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80% off: Massive discounts in early EOFY sales

We all know it’s‘the sales event’for huge deals and discounts on tech, fashion, home, beauty and toys. And with the cost of living getting higher and higher, and every single thing so expensive right now, we are in desperate need of the EOFY sales more than ever. Well, you’re in luck! If you’ve got a wishlist of items that you’ve been waiting to go right down, retailers like THE ICONIC, Adairs, Lululemon, Lenovo, HP and Godfreys have kicked off their EOFY sales early – and you know what they say, early birds get the best deals. RELATED: Best Amazon EOFY deals We’ve got out eye on $250 off the mega popular Dyson Airwrap. There is no doubt that the Airwrap is the hair tool of the moment and right now you can score it at a huge discount. TikTokers are obsessed with this hair tool, with the #dysonairwrap racking up an insane 4.5 billion views. Best Of Editor, Hannah Paine, tried it and called it “a real game changer.”In need of a new coffee machine? Take $750 off De’Longhi Magnifica Automa

Junkyard fire in Wissinoming prompts air quality concerns

Health officials in Philadelphia told residents to avoid going outside as firefighters battled a massive junkyard fire in the city's Wissinoming section. It's unclear exactly how the blaze sparked, but city officials responded to take air quality samples that will check for hazardous materials. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Study stress importance of seniors’ weight

Studying data from nearly 20,000 older adults weighed yearly, researchers found an unintentional weight loss of 10% was associated a higher risk of dying from cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses, in both men and women. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

North Korea launches claimed ‘spy satellite’, Seoul says

South Korea's military detected the launch of what Pyongyang has described as a military reconnaissance satellite "from Tongchang County area of North Pyongan Province in North Korea, at around 6:29 today" in a southerly direction, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. "Our military is checking whether it is flying normally," they added.The military was now analysing whether "what North Korea has claimed as a space launch vehicle" -- ostensibly intended to carry a satellite into orbit -- may have broken up in mid-air or crashed after vanishing from radar early, the Yonhap News Agency reported.The "projectile disappeared from radar before reaching expected drop point," Yonhap said, citing the Joint Chiefs, adding that the military was looking at the possibility of it "exploding mid-air or crashing". North Korea on Tuesday confirmed it planned to launch what it called "military reconnaissance satellite No. 1" before June 11, havin

Cut price tough ute confirmed for Oz

GWM – formerly known as Great Wall Motors – has revealed its new range-topping Cannon XSR ute.The off-road focused ute is priced at $52,990 drive-away, which is $9000 more than the variant below.Despite the relatively high price it undercuts popular off-road focused machines such as the Toyota HiLux Rogue, Ford Ranger Wildtrak X and the new Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana by more than $20,000.Despite the comparitively low price, it comes with plenty of goodies.There’s a new part-time four-wheel drive set-up that has selectable two- and four-wheel drive modes, low and high gearing and locking front and rear differentials.New tech such as a dedicated Crawl Mode and a Turn Assist by Braking help boost its off-road.GWM has added increased underbody protection to guard against damage on rough terrain.It comes standard with desirable items such as a snorkel, sports bar, tub liner, side steps and roof rails.New 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all terrain tyres add to its appeal.The front and r

The way Australians have been recycling is all wrong

But it’s not all bad news for sustainability, as saving money is motivating more sustainable lifestyle choices, according to a new report by Cleanaway.Eight in 10 Aussies are opting to repair items rather than replace them, and six in 10 are buying secondhand, motivated primarily by saving money rather than by environmental concerns.Ruby Dwyer says the current crisis has encouraged her and the family to look at second-hand purchasing from online sites like Facebook Marketplace.“I go to more op shops for toys and books for my son. These sorts of behaviours wouldn’t have been at the forefront of my mind prior to this financial crunch,” she says.“Since the cost of living has risen, I’ve found myself repairing items. In the past, I may have thrown it out or taken it to the op shop. Now I’m finding that I’m learning to repair things like pillowcases and baby clothes. That’s definitely a behaviour change.”SORT IT OUTThe report also lifts the lid on our everyday recycling behaviours, proving

