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Double Bay man accused of ‘cultural appropriation’ after going to Halloween party as a Newtown resident
COSTUME CONTROVERSY: An eastern suburbs man has ruffled feathers in the inner west, after going to a Halloween party dressed as a Newtown resident. Typically James Mathers-Reid hangs out at the Golden Sheaf, wearing polo shirts with popped collars and chinos with R.M Williams. But on Saturday night the former Cranbrook student grew a beard and wore a pork pie hat, glasses and a flowing maroon scarf. The costume was well received by people at the party which was held in Double Bay. But the controversy began when photos were posted online. “This costume is a serious case of cultural…
Read More#BREAKING: Hollywood superstar Gwyneth Paltrow and entourage fail to get a table at Totti’s Bondi
TOTTI’S REJECT: Hollywood actress and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow was unceremoniously today turned away from Totti’s Bondi, a popular Italian eatery on Bondi Road. “Sorry Ms Paltrow, we are booked out till April 14 next year,” the door girl said. “It’s really difficult to get a table here, even for non-celebrities.” The Goop founder was visibly disturbed about the rejection. “Fuck this place for a joke,” she said to her security staff as she walked away back toward their vehicle. “Plus it took us 45 minutes just to find a parking spot!” She was spotted at Margaret in Double Bay…
Read MoreSydney corporate drone happy unexpected cold snap provides half decent excuse to wear his puffer vest
VESTED INTEREST: Today’s frosty weather in Sydney is a welcome relief for one local finance worker. “I haven’t worn my puffer jacket in a few months because of the heat,” Hamish Robards told DBT while on his 13 minute lunch break. “But when I woke up this morning and checked my weather app I was absolutely stoked!” The 31 year old foreign exchange trader says he was torn this morning about whether to wear his North Face vest or his Katmandu one. “I went for the North Face one today, but it looks like it might be cold again tomorrow. How…
Read MoreEastern Suburbs student being treated for PTSD after being forced to get the bus to school
FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS: A Vaucluse woman is undergoing therapy for post traumatic stress disorder after catching the bus to school last week. “I’m having vivid flashbacks and nightmares,” says Valerie Kenwood-Small. “The whole experience was so degrading, especially waiting at the bus stop. I saw some of my friends point and laugh at me as they drove past.” The year 10 student at Kambala who normally gets driven to school by her parents in a luxury SVU, was forced to catch the 325 bus last Wednesday. “Mum’s overseas and dad’s car was in service!” she told a therapist. “I wanted…
Read MoreMan found hiding near the Bondi to Bronte walk after seeing too many people he knows at Sculpture by the Sea
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: A Sydney introvert has taken drastic action to avoid people he knows along the popular Bondi to Bronte walk. Just thirty minutes into his visit to Sculpture By The Sea today, Bondi’s Rick Fleming took refuge in a hidden cave along the track. “I had to lower myself off a rocky ledge to get into the cave,” he told DBT. “It was a risky move, but totally worth it.” The 28 year old says he bumped into thirteen people he knows after only half an hour at the popular sculpture exhibition. “I got bombarded with awkward…
Read MoreMan trying to spend less time with his wife outraged about Moore Park golf course being cut to nine-holes
MORE PARK: Sydney’s golf community is up in arms today, after the Premier announced Moore Park golf course will be shrunk to just 9 holes to make way for parkland and housing. “There’s already so much parkland in that area!” club member Mark Vialle told DBT. “I heard they’re taking away the 16th hole! I love that tee off, because it suits my natural draw.” But he says his biggest concern is the impact the changes will have on his marriage. “Honestly playing golf is my only peaceful escape from domestic duties,” he says. “It’s an absolute tragedy.” The 32…
Read MoreLonely Planet releases its new travel guide; ‘Worst 4 Places In Sydney, 2023’
SYDNEY ICK LIST: Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released its much anticipated ‘4 Worst Places In Sydney, 2023,’ with Bondi Icebergs sauna taking out the top spot. “It’s an extremely dodgy sauna,” says the Lonely Planet guide. “It’s full of sweaty old men leering at women and getting angry whenever someone opens or closes the door.” “Plus, it absolutely stinks in there!” Coming in second place is traffic on Parramatta Road. “Among the most depressing Sydney experiences is getting stuck on Parramatta Road, a major arterial road connecting the western suburbs to the CBD. It’s like being in a…
Read MoreVacant car space at Bondi Beach mistaken as art installation at Sculpture By The Sea
ART IMITATING LIFE: In a humorous case of mistaken identity, a vacant car space in the carpark at Bondi Beach has been mistaken as a sophisticated art installation during the annual Sculpture by the Sea event. “Wow, that’s super cool,” one onlooker said. “I’ve never seen anything quite like it.” Some people said they thought the installation was a minimalist piece of art about urban isolation. Others thought it was a commentary on the scarcity of parking spots in the bustling Bondi Beach area. Little did they know it was an actual vacant space. “It’s nice, it’s different, it’s unusual,”…
Read More“Rent money is dead money,” explains owner of $5m Sydney apartment purchased by his dad
OWNER OCCUPIER: As the rental crisis tightens its grip on tenants around the country, a local man has been schooling his friends about Sydney’s property market. “Guys if you’re still renting, you’re literally throwing money down the toilet,” Marcus Tanner said. “Rental supply continues to dwindle and prices will keep rising.” “Renting is a shortsighted strategy. You need to take a longer view, especially if you want to keep living in Sydney.” But DBT can reveal that Marcus Tanner’s ‘long view’ strategy was made considerably easier by the fact that his $5 million Double Bay apartment was purchased by his…
Read More“BEST CREW EVER!” woman captions photo she took, as revenge on closest friend who cancelled last minute
RENT A CROWD: In an epic display of passive aggressive behaviour, a Sydney woman has tried to make her best friend jealous by posting a group selfie with the caption ‘Best crew ever!!’ Carly Sparks’ act of revenge came after her friend Valerie cancelled their plans to attend a Vaucluse pool party together today. “I ended up going to the party alone, but I wanted Valerie to feel like she missed out,” Carly Sparks admitted to DBT. “So I went up to a group of randoms and took a selfie with them.” “Well, actually, they weren’t full randoms, I met…
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