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VESTED INTEREST: Local tech & finance workers upset warmer weather is ending puffer vest season
PUFF DADDY: Recent warmer weather heading into spring is a welcome relief for most. However, for a small but growing group of people, rising temperatures pose a very real threat. "It means I can no longer get away with wearing...
DIGITAL DIVIDE: Man on $65k forced to show boomer on $300k how to connect to Wi-Fi
NOT ROCKET SCIENCE: Young Sydney marketing executive Jack Whitmore was today called into his boss's plush harbour-view office to show him how to connect his new iPad to Wi-Fi. "It's not the first time," says Whitmore, who spends more than...
Qantas announces record profit after selling passengers’ lost luggage
CASH CONVERTERS: Qantas' move into the second hand clothing and luggage industry has helped it achieve a record $2.5 billion profit. "Our core flying business is still recovering from the pandemic, but our new thrift store offering is performing very...
“So, lots of you have been asking me,” says local influencer who wasn’t asked anything
MISLEADING & DECEPTIVE CONDUCT: A self-described influencer and beauty blogger is alleged to have made false claims in a video she posted online. Nina Harley began her video by saying; “So, lots of you have been asking me about which...
Fitness First now offering membership discounts for those only using the mirrors
TIME TO REFLECT: As cost of living pressures continue to bite, global gym chain Fitness First is offering relief to Australian households. "Our research shows up to 14% of our members come to the gym and are looking in the...
Prime Minister promises a public holiday if Souths beat Newcastle this weekend
GO THE BUNNIES! The South Sydney NRL team is experiencing a sudden surge in support after the PM pledged a public holiday if they manage to beat Newcastle this weekend. "As you know, I've always been a huge Bunnies fan,"...
Supermarket charging $15 for paper bags, announces crackdown on theft
PRICEY PAPER: Following the heavily criticised launch of its $15 'washable' paper bags, supermarket giant Coles has announced new measures to combat shoplifting. "The ongoing cost of living crisis has led to an increase in theft," says a Coles spokesperson....
CAST AWAY: Aussie trust fund recipient stuck in Mykonos as airlines only have economy seats available
CAST AWAY: The fate of an Australian traveller on the idyllic Greek Island of Mykonos is hanging in limbo tonight. Tom Sedgeworth's 14-day trip has turned into a nightmare, because he's unable to purchase a first class seat home. "I've...
‘Business coach’ flaunts Lamborghini in LinkedIn profile pic, despite driving a Barina & still living with parents
FAKE IT TILL U MAKE IT: Former real estate agent, 29 year old Mark Minns has re-launched his LinkedIn profile, now featuring a $350,000 Lamborghini. According to his bio, the Randwick man is now a Business Coach | Mentor |...
“I just wanted to jump on quickly,” says influencer in video that required 14 takes & 2.5 hours of editing
BEHIND THE SCENES: Well-known for her breezy online persona, local fitness influencer Eve Brodie has given DBT a first hand look at her video production process. In one of her latest workout videos on Instagram, she began with her signature...
