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DIGITAL DIVIDE: Man on $65k forced to show boomer on $300k how to connect to Wi-Fi
NOT ROCKET SCIENCE: Young Sydney marketing executive Jack Whitmore was today called into his boss’s plush harbour-view office to show him how to connect his new iPad to Wi-Fi. “It’s not the first time,” says Whitmore, who spends more than half his income on rent and student loans. “I had to show him the exact same thing three times last week.” Today his boss, a 60 year old earning almost five times more than Whitmore, was not completely oblivious to the comedic nature of the situation. “Jack, you deserve a raise!” he said, before bursting into a fit of laughter.…
Read MoreMan re-watches his own Instagram story for the 24th time, after filming it, editing it & posting it
TIME TO REFLECT: Local man Dan Liddle has spent a large chunk of his Saturday afternoon obsessively re-watching his own Instagram story. The 42 second video features a carefully curated montage of the flat white and avocado toast he had this morning at Bake Bar. “I cant believe how well the video turned out,” Liddle told DBT. “The music, the lighting, the filters.. it’s top quality cinematography.” “Each time I watch it, I get a deeper appreciation for how good it is.” It’s understood it took the 29 year old account executive 2 hours to edit the video of his…
Read MoreINSTA CULL: Local real estate agent unfollows anyone with homes worth less than $5 million
RESERVE PRICE: A high profile Sydney real estate agent has begun his day with a dramatic Instagram cull. While walking to an open for inspection this morning, Andrew Arellana has unfollowed anyone with homes valued at under $5 million. “I used to follow 312 people, now I’m down to just 81,” he says. It’s not the first time the Double Bay real estate agent has done a friend cull. Four years ago, he unfollowed anyone who rents their homes. “I used to waste so much time and energy scrolling past their rubbish posts,” says Arellana. “Same goes for anyone with…
Read MoreQantas announces record profit after selling passengers’ lost luggage
CASH CONVERTERS: Qantas’ move into the second hand clothing and luggage industry has helped it achieve a record $2.5 billion profit. “Our core flying business is still recovering from the pandemic, but our new thrift store offering is performing very well,” says CEO Alan Joyce. The airline has been selling second hand clothing and other items gathered from lost luggage. “We may not be able to return the luggage items to the owner, but at least someone can have them,” says Qantas CEO Alan Joyce. Through the ‘Qantas Shop’ app, consumers can purchase a range of used luggage items online.…
Read MoreLocal real estate agent still flaunting BMW umbrella, 30 mins after it stopped raining: Report
BRANDING EXERCISE: A recent run of sunny and dry weather in Sydney has given local real estate agent Mark Arnold few chances to use his heavily branded BMW umbrella. That’s why he was making the most of today’s light showers, with reports he was still using it more than half an hour after it stopped raining. “Not one other person had their umbrellas up at the time,” one onlooker told DBT. Even as the sun began shining, Mark Arnold was captured by a DBT photographer with his umbrella out while walking through a busy shopping area. Our reporter also spoke…
Read More“So, lots of you have been asking me,” says local influencer who wasn’t asked anything
MISLEADING & DECEPTIVE CONDUCT: A self-described influencer and beauty blogger is alleged to have made false claims in a video she posted online. Nina Harley began her video by saying; “So, lots of you have been asking me about which lip stick products I use…” But an investigation by Social Monitors Australia has found that none of her 13,000 followers asked her anything. After making a Freedom of Information request, investigators obtained access to Ms Harley’s phone. “An in-depth analysis of her Facebook, Instagram and SMS messages has confirmed that she was, in fact, not asked anything,” says lead investigator…
Read MoreFitness First now offering membership discounts for those only using the mirrors
TIME TO REFLECT: As cost of living pressures continue to bite, global gym chain Fitness First is offering relief to Australian households. “Our research shows up to 14% of our members come to the gym and are looking in the mirrors pretty much the whole time,” says Fitness First CEO Joel Mathers. “So we’re offering a membership discount to those people, provided they don’t use any of our machines, weights or classes.” From next week Fitness First will begin offering its ‘mirror membership plan’ for $18 a week, a $7 discount on its regular fee of $25 per week. “This…
Read More#BREAKING: PM announces public holiday to help all Australians recover from Matildas’ loss
THERAPY DAY: The Prime Minister has just announced a new public holiday to allow Australians a chance to recuperate from the Matildas heart-wrenching semi-final loss. “This is a crucial step for the nation’s collective well-being,” says Anthony Albanese. Slated for Friday, the day is being coined: The National Matildas Recovery Day. Supermarkets are already anticipating a surge in demand for comfort foods. “We are ramping up supplies of Tim Tams and ice cream,” says a spokesperson for Coles. Alcohol retailers are also prepped for increased sales. As the nation prepares for a day of healing, one thing is clear: the…
Read MorePrime Minister promises a public holiday if Souths beat Newcastle this weekend
GO THE BUNNIES! The South Sydney NRL team is experiencing a sudden surge in support after the PM pledged a public holiday if they manage to beat Newcastle this weekend. “As you know, I’ve always been a huge Bunnies fan,” Anthony Albanese told reporters this afternoon. “So if they win this weekend, let’s give the people what they want – a day off work!” Souths face the Knights at 2pm this Sunday in a round 25 clash that will determine top 8 spots. “We need the entire nation behind the Bunnies,” says Albanese. “If they lose this weekend it’s going…
Read MoreLocal man now using Range Rover for ‘off road’ driving in Westfield Bondi car park
ADVENTURE MAN: Large speed humps and steep ramps within the Westfield Bondi Junction car park are proving no obstacle for James McCann. “It’s actually quite exhilarating,” the 47 year old told DBT. “This is what 4WD’s are made for!” McCann purchased his $200,000 Range Rover to help him navigate tricky ‘off-road’ situations around Sydney’s east. “It’s been really good to have some extra grunt while going up those ramps in the car park at Westfield,” he told DBT. “The speed humps in here are pretty steep too, so the extra suspension is handy.” The father of three says his next…
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