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Time Out
6 days ago
- Business
- Time Out
This app is saving Sydneysiders hundreds of dollars on their groceries (and diverting heaps of food away from landfill)
A few months ago, while I was in line for a drink at the Flickerfest bar, a stranger turned to my friend and asked him: 'Have you heard of Too Good To Go?' He responded: 'Have you tried kiwi berries?!' But she had a point, and clearly wanted to spread the word about an app that's saving Sydneysiders heaps of money on their groceries and diverting a whole lot of food away from landfill. Founded in Copenhagen back in 2015, Too Good To Go is the world's largest marketplace for surplus food, offering customers 'Surprise Bags' from their local shops, cafés, bakeries and restaurants from as little as $6.99. Now alive and kicking in Sydney, the sustainability-focused app has partnered with more than 500 businesses across Sydney to offer Sydneysiders cut-price food (and save businesses the hassle, cost and environmental labour of binning food). Since November last year, the app has diverted more than 175,000 meals away from landfill in NSW alone. That means Too Good To Go's NSW-based users have prevented more than 472,500 tonnes of CO₂ from entering Earth's atmosphere and saved 490,000 square metres of landfill. So how does it work? Sign up for free, and you'll be able to browse the online marketplace of nearby cafés, grocery stores and restaurants, who will give a brief description of what you'll find in your "Surprise Bag' and outline their available pick-up times for that day and the following. Reserve your bag (they range in price between $6.99–$15 and from my experience, contain food to the value of around $60 on average, saving Sydneysiders around $30-50 per haul), and swing by the store at the allotted time to collect your bag of goodies. Businesses featured on the app range from bakeries to sushi spots to grocery stores, with top picks including Harris Farm, Bake Bar, Avner's and Omeio. The catch is, the food you'll get is fresh food that's about to expire – so you'll need to use it (or freeze it) pretty quickly.
West Australian
6 days ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Melbourne man accused of sending death threats, anti-Semitic remarks to Australian politicians
A Melbourne man accused of sending death threats to a federal lawmaker is working with authorities on a support plan to address his underlying issues, a court has been told. The 33-year-old from Reservoir, in the city's north, was arrested on February 6 as part of an investigation by the AFP-led Special Operation Avalite – set up in the wake of the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing late last year to probe anti-Semitic threats and violence to Australia's Jewish community and parliamentarians. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with four counts of using a carriage service to menace and one count of using a carriage service to threaten to kill. According to the AFP, it's alleged he used social media and email to make death threats and anti-Semitic comments towards a NSW-based federal MP between January 16 and 18 this year. The man is also alleged to have made threats to a Victorian state MP the same month over social media. He appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday for a short hearing after his case was referred to the Assessment and Referral Court (ARC). According to the Magistrates' Court of Victoria website, the ARC aims to assist people with complex mental health conditions receive support for up to 12 months before sentencing. 'ARC's therapeutic approach increases participants' engagement with the court process while providing treatment and support tailored to their needs and to address the underlying causes of their offending,' the website states. During the hearing, Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano left the bench to sit around a large oval-shaped desk with the accused man, his lawyer Jackson McLeod, a police prosecutor and court support services in a less formal setting. The court was told the man was engaging with support services to develop an individual support plan and access treatment needs. 'A lot of this stuff I've needed for years; its kind of irritating it's come this far,' he said. The accused man complained about his support worker, saying he'd avoided her recently because 'all she wants to do is drug me' and repeatedly mentioned an ex-boyfriend who, he said, had thrown his life into disarray. Mr Caltabiano said he was not going to pretend the ARC process would make things 'rosy' for the accused man, but the hope was his personal situation would improve. 'What I see in here is a number of things that hopefully if they can come together means some of these challenges become less significant,' the magistrate said after reviewing case notes. The accused man will return to court in a month for another case management check-in.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Man accused of threatening MPs
A Melbourne man accused of sending death threats to a federal lawmaker is working with authorities on a support plan to address his underlying issues, a court has been told. The 33-year-old from Reservoir, in the city's north, was arrested on February 6 as part of an investigation by the AFP-led Special Operation Avalite – set up in the wake of the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing late last year to probe anti-Semitic threats and violence to Australia's Jewish community and parliamentarians. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with four counts of using a carriage service to menace and one count of using a carriage service to threaten to kill. According to the AFP, it's alleged he used social media and email to make death threats and anti-Semitic comments towards a NSW-based federal MP between January 16 and 18 this year. He was charged in February by the AFP-led Special Operation Avalite. Supplied/ Australian Federal Police. Credit: Supplied The man is also alleged to have made threats to a Victorian state MP the same month over social media. He appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday for a short hearing after his case was referred to the Assessment and Referral Court (ARC). According to the Magistrates' Court of Victoria website, the ARC aims to assist people with complex mental health conditions receive support for up to 12 months before sentencing. 'ARC's therapeutic approach increases participants' engagement with the court process while providing treatment and support tailored to their needs and to address the underlying causes of their offending,' the website states. During the hearing, Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano left the bench to sit around a large oval-shaped desk with the accused man, his lawyer Jackson McLeod, a police prosecutor and court support services in a less formal setting. The court was told the man was engaging with support services to develop an individual support plan and access treatment needs. 'A lot of this stuff I've needed for years; its kind of irritating it's come this far,' he said. He will return to court in early September. NewsWire / Penny Stephens Credit: News Corp Australia The accused man complained about his support worker, saying he'd avoided her recently because 'all she wants to do is drug me' and repeatedly mentioned an ex-boyfriend who, he said, had thrown his life into disarray. Mr Caltabiano said he was not going to pretend the ARC process would make things 'rosy' for the accused man, but the hope was his personal situation would improve. 'What I see in here is a number of things that hopefully if they can come together means some of these challenges become less significant,' the magistrate said after reviewing case notes. The accused man will return to court in a month for another case management check-in.
The Advertiser
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Schools, buses headline early budget promises
NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions
Perth Now
18-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Schools, buses headline early budget promises
NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions
