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“I’m Scared To Try On My Jeans Again,” A Local Woman Reveals Her Biggest Post Lockdown Anxiety
As NSW residents prepare for a significant easing of lockdown restrictions next month, one Sydney woman is bracing herself for the very real prospect of wearing jeans again. “I’ve worn nothing but pyjamas and activewear for the last two months,” says Rachel Varcoe. The 31 year old says she’s gained “at least 3 kilograms” during lockdown. “I’m very anxious about trying on my jeans again. I honestly don’t think they’ll fit. Not even close.” And she’s not alone, with new research showing the average New South Wales resident gaining 1.84 kilograms during the second lockdown. Mental health experts say the…
Read MoreBondi Tinder Creep Calling For Continuation Of Mandatory Face Masks
INCOGNITO: A Bondi man who goes on up to four Tinder dates per day, says face masks should remain mandatory in all retail and indoor settings. “I love the anonymity I get when I’m wearing a mask,” says Julian Kerr. “I can just cruise around Bondi without having to duck for cover every five minutes when I see a girl I never called back.” The 31 year old says wearing a mask gives him confidence that he’s not going to get caught out in delicate social situations. “Even If I make eye contact with someone I know, I can easily…
Read MoreWoman Battling Boredom & Depression Posts Photo Of ‘Quarantini’ To Suggest She’s Having Fun
A woman whose hopes and dreams have been completely ripped apart by covid is trying to remain upbeat on social media. Tracey Simmonds’ career has been destroyed, she’s watched everything on Netflix, Stan and Binge, and she’s put on 10 kilograms in the last three months. But today she posted a photo of a ‘Quarantini,’ in a desperate bid to try show her friends that she’s holding it together. “Lockdown ain’t so bad,” she captioned the photo. “Nothing like a Quarantini to get you through. Whoo hoo!.” But behind the scenes it’s a very different story. The 29 year old…
Read MoreAnti-Vaxxer Finally Gets The Jab, After Learning Unvaccinated People May Not Be Allowed Into Catalina
For the last 18 months Maddison Keighrey been using her social media platforms to aggressively spruik her strong anti-vax stance. But now the Bondi brow bar owner has had a change of heart. “This morning I booked in for my first jab next week,” she told DBT exclusively. “Honestly I just wouldn’t be able to handle not being at our regular rock oyster lunches at Catalina every Sunday afternoon.” It comes as the state government considers a plan to stop unvaccinated people entering restaurants, bars and other hospitality venues once NSW begins opening up. “I still think vaccines are evil,…
Read More5km Rule: Dover Heights Man Purchases Home At Little Bay So He Can Play At NSW Golf Club
COVID HACK: A Dover Heights man has forked out $2.1 million dollars, in a desperate bid to play at his favourite golf course. “I’m actually a member at NSW, but I can’t play there because it’s more than 20ks from my place at Dover Heights,” says Jason Gillings. “And every other course is booked out!” So the enterprising 31 year old found a loop hole in the 5km rule, by purchasing a town house at Little Bay. “So now on my drivers license it says I live at Little Bay!” he told DBT. “How good!? I’d barely even heard of…
Read MoreDouble Bay Woolworths Named Time Out Magazine’s Best Place To Socialise 2021
ESSENTIAL SHOPPING: Time Out Sydney magazine has named Woolworths in Double Bay as the best place to socialise in 2021. “It’s been very busy,” says Time Out editor Dan Hoyle. “People are arranging to meet friends at there, or going alone in the hope of bumping into people they know, ” The pandemic has had a big impact on Time Out’s ‘Best Place To Socialise’ list, with all bars and clubs currently closed. “But honestly Double Bay Woollies has a really cool vibe going at the moment, and it’s right next to a Dan Murphy’s store,” says Time Out’s Dan…
Read MoreAnti-vaxx Influencer Finally Succumbs To The Jab After Realising It’s A Good Excuse For A Selfie
CHANGE OF HEART: A Melbourne woman’s stance on vaccinations is determined completely by how much attention it can get her, it’s been revealed. “I used to preach the whole anti-vaxx thing when it was more popular a few years ago, especially when I was up in Byron,” says Ruby Marsh. “But now I support vaccinations after realising how many likes vaccine selfies can get on Instagram.” Ms Marsh finally took the plunge and got her second jab yesterday, but not because she’s concerns about covid. “No it was just an unmissable opportunity to post a ‘fully vaccinated’ selfie,” she admitted…
Read More#BREAKING: Netflix Secures Exclusive Broadcast Rights To NSW Premier’s 11am Press Conference
NETFLIX & CHILL: People hoping to tune in to the NSW Premier’s daily Covid update will need to be watching Netflix from Monday. The streaming giant has secured exclusive rights to the live 11am briefing, which has become must-watch TV as covid case numbers hit more than 600 a day. “It’s the best rating daytime TV we’ve seen in years,” says Netflix boss Mike Deeves. “However we’re actually thinking of shifting the press conference to 8pm AEST to attract even bigger audiences.” The free to air networks say they’re launching a formal complaint to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.…
Read More‘I Miss Our Regular Chiswick Lunches:’ An Eastern Suburbs Woman Shares Her Covid Heartbreak
A brave Paddington woman has opened up about how covid is destroying her livelihood. “I’ve had the Chiswick lamb home delivered a few times during lockdown, but it’s just not the same as being there,” says Tiffany Harrington. The 27 year old is calling on the state government to allow the popular eastern suburbs restaurant to re-open. “All of our regular Friday long lunch Chiswick crew have been vaccinated,” she says. “Chiswick should be allowed to re-open to those who’ve had the jab.” She says the ongoing restaurant closures are having a devastating effect on her mental health. “I really…
Read MorePrisoner Requests More Time Behind Bars In Desperate Bid To Avoid Sydney Lockdown
A prisoner at Sydney’s Long Bay correctional centre has formally requested an extension to his jail sentence, as he seeks to avoid the city’s harsh lockdown measures. “I prefer it on the inside ey,” Mick Danks told DBT. “I might be locked up, but at least I’m not locked down, haha.” Prisoners are not subject to the same public health orders as civilians outside jail, as all new inmates do a mandatory two-week quarantine period upon entering the facility. “There’s no covid in jail bruh,” he says. “I can eat, exercise and socialise in large groups. Plus I don’t have…
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