• Protein chopped salad fuels mental health push-up challenge
    May 14 2026
    Luke Hines demonstrates a high-protein chopped salad featuring cottage cheese, avocado, eggs, dill pickles and fresh herbs, all prepared and served on a single board. The recipe is designed to fuel participants in the Push for Better push-up challenge, which runs from 3 June to 26 June and involves completing 3,307 push-ups over the month to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention in Australia. The challenge encourages Australians to have meaningful conversations about mental health whilst improving their physical fitness.

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    5 mins
  • Coles found guilty of fake discount scandal
    May 14 2026
    Coles supermarket has been found guilty of misleading shoppers with fake discounts under its down-down campaign. A federal court judge ruled that the retailer had not kept products at higher prices long enough before marking them down, meaning the price promotions were not genuine discounts. The case was brought by the ACCC against the supermarket giant.

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  • The internet's dad teaching life skills
    May 14 2026
    Rob Kenney created the YouTube channel 'Dad, how do I?' during the COVID pandemic to teach practical life skills like tying ties, changing tyres, and preparing for job interviews. After his father left when he was 14, Kenney was raised by his older brother Rick, a journeyman carpenter, and later raised two children of his own. The channel has grown to 5.5 million YouTube followers, with Kenney becoming known as 'the internet's dad', sharing both practical tutorials and wisdom through his platform across multiple social media channels.

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    6 mins
  • Cheesecake disaster and viral pickle smoothie
    May 14 2026
    A Colorado woman ordered a custom cheesecake for her daughter's birthday after receiving Facebook recommendations for a local baker, paying US$50 for what arrived as a runny, collapsing dessert less than an inch tall. Meanwhile, American franchises Smoothie King and Grillo's Pickles have launched a limited edition pickle smoothie made with pickles, bananas, kale and coconut water, which has gone viral across the United States.

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  • Australian Fashion Week's hottest trends for 2026
    May 14 2026
    Australian Fashion Week 2025 showcases the country's finest designers and upcoming trends for 2026, with burgundy colours, pleats, vintage nostalgia dressing and 90s influences dominating the runways. Australian supermodels Jessica Gomes and Montana Cox discuss the supportive Australian fashion community, behind-the-scenes chaos of runway shows, and share their experiences walking for designers including Marion Sadiq. The event highlights Australia's growing fashion scene, with notable moments including an accidental runway crasher at the Commas show making international headlines.

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    6 mins
  • Drug counsellor sentenced over Matthew Perry's death
    May 14 2026
    Eric Fleming, a drug counsellor, has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in the fatal overdose of actor Matthew Perry. Fleming exploited his position by obtaining information about clients' addictions and connecting them with drug dealers. He is the fourth person sentenced in connection with Perry's death, with one more individual still awaiting sentencing.

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    1 min
  • King Charles addresses Parliament amid global tensions
    May 14 2026
    King Charles delivered his speech from the throne at the state opening of Parliament, outlining UK policies addressing international tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine, defence and economic security, and closer European relations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded with commitments to radical public service reform and an activist Labour agenda focused on workers, renters and the less fortunate, whilst facing uncertainty about his leadership.

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    1 min
  • Fashion week-inspired vegan recipes with Chloe Wheatland
    May 13 2026
    Vegan chef and food influencer Chloe E. Wheatland demonstrates two recipes inspired by Australian Fashion Week: a panzanella-inspired salad featuring marinated tomatoes, herbed green sauce with silken tofu and cashews, and homemade croutons, plus a viral extra virgin olive oil bread dip with antipasto ingredients. The dishes emphasise bold colours, layered textures and seasonal flavours, with techniques for marinating tomatoes to create natural sauces and using tofu as a flavourless protein source in plant-based cooking.

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    5 mins