Stick vacuums are all the rage right now, but many cost upwards of $500 — which is a lot of money, particularly in a cost-of-living crisis. This is perhaps one of the reasons why an affordable stick vacuum sold on Amazon is going viral. The Akitas V8 3-in-1 Cordless Upright Handheld Stick Vacuum usually costs … Read more
Gone are the days when wine tasting was confined to local wineries or national borders. Today’s consumers crave authentic wine experiences in the land where it’s cultivated. In Europe, where the wine economy is predominantly export-driven, tasting rooms tend to be family-operated. That means there may be just one person serving visitors, and appointments are … Read more
Getty Images (L) | Reuters (R) Forget the drive-thru. Walmart wants diners to find a value meal in its grocery aisles. As fast food gets pricier, the nation’s largest grocer sees a sales opportunity. On a call with CNBC on Thursday, Walmart Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said some of the discounter’s sales growth … Read more
BOSTON — A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect, according to autopsy results obtained by The Associated Press. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester, died on Sept. … Read more
Qantas and Woolworths have joined forces to giveaway 50 million Qantas Points to Everyday Rewards members — the biggest ever points giveaway in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program’s history. The supermarket and airline giants have confirmed that 50 lucky Woolworths, Big W and BWS shoppers will become points millionaires, scoring a cool one million Qantas … Read more
A famous discontinued sugary treat is back on shelves to the surprise and delight of sweet-toothed fans. Starburst Fruit Chews fans flocked to social media to report the good news after the confectionary was spotted on Woolworths shelves this week. The lolly’s developer, Mars Wrigley, initially axed the product in June 2022, reportedly due to … Read more
Healthcare workers in NSW will no longer have to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The state’s health department updated its rules on Thursday, following a consultation process with staff and unions back in March. Vaccination against COVID-19 for all health workers is now “strongly recommended” rather than required. NSW Health introduced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare … Read more
Pet owners who want to take their animals on public transport have staged a “pawtest” outside NSW parliament. Some attendees held signs with pictures of their dogs, which were unable to make the protest because they could not catch the train. Retailer Pet Circle has gathered more than 20,000 signatures for an online petition calling … Read more
The price of prescription medicine is set to rise after the influential Pharmacy Guild won a bid to strip Chemist Warehouse of its ability to offer customers $1 off medicines. The federal government made the decision after negotiations with the pharmacy Guild came to a head. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Government caves to pharmacy pressure … Read more
One lucky Australian could become an instant millionaire when tonight’s Powerball is drawn. The Division One prize in Thursday night’s Draw 1461 jackpotted to $100 million. Entries for Draw 1461 close at 7.30pm AEST. The winning numbers will be drawn and shared by The Lott shortly after. We’ll update this page with the winning numbers … Read more
