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“Work hard, play hard,” says unemployed man on luxurious Maldives holiday, paid for entirely by his parents
LIVING LARGE: A Sydney man staying in a lavish water villa in the Maldives has been posting a raft of envy-inducing photos and videos with the #WorkHardPlayHard hashtag. "It's so good to finally have a chance to wind down," Marcus...
Mother away on holidays sends lengthy text message with no interesting or useful information
GENERIC TEXT: A local mother holidaying in Surfers Paradise has sent her son a 52 word text message without including any interesting or useful information. "I had some spare time while waiting in the hotel lobby, so I thought I'd...
Scientists confirm Valium is significantly more effective than meditation: Report
QUICK FIX: Researchers from Sydney University say drugs like Valium and Xanax are significantly more helpful in dealing with anxiety, depression and panic disorders. "Our study shows benzodiazepine medications work quicker and more effectively than any kind of meditation or...
“I’m so relieved the actors’ strike is finally over!” says woman who appeared once as an extra on Home & Away in 2017
BIG BREAK: A Sydney actor says the end of the actors' strike in Hollywood will give her a much needed career boost. "The strike has halted production in the USA, but it's also impacted the film and TV industries in...
“AI is not a threat to my job,” says eastern suburbs trust fund recipient with no job
JOB SECURITY: As many workers try to adapt and upskill in an ever-changing job market, Sydney's Evan Emery-Smyth says he's not concerned about AI. "If anything AI will just help the existing workforce," the 37 year old man told DBT....
Local divorcee re-enters Sydney’s party scene, but this time he’s wearing several bracelets and bangles
BOLD TRANSFORMATION: After a ten year partying hiatus, local man Michael Labroy is back on Sydney's social scene. And this time he's not mucking around. The 39 year old recent divorcee turned up to The Island a short time ago...
Local woman uses friend’s b’day as thinly veiled excuse to post thirst trap photo of herself, with the friend barely visible
HOT GIRL SUMMER: A local woman has hijacked her friend's birthday, posting a flattering photo of herself with the birthday girl appearing out of focus in the background. Charlotte Masters' photo taken last night was posted to Instagram with the...
‘Don’t accept lollies from strangers,’ says mum who licked MDMA off random bloke’s finger at Cargo Bar last weekend
DOUBLE STANDARDS: A Sydney mother of two has banned her children from trick-or-treating this Halloween, citing concerns for their safety. "Honestly, it's like rolling a dice," says Sarah Ainsworth-Ryle. "You just don't know what the kids are going to get."...
Sydney corporate drone happy unexpected cold snap provides half decent excuse to wear his puffer vest
VESTED INTEREST: Today's frosty weather in Sydney is a welcome relief for one local finance worker. "I haven't worn my puffer jacket in a few months because of the heat," Hamish Robards told DBT while on his 13 minute lunch...