Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions – Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app.Australia’s reputation as home to some of the world’s deadliest animals is as ubiquitous as its connection to beer and barbecues. But is it based on reality?The...
Leader of Adelaide Cult the 'Ideal Human Environment' Has Been … – VICE
The leader of a cult dubbed the “Ideal Human Environment” (IHE) has been locked up for 10 years after being found guilty of eight counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with one of his teenage followers. James Gino Salerno, 72, appeared via video link in the South Australian District Court yesterday on allegations that he had sexually abused a young girl who fled the group several...
José Ricardo Botelho, CEO of ALTA: «Aviation is a tool for … – Aviacionline
–A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to talk with José Ricardo Botelho, CEO and Executive Director of ALTA, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association. In a very pleasant chat, we were able to learn about the upcoming activities of the entity, in the run-up to two of the most major events of the year: the Joint Fuels Committee and the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum, in Buenos...
'It’s a ghost town': City of London market reacts to Covid slump – The Guardian
Leadenhall hit hard by Boris Johnson’s U-turn on encouraging workers back to their desks Ten days after the government halted its back-to-the-office drive in England, sparse lunchtime scenes in London’s historic financial district indicate that employees have embraced the renewed instruction to work from home.A rain-soaked and windswept Friday had drawn few visitors to the shops, restaurants and...
How to deal with close encounters with Christmas critters – University of Sydney
Associate Professor Cameron Webb from the Faculty of Medicine and Health said mosquitoes thrive in wet and warm weather, with Eastern Australia seeing plenty of opportunities for mosquitoes after recent rainfall and floods.“It is important to remember that mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance, their bites can spread pathogens that make people and pets sick.”Webb says when outdoors, the best...
Body shaming Father Christmas? Why call to ban ‘fat’ Santas has stirred row in Australia – Firstpost
A health expert in Australia has triggered a row with his demand for ban on 'fat' Santas. Pixabay (Representational Image) Donning a red suit and cap with white fur lining and a buckled black belt, Santa Claus is one of the most noticeable highlights of Christmas.In Australia, Father Christmas has hit headlines this year for his very appearance which makes him memorable.A row has erupted...
Explained: What is Australia's KFC cabbage-gate? – Firstpost
KFC Australia has told its customers to expect some changes in the menu. AFP Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joked that he will have to huddle up with his officials to discuss fast-food restaurant chain KFC’s ‘cabbage-gate’ as it decided to replace lettuce in burgers with cabbage.“Cabbage isn’t the same as lettuce. That’s just wrong,” Albanese told KIIS FM Radio, as reported by...
Tesco to launch 'wonky veg' range – The Guardian
Perfectly Imperfect produce will be introduced in 200 stores this week in crackdown on food wasteTesco is stepping up efforts to tackle food waste with the launch of a “wonky veg” range and a pledge to send all unwanted fresh produce to charity by end of next year.The Perfectly Imperfect will initially offer parsnips and potatoes before expanding to include a further 15 types of produce...
Farms still need up to 40,000 UK workers to harvest fruit and veg – The Guardian
Farmers fear British workers will leave crop-picking jobs when lockdown easesFarmers are facing an uncertain summer and autumn as industry representatives said they still needed to recruit – and retain – as many as 40,000 British residents to harvest fruit and vegetables.With the peak picking season just a few weeks away, thousands of British workers are needed to replace the foreign workers who...
Mixing it up: record number of Britons drink cocktails in Covid … – The Guardian
Drinks firm AG Barr says pornstar martinis and mojitos are among UK’s most popular cocktailsBritons are drinking cocktails in record numbers at home and in bars according to drinks group AG Barr, as consumers opt for a pornstar martini or mojito in a trend accelerated during the pandemic.The Scottish company, which makes Irn-Bru, Rubicon and cocktail brand Funkin, said 7.4 million people drink...
