Posts Tagged ‘Xmas – NYE’
Frustrated Christmas shopper at Westfield Bondi uses up his two hours of free parking, looking for parking
TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY: A Sydney motorist says he’s been left traumatised today after spending two hours in Westfield Bondi Junction car park looking for parking. “I drove from parking level P4, right down to P1 without luck, so then I went over to the upper car park and combed R1 up to R4, and again, nothing.” The Bellevue Hill man says he lost track of time as he navigated his way around the complicated car park. “I think it was after an hour or so I broke out in a small sweat,” he says. He refused to…
Read MoreLindt Balls overtake Ferrero Rocher as most generic, thoughtless Christmas gift
CHANGING OF THE GUARD: For the last decade Ferrero Rocher chocolates have been the number one go-to generic, thoughtless Christmas gift. But all that has changed with new data showing Lindt Balls chocolates have moved into the top spot. This seismic shift in the chocolate gift hierarchy was confirmed after a nationwide survey revealed that a staggering number of Australians now default to Lindt when in doubt. “Our research shows more than two million Australians will receive Lindt Balls as a Christmas gift this year,” says Phil Hegarty from consumer group Choice. “It’s the gift to give when you don’t…
Read MoreCorporate drone attempts to show he has a personality by wearing Santa hat at work
JOY TO THE WORLD: A shy office worker is showing his playful side today in a desperate bid to prove that he’s much more than just a lifeless accountant. “Sometimes you gotta live a little,” says Joel Tyler. “I’m getting into the Christmas spirit. I don’t care if it’s only December 15!” The 32 year old is generally known by colleagues as being “distant and introverted.” But not today. Joel Tyler has begun wearing a Santa hat while at work. “Wow, I’m impressed,” says Jane from the legal department. “Joel is actually a lot more quirky and original than we…
Read MoreNews.com.au journalist sets new year’s resolution to report some real news, instead of his constant misleading clickbait
NEW HORIZONS: A news.com.au reporter is attempting to take the next brave step in his career. As a new year beckons, Harry Hackman has set a resolution to report some actual news, a huge departure from his standard sensational clickbait stories about pop culture, viral videos and reality TV. “My main job at news.com.au is to write articles about whatever Karl Stefanovic and Waleed Aly happen to say on TV,” Hackman told DBT. “I also write a lot about what Abbie Chatfield says on her podcast.” Harry Hackman has mastered the art of writing misleading headlines that in no way reflect…
Read MorePLACE TO BE SEEN: Kardashians accused of photoshopping themselves into NYD party at Catalina
A-LISTERS: Catalina restaurant at Rose Bay has again cemented itself as a premier NYD destination, after the Kardashian’s posted a photo of themselves at the popular party. The image, featuring Kim, Kylie and Kourtney Kardashian was posted to Kim’s instagram account. “So privileged to be able to celebrate the new year with Sydney’s most beautiful people,” the caption read. “We cant wait to visit Australia again soon.” It quickly garnered hundreds of thousands of likes and comments from adoring fans. But there’s growing speculation the photo is fake. “They’ve just photoshopped themselves into a photo they found on Google images,”…
Read MoreWealthy homeowner posts fireworks photo as thinly veiled excuse to show off his harbour view
SET PIECE: It’s that time of year again. Every New Year’s Eve, Max Jirgis posts a photo of the fireworks from his sprawling balcony in Sydney’s prestigious Darling Point. “He actually does the same thing for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race,” one of his friends told DBT. “But he doesn’t care about yachts or fireworks. It’s literally all about showing off his view.” In the photo posted just after midnight, Max Jirgis appears alone, but seemingly dressed for a party, wearing a waistcoat and posing with a glass of wine. However DBT understands those items were just props to…
Read More61% Of Sydney Residents Plan On Taking A Sleeping Pill Before 10.30pm Tonight: Report
KNOCKOUT BLOW: If you’re thinking of not doing anything tonight for New Year’s Eve, you’re not alone. A new report by consumer group Choice shows fear about exploding covid case numbers is leading unprecedented numbers of Sydney residents to take sleeping pills. “Our research shows 61% of Sydney-siders plan on taking a sleeping tablet before 10.30pm tonight,” says Choice’s Damien Sutton. “That’s up from a New Year’s Eve average of 8%.” Growing uncertainty around Omicron has led to the cancellation of thousands of parties. “There is literally no point being awake tonight,” says one man. “I’m going to pop a…
Read MoreNYE COVID CURFEW: QLD Premier Everyone Needs To Be Home By 10.30pm
FUN POLICE: The New Year’s Eve plans of millions of Brisbane residents have been thrown into disarray. The QLD state government has just announced a landmark New Year’s Eve curfew covering the Brisbane metropolitan area. “Anyone found roaming the streets after 10.30pm will be fined $107, says QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. “A heavy police presence will be out enforcing the curfew.” The Premier says the curfew will help contain new covid-19 transmissions. “…especially ones that would have occurred around midnight when thousands of people start kissing to bring in the new year.” “We don’t see any reason why anyone should…
Read MoreExtended family acting like they all love each other for one day of the year
NUMBERS GAME: A Sydney family is acting like a loving, cohesive unit, only because of certain numbers on a calendar, it’s been confirmed. The Riley family are reportedly burdened by several complex issues, with some family members having a deep hatred of each other. But not today. “I’ve been instructed to be polite and pleasant to everyone today,” says Todd Riley. “But I hate my mother in law. I have to pretend to like her even when she’s a huge bitch.” DBT understands Todd Riley and his wife’s parents never talk at any other time of the year. “But when…
Read MoreSydney Lord Mayor Starts Brainstorming Potential Reasons To Cancel NYE Fireworks
HEADLINE HUNTER: The Lord Mayor of Sydney and her media team have begun discussing how they can benefit from the annual ‘on again, off again’ coverage about NYE fireworks. “Over the next few days we’ll begin sending out media releases saying we may have to cancel the fireworks display this year,” says Lord mayor Clover Moore. “We’re just not exactly sure which reason we’re going to use yet.” Ms Moore says Omicron, flooding and even bushfires are all in the mix for reasons to drum up headlines again this year. “It’s crucial we keep everyone on edge and extract as…
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