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Stabbing these packs open, instead of trying to ‘peel here,’ can save you 40 minutes per year: Report
SALAMI HACK: The 'peel here' tab on the corner of many food packages is designed to be helpful, but a new report shows it may be costing us dearly. Researches from consumer group Choice found it takes an average of...
Influencer forced to develop a personality, as the Threads algorithm shuns her non-stop selfies
FRESH START: A Bondi influencer is embarking on a new content strategy, after her relentless selfie posting fell foul of the Thread algorithm. "I'm pivoting to become a different kind of content creator," Sally Braggs told DBT. The 23 year...
Man hides from colleague so he doesn’t have to say hi to him for the 4th time today
TAKE COVER: A Sydney office worker has gone to extreme lengths to avoid having to greet his co-worker for the fourth time in a single day. "He's a good guy and everything, but it just gets awkward after a few...
Time spent organising weekend away with friends, longer than actual weekend away: Report
WEEKEND WORRIERS: A new study has shed light on how long it takes to organise a weekend away with friends. The Institute for Social Dynamics found the average attendee spends 52 hours discussing the weekend away on the WhatsApp group...
PM announces new helpline for people who missed out on tickets to see Taylor Swift
YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN: It's been a harrowing week for the millions of people who tried and failed to secure tickets to see pop sensation Taylor Swift in concert. "That's why the federal government is stepping in to help,"...
#BREAKING: Gladys Berejiklian’s ex-boyfriend announced as a cast member of Fboy Island
LIMBRO: Well-known for his behind the scenes influence on NSW politics, disgraced MP Daryl Maguire is set to emerge as a leading man on the next season of FBoy Island. "With a background in political wheeling and dealing, we think...
Fantales discontinued as the last person who bought them 3 years ago is still chewing
SOMETHING TO CHEW OVER: In a bittersweet move that's shocked choc-caramel lovers around Australia, confectionary maker Neslte has announced the demise of Fantales. After 93 years in production, the company says it will stop making the iconic lolly next month...
Man clicks ‘unmute’ for the first time during work Zoom call, just to say goodbye
OVER & OUT: A local tech firm employee has shocked colleagues on a Zoom call while working from home today. Simon Schiller came off mute for the first time during a 40 minute zoom call just to say: "Goodbye, chat...
HIGH FLYERS: Valium announced as sponsor of Qantas’ new ultra long-haul flights
CHILL PILL: Passengers on Qantas' new long haul flights will be given a 5mg tablet of anxiety medication Valium, under a new sponsorship deal announced today by the airline. "Flying almost 20 hours non-stop can be a stressful experience for...
InstaFit: Fitness First now offering discount memberships to those only using their phones
PHONE PLAN: As recession fears continue to bite, global gym chain Fitness First is offering relief to Australian household budgets. "Our research shows up to 14% of our members come to the gym and are on their phones pretty much...
