Analysis
Couple who’ve never been able to keep a house plant alive, now considering having a baby
PLANT PARENTHOOD: A local couple are considering embarking on the next stage of their parenting career. Ben and his wife Pip Norman have had have a long and tragic history of being unable to keep even the hardiest houseplants alive....
Australia’s peak science body demands the Nine Network stop calling MAFS an ‘experiment’
LAB RATS: Australia's peak science body issued an ultimatum to the Nine Network. The CSIRO is demanding Nine stop referring to its toxic reality TV show, Married at First Sight as an 'experiment.' "We believe this is a misleading and...
Local woman pretends to have pilates before dinner date, purely so she can wear activewear
ACTIVE WHERE? A Sydney woman has surprised her Tinder date tonight, by turning up in skin-tight lycra leggings with a sports bra. “Nice to finally meet you,” Justine De Mont was heard saying to her date. “Sorry, I just came...
Federal government launches helpline for people who talk about MAFS in social situations
TRASH TALK: The Prime Minister is today expressing 'grave concern' for people who discuss Married At First Sight while out socialising. "I don't have a problem with people watching the show, but talking about it with friends, colleagues and even...
“Call me anytime, I’m here for you” says man with phone on silent and 89 missed calls at 1pm
CAUGHT NAPPING: A local man is under fire today for being uncontactable as his friend tried calling him 89 times, and sending 15 text messages within the space of one hour. Miles Manning was in deep sleep and blissfully unaware...
SIDE HUSTLE: Prine Harry now offering personalised video messages on Cameo for $10
BLANKET COVERAGE: Three days before the release of Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare,' the former Royal has made a surprise appearance on the celebrity video website Cameo. The Duke of Sussex is now offering personalised video messages for just $10 a...
Social media influencers now outnumber regular social media users: Report
SATURATION POINT: A new report has delivered a dire outlook for the future of social media influencers. "Of the 2 billion active Instagram and Tik Tok users, 1.1 billion of them now list their primary occupation as 'influencer,'" says Brae...
Netflix introduce new viewing category: ‘Easy to follow while on your phone the whole time’
SECOND SCREEN: Global streaming giant Netflix has introduced a new category for viewers who often look at their phones while watching TV. "This is a fast growing audience segment," says Netflix programming boss Felix Schuster. "Most viewers have the TV...
Woman completes transition into her 30’s by straining a neck muscle while reverse parking
STICKING HER NECK OUT: A Sydney woman has been forced to abandon a trip to Rose Bay shops this morning, after straining a neck muscle while trying to reverse park. "It cramped up and became extremely painful," Valerie Hall told DBT....
Man sets NY resolution to stop scrolling Instagram while on the phone to his mum
AMBITIOUS GOAL: A Sydney man has set himself a tough New Year's resolution, aimed at becoming more engaged while talking on the phone with his mother. "Typically phone calls with mum are very pedestrian," 24 year Kyle Pulver told DBT....
