Andrew Pavli

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Legal

Getting your bond back: What every tenant should know

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At the end of a tenancy, getting your bond back should be straightforward but many renters lose money by falling into avoidable traps. Your bond...
Legal

Noise complaints: What are your rights?

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Living close together in South Sydney means we all hear some noise. But when does it become unlawful? In New South Wales, the law distinguishes...
Short stories

Tales from Tokyo

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It’s a cold Saturday night in the dark back alleys of Kabukicho, Tokyo, where I find myself confused, disoriented and now hopelessly lost. My map...
Legal

NSW tightens e-bike rules amid safety crackdown

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Since our last update in September 2025, New South Wales has moved to tighten rules around e-bikes, with a mix of new laws already...
Legal

What happens if you don’t have a will?

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Many people put off making a will, thinking they will “get around to it one day.” But if you pass away without a valid...
Legal

Can’t pay a fine? Help is available.

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Many people in our community receive fines, from traffic and parking tickets to transport or council penalties. In New South Wales, most fines are handled...
Legal

Mobile phone use while driving: what you can and can’t do in NSW

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Using a mobile phone behind the wheel is one of the most common and most misunderstood road offences in New South Wales. With mobile...
Legal

Free legal help in South Sydney: LawAccess NSW and your local Community Legal Centres

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If you need help with a legal issue in South Sydney, start by calling LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529. The team can guide...
Legal

Happy pets, happy parks – simple tips for local owners

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Many of us enjoy taking our dogs out in South Sydney’s parks and streets. But pet owners should know the basic rules to avoid...
Legal

Who’s steering the rules? E-bikes and e-scooters in legal limbo

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E-scooters and e-bikes are becoming a common sight across South Sydney’s streets and footpaths but confusion surrounds what is legal and who’s responsible. It is...
Legal

Is your strata leaking? Recent court case warns Owners Corporations

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South Sydney is home to thousands of strata schemes, from high-rise apartment blocks to converted terrace buildings.