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Paddington Woman Applies For Flood Relief Payment After Being Splashed By Passing Car
BIG WET: With large parts of New South Wales under water, a flooding ’emergency’ has one Sydney woman pleading for help. Lawyer Karen Murphy was splashed with water by a passing vehicle not far from her Paddington home. “Several drops hit me, forcing me to go back home and get changed,” she told DBT. “I’m also going to have to get my work clothes dry cleaned.” Ms Murphy claims she’s entitled to the $1000 flood relief payment being given to people affected by the flooding disaster. “I’m definitely entitled to compensation because I was forced to cancel my manicure appointment…
Read MoreWARNING: Boomer On The Loose, Attempting Small Talk With Strangers About The Rain
GOOD CHAT: Sydney-siders are being advised to avoid a retiree who is allegedly walking around trying to engage strangers in conversation about the rain. “The woman is described as friendly, with brown hair and probably around 60 years old,” says Inspector Lyle Cummings from NSW Police. Witnesses say she’s approaching people and saying, ‘enough rain for you lately? Apparently it’s La Nina.’ “Yes, it’s raining, everyone knows that!” one man told DBT. “Maybe she could try to start conversations in a more original way? Or, even better, just stay quiet.” Police say the woman may be lonely or bored, and…
Read MoreParramatta Eels Announce Its Own Version Of R U OK? Day
NOT OK: After a week of relentless pre-game grand final hype, Eels fans have woken up today to the sobering news that their 36-year premiership drought remains unbroken. “Mentally, it’s a lot to take,” says Parramatta CEO Jim Sarantinos. “Especially when we lost so convincingly to our western Sydney rival Penrith.” The Eels didn’t get a look in last night, going down 28 – 12. “It was hard to watch,” says Sarantinos. “Dreams have been shattered. Parramatta fans are hurting today and that’s why we are announcing that today is R U OK Day.” “Please check up on a Parramatta…
Read MoreRENTAL CRISIS: Single car garage in Bondi now listed as ‘studio apartment’ on Domain.com.au
DBT YEAR IN REVIEW, SEPTEMBER 3 LUXE LISTING: Sydney’s rental crisis has plunged to new desperate lows, with a dirty, old one car garage on Blair St being listed as a ‘studio apartment’ for rent. “This is a rare opportunity for someone to enjoy an endless summer lifestyle,” the landlord told DBT. The listing on domain.com.au makes no mention of the garage’s lack of bathroom or running water, but says it’s “only an easy stroll to Bondi Beach.” The ad also notes its “close to transport,” but there are no bus stops or train stations nearby. “Well, it is close…
Read MoreSydney Offices Brace For Spike In Small Talk As It’s Both ‘Cold Out There Today’ & ‘Likely Sunny Tomorrow’
QUALITY BANTER: Fast changing weather conditions have triggered a wave of generic weather related conversations across Sydney workplaces. Office banter surged this afternoon as a cold front swept over the city. But it’s set to spike tomorrow morning as the weather is expected to improve dramatically. “Apparently it’s going to be raining a lot over summer again,” said one worker this afternoon. “Yeah I heard La Nina is coming back,” replied another. Productivity experts are urging people to avoid weather related conversations. “They are unnecessary and boring,” says expert Lyle French. “Everyone knows what the weather is, all you need…
Read MoreDouble Bay Woman Applies For Flood Relief Payment After Stepping In A Puddle In Gucci Sneakers
BIG WET: She may not live in one of the 23 LGA’s now eligible for flood relief payments, but a local woman says she deserves it as much, if not more than, anyone else. Not far from her Double Bay home, mother of two Karen Stiller stepped in a puddle while wearing her $3200 Gucci sneakers. “The local council is doing nothing to repair potholes in the area, so it’s no wonder these disasters happen,” she told DBT. “This is a flooding emergency!” Ms Stiller claims that even after her shoes dried at home, she noticed they’d become slightly discoloured…
Read MoreLOST LUGGAGE: Qantas Now Urging Passengers To “Just Take Any Bag Off The Carousel”
LUCKY DIP: Staff shortages and the school holiday rush are leading to a sharp increase in lost luggage at airports around the country, but Qantas says it has a solution. “We’re asking travellers to just take any bag off the carousel,” says CEO Alan Joyce. “At least they won’t come away empty handed.” Under the new rules, passengers are limited to collecting one bag per person. “We realise it’s not a perfect solution,” says Mr Joyce. “But if passengers aren’t fussy about which bag they collect, the amount of lost baggage will be greatly reduced.” Passengers who spoke to DBT…
Read MoreWoolworths Now Offering Afterpay For Lettuce Purchases
RELIEF AT THE CHECKOUT: With lettuce prices showing no sign of abating, Woolworths has taken the unprecedented step of offering Afterpay for an individual grocery item. “Retail lettuce prices seem locked in at around $10 a head, at least for the next few weeks,” says Woolworths CEO Hamilton Hendricks. “Extreme weather events continue to make life tough for vegetable producers, and that’s keeping prices high.” So from tomorrow, Woolies customers will have the option of paying for lettuce in 4 instalments over 6 weeks. Health experts are welcoming the move. “Lettuce is popular and it’s healthy,” says nutritionist Dan Oaks.…
Read MoreSchapelle Corby Arrested After Entering Australia With A Boogie Board Bag Full Of Lettuce
LETTUCE SMUGGLER: Eight years after being freed from a Bali prison, Schapelle Corby is back in custody this afternoon. The 44 year old was arrested a short time ago by the Australian Federal Police at Sydney airport, after attempting to smuggle a body board bag filled with Iceberg lettuce. “The boogie board bag had 134 head of lettuce with an estimated street value of $1600 AUD,” says Detective Sergeant Ray Thomas. The airport seizure comes as lettuce prices reach up to $12 a head, amid a severe shortage of several vegetables after the February floods and freezing temperatures. “Our investigation…
Read MoreOlivia From MAFS Now Swimming In Dangerous Rips, In Desperate Bid To Appear On ‘Bondi Rescue’
CAREER RESCUE: Controversial reality TV star Olivia Frazer has come clean on her high-risk strategy to ensure she continues to appear on Australian television. “I’ve been swimming in heavy surf and dangerous rips at North Bondi when the Bondi Rescue team are there filming,” she says. “Then I just yell ‘help’ and raise my hand in the hope they come out to get me with their cameras rolling.” It’s understood lifeguards from the ‘Bondi Rescue’ TV show have had to save Ms Frazer on two separate occasions so far this week. “It’s worth the risk,” says the 27 year old.…
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