It may be due to the fact that doors into fire stairwells in Australia close automatically behind you when you enter the stairwell. They cannot be reopened once they close, this is to stop people leaving a stairwell into a floor that’s on fire, or to stop smoke getting into the stairwell. You must continue down all the levels in the stairwell to the exit door at the bottom. If your not Australian and are unfamiliar with this system, are injured as well, it’s possible to get confused.

*cannot be opened from inside the stairwell

I would imagine there would be alarm switches fitted throughout

@goggles. That shopping centre is tiny, only 3 floors in it. I’m at a loss trying to figure out how he was there for so long, I’m sure all will come clear in the next day or so

That shopping centre is tiny….its halfway dwn spring st on the left.

Barry maby he was kidnapped beaten and thrown back there 4 days later..

Sorry I misread…I saw Bondi Junction and automatically thought of Westfield

HEAR HEAR! Cant imagine what friends and family went through for those four days himself included! Not too many good outcomes like this one Delighted for them all!

Can you do prayers by proxy? If so Frank could you say a prayer for the safe return of the Nigerian girls.

The religious heathens think they’ll be heard by God because they recite long repetitious chants

“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking”.. Matthew 6:7

I gotta say Frank, your comments seem a lot more repetitious and lengthy than Stephen’s. His are fairly succinct and unique so far.

@stephen.. They reckon those poor girls have already been sold.. Heartbreaking..:(

@Elaine sure is heartbreaking and terrifying,just thought they might be a bit higher on Gods priority list.

The Same faith as many Syrian Girls…

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/12/12/339581/syrian-girls-being-sold-in-saudi-capital/

Thanks Goggles, me too.

Guy had 3 pints on a Saturday morning, wouldn’t call it “plastered” second of all if the place is should a “Kip” as you put it, why did the whole Irish community pull together here and go out looking for him in search party’s and hand out flyers, he fell down an Open lift shaft that was meters deep, it could have happened anyone, if you have little interest in this case why bother comment you miserable fool, the man was lucky to come away with his life

Well said allan o reilly

There may be couple of drunk Irish in Bondi cause of the Bull but it’s far from an absolute dump its a massive shopping district and a hub for the Irish community in Sydney I had great Craic there.

Good man Mark!

Thank you Gerard..!

No thanks necessary Mark. If it wasn’t for your response I’d never have known how the Westfield in Bondi junction rivals 5th Avenue, Bond Street etc.

I’d also never have known how the area provides such a unique environment for the Irish to basically not mix with others, socialise in high vis vests straight off the site and sample a completely new culture in surroundings just like home.

I’d definitely never have known that you had great craic there – when I woke this morning I had no idea what floated your boat but my life has been thoroughly enriched by your tales of bravura down under.

I salute you, sir. We all salute you.

Gerard,
Your parents must be so proud of you…

You’re right TOP CAT – I’ve let myself, my family, my school and my community down. What do Mr. and Mrs. CAT think of you? They must like you given that they called you TOP.

Couldn’t agree with you more man, I lived in Sydney for two years the irish are an embarrassment over there:-(

Interesting!

I agree Alan.. What ever happened to him Atleast he’s safe and well

Who drinks pints on any morning???????

We’re you born with a golden spoon shoved in your mouth

I believe the phrase is silver spoon but a golden spoon? My, my, my. But why stop there Alan? Perhaps a platinum spoon? Maybe even stretch to a rhodium spoon?

Your making no sense,

That stings Alan. Was I a little inchoate for you? Let me break it down reeeeeeal slow:

1. Some people work on bank holidays
2. Well that’s it really – fairly simple

Sure it’s terrible hard to even find an open Tesco on a bank holiday Monday these days, nobody works!

You’re not your. Clown!

It wasn’t a bank holiday !!!!!! That’s my point! Ffs

OK Peter, in all seriousness I didn’t realise the severity of the situation. There’s a big difference between a broken arm and having brain surgery for head trauma.

Hands up, I was ill-informed and came across as a smart ass having not made myself aware of the seriousness of the case.

Apologies to anybody who was offended including you and the guy’s friends and family. No problem calling it out when I’ve been wrong or caused offence.

You are one ignorant individual. You speak about Bondi Junction being a let down for you as if the Irish community should apologise to you for this misfortunate accident. When really you are the embarrassment. Think before you speak. Paper never refused ink. Consider deleting your previous comments please you have embarrassed yourself!

Ah no. My apology is to anybody offended at snap judgements made about this guy and his plight. As for Bondi junction my opinion is that it’s an absolute dive. End of really.

Gerard McAuliffe, you’re a smart Alec with a vindictive streak. Don’t try to worm your way back into civilised company. You have exposed yourself.

You’re an intriguing individual, Brigid. The term ‘smart Alec’ conjures images of an angry pre-pubescent girl in 1970′s Ireland arguing with someone in a primary school playground. ‘Civilised company’ suggests you like to sit around drinking port, playing backgammon and discussing the worsening situation in Eastern Ukraine on a Friday night.

In any case I can certainly confirm that I have not ‘exposed myself’ to you or anybody else – one can’t do something like that in ‘civilised society’.