Australian culture has been composed of several things over time—kangaroos, cricket, and even Vegemite, among others.

Some weekend traditions have been a part of people's lives.

So, when a retail giant announced an update about their iconic weekly pop-ups, it immediately caused a stir.

Bunnings' sausage sizzle has been a weekend tradition that combines the love for a good snag with the Aussie spirit of community fundraising.

However, a Bunnings superstore in regional New South Wales shocked many of its patrons with its sudden announcement.

'Apologies, our community sausage sizzle is closed today. Thanks for your support and understanding,' a sign read outside the store.

This update sparked an uproar among customers.

The Bunnings sausage sizzle has been a tradition for over 25 years. Image Credit: Bunnings

One disheartened shopper shared her frustration on social media.

The sentiment quickly spread as other Aussies expressed their disappointment.

'Is this even legal?' one person commented humorously.

'Oh, the humanity!' another exclaimed.

A third commenter called for a 'Royal Commission now' in jest to address the absence of the sausage sizzle.

The absence of the sausage sizzle was felt deeply, especially by the customer who travelled one and a half hours solely to indulge in the weekend ritual.

The community's reaction showcased how ingrained the Bunnings sausage sizzle is in people's weekend plans.

In response to the outcry, Bunnings Regional Manager Deb Thompson explained the absence of the sausage sizzle.

'Occasionally, a community group cancels their sausage sizzle, which occurred at one of our NSW stores over the weekend,' Thompson shared.

'While we always offer the spot to other local community groups, we are sometimes unable to find a replacement at such short notice.'

Thompson also expressed appreciation for the community's understanding and reassured that sausage sizzles would resume as planned.

The first Bunnings sausage sizzle happened back in 2004, when the Country Women's Association in Sunshine, Victoria, started selling baked goods outside their local Bunnings.

The concept quickly took off and became a popular fundraising method for community groups and sports teams across the country.

Since then, the sausage sizzle has become a staple of the Bunnings experience.

The recent incident serves as a reminder of the sausage sizzle's significance in Australian culture.

It's not just about the food; it's about the sense of community and supporting local causes.

So, if you're planning a trip to Bunnings, check if the sausage sizzle is on.

After all, nothing beats the smell of onions and sausages on the grill as you shop for your DIY needs.

Key Takeaways

• A customer felt their weekend was 'ruined' after a Bunnings in regional NSW did not hold their usual sausage sizzle.
• A sign outside the store apologised for the closure of the community sausage sizzle on the said weekend.
• The lack of a sausage sizzle sparked mixed reactions online.
• Bunnings management clarified that community groups sometimes cancel on short notice, but they should continue the tradition of sausage sizzles once able.

Have you ever experienced a similar disappointment when your local Bunnings sausage sizzle was unexpectedly cancelled? How important is this tradition to you? Share your thoughts and stories with us in the comments below.

 

[deni67]

Boo hoo!!! I'm going down to the local Woolworths to buy 50 boxes of tissues.

I am totally distraught and devastated.

NOT!!

Sarcasm doesn't suit you

 

[deni67]

I think this article is very bad "taste" of SDC. Sensational headings like this give businesses a bad reputation. It is obviously not the fault of Bunnings that the Sausage Sizzle was cancelled. Also the photo is not really appropriate as the first impression people will think is that Bunnings caused the cancellation .Volunteers of legitimate organizations etc run the Sausage Sizzles and Bunnings supply the equipment at no charge., There would have to be a very good reason to cancel it, possibly contagious illness.

Did you see the headline:
"'Oh, the humanity!': Australians express outrage over store's disappointing announcement"

It's a piss take at peoples annoyance that it was cancelled

 

[CliffE]

Just received permission from Shakespeare to post this....

A soliloquy to a Sausage Sizzle

Alas, poor sausage sizzle! I knew it well, Butcher,
A feast of fire and tongs, of bread and sizzling delight.
Where art thou now? Where is thy savoury bounty,
Thy sausages, plump and juicy, so carefully seasoned?

Thou wert** to be the heart of Saturday's joy,
A gathering place for hungry souls, the grill alight.
But lo! The sausages were absent,
The grill cold, untouched,
And Saturday came and went with nary a bite.

Where is the mustard, the onions, the relish,
The promise of a feast now dashed, a stomach's sorrow?
For who would come to a sizzle so bare,
Where only buns stand silent,
And the flames do not speak?

O wretched fate! O cruel, empty stall!
The queue, once long, now vanished into memory,
The sizzle reduced to a mere whisper,
A shadow of what could have been—
A dream of sausages, now lost in the void.

