Analysis
“We Can’t Hand Out Rapid Tests For Free,” Says PM Who Handed Out $89 Billion In JobKeeper
FULL STORY: The Prime Minister is continuing to resist pressure to provide rapid antigen tests for free, even as state testing regimes buckle. "I understand some people will get sick and possibly even die, and that's a shame, but at...
‘Influencer’ Signs Off Insta With: ‘Fu*k u 2021,’ Despite Earning More In Job Keeper Than In Entire Career
SIDE HUSTLE: A local 'influencer' has became the latest person to post an end of year tribute selfie. With 2,300 instagram followers, Joe Hewitson is also a 'content creator' operating as a sole trader. "Fu*k u 2021," he captioned his...
“I’m Not Going Out Tonight Due To Covid,” Says Man Who Wasn’t Invited Anywhere
HOME ALONE: For a second consecutive year, Neil Blunden is spending New Year's Eve at home, alone. "Case numbers are exploding," says the 38 year old. "I don't want to risk it. That's why I'm staying in again this year."...
61% Of Sydney Residents Plan On Taking A Sleeping Pill Before 10.30pm Tonight: Report
KNOCKOUT BLOW: If you're thinking of not doing anything tonight for New Year's Eve, you're not alone. A new report by consumer group Choice shows fear about exploding covid case numbers is leading unprecedented numbers of Sydney residents to take...
NYE COVID CURFEW: QLD Premier Everyone Needs To Be Home By 10.30pm
FUN POLICE: The New Year's Eve plans of millions of Brisbane residents have been thrown into disarray. The QLD state government has just announced a landmark New Year’s Eve curfew covering the Brisbane metropolitan area. “Anyone found roaming the streets...
Extended family acting like they all love each other for one day of the year
NUMBERS GAME: A Sydney family is acting like a loving, cohesive unit, only because of certain numbers on a calendar, it's been confirmed. The Riley family are reportedly burdened by several complex issues, with some family members having a deep...
Man Who Posted Covid Data Screenshot To His Insta Stories Awarded Pulitzer Prize For Journalism
DATA HACK: Sydney's Reece Withers has been awarded journalism's most prestigious prize for posting the daily covid numbers to his Instagram stories. "NSW Health would like to thank Mr Withers for his commitment to sharing important public health information," said...
Local Cocaine Users Overwhelm State Government’s Free Nose & Sinus Clearing Service
BACKED UP: Cocaine users around Sydney are turning out in droves to take advantage of the state government's new complementary nose and sinus clearing service. "It's great to see NSW Health offering this important service," says one regular cocaine user....
Divorce Rates Plummet In Sydney’s East As Cosmetic Clinics Reopen: Report
COUPLE'S GOALS: The reopening of cosmetic clinics in Sydney's east has triggered a significant drop in the number of couples filing for divorce, according to a new report. The NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages says divorce rates in...
Tim Paine Walks Out Of Ch 7 Interview, As Journo Admits She Didn’t Read The Texts He Sent Her
NETWORK WOES: Channel 7 News has become the news once again, after another high profile guest dramatically walked out of an exclusive interview with the network. Former Australian test cricket captain Tim Paine was left visibly frustrated and offended when...
