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NSW Police launch ‘Operation Nanna Watch,’ targeting frail grandmothers using walking frames
PENSIONER PATROL: NSW Police is setting its sights on elderly grandmothers who weigh 50 kilograms or less. "These senior citizens may look innocent and harmless," says Police Commissioner Mark Sparks. "But we believe they pose an unpredictable threat to public safety." "We've...
All NSW nursing home residents to be given Taser guns to protect themselves from police
ARMED & READY: The NSW government has announced a radical new program to train nursing home residents on how to use Taser guns against police. "Police officers in this state can be erratic and unpredictable," admits the NSW Aged Care...
BARGAIN HUNTER: Local woman saves $10 shipping fee by taking $30 Uber ride directly to the store
WHEELER-DEALER: A Vaucluse woman who purchased an $8 t-shirt from Kmart has taken drastic steps to side-step the $10 delivery fee. "There's absolutely no need for delivery," she told DBT. "Instead, I just went to pick it up myself." However...
Matteo restaurant now requiring all waiters to complete a photography course
I'LL HAVE THE SNAPPER THANKS: One of Sydney's most popular restaurants has begun putting all its waitstaff through an intensive three week photography course. "It's not optional," says Bryce Farthing, the manager of Matteo in Double Bay. "Taking high quality...
Man accused of going to Anzac Day Dawn Service directly from Club 77
BRAZEN BENDER: A local man has raised eyebrows at the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Martin Place this morning, due to his casual attire and extreme mouth movements. Jason Gurner admits to coming straight from a large night at Club...
Local man basing entire personality on doing chin-ups at Bondi outdoor gym
FULL FLEX: It began as a way to keep fit and meet new people, but doing chin-ups at Bondi outdoor gym has turned into a complete obsession for one local man. Max Ridley spends hours every day perfecting his chin-up...
Local stoner dies of starvation after grocery delivery service Milkrun shuts down
TRAGIC COLLAPSE: The sudden closure of popular delivery company Milkrun has led to unexpected tragedy. Tributes are flowing in for Bondi stoner Jean-Marc Hume, who reportedly endured days without any food or drink after trying and failing to place orders...
Double Bay man applies to go on Survivor after completing a 45 minute hike in the Blue Mountains
OUTWIT, OUTPLAY, OUTLAST: An Easter long weekend road trip to the Blue Mountains has triggered hopes of reality TV stardom for one local man. "I went to Leura to meet my new girlfriend's parents and on Sunday we also did...
RBA boss spotted enjoying shorter queues at this year’s Easter Show, as few people can afford to go
FAST PASS: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor was seen galavanting around the Royal Easter Show today, making the most of much shorter than normal queues. When Philip Lowe was asked by a DBT reporter about unprecedented inflation and...
Harrison from MAFS announced as new brand ambassador for Gaslight Pharmacy, Rose Bay
NAMESAKE: After a tumultuous time on Married At First Sight, 33 year old Harrison Boon became well-known for his gaslighting tactics. But despite that, the manipulative groom has managed to secure a lucrative sponsorship deal with a popular local chemist....