Horror footage moments before fatal crash

Alicia Montebello, 31, Year 10 student Joshua Elmes, Lucus Garzoli, and two teenage girls were inside a Toyota Corolla when it crashed into a tree – killing four and leaving one fighting for life.The video posted to Snapchat on the night of the crash shows the car barrelling down a dark road as one of the passengers asks about the speed of the car. “What speed are we doing?,” a male can be hard saying.“130”, a female replies.“Sweet”, he responds.Video shot inside speeding car before deadly crash in BocharaA 17-year-old girl – the sole survivor of the crash – remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.The third victim was identified on Monday as 17-year-old Lucus Garzoli.Lucus’ Facebook account was filled with images of decked-out cars, with the teen describing himself as a “driving” enthusiast alongside his hobbies of playing video games and going to the gym.“You only live once so make it a good f**king life,” his Facebook intro read.The revelation came on Monday after tribu

High vape usage could see ‘tobacco smoking levels’ rise again

Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper says the organisation’s “biggest concern” is seeing smoking levels rise again due to the prevalent use of non-prescribed vapes. Mr Harper said those who use e-cigarettes are three times more likely to become smokers. “After everything we’ve been through as a country to get tobacco smoking levels down, we really can’t afford that to happen,” he told Sky News Australia. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Hospital update after scene terrifies NRL

The NRL world held its collective breath overnight after the Raiders forward suffered a suspected seizure on the field before being rushed to hospital. The incident forced the game between the Raiders and Rabbitohs to be stopped in the 66th minute as soon as referee Grant Atkins realised the Kiwi footballer was in trouble.Watch every game of every round of the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership Season LIVE on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >At the time, the Raiders were leading 24-20 and went on to win 33-26 despite the terrifying scenes.It was instantly clear that Harawira-Naera wasn’t just injured and players from both sides stood in front of the second rower in order to give him some semblance of privacy.The medical officials were quickly on the scene to treat the 28-year-old.It emerged on Sunday morning that Harawira-Naera is making a promising recovering. NRL reporter Fatima Kdouh told ABC Offsiders on Sunday morning Harawira-Naera was released from hospital care

Annual ‘Jump In, DC’ kicks off pool season

"Jump In, DC" kicked off Friday at the Randall Pool in Southwest. Mayor Muriel Bowser was there to take a dip with the kids, and she also announced $5 million funding to go toward updating seven splash pads around the District. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘Deceit’: UK erupts over TV host’s bombshell

The former presenter admitted he lied to his management, the TV network, his legal team, friends and family about the affair, sparking a wave of reaction in the UK.His 40-year career is now essentially in tatters.The 61-year-old left his role at This Morning last week and quit ITV after the affair with the ITV employee was exposed.Schofield met the younger man when he was a teenager. He was still married to his wife Stephanie Lowe at the time of the affair, who he married in 1993.He revealed he was gay in 2020 but stayed married to his wife Stephanie. Philip Schofield admits affair with ‘younger male colleage’The former morning show host released a statement saying he was “deeply sorry” for the affair which he described as “unwise, but not illegal”, The Sun reports. “I did have a consensual on-off relationship with a younger male colleague,” he said.“Contrary to speculation, whilst I met the man when he was a teenager and was asked to help him to get into television, it was only after

Food label mistake everyone makes

QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, I found myself looking at a nutritional label the other day but realised I had no idea what I’ve been looking at – what’s good, bad, and a potential heart attack in the making?! Can you help me with a code breaker so I can understand what it is I’m actually looking at? – Jackson, 27, CairnsANSWER: It’s important to check the nutrition labels, but it’s even more important to actually read them and understand the nutritional value of foods you are eating. It’s something that should be taught in detail in schools across Australia. Obesity is a leading cause of death in Australia, as well across the Western world, and that is one simple method of preventing it.Furthermore, if we focus on schools and incorporating not only nutritional education but also the cooking application, we could change the culture of tuckshops into health shops. The same can be said for the absolute junk that is sold quite often at hospitals. Surely if we cared more for the carers/nurses and tea

