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Westfield Bondi Junction now charging $20 entry fee, as shoppers queue for the air conditioning
AIR CON: Shoppers going to Westfield at Bondi Junction to escape today’s scorching heat are in for a surprise. “In a bid to keep the centre from overcrowding, we’ve introduced a $20 entry fee,” says a statement from Westfield Bondi Junction. “At this stage the fee applies for today only, but we’ll see.” It comes as thousands of shoppers head indoors to escape the 40 degree temperature outside, the hottest day in years. The unprecedented entry fee is getting a mixed reaction from shoppers. “It’s a small price to pay to shop in comfort,” says one local shopaholic. Others say…
Read MoreSydney man buys tickets to see Seinfeld in Perth so he doesn’t have to deal with the traffic leaving Olympic Park
SEINFELD HACK: An eastern suburbs man is taking the unprecedented step of flying to the other side of the country, just to avoid the gridlock traffic whenever there’s an event on at Sydney Olympic Park. Paul Watts has purchased tickets for his girlfriend and himself to see Seinfeld’s stand up comedy show at Perth’s RAC Arena, even though the same show is on in Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena, only 20 kilometres from his home in Dover Heights. “Last time I went to a concert at Olympic Park, it finished at 10pm, but heavy gridlock traffic meant I only got…
Read More“I’m so relieved the actors’ strike is finally over!” says woman who appeared once as an extra on Home & Away in 2017
BIG BREAK: A Sydney actor says the end of the actors’ strike in Hollywood will give her a much needed career boost. “The strike has halted production in the USA, but it’s also impacted the film and TV industries in Australia,” says Marie Julanti. “It’s been devastating to be honest. I’ve been forced to return to my regular job working as a sales assistant at Supre.” With the six month strike now set to end, the 27 year old Erskineville woman says she’s looking forward to get back in front of the camera. “Acting is my one true love,” she…
Read More“AI is not a threat to my job,” says eastern suburbs trust fund recipient with no job
JOB SECURITY: As many workers try to adapt and upskill in an ever-changing job market, Sydney’s Evan Emery-Smyth says he’s not concerned about AI. “If anything AI will just help the existing workforce,” the 37 year old man told DBT. “I think it’s only going to create efficiency.” But questions are being raised about his ability to talk about the impact of AI on labour markets, as he hasn’t held a job for the last 10 years. “I might go back to work soon,” he says. “I just haven’t found a career I love yet.” The Rose Bay man’s Instagram…
Read More#BREAKING: Hollywood superstar Gwyneth Paltrow and entourage fail to get a table at Totti’s Bondi
TOTTI’S REJECT: Hollywood actress and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow was unceremoniously today turned away from Totti’s Bondi, a popular Italian eatery on Bondi Road. “Sorry Ms Paltrow, we are booked out till April 14 next year,” the door girl said. “It’s really difficult to get a table here, even for non-celebrities.” The Goop founder was visibly disturbed about the rejection. “Fuck this place for a joke,” she said to her security staff as she walked away back toward their vehicle. “Plus it took us 45 minutes just to find a parking spot!” She was spotted at Margaret in Double Bay…
Read MoreSydney corporate drone happy unexpected cold snap provides half decent excuse to wear his puffer vest
VESTED INTEREST: Today’s frosty weather in Sydney is a welcome relief for one local finance worker. “I haven’t worn my puffer jacket in a few months because of the heat,” Hamish Robards told DBT while on his 13 minute lunch break. “But when I woke up this morning and checked my weather app I was absolutely stoked!” The 31 year old foreign exchange trader says he was torn this morning about whether to wear his North Face vest or his Katmandu one. “I went for the North Face one today, but it looks like it might be cold again tomorrow. How…
Read MoreCOST OF LIVING CRISIS: Local man now doing all his grocery shopping at his parents’ place
SELF-CHECKOUT: A Melbourne man is avoiding rising supermarket prices by doing his weekly grocery shopping at his parents’ kitchen. “It’s free and easy,” Samual Merritt-Rimmer told DBT. “The pantry is perpetually stocked and the fridge is full of culinary delights, but sometimes they are out of avocados.” The 24 year old says grocery price rises had initially forced him to start stealing from the supermarket. “I’m still stealing, but at least this way I’m being open and upfront about it.” And his mother doesn’t seem to mind at all. “I always buy extra groceries anyway,” she says. “And at least this…
Read MoreHIGH ROLLER: $60M Powerball winner celebrates with a shopping trip to Coles
SUPERMARKET SPLURGE: A lucky Victorian woman is in celebration mode after winning $60 million dollars in yesterday’s Powerball. “Finally I can now afford groceries,” the anonymous winner told DBT as she combed the aisles at her local Coles. “Until now I’ve been relying on fast food and leftovers from my parent’s place.” Onlookers watched in awe, as she added avocados and heirloom tomatoes to her shopping trolley, seemingly unfazed by the recent soaring grocery prices & cost of living crisis. Then – as she selected a variety of imported cheeses and olives from the deli section – a crowd began…
Read MoreBondi man recovers from long weekend drug & alcohol debauchery after having a multivitamin
COMEBACK KID: A local man has staged a dramatic recovery from 3 full days of alcohol and drug abuse. Two football grand finals, a music festival, two house parties and even a few Hinge dates; Marc Fisher-Grant has seen a lot this long weekend. “To be honest I didn’t get any sleep this weekend at all, and I’ve been feeling super dusty all day,” he told DBT. “But I had a multivitamin about 40 minutes ago and i can already feel it kicking in.” Marc Fisher-Grant has had a Swisse Men’s multivitamin, which is packed with vitamin D, magnesium and…
Read MoreDouble Bay trust fund recipients celebrate public holiday, despite not having jobs
LABOUR DAY: A group of Sydney trust fund recipients are having a party to mark Labour Day, an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. However DBT can reveal none of them have had jobs, apart from a few days work experience at their parents’ large multinational corporations. The party goers have gathered today on the penthouse rooftop of a Double Bay apartment building. “OMG, it’s so good to have the day off,” said Lara Chambers-Winter, who was out partying hard for the entire weekend. “And, we’ll probably do the same thing again tomorrow.” “We’ve been drinking French champagne…
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