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COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Local man now doing all his grocery shopping at his parents’ place
SELF-CHECKOUT: A Melbourne man is avoiding rising supermarket prices by doing his weekly grocery shopping at his parents' kitchen. "It's free and easy," Samual Merritt-Rimmer told DBT. "The pantry is perpetually stocked and the fridge is full of culinary delights,...
“Let’s circle back in the new year,” now perfectly acceptable to say, given its October: Report
DOWN TOOLS: As summer fast approaches and the beach beckons, Australian workers are once again delaying the inevitable: their jobs. 'Let's chat about this again in early February,' or 'that sounds like next year's problem,' were traditionally phrases reserved for...
Daniel Andrews’ North Face jacket collection to go on display at the Melbourne Museum
ADVENTURE MAN: The former Victorian Premier has announced that his coveted North Face jacket collection will be going on display at the prestigious Melbourne Museum. "I'm sharing my North Face jacket collection with the people of Victoria," Daniel Andrews said,...
Local woman’s 7 minute voice note to a friend, contains 4 seconds worth of useful information
LONG STORY SHORT: A Sydney woman has deeply frustrated her friends again today after sending a rambling and waffling voice note which should have been a text message. Carrie Carlos' voice note lasted more than 7 minutes, but only contained...
REPORT: Nobody Is OK
NOT OK: It's the annual day when people are urged to ask 'R U OK?' to help start a conversation that might make a difference in someone's life. But a new report reveals that nobody is ok. "It seems we've...
Woman who saved 25c by remembering to bring her re-usable bag to Woolies, rewards herself with a $5k bag from Christian Dior
SUPERMARKET SAVINGS: A Double Bay woman was flaunting her new Christian Dior tote bag this afternoon. She purchased it after some quick thinking while getting ready to go to the supermarket. “Instead of buying a new recyclable bag like I...
“I’m so glad I didn’t get stranded at Burning Man,” says woman who’s never left the eastern suburbs
Thanks to everyone who entered DBT's headline competition. There were loads of excellent entries.. but there can only be one winner! CONGRATULATIONS @Nick_hadj on your excellent winning headline! We'll be in touch to send your prize! And read below DBT's...
#BREAKING: Alan Joyce set to make acting debut in remake of Thunderbirds
CAREER PIVOT: Only one day after his shock early exit from Qantas, Alan Joyce has signed on to make his acting debut in a remake of the 1960s sci-fi British TV series, Thunderbirds. I"m a natural fit," says Joyce. "Thunderbirds...
#EXCLUSIVE: Qantas’ strict no pets in cabin policy relaxed exclusively for Albo and his dog
SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA: In a groundbreaking and controversial move, Qantas has relaxed its longstanding no-pet in cabin policy for Australia's PM and his beloved canine Toto. "We believe in a fair go for all," says Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, "Well,...
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...
