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Father who regularly pays $350 for a bag, refusing to pay $22 for an Easter showbag
CHARLES IN CHARGE: A Sydney father who regularly spends a quarter of his weekly salary on eight balls, says showbags are way too expensive. Today Josh Laird refused to buy his young son Henry a $22 showbag at this year's...
INSTANT ICK: Eastern suburbs woman forced to flee Hinge date after he showed up on a share bike
GHOSTED: A Bellevue Hill has told of the shocking moment her Hinge date arrived on a clunky green Lime bike, prompting her to make a swift exit. "He didn't even see me I don't think," Sally Gibbons told DBT. "I...
The Golden Sheaf introduce mandatory dress code for males: white sneakers, beige chinos and a white linen shirt
CARBON COPY: In a bold move to ensure fashion consistency among its male patrons, a popular Double Bay pub is implementing a mandatory dress code: white sneakers, beige chinos, and a white linen shirt. "We want to maintain The Golden...
Wentworth Courier newspaper now being delivered directly to recycling bins
One of Australia’s most useless local newspapers has announced that from next week it will be delivered directly to recycling bins around Sydney’s east. “Our own research shows very few people actually pick up the Wentworth Courier,” concedes the paper’s...
“It’s so nice to leave the city and get out into the countryside,” says Bondi Junction man walking a lap of Centennial Park
"It also helps justify my man bun," he says. RURAL RETREAT: In a daring quest for tranquility and a taste of the great outdoors, a Bondi Junction couple has escaped the hustle and bustle of the city by going for...
KEEPING UP APPEARANCES: Westfield Bondi shopper using Kookai bag to conceal items she just bought at Kmart
FASHION FAUX PAS: The eastern suburbs fashion scene is in shock tonight, after a Westfield Bondi Junction shopper was caught red-handed using a Kookai shopping bag to disguise items she bought at discount retailer Kmart. A DBT reporter was on...
Calls for inquiry into how Sydney is among the world’s most expensive cities, but you can’t even buy a decent coffee after 4pm
COFFEE CRISIS: Caffeine enthusiasts are calling on the NSW government to launch a full inquiry into the glaring lack of decent coffee options after 4pm. "It's an absolute embarrassment to our city which is known for its quality barista coffee...
“We should totally grab a beer soon!” says old friend who never even replies to your calls or texts
ON THE BEERS: Sam Galoti suggested to his old friend Peter Manning they "catch up for a beer soon." That was 3 years ago, and Sam keeps suggesting it every time they bump into each other. "It's so annoying," Peter...
Sydney couple saving for deposit on single serving of Totti’s bread
BREAD WINNERS: Sydney's Jen James and Ethan Carballo have moved into a friend's house rent-free while they save for a deposit on a serving of Totti's wood-fired bread for $16. "The first time I saw someone post a photo of...