Beach Day Blowout: Cronulla Driveway Drama Sparks Local Feud

A peaceful beach day in Cronulla took a dramatic turn when a parking altercation escalated into what locals are now dubbing the "Driveway Dispute of the Decade." The incident occurred on Ocean View Avenue, where an unsuspecting beachgoer parked their car partially across a resident’s driveway, leading to a confrontation that quickly became the talk of the Shire.

Witnesses report that the resident, identified only as “Greg,” returned home from his morning coffee run to find a Toyota Corolla blocking half his driveway.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Greg fumed. “How am I supposed to reverse my SUV with precision when I’ve got half a Corolla in my way?”

The offending driver, a tourist from the Inner West, claimed ignorance. “I thought it was fine,” they said, sunburnt and holding a half-eaten gelato. “I left a note on the windshield saying ‘Back soon, thanks!’ What’s the big deal?”

The "big deal" quickly escalated when Greg’s attempt to leave a strongly-worded note on the windshield turned into a full-blown shouting match. “You think your sunbaking is more important than my driveway access?” Greg allegedly yelled, waving his recyclable coffee cup for emphasis.

The situation drew a crowd of curious beachgoers and passersby, many recording the exchange for social media. “This is better than reality TV,” commented one onlooker, capturing the hashtag #DrivewayDrama.

Local authorities were eventually called, but by the time they arrived, the tourist had moved their car, and Greg was offering passive-aggressive parking advice to anyone within earshot.

In response, the Sutherland Shire Council has issued a gentle reminder about parking etiquette, urging visitors to "be mindful of driveways and local tempers." Meanwhile, Greg has installed a large "No Parking" sign, complete with a QR code linking to a video of the altercation as a cautionary tale.

As the summer heat continues, locals are left wondering: will the next driveway be crossed, or will peace prevail in Cronulla’s parking wars?