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Sydney man now basing his friend choices entirely on who has a boat
FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS: A local man is staging a dramatic overhaul of his friend groups in a desperate bid to increase the amount of time he spends on boats. David Hensley always dreamed of being a boat owner, but he's...
“It’s so good to be out in nature,” says woman in park while on a ciggie break during lunch at Catalina
WILDLIFE: A Potts Point woman has rediscovered the joys of nature by stepping outside a swanky restaurant for a five-minute cigarette break in the park. Maggie Tunstall was joined by her friend Max at Lyne Park Rose Bay, near where...
Bondi hipster born into vast generational wealth, mistaken as a homeless man
FASHION FAUX PAS: In a classic case of mistaken identity, multi-millionaire Bondi hipster Chris McMillan was mistaken as a homeless man by a well-intentioned overseas visitor. "I just want to help out someone less fortunate than myself," said the tourist,...
Cranbrook school asks student who grew up in Bondi Junction to give speech at assembly about adversity
RAGS TO RICHES: A student at a prestigious private school in Sydney's eastern suburbs has shared his remarkable story of transformation, against all odds. Year 11 Cranbrook student, Dane Oliver-Gordon gave a speech at school assembly yesterday about his traumatic...
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...
Westfield Bondi Junction car park now offering push bikes to help shoppers find their cars
PEDAL POWER: An influx of shoppers spending hours searching for cars in the labyrinth that is Westfield Bondi Junction car park has led centre management to offer an innovative solution. “Combing the car park on foot without any real clue...
“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...
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...
Man trying to spend less time with his wife outraged about Moore Park golf course being cut to nine-holes
MORE PARK: Sydney's golf community is up in arms today, after the Premier announced Moore Park golf course will be shrunk to just 9 holes to make way for parkland and housing. "There's already so much parkland in that area!"...
“Rent money is dead money,” explains owner of $5m Sydney apartment purchased by his dad
OWNER OCCUPIER: As the rental crisis tightens its grip on tenants around the country, a local man has been schooling his friends about Sydney's property market. "Guys if you're still renting, you're literally throwing money down the toilet," Marcus Tanner...
