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With eight LGAs in Western Sydney now in strict lockdown, you might’ve wondered the same. Of course, that hypothetical is now an alternate reality we’ll never experience. We just have to live this reality, the one wi...

Who doesn’t love the Olympics? Two solid weeks of blood, sweat and tears showcasing the human spirit in all its competitive glory. The build up, the dedication, the drama… I can’t say I didn’t warn my family ...

These past several weeks have not been easy. Many have lost work. Businesses have been forced to close. Many are struggling with social isolation, mental health challenges or managing learning from home. Parents have had...

In Australia, we prefer to think of our seaside beach culture as one of openness and inclusivity. We like to imagine that we have a proud tradition of equality on our sand and on our beaches. Regardless of wealth or resi...

Over the past weeks and months, I have heard from a great many people living in our locality who are experiencing anxiety, frustration and disappointment that we have found ourselves in this lockdown situation. Every mem...

“You only know who has been swimming naked when the tide goes out.” – Warren Buffett With markets hitting all-time highs this month, it is an obvious time to ask the question, “Is this the top?” No one know...

Being forced to stay at home for months on end due to the COVID lockdown has really made The Unreliable Guide think about what we mean by the word ‘home’. A simple definition suggests that home is ‘the place where ...