.' Senior BOM meteorologist Miriam Bradbury warns the system could bring isolated thunderstorms to some parts of the country. 'We are expecting to see a cold front approaching and then moving through the south eastern states,' Ms Bradbury said. 'Now it is likely to bring showers to parts of Victoria, Tasmania and South East South Australia with the chance of isolated thunderstorms or patches of small hail mainly around the coasts.' With the second system, Australians could see showers in the afternoon and evening, with a 'good chance' of wet weather hitting Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, and possibly Canberra. 'Once the cold air and moisture associated with this system reach the Australian Alps, we should see about 5 to 10 cm of fresh snow falling between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning,' Mr Domensino said. Despite the weather warning, Ms Bradbury says it is unlikely to be as severe as the winds that swept through last week. The two fronts follow a polar air blast that marched across Australia, with wild winds continuing to batter the nation over the past week. Wind speeds topped 110km/h in a coastal area of NSW, while warnings remain in place throughout the state. SUNDAY: 17C, showers MONDAY: 17C, showers TUESDAY: 18C, showers WEDNESDAY: 19C, showers THURSDAY: 18C, showers FRIDAY: 19C, showers
Perth Now
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
Millions brace for brutal cold fronts
Australia is bracing for another blast of wild winter weather, with back-to-back cold fronts set to unleash wind, rain, hail and even snow across the country this weekend. The stronger of the two systems is set to hit Western Australia on Saturday before sweeping through the southeast. Perth can expect showers and gusty winds from Saturday, with about 10–20mm of rain and isolated storms likely, before the front moves towards Adelaide. A separate weather system is expected to impact Western Australia. Credit: Supplied, While the second front is less powerful, it is tipped to bring wet and wild weather to the eastern states, including thunderstorms and hail. As it sweeps east, another cold blast is expected to hit the southeast, bringing cold, wet, and windy conditions. Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said the second cold front will cross the Bight on Saturday night into Sunday morning, dropping temperatures in southeastern Australia by the afternoon and evening. 'While not a strong cold front, this system will still bring a burst of wind and rain to parts of South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, southern New South Wales and the ACT on Sunday,' Mr Domensino said. 'Elevated areas of southeastern Australia will get particularly windy and could see severe weather warnings being issued for damaging winds.' Senior BOM meteorologist Miriam Bradbury warns the system could bring isolated thunderstorms to some parts of the country. 'We are expecting to see a cold front approaching and then moving through the south eastern states,' Ms Bradbury said. 'Now it is likely to bring showers to parts of Victoria, Tasmania and South East South Australia with the chance of isolated thunderstorms or patches of small hail mainly around the coasts.' A cold snap is set to hit the southern part of Australia: Picture Weatherzone Credit: Supplied With the second system, Australians could see showers in the afternoon and evening, with a 'good chance' of wet weather hitting Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, and possibly Canberra. 'Once the cold air and moisture associated with this system reach the Australian Alps, we should see about 5 to 10 cm of fresh snow falling between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning,' Mr Domensino said. Despite the weather warning, Ms Bradbury says it is unlikely to be as severe as the winds that swept through last week. The two fronts follow a polar air blast that marched across Australia, with wild winds continuing to batter the nation over the past week. Wind speeds topped 110km/h in a coastal area of NSW, while warnings remain in place throughout the state.
