Analysis
Local Introvert Praying For Full Lockdown As Perfect Excuse To Avoid Social Activity
As Sydney's Covid outbreak continues to grow, there are calls for the city to be placed into a full lockdown. "The current social distancing restrictions don't go far enough," says local introvert Peter Kremer. "I'm very keen to go back...
‘Sorry, I’ve Been Too Busy To Reply To Your Text,’ Says Woman After Her 3rd Hour Scrolling Instagram
A Perth woman is letting her friend down gently today, after it took her an entire afternoon to reply to his text message, asking how she's going. Claire Temple's reply to Peter Marr's message eventually came at 5pm yesterday, more...
Close Friend Not Replying To Texts, But Very Active In Group Chat
Local woman Gina Marsh (pictured on the right) says she's messaged her good friend three times in the last two weeks, without any reply. It comes as her friend remains very active in a WatsApp group chat with seven others....
Heartbreak: ‘My High School Crush Added Me On FB, But Turns Out She’s Just A Pyramid Seller’
A local man is telling of the heartbreaking moment he realised his high school crush was only getting in touch to try sell him essential oils. "I hadn't seen Judy in nine years," says Brad Farah. "But last week she...
“It Must Just Be A Bug,” Says Every IT Help Desk Worker With Zero Clue About What’s Wrong
When IT help desk worker Dean Amos was called about a glitch in his company's accounting software he had absolutely no idea what was wrong. "It must just be a bug, "he said. "There's not a lot I can do unfortunately....
67% Of Facebook Users Now Identify As Middle East Experts: Report
A new report shows 67% of Facebook users are now experts in Middle Eastern politics. "We had a fair bit of overlap this year with people who identified as Covid-19 experts," says lead researcher Thomas Boyle. Mr Boyle's independent think...
Local Boomer Starts Photography Business After Discovering Portrait Mode
What started as a passion project has turned into a proper business, after a 64 year old discovered portrait mode on his mobile phone last week. "Look it's easy," Alan Kendall told DBT. "Just select portrait mode, tap on the...
Decision Making Process About What To Watch On Netflix Enters Third Hour
After a stressful week of work and social commitments they tried - but failed - to avoid, Sunday night can't come soon enough for Gaby and Victor Venti. The Bondi Junction couple of 18 months have locked in a 'Netflix...