All Post Offices are the same, right? NO, NEGATIVE, INCORRECT…read more Let's say it's Friday night and you're struck with the sudden sickening realisation that, oh god, you forgot to post something today, something really important, say, a birthday present for your nephew, or the launch codes to a missile for a mysterious Eastern European buyer. Well now you're screwed, right? You can't post it til Monday, they won't get it til Tuesday, maybe Wednesday. But wait! Salvation is at hand because Milsons Point Post Office is open from 9.30am-1pm on Saturday. Yes, open on Saturday! Grab a coffee, slip out of your hangover and stroll down at your leisure. Awww yeah player.

Walking into Warwick Farm racecourse, for the first time in my life I know what it would have been…read morelike to live in the early 1900s. Yes, it's obviously quite old but to be honest by the end of the day I'm quite smitten. Located in Sydney's busy west, even if you're a local you'll need to fight your way through the traffic to get there but once into the course itself there is a certain country feel to this small metropolitan track. Not as big as Rosehill or Randwick you feel up close and personal with the horses as they race by whilst you try locate the number on your beasts saddle cloth. If you're like me, it's usually one of the ones towards the end. There are enough food options to suffice, there are obviously enough places to place a bet and there is a nice relaxed feel to this day and place. Sure it's old and run down but I've enjoyed my day out at 'The Farm'. I'll be back!

This prison never fails to deliver, top marks every time. The staff are always friendly and service…read moreis prompt. I was a little hesitant to interact with the other patrons but within a few days was getting into the groove. I would recommend this establishment for the older crowd as the younger generation might not enjoy it. Ample parking and long stays are possible. Best accommodation is located in pods 9 and 10.

Kogarah Library and Cultural centre just looks nice - it's a new building over two floors that…read morecaters for adults and children alike. They have a children's corner especially for the younger ones and designated computers for study time for students. A word of warning, around this time the HSC students are cramming through the doors - but good on them because this place offers some really good HSC workshops. Downstairs you can book out study rooms for groups and they're so high tech now that the rooms are even sound-proof. The fiction section is tucked away in the corner, but they have a big selection to choose from. You can always get them to order in from other libraries as well if they don't. Good thing about borrowing books is it's free to register (you need an adult to sign for children), and you can avoid late fines up to a limit of $20 before you're unable to borrow from them again (not that I encourage this). They also have an online catalogue you can check out before you head over to save you some time. Their renewal system works this way too, all you need to do is log on. They have a special room designated to find the history of the Kogarah area, right down to colonial times, which helps if you're trying to find relatives that far down the track. The staff here are pretty resourceful, the kind that don't make you feel like an idiot for asking them questions.

A bookworm could easily find a book or two to burrow into here. Space for studious students and…read morerooms for discussion groups, shelves full of books in all sizes. There is a great number of large print books and audiobooks. I love that new modern libraries have got on the technological band wagon and have ebooks and eAudiobooks and even emagazines. The staff are ready to help and train the non technologically minded. There are numerous leaflets on the resources available for the library. This library really extends itself within the community. Lane Cove Library delivers books, DVDs, audiobooks etc to people who are disabled, or frail and live in the area. There is not a problem in organising this service. The library is located in the middle of the village of Lane Cove. A short arcade of shops is alongside the library. So have a bite to eat before a relaxing time in the library. There is very easy access to people who have mobility issues. And....the library is quiet!

OMG I have been going here for years. The girls a spectacular and know how to give great service…read more If I could only convince Kesi to Marry me my dreams would cum true.

An online shopping binge led me to spend rather a lot of time in the Strawberry Hills Post Office…read moreparcel pick-up line. One great thing about Strawberry Hills is the package pick-up has super long hours... (the hours are different to the Post Office itself.) I can't remember exactly, but the package pick-up counter may open as early as 6.15am and close at 5.15pm. Nice. Also, the back-of-house staff (who handle the package queue) are very friendly, so the whole experience of picking up a parcel is more enjoyable than you might anticipate. As for the inside of the Post Office itself: it's the usual ... yes, you have to wait in long queues, and yes, the staff inside are a bit stern.

Your local Australia Post shop with dedicated parcel collection shop beside it. Lines can be long…read moreafter 5pm, but always had good service here.

Gas & Electricity bills are paid there every fortnight. If not at the Square as well…read more Their service is exceptional