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“Let’s circle back in the new year,” now perfectly acceptable to say at work, given its already 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...
“Oh well, there’s always next year!” says Paddington man who only started supporting the Swans yesterday
DIE-HARD FAN: A Paddington man is putting on a brave face tonight after the Sydney Swans' loss to the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final. Peter Anderson was among hundreds of other bandwagon Swans fans watching the game at...
Lonely Planet release its new travel guide; ‘Worst Four Places In Sydney, 2024’
PLACES TO AVOID: Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released its much anticipated '4 Worst Places In Sydney, 2024,' with Bondi Icebergs sauna taking out the top spot. "It's an extremely dodgy sauna," says the Lonely Planet guide. "It's full...
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...
VESTED INTEREST: Finance workers growing anxious, as warmer weather threatens to end 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...
Local man casually tries talking about World Sexual Health Day as conversation starter on first date
FBOY: A Sydney man's bold attempt to spark romance on a first date has tragically misfired. As a conversation ice breaker, Travis Miller tried talking about World Sexual Health Day, which is today. "I hoped it would demonstrate my interest...
Instagram and Facebook announce new feature allowing users to mute any content relating to Raygun
GIVE US A BREAK: She's the viral sensation who sparked an endless flurry of memes after her Olympic breakdancing appearance in which she failed to score a point. And so far she's barely even said a word about it. But...
New calls for ‘right to disconnect’ laws to be extended to boring small talk in office kitchens
SILENT TREATMENT: Australia's new 'right to disconnect' laws give workers the right to ignore their bosses calls, texts and emails outside of work hours. But there are growing calls this afternoon for the laws to be expanded to include the...
“The ‘right to disconnect’ laws are a joke!” says man who retired back when an employers’ only way of contacting staff was by ringing their home landline
DIGITAL DIVIDE: A Sydney man who's been retired for three decades is criticising Australia’s new 'right to disconnect' laws, saying they are "utterly unnecessary." "The younger generation is so soft," Frank Ballinger told DBT. "If their boss calls them once...
Introverts calling for ‘right to disconnect’ laws to be extended to friends and family members
DO NOT DISTURB: Socially anxious Australians are petitioning the federal government to extend the newly implemented 'Right to Disconnect' laws to include not just bosses and coworkers, but also friends and family members. The laws, which took effect today across...
