If you’ve visited Bunnings lately, you might have noticed something interesting. Shane, a mechanic from Queensland, certainly did. He was at the Caloundra Bunnings store on the Sunshine Coast over the weekend to pick up a simple garden hoe. But when he got to the gardening tool section, he was taken aback. The Mysterious Case of the Locked-Up Knives Shane discovered that the garden hoe was behind a perspex screen, covered in warning signs alerting customers about new rules. One sign read, “The sale of knives and other controlled items to minors is prohibited.” Another sign said, “Dear customers, please…
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If you’re planning a trip to the popular NSW South Coast tourist town of Batemans Bay, you might want to think twice. A flesh-eating bacterial infection known as Buruli ulcer has taken root in the area, and experts are warning that it could spread to Sydney. A New Hotspot for Buruli Ulcer Two cases of Buruli ulcer have been confirmed in Batemans Bay, leading infectious diseases experts to label the town a “new endemic focus of human Buruli ulcer transmission.” The bacteria, Mycobacterium ulcerans, has been found to be genetically linked to a previous infection in Eden, 150km away. This…
Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn is demanding a whopping $10,000 in legal fees from a small Sydney comedy club that planned to stage a show called Raygun the Musical. The show, written by comedian Stephanie Broadbridge, was canned at the last minute after the promoter received a legal letter claiming the show infringed on Gunn’s intellectual property. The Show Must Go On (But Not Really) The musical was set to take place on December 7, with all proceeds going to a women’s shelter. However, Gunn’s lawyers, Glebe-based 17 Degrees, stepped in and claimed that the show’s concept was a…
A Celebration Turned Deadly An Australian business owner’s life was cut short in Thailand after a night of revelry at a full moon party. Christopher Stephen Boucher, a 44-year-old expat from Sydney’s northern beaches, was found dead on the steps of a 7-Eleven convenience store on Monday morning. The Party That Ended in Tragedy The full moon party, held on Koh Phangan island, is notorious for its wild celebrations, where partygoers drink from buckets and let loose under minimal supervision. It’s unclear what exactly happened, but authorities believe Boucher had hired a local driver to take him back to his…
A Million-Dollar Debt Puts Iconic Bars in Jeopardy If you’re a Melbourne local, you might be shocked to hear that two of the city’s most beloved venues are on the verge of collapse. The Carlton Club and the Windsor Castle Hotel, both owned by Tracey Lester, have been struggling to stay afloat amidst the ongoing pandemic. With debts exceeding $1 million, administrators are racing against time to find a buyer and save these iconic hospitality businesses. The Covid-19 Pandemic Takes Its Toll According to Ms. Lester, the past few years have been “incredibly challenging” for both venues. The restrictions and…