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Gluten-free bride roasted over wedding day menu

A gluten and dairy-free bride has copped a roasting online for sharing what she ate on her special day. According to the New York Post, Sam Cutler, the creator of The Fit Fatale community, revealed everything she consumed on her wedding day in a video on TikTok, including green protein smoothies, salmon and vegetables and gluten, dairy, and sugar-free chocolate wedding cake. Cutler and her husband welcomed guests to enjoy a taco bar during the reception, as well as a rosé that, she emphasised, has a low sugar content. Her video quickly went viral, attracting over four million views on TikTok and more than 3,000 likes on Instagram. Cutler began her fitness and wellness journey about four years ago, she wrote on her website, after she suffered “a severe concussion and brain trauma from a fitness accident”. As she focused on her own health and wellness, she started sharing tips to encourage others to “find balance daily through a healthy lifestyle and stillness”. The content creator described herself as a “health-focused bride”, but numerous viewers felt she’d gone too far. “Your wedding day is supposed to be enjoyable,” one commented on the clip. “Bro ONE DAY IS OKAY,” another stressed. Others dubbed Cutler’s wedding “sad” and “insane”. “Can you imagine going to a wedding and on the tables are anti-bloating gummies?! Byyyyeeeeeeeee,” one person said. One user pointed out the bloat pills, which had been placed on the tables at the reception for guests, explaining it made them “so upset”. Some came to Cutler’s defence, arguing that “she was eating and drinking pretty constantly throughout the day”. “If she’s paying for an expensive wedding then she should eat what she can eat and likes,” one exclaimed. Image credit: TikTok

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National Duck Day: Diana Chan’s Luv-a-Duck whole roasted duck with a cinnamon and orange glaze

The family owned business and Australia’s leading duck producer Luv-a-Duck has partnered up with MasterChef alum and duck lover Diana Chan, to officially launch National Duck Day, which falls on Tuesday May 23rd, 2023. Diana Chan is a Malaysian-Australian and won the 9th season of MasterChef in 2017. She has since become a well-known TV host, menu designer, product creator and restaurateur, turning her passion for food into her career. Diana Chan’s Luv-a-Duck whole roasted duck with a cinnamon and orange glaze Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: Approximately 3 hours INGREDIENTS: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 1 x Luv-A Duck whole duck </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 1 lemon, sliced into wheels </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 5 cloves of garlic, chopped </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 2 cinnamon quill </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Cooking salt to rub </li> </ul> For the cinnamon and orange glaze: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> ½ cup balsamic vinegar </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> ¼ cup honey </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Juice of ½ a lemon </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Juice of 1 whole orange </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Pinch of salt </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 1 tsp ground cinnamon </li> </ul> Buttered greens: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 200g green beans, blanched in boiling water </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 2 garlic cloves minced </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 50g butter </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Pinch of salt and pepper </li> </ul> To garnish: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Freshly chopped coriander </li> </ul> METHOD: <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Preheat the oven to 180C. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> To prepare the duck, remove the giblets from inside the duck. Rinse the duck, inside and outside, with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Set the duck on the working surface. Score the duck's skin on the breast in a diamond pattern, making sure you only cut the skin, without reaching the meat. Poke the other fatty parts of the duck with the tip of the knife all over, to ensure fat releases. Season the duck very generously with salt both inside the cavity of the duck and outside on the skin, legs, all over. Place the duck breast side up. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Put the chopped garlic, sliced lemons and cinnamon quills inside the duck cavity (NB:these are just for flavor, not for eating - you will discard them after cooking). The duck will have flapping skin on both ends - fold that skin inwards, to hold the garlic and lemon inside. Tie up the duck legs with butcher's twine. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Place the duck breast side up on a large roasting pan with a rack within (roasting pan should have a roasting rack to lift the duck from the bottom of the pan and allow the fat to drip below the duck). </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Roast the duck, breast side up, for 1 hour at 180C. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> After 1 hour of roasting, flip the duck on its breast and roast it breast side down (roast the other side) for 40 minutes at the same temperature. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Remove the roasting pan with the duck from the oven and carefully pour off all the duck fat juices from the roasting pan into a large glass or metal bowl. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Flip the duck, breast side up again, and place back on the rack in the roasting pan. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Add to the bowl with the juices from the duck fat, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice with the freshly squeezed juice of 1 orange. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Brush all over the duck with the balsamic mixture and cook the duck, breast side up for another 40-50 minutes at 180C, brushing every 10 minutes with the mixture. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> You can carefully use the grill function in the oven to crisp up the duck skin for the last 10-15 minutes (do it carefully, checking the duck regularly to make sure it doesn't burn). </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> In the meantime, prepare to cook the beans. Using a pan over medium heat, add in the butter. Once melted add in the garlic and toss for a few seconds before adding in the beans to coat through. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> After the duck is cooked, remove it from the oven, let the duck stand for 15 minutes. Then, carefully remove and discard the lemon from the cavity (being careful not to get burned). Carve the duck and serve with the beans as a side. </li> </ol> Image credit: Luv-a-Duck

