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Waverley Council installs mirrors on the Bondi to Bronte path, so walkers can check how they’re looking
TIME FOR REFLECTION: The Bondi to Bronte coastal walk in Sydney’s east is well-known as a great place to be seen, now the local council is ensuring walkers can also see themselves. “After much community consultation, we’re pleased to complete the installation of more than 80 full-length mirrors on the 4 kilometre stretch of picturesque coastline,” says Waverley Mayor Rob Draper. The move has left fitness enthusiasts rejoicing. “It’s great because I bump into so many people I know on the path,” says Bondi to Bronte regular Hannah Tunks-Marello. “Before the mirrors, I used to get really insecure about bad…
Read MoreCranbrook school asks student who grew up in Bondi Junction to give speech at assembly about adversity
RAGS TO RICHES: A student at a prestigious private school in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has shared his remarkable story of transformation, against all odds. Year 11 Cranbrook student, Dane Oliver-Gordon gave a speech at school assembly yesterday about his traumatic childhood in Bondi Junction. “Life was very different for me back then,” he said. “For starters I used to go to Waverley College, and my parents were forced to cook dinner every night as we didn’t even have a private chef!” The 17 year old didn’t hold back when sharing his confronting story, detailing how his childhood home had no…
Read MoreSydney man buys tickets to see Seinfeld in Perth so he doesn’t have to deal with the traffic leaving Olympic Park
SEINFELD HACK: An eastern suburbs man is taking the unprecedented step of flying to the other side of the country, just to avoid the gridlock traffic whenever there’s an event on at Sydney Olympic Park. Paul Watts has purchased tickets for his girlfriend and himself to see Seinfeld’s stand up comedy show at Perth’s RAC Arena, even though the same show is on in Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena, only 20 kilometres from his home in Dover Heights. “Last time I went to a concert at Olympic Park, it finished at 10pm, but heavy gridlock traffic meant I only got…
Read More“Work hard, play hard,” says unemployed man on luxurious Maldives holiday, paid for entirely by his parents
LIVING LARGE: A Sydney man staying in a lavish water villa in the Maldives has been posting a raft of envy-inducing photos and videos with the #WorkHardPlayHard hashtag. “It’s so good to finally have a chance to wind down,” Marcus Tanner-Wright wrote to his 313 followers. However after a tip off from a DBT reader, we can reveal the 33 year old’s Maldives escape comes courtesy of his mum and dad who are there with him. “He hasn’t had a job in the last 4 years,” says an anonymous source. “The whole #WorkHardPlayHard hashtag is a bit rich given he’s…
Read MoreMother away on holidays sends lengthy text message with no interesting or useful information
GENERIC TEXT: A local mother holidaying in Surfers Paradise has sent her son a 52 word text message without including any interesting or useful information. “I had some spare time while waiting in the hotel lobby, so I thought I’d let Henry know we are safe and well,” Paddington’s Carol Kirwan told DBT. “But I’m not great at texting.” It took her more than 30 minutes to write and send the text, which mentioned the weather and some issues she and her husband were experiencing with hotel maintenance. DBT understands that her 29 year old son barely even read the…
Read MoreWestfield Bondi Junction car park now offering push bikes to help shoppers find their cars
PEDAL POWER: An influx of shoppers spending hours searching for cars in the labyrinth that is Westfield Bondi Junction car park has led centre management to offer an innovative solution. “Combing the car park on foot without any real clue where your car is can be a tiresome and frustrating experience,” says Westfield’s David Ferrier. “That’s why we are offering bicycles to help speed up the process.” For $5 dollars shoppers can hire a bike and ride for an unlimited time within the car park until they find their vehicles. “We’re still advising people to take a quick photo of…
Read More“Christian Wilkins’ outfit is offensive!” claims man wearing Bintang singlet, Eels NRL shorts and a pair of Crocs
FASHION FAUX PAS: The outfit Christian Wilkins wore to last night’s Aria awards has drawn an unsettling response. The 28 year old arrived at the star-studded event in a sheer dress, to the dismay of many, including one man from Sydney’s west. “I find that outfit offensive,” says Gareth Riley-James. “What self-respecting bloke would go out dressed like that!?” It comes despite Mr Riley-James wearing the same outfit virtually every day for the last month: A Bintang singlet, Eels shorts and a pair of Crocs. The controversy quickly made its way onto social media, with memes and witty comments highlighting…
Read MoreScientists confirm Valium is significantly more effective than meditation: Report
QUICK FIX: Researchers from Sydney University say drugs like Valium and Xanax are significantly more helpful in dealing with anxiety, depression and panic disorders. “Our study shows benzodiazepine medications work quicker and more effectively than any kind of meditation or visualisation technique.” says report author Nick Fulton. The study was prompted by separate research showing stress levels at record highs, as Australians grapple with a cost of living crisis and continued global uncertainty. “There’s a lot of anxiety out there at the moment,” says Nick Fulton. “Honestly now is not the time to start trialing new age relaxation techniques.” “We…
Read More“I’m so relieved the actors’ strike is finally over!” says woman who appeared once as an extra on Home & Away in 2017
BIG BREAK: A Sydney actor says the end of the actors’ strike in Hollywood will give her a much needed career boost. “The strike has halted production in the USA, but it’s also impacted the film and TV industries in Australia,” says Marie Julanti. “It’s been devastating to be honest. I’ve been forced to return to my regular job working as a sales assistant at Supre.” With the six month strike now set to end, the 27 year old Erskineville woman says she’s looking forward to get back in front of the camera. “Acting is my one true love,” she…
Read More“AI is not a threat to my job,” says eastern suburbs trust fund recipient with no job
JOB SECURITY: As many workers try to adapt and upskill in an ever-changing job market, Sydney’s Evan Emery-Smyth says he’s not concerned about AI. “If anything AI will just help the existing workforce,” the 37 year old man told DBT. “I think it’s only going to create efficiency.” But questions are being raised about his ability to talk about the impact of AI on labour markets, as he hasn’t held a job for the last 10 years. “I might go back to work soon,” he says. “I just haven’t found a career I love yet.” The Rose Bay man’s Instagram…
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