Sunrise hosts stunned by MAFS star’s claim

Tayla Winter – who was matched with Hugo Armstrong on the reality show – stunned Sunrise hosts David Koch and Natalie Barr on Thursday with her grim warning about how “dangerous” and “scary” the format is for those participating.Winter, 27, described how she was expecting a “really fun experience” when she decided to sign up for the controversial series.“I thought I’d meet a lot of people, we could party in Sydney – I was on a bit of a break from work – and potentially meet someone that was really nice,” she said.“For me, the worst case scenario in my head was, I still come out with a lot of friends. I could never have imagined what it was actually like.”Barr then asked her whether she’d “warn people not to go on MAFS” in the future.“I think it’s really dangerous,” Winter replied.“I know that some of my castmates are really struggling.“I’ve been struggling … I hope that people just understand what it’s really like and that’s why I’m trying to spread a bit of awareness about it because

FOX 26’s Gabby Hart follows up on reactions after sharing her foster care journey

The story of FOX 26's Gabby Hart has been capturing hearts as she recently opened up about her journey through the foster care system. Hart was abandoned at Hobby Airport at just 3 months old and she recently reconnected with the Houston Police officer who found her. Hart speaks more about the reconnection, the support she's received since her story, and the struggles foster children face. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Aussie felt McGregor was ‘manhandling’ her

The Aussie boxer created headlines all over the world when she shared photos showing the pair together at a world title boxing event in Dublin on Sunday morning.On Wednesday morning Bridges shared another photo of their moment together which showed the UFC megastar with his arm wrapped around her.Watch heavyweights Joseph Parker v Faiga Opelu and the return of Nikita Tszyu LIVE on Main Event available on Kayo & Foxtel, Wednesday 24 May 7PM AEST. ORDER NOW >The former western Sydney school teacher was seen smiling throughout the exchange, but a cheeky Twitter post suggests there may have ben more going on.Bridges shared a side-on photo with a caption “Cute pic”. She shared the same photo on her Instagram stories with a caption of “Champs”.One boxing commentator responded by writing: “He looks like he’s manhandling you in every picture”. Bridges, who holds the IBF female bantamweight title, responded by posting: “I felt like he was ngl. Lol”.It comes after there was a wild reactio

‘What’s the difference?’ Taser excuse lashed

Senior Constable Kristin White, 33, used force against 95-year-old Yallambie Lodge resident Clare Nowland last Wednesday, when she refused to drop a steak knife she had in her possession.It’s alleged he tasered Ms Nowland, who weighs just 45kg and suffers from dementia, as she “slowly” approached the officer with the aid of her walker.The grandmother is now receiving end-of-life care, after she fell to the floor and hit her head during the incident. Senior Constable White has since been suspended with pay as an investigation into the incident by the homicide squad continues. Following news of the incident, the public has appealed for the police force to publicly release footage of the incident caught on the responding officers’ body cameras.However, the state’s Police Commissioner Karen Webb has refused the request, revealing she is yet to watch the footage herself and won’t view it until “all the evidence comes before (her)”. Now David Heilpern, the dean of law at Southern Cross Unive

Biden going to Japan set discussions on the US debt ceiling ‘back’

In the US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s opinion, President Joe Biden going to Japan for the G7 set the discussions on the debt ceiling back, according to former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney. “Apparently, the staff that Biden empowered to have the negotiations moved in different directions,” he told Sky News Australia. “It’s almost like they took two or three steps back.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Toddler suffers 2nd-degree burns from hot ground

As temperatures heat up, a Valley family has a warning for other parents about the dangers of hot surfaces like pavement and concrete. It comes after their son suffered burns to the bottom of his feet. FOX 10's Linda Williams has the story. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Croc encounter leaves ‘wildman’ stunned

Crocodile tour leader and self-described “wildman” Damian Duffy has had plenty of close encounters with big reptiles, but he’s recently shared the only experience that left him truly rattled. The incident, which occurred in the Northern Territory, took place shortly after Mr Duffy heard word of dozens of crocodiles had been spotted feasting on a dead buffalo on a nearby river bank. He headed out on his boat to see the sight and came across “about 15 crocodiles hanging around” the carcass. He decided to drop an anchor, Mr Duffy told Channel 9, but then the wind started to pick up. “I wound up abandoning the photography mission as it was too difficult to keep the boat out of harm’s way,” he said.“I pulled in the anchor and went about 15 metres up river. I’m idling the boat, keeping it against the wind. I just got goosebumps, the spider senses were tingling, and I was looking around.”It was then that Mr Duffy saw the “colossally huge” animal that had pushed him into fight or flight mode.