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Jimmy Barnes roasted by fans

Jimmy Barnes was left mortified after he awkwardly confused a blowtorch for a microphone and attempted to sing into it. The legendary hitmaker, 66, shared a hilarious photo of the mishap to Facebook, which captured him screaming into the device while waving at the camera. Thankfully for Barnes, the blowtorch was turned off, so he was not injured by the blunder. “PLEASE DO NOT try this at home, or anywhere. When you've been singing on stage for 50 years and have four months off, everything looks like a microphone,” he captioned the photo. <iframe style="overflow: hidden; border: initial none initial;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjimmybarnesofficial%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0tPF4kMM7bqciDBJmN1sSH65pXYTwbhEEeAfiAHpD5Tuh4DhAKADZMqjWQHGcuzZ7l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="628" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Barnes’ followers were quick to drop their opinion, also begging him to be more careful. "Oh no, Jimmy is hallucinating,” one fan wrote commented, while another said he needed to go to Specsavers to buy a pair of glasses. "Mate, take a rest,” a third fan added. The concerns came after the singer announced he was cancelling his summer tour in order to receive urgent back and hip surgery to relieve chronic pain. He’s been active on social media since his operation, giving fans regular updates on his recovery. During an interview on The Project, he said he would like to write a new album and finish a book during his downtime. The singer admitted he hated to “let people down”, referring to making the challenging decision to cancel his tour. He said he only cancelled the shows because he feared that he would not be able to deliver the high-quality shows his fans expect. Barnes is currently recovering in his second home in Thailand with his wife, Jane. Image credit: Facebook

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Right royal nonsense: online scam roasted for being most pathetic ever

It hasn’t taken long for scammers to swoop in and take advantage of the Queen’s death, only two short weeks after her funeral was watched by literally billions of people. Pretty audacious then for this particular scammer to think that pretending the Queen is actually still alive would fool anyone for even a moment. Twitter account UberFacts shared a screenshot of just such an attempt that has been circulating on Instagram. An account pretending to be the Queen herself is behind these ludicrous messages, with the handle @queenelizabet._3 ... and the messages claim the Queen isn't dead, that she's simply been shipped off to a desert island by King Charles so that he could ascend to the throne. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I have some news <a href="https://t.co/f1QbInTJNl">pic.twitter.com/f1QbInTJNl</a> — UberFacts (@UberFacts) <a href="https://twitter.com/UberFacts/status/1572279949201117186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> According to the message, "the Queen" "can't get hold of her royal money" - and needs people to send her some cash so she can return to the UK. The absurd message concludes with "Tea and biscuits" and a Union Jack flag emoji. As expected, the scam was thoroughly mocked online for its outrageous attempt at conning people out of money. Scammers come up with new ways to target social media users every day, but there are a few ways to help protect yourself and your information including: treating contact from unfamiliar accounts with caution - particularly if it claims to be an official account. Even if it is familiar, legitimate users often get hacked, so it still pays to watch out. Don't click on suspicious links or attachments - these are often the most dangerous parts of a scam message. As always, if you're unsure, better to be safe than sorry and avoid the links and messages altogether. Image: Twitter

