“We’ve Got Your Lube, Scott!”: Shire Facebook Community Page Explodes After Yet Another Misdelivered Grocery Order

Finn Seabrook | Local Correspondent | Sutherland Shire Gazette

19 May 2025

COMO - It was just another quiet Sunday evening in the Shire when the local Facebook page detonated once again under the weight of misdirected grocery delivery orders, loose privacy boundaries, and unrequested public embarrassment.

“Anyone know a Tim Fernley? We’ve got four litres of his full-cream milk and a very bold quantity of personal lubricant with his name on it,” read one post that received 287 likes and a surprisingly helpful thread of emoji commentary.

Not to be outdone local mum-of-three, Tanya from Kirrawee, reported receiving someone else’s delivery which included “three tins of smoked oysters, a 5-pack of Bonds briefs (XL), and a Better Homes & Gardens special on backyard worm farms.”

“I just wanted my gluten-free muesli bars. Now I have to store this stranger’s entire midlife crisis in my hallway,” she told The Gazette.

Supermarket spokespersons claim the errors are due to “high demand and driver fatigue,” but locals suspect a more sinister plot. “I reckon the algorithms are bored,” said Darren from Sylvania. 

Meanwhile, a mystery bag of chicken giblets, four cans of whipped cream, and a packet of adult-sized nappies remain unclaimed in Kareela.

Tim Fernley, still yet to collect his items, has been advised to change his name and move to Padstow.

The Gazette will continue monitoring the group chat for updates.