Sustainable aviation fuel plays a ‘significant role’ for Australian energy

Sustainable aviation fuel will “have to play a significant role” in the future of Australia’s energy, according to Bioenergy Australia CEO Shahana McKenzie. “In order for aviation to hit its net zero target, sustainable aviation fuel is going to have to ... play a significant role,” Ms McKenzie told Sky News Australia. “Unfortunately, electrification and hydrogen are just not going to be able to play big roles in even the medium term to be able to support those sectors.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Greece eyes new vote as PM to seek absolute majority

The conservative New Democracy party of Mitsotakis scored a thumping win in Sunday's vote, with a clear 20-point lead over its nearest rival -- Syriza led by leftist Alexis Tsipras.Voters handed the conservatives their best result in 14 years, crediting the party with bringing economic stability back to a nation once known as an EU laggard.Mitsotakis himself said the "great victory surpassed our own expectations".But it fell short of an outright majority, leaving Mitsotakis with the option of either seeking a coalition or calling a new vote.The 55-year-old Harvard graduate on Sunday made clear his preferred option."Together we will fight as of tomorrow, so that in the next elections, what citizens have already decided -- a self-reliant New Democracy -- will be mathematically confirmed at the ballot.""We will move forward, boldly and steadily, to complete today's important first step, and be the final winners," he said, adding that Greeks "want

Government’s policies to get wages moving are working: Tony Burke

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke discusses the Albanese government’s policies to get wages moving as he insists inflation will come down. “Could you imagine where cost of living would be at the moment if you still had the determination to keep wages low that the previous government had?” Mr Burke told Sky News Australia. “As inflation starts to come down, we want to get to the point where those lines cross. “When those two lines cross and wages start to get in front of inflation again as inflation comes down, that’s when people start to get ahead.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Warm, mostly cloudy Saturday evening in the 80s

Southeast Texas will keep some chances for rain each day, but overall a quiet forecast for the rest of the weekend and the start of next week. Memorial Day Weekend is looking mostly dry for now and temperatures should be about normal for Houston. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘Shove it’: Sheens blows up after Brooks magic

Brooks, playing his 200th game, finished the one-sided contest with a staggering 154 running metres, five tackle breaks and two try assists, along with a 50-metre linebreak early in the first half.The Leichhardt crowd was heard chanting Brooks’ name after the 48-point triumph.Watch every game of every round of the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership Season LIVE on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >“Often we just wish Brooks would run the footy more,” former New South Wales representative Michael Ennis said on Fox League.“Tonight the mindset he has been in, it shows how dynamic he can be when it comes with a clear head, some confidence building in to Brooks’ game.“He is torturing the Cowboys.”Earlier this week, Sheens revealed discussions had begun for Brooks to remain at the club beyond this season, with his current contract expiring at the end of 2023.“People on Twitter giving him grief, as far as I’m concerned, can take their Twitter and shove it,” Sheens told reporter

Australian Defence Review co-author raises concern over navy’s fleet lethality

The co-author of Australia's Defence Strategic Review has sounded the alarm about what he describes as a lack of lethality in the navy's surface fleet. Former Defence Force chief Sir Angus Houston called on the Albanese government to hasten progress to make missiles on shore. Sir Angus also criticised Beijing's increased military activity in the South China Sea. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Richard Merritt trial: Opening statements

Opening statements were given the in the trial of disgraced attorney Richard Merritt. He is accused of brutally murdering his mother the day he was supposed to surrender to begin his prison sentence for stealing money from clients. The contrasting pictures both side painted of the case. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

UGA student struck by tree out of hospital

Mia Corte is back home with her family after being critically injured during a storm on the University of Georgia campus on May 9. Corte was injured by a tree which fell. She was released over the weekend. Her family updates her progress. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Salah to score, Liverpool to soar | EPL Matchweek 37 Best Bets!