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Paul Green farewelled

NRL legend Paul Green has been farewelled in an emotional service in Queensland following his devastating death. The legendary coach and former player was just 49 when he was found dead at his home in Brisbane on August 11. More than 700 people attended the service at Kougari Oval, the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls’ home ground, including rugby league greats Allan Langer, Andrew Gee, Shane Webcke, Ben Ikin and Jason Taumalolo. John Lang, Steve Renouf, Wendell Sailor, Lote Tuqiri, Todd Payten, Neil Henry, Brad Thorn, Kevin Walters, Brad Fittler, Trent Robinson and Bryan Fletcher were also in attendance. Paul Green’s wife Amanda delivered a heartfelt speech speaking of when the pair met and their love for one another. “Paul and I met at the Mad Cow in Townsville, an establishment of many relationships,” she said. “The day Paul proposed he said to me you better strapped yourself because it’s going to be one hell of a ride, and that it was. “We had the deepest love and he made me feel deeply loved … we’ve always been a team. “As heartbroken as I am today, I’ve loved every moment with Paul. I loved you yesterday, I love you today and I will love you tomorrow.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Paul Green’s wife Amanda has delivered the most moving tribute to her late husband as family and friends remember the legendary player and coach. Pictures from the service: <a href="https://t.co/bBOWY77XFj">https://t.co/bBOWY77XFj</a> <a href="https://t.co/dTDjE93KJ5">pic.twitter.com/dTDjE93KJ5</a> — Courier Mail Sport (@cmail_sport) <a href="https://twitter.com/cmail_sport/status/1564426956770201601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote> Their daughter Emerson then got up and delivered a heart-warming speech saying she will cherish their memories forever. “He always knew what to say and when to say it. He would always tell you it doesn’t matter what people think of you,” she said. “He knew how to bust a move and liked to think he had an amazing voice. If there was music on, I could always count on Dad dragging me onto a dancefloor. “He taught me to be the best version of myself. I will cherish our memories forever and will continue to do you proud. “I was always your little angel, but now you are mine.” Jed also said a few words, thanking his dad for being the “best dad ever”. “Thanks for being the best dad ever. You were so silly sometimes and that you made the best dad,” he said. “I am going to miss you so much.” Paul’s family announced a few weeks after his death that they <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/body/paul-green-s-brain-donated-to-science" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated his brain to science</a>. The Australian Sports Brain Bank said Paul’s brain will help aid research into concussion-related condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - a common injury amongst NRL players due to the nature of the game. "In memory of our beloved Paul, we ask that you support the pioneering work of the Australian Sports Brain Bank,” their post read. "Paul was known for always looking out for others. We are proud that part of his legacy will be looking out for the brain health of all others involved in the game that he loved. "Amanda, Emerson and Jed." Paul had an incredible NRL career, playing 162 first grade matches between 1994-2004 and winning the prestigious Rothmans Medal in 1995 as the game's best and fairest. He played for several different clubs including Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and the Brisbane Broncos. Green eventually swapped his playing boots to coaching ones as he took on the North Queensland Cowboys from 2014-2020. If you are experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide, you can call Lifeline 131 114 or beyondblue 1300 224 636 or visit lifeline.org.au or beyondblue.org.au. Images: Twitter

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Paul Green’s brain donated to science

Paul Green’s brain has been donated to the Australian Sports Brain Bank to help with science. The legendary coach and former player Paul Green was just 49 when he <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/rugby-league-icon-dead-at-49" target="_blank" rel="noopener">was found dead</a> at his home in Brisbane on August 11. It is confirmed that the father-of-two died from suicide. His family has now confirmed that his brain will be donated to the <a href="https://www.mycause.com.au/page/290298/in-memory-of-paul-green" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australian Sports Brain Bank</a> to help aid research into concussion-related condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - a common injury amongst NRL players due to the nature of the game. "In memory of our beloved Paul, we ask that you support the pioneering work of the Australian Sports Brain Bank,” their post read. "Paul was known for always looking out for others. We are proud that part of his legacy will be looking out for the brain health of all others involved in the game that he loved. "Amanda, Emerson and Jed." They are hoping to raise $150,000 to help with the research. Michael Buckland, the director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank, thanked Green’s family for their donation. "This is an incredibly generous donation and will be an invaluable part of our research into the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts in sport and elsewhere," he said. "We at the Australian Sports Brain Bank are blown away by the fact that in their time of grief, Amanda and the rest of the family thought of how they could help others." Green had an incredible NRL career, playing 162 first grade matches between 1994-2004 and winning the prestigious Rothmans Medal in 1995 as the game's best and fairest. He played for several different clubs including Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and the Brisbane Broncos. Green eventually swapped his playing boots to coaching ones as he took on the North Queensland Cowboys from 2014-2020. If you would like to donate to the research, click <a href="https://www.mycause.com.au/page/290298/in-memory-of-paul-green" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. If you are experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide, you can call Lifeline 131 114 or beyondblue 1300 224 636 or visit <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">lifeline.org.au</a> or <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">beyondblue.org.au</a>. Image: Australian Sports Brain Bank

