Posts Tagged ‘Already Run’
Local man sues Scots College after his son finished year 12 there, but then started shopping at Vinnies Newtown
FALL FROM GRACE: A Bellevue Hill businessman has launched legal action against a prestigious eastern suburbs private school. Michael Pollard-Asquith is suing Scots College, claiming “educational negligence” after his son, Oliver, completed year 12 last year and since then has become a regular shopper at Vinnies in Newtown. “The school has obviously failed in its duty of care,” Michael Pollard-Asquith told DBT. “I didn’t pay $50,000 a year in tuition fees for Oliver to end up looking like a hipster. It’s an absolute joke.” Mr Pollard-Asquith claims his son’s refusal to wear puffer vests or R.M Williams boots has led…
Read More#BREAKING: Instagram unveils new ‘I’ve seen that reel before’ reaction emoji
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT: Instagram users are today welcoming a brand new emoji option which they say will help them save time while using the app. “People often send me reels I’ve already seen,” says one man. “But I can’t be bothered writing; ‘I’ve seen it before,’ so I just end up using the laughing face emoji.” But now the popular social media app has rolled out the ‘I’ve seen that reel before’ emoji option. “We just want users to respond genuinely on our platform,” says a statement from Instagram. “Our new emoji gives users the perfect tool to say…
Read MoreEastern suburbs relationship break up scandal: “You never told me you went to a public school!”
DARK PAST: A seemingly idyllic eastern suburbs couple has spectacularly imploded after a shocking revelation rocked their relationship; he went to a public school. “I feel so betrayed,” Melinda Evans told DBT. “We’ve been dating for months already and he never told me about his government funded education.” The boyfriend Pat Michaels had reportedly been keeping his dark past a secret, wearing R.M. Williams boots, and regularly going to the Golden Sheaf and Oak. But the charade was up when she found his Vaucluse High year book from 2004. “My school was located in a prestigious coastal area!” he said,…
Read MoreMother away on holidays sends lengthy text message with no interesting or useful information
GENERIC TEXT: A local mother holidaying in Noosa has sent her son a 52 word text message without including any interesting or useful information. “I had some spare time while waiting in the hotel lobby, so I thought I’d let Henry know we are safe and well,” Paddington’s Carol Kirwan told DBT. “But I’m not great at texting.” It took her more than 30 minutes to write and send the text, which mentioned the weather and some issues she and her husband were experiencing with hotel maintenance. DBT understands that her 29 year old son barely even read the text.…
Read MoreAustralia Post delivery driver sacked after actually knocking on someone’s door with parcel, instead of taking it straight to the post office
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE: A well-intentioned Australia Post delivery driver has lost his job after attempting to make life easier for a parcel recipient. “Instead of just leaving a ‘Sorry We Missed You’ card without ever attempting delivery, I thought I’d knock on the door and give them the parcel,” says David Brookes. Australia Post’s internal investigation revealed his actions were deliberate. “He admitted to knocking on the door to save the customer a trip to the post office,” An Australia Post spokesperson said. “This kind of efficiency undermines our entire business model.” “We cannot allow rogue behaviour like this to…
Read MoreEastern suburbs couple visiting the Blue Mountains embark on gruelling hike along Leura’s main shopping strip
INTO THE WILD: A Paddington couple have today set off on a daring feat of bravery and endurance. Samantha and James Wentworth-Tyson have begun a 700 metre hike along the main shopping strip of Leura in the Blue Mountains, 60 kilometres west of Sydney. “Wow, it’s so beautiful out here in the wilderness,” Samantha told DBT, as she walked past a boutique gift store, selling $80 tea towels. “It’s so good to reconnect with nature.” The pair began their day with a full English breakfast at Lilianfels Resort and Spa, where they’ve spent the last two nights. “We came here…
Read MoreWoman who saved 99c by finally remembering to bring a reusable tote bag to Woolies, rewards herself with a $5k tote bag from Christian Dior
GIRL MATH: A Double Bay woman is flaunting her new Christian Dior tote bag this morning. She purchased it after some quick thinking while getting ready to go to the supermarket. “Instead of buying a new reusable bag like I do every time, I finally remembered to bring one with me to Woolies,” Jess Burnett admitted to DBT. The 99c windfall was enough to convince her to splurge on a new $5000 Christian Dior tote bag. “Saving the environment and being smart with money means I can afford my luxury lifestyle,” she says. “I deserve it.” And the 28 year…
Read MoreWoman who regularly shops at Westfield Bondi Junction, wears hoodie to avoid being spotted at Eastgate
RETAIL ESPIONAGE: A Sydney woman known for her loyalty to Westfield Bondi Junction, has been seen sneaking into the nearby Eastgate Shopping Centre. “I just needed to get something from Aldi quickly,” Margo Fulton admitted, without giving any further detail. Witnesses tell DBT the 29 year old fashion lover tried to go undercover, wearing glasses and a hoodie, despite the summer heat. But one eagle eyed shopper captured the above image. “I also saw her in the Reject Shop,” says the witness. “And then she bought one of those discounted meals the Asian take away shops offer at the end…
Read MoreSydney mum has Scots College sticker on her car, despite all her children attending Darlinghurst Public
STICKY SITUATION: A Sydney mother has been proudly displaying a Scots College sticker on the rear window of her luxury SUV. But a DBT investigative unit has found that all of Sally McGill’s three sons attend Darlinghurst Public School. After being tipped off by an eagled-eyed reader, DBT captured the above image of Ms McGill, and we asked her about the sticker. “I’m borrowing a friend’s car,” The Woollahra woman replied, before quickly entering her vehicle and driving away. Further investigation shows she has used the same car for at least two years, casting doubt on her claim. On the…
Read More“It’s so easy to make time for exercise,” says fitness influencer without job, mortgage, children, social life or any other hobbies
JUST DO IT: A Sydney influencer is being accused of misleading her followers, after claiming she juggles a demanding daily schedule to fit in regular exercise. “You won’t achieve your fitness goals by just thinking about them,” Elise Jamison said on a recent video she posted to Instagram. “You need to take control of your time and make it happen!” But an investigation by DBT shows the 28 year old stay at home trust fund recipient has no time constraints whatsoever. “She just hangs out in activewear all day, trialing green smoothie recipes, and filming herself doing exercise,” says one…
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