CODE Bet EPL Show - Thursday May 18 - Analysis of all EPL Matchweek 37 games with intense relegation and title battles! The CODE Bet EPL show covers the players to look out for, value bets and head to head picks for the biggest games this weekend, including Mo Salah to score again for Liverpool as they to continue their charge towards the top four. Also go through each match with some underdog bets, niche stats and players who will score in every single Matchweek 37 match. CODE Bet EPL Preview - Alex Donnelly and Marcus Bazzano delve into betting tips for teams and players who provide value in an intriguing weekend of Premier League football. After a wild few weeks of sport, CODE Bet and CODE Bet Daily have you covered, previewing the best bets and main matchups ahead. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Stepdad was OnlyFans creator’s No.1 fan

The NSW-based woman, who posts on TikTok under the handle Ta1laaa, shared in a video on Tuesday that she’d “ruined her mum’s marriage” after finding out he spent almost $2000 on her content and had requested custom-made videos. “I ruined my mum’s marriage, I never planned telling this story on TikTok, but here we are,” she began in the clip. “So when I first started my website, I had this customer who was my number one customer, bought every single thing that I sent him, he was pretty much a follower since the beginning. “We would talk every day, he made custom requests, very specific things, and he also had a very specific user name on the website.” Within two months, the user – who also had an account on TikTok with the same handle – had spent $2000. The social media platform informed her that they were also in her phone contacts. “I went absolutely mental trying to figure out who this person was from my contacts,” she explained. “I narrowed it down to six people, and one of them was

Shoppers flock to best-selling $63 puffer jacket

The puffer jacket has gone from a utility piece reserved for braving the chill, to something of a trendy fashion piece approved by labels like Pip Edward’s P.E. Nation and influencers alike.Whether it’s a trendy cropped puffer, or a heavy-duty jacket suitable for all elements, here are the top functional and fashionable styles to add to your wardrobe. We’ve got you covered with a range of affordable picks, cropped styles, long styles, the best ones for exercise and so much more.SHOP BY CATEGORY:Editor’s picksBest budget-friendly puffer jacketsBest cropped puffer jacketsBest mid-length puffer jacketsBest long puffer jacketsBest size-inclusive puffer jacketsBest water resistant puffer jacketsMost unique puffer jacketsEDITOR’S PICKS: BEST PUFFER JACKETSRecycled Cropped Funnel Neck Puffer, $63.99 (down from $79.99) at GlassonsGone are the days when a puffer jacket was something only for warmth in the dead of winter. These days, a puffer is as fashionable as a chic woollen winter coat as ev

SRP installs wildfire detection cameras

Fighting wildfires will get a little easier for crews in Arizona, as officials with the Salt River Project are installing wildfire detection cameras to their electrical towers. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

50% off ’holy grail’ Dr. Martens boots

See our roundup of the top Click Frenzy Mayhem offers, or you can keep on scrolling to shop a bunch more eye-watering discounts.The Oodie is running an offer where if you buy one Oodie, you’ll get a second mystery one, completely free. With the temperature starting to cool down, there’s never been a better time to stock up on the super soft hooded blanket.If you’ve not yet committed to a Dyson stick vacuum, now’s your chance. The brand is slashing an unmissable $550 off the Dyson Cyclone V10™ Absolute+, bringing it down to just $749.We’ve also spotted the best-selling Levi’s Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans for 30 per cent off at The Iconic and up to 50 per cent off Dr. Martens at OZSALE.Keep on scrolling to score these deals and more, or jump to a specific category below if you’re after something in particular.Best travel dealsBest home salesBest tech offersBest fashion findsBest health and beauty buysAs always, please note: price are correct and products in stock at time of publishing. W