Influencer forced to develop a personality, as the Threads algorithm shuns her non-stop selfies

FRESH START: A Bondi influencer is embarking on a new content strategy, after her relentless selfie posting fell foul of the Thread algorithm. “I’m pivoting to become a different kind of content creator,” Sally Braggs told DBT. The 23 year old is tipping her toes in the comedy genre, in a bid to adapt to Meta’s new text-based social media platform. ‘So, how is everyone enjoying Threads? hahah. Comment below!’ she wrote in her maiden Threads post. “Obviously I feel much more at home posting sexy selfies, and to be honest that’s what my followers want.” “But also the time…

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EXPOSED: Influencer’s 100k Instagram following not joining her onto Threads, as most of them are bots

SLOW BURN: A fitness influencer’s migration onto Threads has hit a stumbling block, when it was revealed that most of her 100k Instagram followers are, in fact, bots. After four days on Threads, Belle Bradley has only accumulated 13 followers. “It’s going much slower than expected,” the 30 year old fitness influencer admitted to DBT. “But maybe it’s just a problem with the algorithm or something?” Bradley is remaining relatively quiet on social media, except for a few cryptic posts about ‘weathering the storm.’ “She’s really got egg on her face unfortunately,” says one social media expert. “It confirms that…

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PM announces new helpline for people who missed out on tickets to see Taylor Swift

YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN: It’s been a harrowing week for the millions of people who tried and failed to secure tickets to see pop sensation Taylor Swift in concert. “That’s why the federal government is stepping in to help,” says PM Anthony Albanese. “It’s crucial we provide emotional support during this difficult time.” The ‘Swift Support’ hotline is staffed by qualified counsellors, working around the clock from a large call centre in Sydney’s north west. “It’s a free call to the helpline, and callers can remain anonymous if they wish,” says the PM. DBT understands Anthony Albanese himself failed to snag…

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#BREAKING: Gladys Berejiklian’s ex-boyfriend announced as a cast member of Fboy Island

LIMBRO: Well-known for his behind the scenes influence on NSW politics, disgraced MP Daryl Maguire is set to emerge as a leading man on the next season of FBoy Island. “With a background in political wheeling and dealing, we think he’ll bring a unique dynamic to our island of love and deceit,” a spokesperson for the reality TV show said.  The show pits ‘nice guys’ against ‘Fboys’ in a competition for a juicy cash prize. “Daryl will be coming onto the Island as an Fboy,” confirmed show host Abbie Chatfield. The announcement comes only hours after ICAC found that he, and…

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Fantales discontinued as the last person who bought them 3 years ago is still chewing

SOMETHING TO CHEW OVER: In a bittersweet move that’s shocked choc-caramel lovers around Australia, confectionary maker Neslte has announced the demise of Fantales. After 93 years in production, the company says it will stop making the iconic lolly next month due to declining sales. Sydney’s Andrew Wilson was reportedly the last person who purchased a pack of Fantales back in 2020, and he’s been chewing ever since. “I’ve been chewing on the same Fantale for the last six hours,” says the 32 year old. “I’m actually still recovering after dislocating my jaw on it this morning.” Nestle told DBT there…

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HIGH FLYERS: Valium announced as sponsor of Qantas’ new ultra long-haul flights

CHILL PILL: Passengers on Qantas’ new long haul flights will be given a 5mg tablet of anxiety medication Valium, under a new sponsorship deal announced today by the airline. “Flying almost 20 hours non-stop can be a stressful experience for some people,” says a Qantas spokesperson. “That’s why we’ve teamed up with Valium to help provide a more relaxing in-flight experience.” The partnership will see valium branding on Qantas’ Airbus A350s for its long-haul ‘Project Sunrise’ flights from Sydney to London and New York beginning in 2025.  But the sponsorship deal has some doctors worried. “Valium is a powerful drug…

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Seven Network announce Ben Roberts-Smith as a contestant on the next season of SAS Australia

BACK ON THE FRONT LINE: The Seven Network continues to stand by its controversial Queensland managing director Ben Roberts-Smith. The decorated war criminal has this evening been announced as a contestant on season two of Seven’s reality TV show SAS Australia. “It’ll be great to have an actual former special forces soldier on SAS Australia,” says Seven West Chairman Kerry Stokes. It comes as the Federal Court today found that Ben Roberts-Smith was a war criminal and murderer, involved in unlawful killing and assault of unarmed Afghan prisoners. “We initially had Ben as an instructor on the show,” says Mr…

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Nation’s boomers in disarray, as Kochie’s retirement means they won’t know what to think anymore

AT A LOSS: It’s the news many Australians were simply not prepared for. Today veteran Channel 7 host David Koch announced that he is quitting Sunrise, and it’s triggered mass confusion and hysteria among the nation’s boomers. “It’s very unsettling to be honest,” says one 68 year old. “I still don’t know how to use the internet so I get all my news and views from Sunrise.” David Koch is well known for his no nonsense approach to offering life advice on everything from finance to breastfeeding. “This will be the first time in decades that I’ll have to form…

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Vivid Sydney 2023 off to a spectacular start in Surry Hills: Report

LIT: The organisers of Vivid Sydney 2023 say they’re very happy with how the opening night played out in Surry Hills. “Our idea to set alight a vacant seven story building was very experimental,” say event organisers. “But the result was spectacular.” Hundreds of art lovers gathers to watch the inferno, which began near Central Station at around 4pm today. “The smoke and fire alarms really added to the effect, it was super artistic,” said one onlooker. “I cant wait to check out all the other installations around the city.” An estimated 2.6 million people are expected to see 50…

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Alfie Langer still wondering how he made selection for this 1991 ad with Tina Turner

PIN UP BOY: The passing of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner has raised some unanswered questions for one former footballer. Back in the early 1990’s, pre-eminent halfback Alfie Langer was featured in an NRL ad alongside Tina Turner, as well as Wayne Pearce and Andrew Ettingshausen. “They made us run along the beach in our budgie smugglers,” says Langer. “I’ve got no idea why they chose me. I thought they were trying to make Rugby League appeal to women, not turn them away!” The Broncos, Queensland and Australian halfback admits he felt intimidated by his New South…

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