Analysis
Man who protested against Australia Day this morning, seen celebrating it this afternoon
MIXED MESSAGE: A Sydney man is accused of contradicting himself over his stance on Australia Day. This morning Lyle Thomas was seen protesting at an Invasion Day rally, but this afternoon he was photographed at an Australia Day BBQ, surrounded...
‘Don’t change the Australia Day date’ says white man still traumatised by the Coon Cheese rebrand
SET IN HIS WAYS: As Australian Day rolls around again, one Brisbane man is doing everything he can to ensure his voice is heard. “The date must remain January 26,” says Steve Waters. “It’s our basic civil right to celebrate...
Lindt Balls overtake Ferrero Rocher as most generic, thoughtless Christmas gift
CHANGING OF THE GUARD: For the last decade Ferrero Rocher chocolates have been the number one go-to generic, thoughtless Christmas gift. But all that has changed with new data showing Lindt Balls chocolates have moved into the top spot. This...
Local woman says “yep, that’s a good one” after only looking at herself in group photo
SELF-CENTRED SELFIE: A stand off has emerged at a local bar this evening among three friends unable to decide which group photo to post on instagram. DBT understands the women are each pushing for different photos, based entirely on how...
“I hate NYE, all I want to do this year is stay home & chill,” claims man who hasn’t been invited anywhere yet
OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES: With only a few days before the start of 2024, Sydney's Felix Johns still has no plans for New Year's Eve. "I'm just over the whole NYE thing," he told DBT. "Too much noise, too crowded. I'm...
“Sydney’s air quality is so poor today,” says man who takes a hit of his vape every 14 seconds
SMOKE & MIRRORS: Sydney’s air quality has plummeted due to smoke from a major bushfire burning more than 400 kilometres away in the state’s north-west. "All this smoke is so bad for my lungs," says local man Quincy Ryan. "I'm...
Corporate drone attempts to show he has a personality by wearing Santa hat at work
JOY TO THE WORLD: A shy office worker is showing his playful side today in a desperate bid to prove that he's much more than just a lifeless accountant. "Sometimes you gotta live a little," says Joel Tyler. "I'm getting...
Local woman begins ‘Wholesome Byron Bay girl era’ after partying hard in Sydney for the last 6 weeks straight
STUNNING TRANSFORMATION: It's been a busy summer so far for Sydney PR queen Chloe Montgomery-Masters. The 31 year old has been overwhelmed by Christmas parties, PR activations and drug-fuelled benders. But after arriving in Byron Bay yesterday for a 10...
#BREAKING: Boomer on the loose, trying to make small talk with strangers about the hot weather
GOOD CHAT: Sydney-siders are being advised to avoid an elderly woman who is walking around trying to engage strangers in conversation about the heat. "The woman is described as friendly, with greying hair and probably around 65 years old," says...
Westfield Bondi Junction now charging $20 entry fee, as shoppers queue for the air conditioning
AIR CON: Shoppers going to Westfield at Bondi Junction to escape today's scorching heat are in for a surprise. "In a bid to keep the centre from overcrowding, we've introduced a $20 entry fee," says a statement from Westfield Bondi...
