Eastern suburbs woman who refuses to drink milk, now just spraying it on her face for hydration
MILKY WAY: A lactose-free Paddington woman has gone public with her decision to reintroduce milk into her life via her facial spray. “This Milky Toner Glazing Mist is the closest I’ve come to consuming dairy in the last 18 years,” Amber Hedley-Jones told DBT. “It hydrates and refreshes my face and it’s 100% vegan friendly.” After years of changing her milk preferences from oat, to almond, then briefly macadamia during a difficult personal branding phase, the 31-year-old eventually cut out dairy altogether in late 2023. But friends say Amber has lately been spraying Skin Control’s Milky Toner Glazing Mist liberally…
Read MoreREPORT: 12% of drivers on the Harbour Bridge are only there because they took a wrong turn in the city
LAP OF HONOUR: Sydney’s complex road network is catching out a growing number of drivers who are finding themselves on the Harbour Bridge, against their will. A new report by the NRMA has found a staggering 12% of north-bound motorists are on the bridge by mistake after taking a wrong turn or getting stuck in the wrong lane while driving in the CBD. “Yesterday I was driving in Woolloomooloo heading into the city when all of a sudden I was on the Cahill Expressway with no way of turning around,” says one Rose Bay man. “The only way to get…
Read MoreSydney’s nightlife now so bleak, Time Out names Woolworths Double Bay the city’s top party spot
OFF TROLLEY: Woolworths Double Bay is the latest hotspot for a generation misled by covid lockdowns and Sydney’s lockout laws. Hundreds of revellers are gathering there on Friday and Saturday nights. “Yeah Woolworths Double Bay has been going off lately,” confirms one party goer. And DBT understands there’s a special VIP area near the fruit and veg section. “I’m meeting some friends near the lettuce at 8pm,” says one former Sydney nightclub queen. “I come here and pretend to need groceries and just hang for a few hours.” “There’s no door policy here so it’s pretty good.” But not everyone’s…
Read MoreEastern suburbs woman files for divorce after realising her husband is taking her to Cairns, not Cannes
DEVIL IN THE DETAIL: A misunderstanding over a holiday destination is set to end the seven year marriage of one Sydney couple. Vicki Hamilton-Briggs has filed for divorce after discovering that her husband, Julian, was planning a surprise getaway to Cairns. “Cairns? In Queensland? You have to be joking!” she told her husband. “I thought you were taking me to Cannes, as in a romantic trip to the French Riviera!” Vicki Hamilton-Briggs says the confusion initially came about when she misread the itinerary. “I thought we’d be walking the red carpet and sipping champagne with celebrities at the Cannes film…
Read MoreJetstar soon to offer flights from Sydney Airport to Western Sydney International
SHORT HAUL TRAVEL: Travellers using Western Sydney International Airport will soon be able to fly there direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. “It’s our newest domestic offering,” says a Jetstar spokesperson. “The flight time is expected to be eleven minutes and only costs $111 dollars, including light refreshments.” The news is being welcomed in Sydney’s east, where many residents are concerned about travelling to Badgerys Creek by road. “I rarely drive anywhere past Anzac Parade,” admits one local woman. “And this flight is much cheaper than an Uber, especially with all the road tolls.” At time of publication, Jetstar confirmed passengers…
Read MoreFoxtel announces new reality TV series: ‘The Real ISIS Brides of Sydney,’ hosted by Tony Burke
SECOND CHANCE: Home Affairs minister Tony Burke is set begin his first foray into TV hosting, when Foxtel begins filming its most ambitious unscripted series to date. From the makers of ‘The Real Housewives of Sydney,’ comes ‘The Real ISIS Brides of Sydney, following the daily lives of four ISIS brides who yesterday arrived back in Australia from Syria. “This is a powerful story about second chances, complex legal frameworks and national security,” Burke told DBT. “The cast will be granted daily leave from prison to allow for filming at several Sydney locations, including brunch venues, courtrooms and one tense…
Read More#BREAKING: Tony Burke already waiting at Sydney Airport for the returning ISIS brides so he can hand them how-to-vote cards
GETTING IN EARLY: Australia’s Home Affairs minister has arrived at Sydney Airport a full day early to personally welcome the returning ISIS brides. Tony Burke is excitedly pacing the arrivals hall and checking for flight updates. “I just want to make sure I’m on hand to give them the warmest welcome home,” he told DBT. “This is not about politics.” However Burke was clearly seen holding a stack of freshly printed Labor how-to-vote cards. “Will I have time to explain to them how preferential voting works?” he was heard asking Border Force officials. At time of publication, Burke had upgraded…
Read More#BREAKING: LinkedIn introduces new ‘Calm down you tosser’ reaction button
REALISTIC REACTIONS: Social networking website LinkedIn is being praised for adding a new reaction button to give users a broader choice beyond ‘Like,’ ‘Comment’ or ‘Share.’ In an effort to address the growing number of self-congratulatory and boastful posts on its platform, LinkedIn has introduced a new ‘Calm down you tosser’ reaction button: It’s being hailed as a brave step towards maintaining sanity on the platform. “Our new ‘Calm down you tosser’ option is already proving a popular button since it was introduced yesterday,” says LinkedIn head of user experience Sam Polansky. “We’re giving people the option to start reacting more…
Read MoreUber ride from Bondi to Western Sydney Airport is more expensive than a Jetstar flight to Bali: Report
FARE ENOUGH: A damning new report has found that taking an Uber from Bondi to the soon to open Western Sydney International Airport can cost more than a Jetstar flight to Bali. The study by UNSW found the average Bondi-to-Badgerys Creek Uber fare is $210, slightly more expensive than many Jetstar flights to Denpasar. “The road tolls alone are about $30,” says lead researcher Michael Grant. “By the time you reach the M4, you’re basically just tapping your card directly into the NSW infrastructure budget.” The advice is to ensure flights leave from Mascot, or remain in Bondi permanently. “It’s…
Read More#BREAKING: Mosman family in damage control after daughter announces engagement to man from Neutral Bay
CLASS DIVIDE: A prominent Mosman family are in crisis mode after their eldest daughter announced she’s accepted a wedding proposal from a Neutral Bay man. “Maybe Cremorne would be ok, but this is getting ridiculous,” the mother told DBT, even though Neutral Bay is Mosman’s neighbouring suburb. It’s understood the future groom has a stable job in finance and his two and a half bedroom apartment is only a four minute drive away. “We raised her better than this,” said the mother, visibly shaken while staring out over Middle Harbour. The family has reportedly cancelled all social commitments as they decide…
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