Category: News
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Nestle Purina PetCare recalls STAR WARS cat collars
Nestlé Australia today announced the immediate recall of the PURINA cat collars with STAR WARS designs due to the possibility of injury to cats. The collars are being recalled because the cat may catch its claws on the edge of the collar, causing it to fray. This frayed collar may then cause injury to the…
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Qantas announces flight suspensions amidst Coronavirus pandemic
Amidst the global panic ensuing due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Australian global airline Qantas announced on Saturday plans to suspend all inbound and outbound flights to specific provinces in China. Via the Qantas newsroom, the airline shared a statement outlining that from February 9th, flight routes from Sydney – Beijing and Sydney –…
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In a bid to further distance the iconic company from it’s Fox foundations, Disney moves to alter the name of 20th Century Fox studios
Disney has moved to place it’s first stamp on it’s newly acquired studio, 20th Century Fox, after last year’s groundbreaking $71 billion buyout of the iconic Hollywood studio. In what is believed to be an attempt by the House of Mouse to distance the studio’s name and entertainment properties from a certain controversial news network,…
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The Tik Tok Takeover
If you haven’t heard of Tik Tok you’re either over the age of 50 or have been living under a rock, because it’s taken over social media across the globe. Vine meets Gen Z app TikTok has taken social media by storm, and what many people don’t know is that the app has already been…
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Amidst the devastation of Australia’s bushfires, comedian Celeste Barber emerges to rally help from around the world
Comedy queen and newly crowned face of the fundraising effort born out of the bushfire crisis, Celeste Barber, has reportedly raised more than $50 million for the state’s Rural Fire Service through her Facebook crowdfunding campaign to help battle the ongoing blazes ravaging up and down New South Wales. The public figure, famed for her…
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NSW Police brace as the heavily condemned Sydney lockout laws are lifted today
Today NSW Police are setting to brace for the worst, while hoping for the best, as the city celebrates the much anticipated removal of Sydney’s controversial lockout laws. Set in place by the O’Farrell government in 2014 with the intention of decreasing the level of violence seen in popular night time locations around the CBD, the laws…
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Helpful tips to navigate Dementia this Christmas season
The festivities of Christmas and the New Year is an exciting time for many, but they can also be extremely challenging for individuals with cognitive impairment.The changes in routine, increased social engagements and confusing changes to the decor in their living environment can be overwhelming, leading to increased agitation and confusion. If you are preparing…
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A legend in the field, Clive James dies at 80
Poet, critic and TV personality Clive James, known for his witty dry humour has passed away at 80. Clive James dies at age 80, after nearly a decade of being diagnosed with leukaemia, kidney failure and lung disease. Passing away at this home in Cambridge on Sunday. The Australian author and TV personality, star of…
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Disney Plus Has Just Launched Down Under
Both Australia and New Zealand were in for a treat this month as Disney Plus launched this morning (November 19) and by the looks of things, it is already giving Netflix a run for its money as the new platform is becoming one of its biggest competitors. Disney’s new platform is already cheaper in comparison…
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Should we call Sydney’s iconic NYE harbour fireworks show into question?
Questions have arisen as to whether the traditional New Year’s Eve firework display over Sydney harbour should go ahead this year in light of the recent fire and drought devastation that has ravaged much of New South Wales and Queensland. In the last week, we have seen over three times the amount of land burned…