What could have filled the buns,
What could have brought the crowds,
Is now naught but the bitter thought of "What if?"

Alas, poor sausage sizzle,
Thou art but a phantom of Saturday’s past.

**was

 

[Jennie]

This might shock most of you but I have never had a sausage sanga at Bunnings.

Neither have I

 

[MariaG]

What many people tend to forget is that these sausage sizzles are manned by volunteers.
Sometimes, not enough people put their hands up.
How about the outraged customers pitch in and help instead of being sookie lah lahs.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Just received permission from Shakespeare to post this....

A soliloquy to a Sausage Sizzle

Alas, poor sausage sizzle! I knew it well, Butcher,
A feast of fire and tongs, of bread and sizzling delight.
Where art thou now? Where is thy savoury bounty,
Thy sausages, plump and juicy, so carefully seasoned?

Thou wert** to be the heart of Saturday's joy,
A gathering place for hungry souls, the grill alight.
But lo! The sausages were absent,
The grill cold, untouched,
And Saturday came and went with nary a bite.

Where is the mustard, the onions, the relish,
The promise of a feast now dashed, a stomach's sorrow?
For who would come to a sizzle so bare,
Where only buns stand silent,
And the flames do not speak?

O wretched fate! O cruel, empty stall!
The queue, once long, now vanished into memory,
The sizzle reduced to a mere whisper,
A shadow of what could have been—
A dream of sausages, now lost in the void.

What could have filled the buns,
What could have brought the crowds,
Is now naught but the bitter thought of "What if?"

Alas, poor sausage sizzle,
Thou art but a phantom of Saturday’s past.

**was

The Bard Of Avon is surely alive and kicking!!

 

[Mika in the van]

For goodness sake, how did this even make news? A charity cancelled their event. It happens people for all sorts of reasons. Go to the Bunnings cafe and buy a sausage roll if you’re so hungry. Or go find a box of tissues so you can have a good sook!

 

[Cheviegirl]

No way would I pay $3.50 just for sausage in bread. Too dear!! They always only have white bread which is the worst any of us can eat. And they put the onions on the bottom. Ugh!

 

[Cheviegirl]

For goodness sake, how did this even make news? A charity cancelled their event. It happens people for all sorts of reasons. Go to the Bunnings cafe and buy a sausage roll if you’re so hungry. Or go find a box of tissues so you can have a good sook!

Exactly!

 

[Littleboy8]

No way would I pay $3.50 just for sausage in bread. Too dear!! They always only have white bread which is the worst any of us can eat. And they put the onions on the bottom. Ugh!

Last time I had a Bunnings sausage cost $1.00 many moons ago.

 

[Littleboy8]

Last time I had a Bunnings sausage cost $1.00 many moons ago.

Well it was before I moved to tassie over 20 years ago and I never set foot in a Bunnings store there we always went to mitre 10 for our building materials.now back in melb no need to go.

 

[Bomberone]

I think this article is very bad "taste" of SDC. Sensational headings like this give businesses a bad reputation. It is obviously not the fault of Bunnings that the Sausage Sizzle was cancelled. Also the photo is not really appropriate as the first impression people will think is that Bunnings caused the cancellation .Volunteers of legitimate organizations etc run the Sausage Sizzles and Bunnings supply the equipment at no charge., There would have to be a very good reason to cancel it, possibly contagious illness.

Is SDC a subsidiary of our ABC…don’t let the truth get in the road of a good story!

 

[deni67]

Is SDC a subsidiary of our ABC…don’t let the truth get in the road of a good story!

What a ridiculous thing to say!

 

[Bomberone]

What a ridiculous thing to say!

So you’re saying the headline matched the story! Yeh right!

 

[Veggiepatch]

So you’re saying the headline matched the story! Yeh right!

Is SDC a subsidiary of our ABC…don’t let the truth get in the road of a good story!

So you're the owner of the ABC? Yeh, right!

 

[Bomberone]

Totally missed the point!

 

[Veggiepatch]

Totally missed the point!

If you are trying to politicise an article concerning Bunning's by a reference to the ABC, you are sadly missing the point!

 

[Bomberone]

I was referring to journalistic standards & how piss poor they are these days. You might want to think things through before you criticise in future.

 

[deni67]

I was referring to journalistic standards & how piss poor they are these days. You might want to think things through before you criticise in future.

I don't think our Admin are journalists, they are everyday people like us so you might want to think before you criticize in the future!

 

[Bomberone]

Now we are so precious. The headline implicates Bunnings as the decision maker rather than the charity that pull out.. journalists or not … that’s how it reads!