Sutherland Shire Tradies Spark National Shock: Turns Out They Prefer Moet to Great Northern

Skye Waverley | Social Reporter | Sutherland Shire Gazette

31 December 2025

Sutherland Shire is reeling after local researchers discovered that the local tradies aren’t the VB-swigging, singlet-wearing icons we thought they were. Turns out, they’ve developed a taste for French champagne, artisanal charcuterie, and even truffle risotto.

The bombshell dropped after the Institute of Cultural Misconceptions (ICM) noticed skyrocketing Moët sales in Cronulla and Miranda. “We thought it was a data glitch,” admitted head researcher Dr. Karen Boyd. “But then we found tradies pairing Veuve Clicquot with meat pies.”

Local carpenter **Darren “Dazza” Thompson explained, “It started as a joke at smoko. Now, it’s champers all round.” Even the RSL has added a charcuterie platter to the menu. “I thought it was a phase,” shrugged publican Mick “Macca" McDonald, “but now we’re stocking Dom Pérignon.”

Real estate agents are cashing in, advertising homes with “wine cellars fit for Krug.” “I sold a house purely for its cellar,” revealed agent Stacey Rogers.

Not everyone’s on board. Steve “Stevo” Anderson, a die-hard beer fan, grumbled, “These days, you crack a beer, and someone’s offering tasting notes. What’s next? Brie at Bunnings?”

With whispers of a “Champagne Tradie Festival” next summer, the Shire’s stereotype may never be the same. As Dazza summed up: “If loving bubbles makes me fancy… pass the foie gras.”

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