In Focus
News Corp reporter sets ambitious new year’s resolution to finally stop writing about Raygun
αRAGE BAIT: A reporter for the national News Corp title News.com.au has set himself a bold news year's resolution. In 2025, Harry Hackman hopes to report some actual news, a huge departure from his endless stories about the controversial breakdancer...
“Always wash your fruit properly before eating it!” says woman who spent a decade doing rack cut with laundry detergent & pool chlorine
CLEAN EATING: A self-proclaimed holistic health enthusiast has taken to Instagram to remind her 438 followers about the importance of properly washing fruit before consumption. “Guys, you must wash your fruit to avoid ingesting harmful chemicals,” Crystal McKenzie said in...
Burnt out executive calls in sick so he can stay home and catch up on work
UNDER THE PUMP: The end of the week is fast approaching, but local man Paul Barbosa still has so much work to do. "The only way I get anything done these days is when I'm working remotely from home," he...
“Work hard, play hard,” unemployed man captions Euro holiday photo and crops out his parents who paid for the entire trip
NEPO HOLIDAY: A Sydney man has sparked a wave of envy with an Instagram post from his luxurious European holiday. "Work hard, play hard," Matt Frederick captioned a photo of himself at a picturesque beach on the Greek Island of...
Instagram unveils ‘mute’ option, for users who don’t want to see their friend’s Euro summer travel photos & videos
FOMO: Social media giant Instagram is taking trailblazing steps to help spare users from seeing endless European travel content. "The European summer is a difficult time for many Instagram users who are stuck at work during the Australian winter," says...
Local introvert keen for long weekend to finish so he doesn’t have to keep making up elaborate excuses to avoid social activity
LOCKDOWN: A Sydney introvert is counting down the hours until the end of the long weekend, eager to escape the exhausting task of fabricating fake excuses to avoid friends and family. "I wanted to spend the weekend at home by...
Bondi woman in hot water after telling friends she has a booking at Totti’s, when it was actually for Totti’s Rozelle
MISINFORMATION: In a scandal that's rocking Bondi's tight-knit social scene, local woman Kate Stamer is being accused of misleading and deceptive conduct. The charge? Telling six of her friends she managed to snag a coveted table at Totti's, when the...
Man Completes Transition Into His 40’s By Falling Asleep On The Couch & Waking Up With Tennis Elbow
CAUGHT NAPPING: An impromptu sleep at home on the couch has ended in serious injury for one Sydney man. Yesterday afternoon Gary Dragoon was rushed to hospital, after falling asleep in a strange position and waking up unable to move...
Macquarie Dictionary Names “I’m So Tired..” As The Most Popular Phrase For Australians Aged 30+
"Many people also say it when they have nothing else to talk about," say language experts. GOOD CHAT: It's the modern day catch cry. Burdened by too much work, social activity, family commitments and sleeping problems '"I'm so tired," is...