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2016 throwback challenge deemed a failure in Sydney’s east, as everyone looks exactly the same now as they did back then
STUCK IN TIME: A viral social media trend has spectacularly backfired in Sydney’s east, with the ‘2016 throwback challenge’ proving impossible for residents who appear to have been cryogenically preserved for the past decade. The challenge asks participants to post photos or videos showing how they looked 10 years ago. “Once preventative Botox became a lifestyle choice rather than a medical decision, ageing just stopped,” says local cosmetic injector Dr. Natasha Frost-Hill. “These people haven’t aged. They’ve been maintained.” The challenge has failed so badly in the area that several influencers are now posting photos from 2006 instead. Early attempts…
Read MoreSydney man welcoming new morning ‘cafe rave’ trend so he has somewhere to go when he’s munted at 6am after a massive night out
MORNING GLORY: A Bondi man is throwing his support behind Australia’s emerging cafe rave scene, where the only drinks served are specialty coffees and cold pressed juice. Jake Hellier has been a fixture of Sydney’s nightclub scene for decades, and now he’s also embracing the early morning dance parties. “I came here at 6am straight from Club 77,” he told DBT on Sunday morning. “It’s a great option in case I don’t get invited back to someone’s house for kick-ons.” The 28 year old graphic designer appeared significantly more energised and alert than other revellers at the cafe. “I haven’t…
Read MoreVaucluse landlord lifts rent on Penrith 2-bedder by 3.5%, in line with today’s minimum wage increase
TRICKLE UP ECONOMICS: A local property investor has praised today’s 3.5% minimum wage hike, celebrating it with a 3.5% rent increase on a damp two-bedroom unit in Penrith he hasn’t visited since 2007. “It’s only fair,” says Hugo Embley-Wright. “I support an increase to the minimum wage, but it also needs to be reflected in rental prices.” “I’m just keeping up with the market.” About 180,000 people will see their hourly rate increase from $24.10 to $24.95 from July 1 after today’s ruling by the industrial umpire. Penrith tenant Alana Brooks, who works two jobs and currently sleeps in the…
Read More“These train delays are an absolute joke!” yells Sydney GP who hasn’t seen a patient on time since 1996
WAITING ROOM: Veteran Sydney GP Dr Max Sharpe-Bell is among those lashing out at the state government over yet another day of commuter chaos sparked by a power outage across most of the train network. “These delays are pathetic,” the doctor yelled, while waiting for his train this morning at Central Station. “And the government acts like it doesn’t even care about keeping people waiting!” However the doctor is facing backlash from his own patients, who say today’s transport delays are nothing compared to the wait times at his Double Bay medical clinic. “He’s normally running at least 45 minutes…
Read MoreFamous Benji Marshall sidestep not good enough to avoid volunteers handing out how to vote cards
WALL OF DEFENCE: Rugby league great Benji Marshall has failed to avoid volunteers at Potts Point polling station today, despite him having arguably the best side step in NRL history. “The people trying to hand out how to vote cards were coming at me from all angles,” Marshall told DBT. “I threw a dummy to breeze past the Greens bloke, then stepped left to get around the Labor bloke, but in the end, the Allegra Spender and Ro Knox volunteers proved too strong.” Witnesses say Marshall tried every trick in the book: pretending to kick, a spin move, and even…
Read MoreSydney real estate agent accuses politicians of being egotistical for having photos of their faces on so many large signs
SIGN OF THE TIMES: Ahead of tomorrow’s federal election, a Double Bay real estate agent is lashing out at politicians, accusing them of “egotistical overkill” for plastering their grinning faces on corflutes all over town. But Simon Jennings-Jones is conveniently overlooking the 23 ‘for sale’ signs currently outside homes across the eastern suburbs featuring his own mug. “Look at all these election campaign posters, it’s an absolute joke,” he told DBT while visiting a local polling centre. Other real estate agents are also saying they are feeling overlooked. “Sure we might have a few signs on houses, but these election…
Read More#BREAKING: Shock new polling shows Albo’s dog Toto as Australia’s preferred Prime Minister
DOGMATIC: A female Cavoodle is threatening to derail the federal election, after new polling shows Albo’s dog Toto is currently Australia’s preferred Prime Minister. Polling company Newspoll interviewed 5,600 Australians, asking who they’d prefer as Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton or Toto. “The results weren’t even close, with Toto capturing 41% of the vote,” says Newspoll’s Lyle Sims. Toto has developed a loyal following over the years while jet-setting alongside the Prime Minister and joining him at various events. “This isn’t the outcome I was hoping for, but honestly I wish Toto every success,” says Anthony Albanese. For her…
Read MoreLonely Planet release its new travel guide: ‘The Worst Four Things To Do In Sydney 2025’
TOURIST TRAPS: Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released its much anticipated ‘The Worst four Things To Do In Sydney, 2025,’ with The Royal Easter Show taking out the top spot. “Visitors can look forward to three‑hour queue marathons for dodgy carnival rides, manned by ride operators with a scary amount of missing teeth,” says the Lonely Planet guide. “And you’ll leave with debt and diabetes.” Coming in second place is Vivid Sydney. “Lining up to see colourful lights in freezing winter temperatures is an absolute no no,” says the guide. “Everyone knows this, but for some reason they still…
Read MoreEaster weekend away at AirBnB derailed as friends spend first 24 hours arguing over who gets the room with the ensuite
STAND OFF: A relaxing Easter getaway has spectacularly unravelled after a group of friends spent the entire first day of their Byron Bay trip locked in passive-aggressive battle over who would claim the Airbnb’s only room with an ensuite. What began as a wholesome reunion quickly spiralled into an emotional stand-off, as decades of repressed resentment came to the surface. “It was supposed to be a chill long weekend,” said trip organiser Olivia Reid, who booked the house under her name and therefore assumed she’d get the ensuite. “But apparently, booking it, paying the deposit, and bringing board games means…
Read MoreHomeless, unemployed & single; Sydney woman solves all her problems with a single bikini selfie on local Facebook group
BARGAINING POWER: The blurry line between neighbourhood Facebook group and dating/jobs/accomodation website, has been crossed yet again. Amid Sydney’s escalating rental crisis, local woman Lou Grace has posted an alluring photo of herself on Bondi Local Loop, with the caption: “Hey beautiful Bondi peeps, I’m looking for a spare room! DM me ASAP. Must be a modern place and close to the beach xo.” It remains unclear if she’s even offering to pay any rent, or if her mere presence is enough. Either way, her post is raising eyebrows. “Try looking on realestate.com.au like everyone else ffs!” replied one Facebook…
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