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Lockdown Impact: Cosmetic Clinic Closures Taking Heavy Toll On Local Woman
A Double Bay woman has been left completely unrecognisable as the shutdown of cosmetic clinics and beauticians enters its second week. Jenny Edgell’s youthful and exuberant appearance in a photo taken before Sydney’s second lockdown last week, is in stark contrast to a photo taken yesterday. “My skin has gone wrinkly and pale, my hair is frizzy and my lips have thinned right out,” the 77 year old admits. “I haven’t looked like this in decades.” As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the situation with Ms Edgell’s face is only expected to worsen. And she’s not alone, as people all around…
Read MoreKings Cross Heroin Injecting Room Now Also Offering The AstraZeneca Jab
The AstraZeneca vaccine is being made available to even more Australians, under a new NSW Government public health initiative. The Premier today announced that from next Monday, Kings Cross heroin injecting room will be included in the NSW vaccine rollout. “As well as clean needles, the heroin injecting room will now also offer the AstraZeneca jab, administered by nurses from NSW Health.” says Gladys Berejiklian. It comes after the Federal government recently opened the AstraZeneca jab to Australians under 40, despite ongoing concerns over blood clotting. “The risks are very low,” says the Premier. “And we want as many people…
Read MorePolice Warning: ‘Wearing Activewear Does Not Count As Doing Exercise’
ACTIVE, WHERE? NSW Police has launched a new campaign aimed at cracking down on people leaving home in activewear without plans on doing any actual exercise. “We’re currently overwhelmed dealing with people out pretending to be exercising to avoid fines relating to social distancing rules,” says NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller. “But most of them are just shopping, socialising or engaging in other non-essential activities.” Police say the problem is particularly rife in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. “Wearing leggings or a crop top while grabbing a takeaway coffee with friends won’t stop police issuing fines,” says Mick Fuller. “You’re not fooling…
Read MoreNude Sunbathers Appeal Fine, Arguing Running From Deer Counts As Exercise
GOOD CARDIO: Two nude sunbathers are appealing a $1000 fine, by claiming that running from deer counts as exercise. The two men breached lockdown orders yesterday by getting lost in the bush, needing to be rescued separately. They say they were startled by a deer and forced to run away from it. “That definitely counts as exercise,” one of the men told DBT exclusively. “We had a major cardio vascular work out while running from that deer.” “You should try running from a deer one day!” But police say the fine should stand as the men had already to admitted…
Read MoreMillennial Gets Blood Clot While Researching If She Should Risk Getting The AstraZeneca Vaccine
A Sydney millennial is being treated in hospital after getting a blood clot while trying to work out if she should risk getting the AstraZeneca vaccine. “My brain hurts,” Rose Gordon told DBT from her hospital bed. “Researching it was so confusing.” “I could feel the clot kick in after three hours accessing various conflicting and confusing medial advice on the internet.” It comes after the PM’s snap announcement on Monday night to open AstraZeneca to people under 40 years old. But the country’s peak medical body says the decision goes against expert health advice. “Some people are saying young people…
Read More#BREAKING: Byron Shire Council Announces Travel Bubble With Bondi
SPECIAL EXEMPTION: From next Monday Bondi residents will be allowed to travel to Byron Bay under a new arrangement between the Byron Shire Council and Waverley Council. “The travel bubble is an important way of keeping Byron Bay’s economy healthy,” says Bryon councillor Jamie Hayes. “We need tourists from Bondi just as badly as they need us.” The travel bubble arrangement has the support of the NSW Premier. “Byron Bay is a very popular destination for Bondi residents, so we’re making a lockdown exception by allowing travel between the two areas,” says Gladys Berejiklian.” It also means Bondi residents currently…
Read MoreLocal Stoner Switches Into Lockdown Mode Without Noticing Any Real Difference
EASY TRANSITION: A Sydney man who is a heavy cannabis user says he’s settling into lockdown conditions without any noticeable impact on his normal life. “Yeah luckily for me it doesn’t really affect me too much,” says Rob Morris. “The only time I used to go out was to buy groceries, but even that I get delivered these days regardless of Covid.” As the Greater Sydney lockdown enters day 4, Rob Morris says his regular daily activities of smoking bongs, watching Netflix and playing video games remain completely unchanged. “I know there are lots of people out there who are…
Read MoreWorrying Sign: NSW Premier Fronts Daily Covid Briefing Wearing North Face Jacket
The NSW Premier has today worn a North Face jacket at her daily Covid-19 update press conference. Gladys Berejiklian denies the clothing choice was influenced by her Victorian counterpart Dan Andrews, who often wore a similar jacket when Melbourne was in lockdown. “Not at all,” says Ms Berejiklian. “It’s just really cold in Sydney at the moment.” But analysts claim she’s intentionally employing the same tactic as Dan Andrews. “She’s wearing less formal clothing in a bid to appear alert but not overly alarmed about the Covid outbreaks in Sydney,” says senior ABC journalist Simon Robertson. “But we believe the…
Read More“Essential Oils, Not Essential,” Warns NSW Health Minister
Multi-level marketers around the state are reacting angrily to the NSW government’s announcement today that essential oils do not qualify as essential goods. “Leaving home to buy essential oils is not permitted in any circumstances,” says Brad Hazzard. “Just because they’re called essential oils, doesn’t make them essential.” One multi-level marketer who sells essential oils says the state government is ruining her livelihood. “My clients rely on my plant extracts to support their health and well-being,” says Summer Wright. “We are being discriminated against by NSW lawmakers.” However, without any scientific evidence supporting health claims being made by essential oil…
Read MoreMajor Supermarkets Join Forces To Launch ‘Toilet Paper Near Me’ App
Supermarket shoppers have been given a new weapon in the fight for toilet paper. A new app called ‘Toilet Paper Near Me’ allows consumers to easily see which supermarkets currently have toilet paper in stock. “As panic buying continues in Sydney, we’re trying to keep consumers calm,” says Coles’ CEO Rich French. “Many people are visiting multiple retailers and still coming away empty handed.” Australia’s three major grocery chains Coles, Woolworths and IGA have joined forces to develop the app. “We’re compiling our toilet paper inventory data so shoppers can find stock after one simple search,” says Woolworths CEO Phil…
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