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Brooklyn Beckham roasted over bragging about how he makes his money

Brooklyn Beckham has been roasted online after a cringe-worthy video emerged of him bragging how he makes his money. The son of David and Victoria Beckham featured in a now-viral TikTok with the person filming asking about his career, and how he was able to afford the multi-million dollar red McLaren P1 he was driving. He has since come under fire for claiming it is his job as a chef that helped him afford the luxury car, rather than growing up in a very rich and famous family. Daniel Mac, who films himself asking random drivers of pricey vehicles how they pay for them, excitedly grilled Brooklyn, who frequently posts videos of himself cooking various dishes at home. “Hey, man! What do you do for a living? Your car’s awesome!” asked Mac, who wrote atop the clip that the car costs a whopping $US1.2 million ($A1.7 million). “Um, I’m a chef,” the smiling 23-year-old replied after realising he recognised the influencer. “You’re a chef! Really? Are you like the best chef in the world?” Mac asked, prompting Brooklyn to respond, “Tryna be!” When the TikToker inquired about his “chef name,” the husband of heiress Nicola Peltz simply said, “My name’s Brooklyn.” As for what advice he’d give to those trying to venture into the culinary world, he encouraged, “Just follow your passion. Whatever makes you happy, just keep doing it!” As if Mac’s tone weren’t sarcastic enough, the barrage of comments left under his post called out the influence for being completely "tone-deaf". “‘What do you do for a living?’ ‘My parents are rich so I just kinda vibe,’” one person wrote in reference to Brooklyn’s legendary soccer star dad and pop star-turned-fashion designer mum. “‘What do you do for a living?’ ‘I was born,’” someone else similarly joked, as another remarked, “Born into a multi-millionaire family and now married a billionaires’ daughter. But he’s a chef!!” “Not him pretending being a chef got him that car … Brooklyn, please,” someone else quipped, while another pointed out that he’s likely “never worked a shift in a restaurant in his life.” While the post welcomed a lot of comments about nepotism, other defended Brooklyn saying, "He genuinely seems like a nice guy who isn’t harming anyone, and yet people have to comment that he’s only where he is because of dad?” Image credits: Instagram / TikTok

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Rugby League icon dead at 49

The NRL world is in mourning following the death of legendary coach and former player Paul Green at the age of 49. The premiership-winning coach had reportedly not complained about any illness and was found dead at his home in Brisbane on Thursday. A post-mortem will be carried out to determine his cause of death. Former Melbourne Storm and Maroons hooker Cameron Smith, who was coached by Green in the earlier days said he was “heartbroken” upon hearing the news. “A very sad part of the day,” he said. “It’s certainly rocked myself…and everyone in the rugby league world. “It’s a sad day for everyone involved in the rugby league family and community. We send our best wishes and condolences out to the entire Green family. “I was fortunate enough, he was my kicking and catching coach when I was coming through at the Broncos and he was also my coach when I was at Wynnum. “I had a small amount to do with him but in the time I did, it was actually really interesting the year I was at Wynnum I ended up signing with another club to leave but we had a really tough start to the season. Greeny managed to turn the Wynnum Seagulls around and we won the premiership that year. “He’s a fighter. It’s a very sad day to see Greeny go like that.” Green had an incredible NRL career, playing 162 first grade matches between 1994-2004 and winning the prestigious Rothmans Medal in 1995 as the game's best and fairest. He played for several different clubs including Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and the Brisbane Broncos. Green eventually swapped his playing boots to coaching ones as he took on the North Queensland Cowboys from 2014-2020. He helped the Cowboys finally win their first ever premiership in 2015. Green last coached Queensland’s State of Origin side in 2021 and was due for a comeback into coaching in 2023 with the new NRL team, Dolphins. Green is survived by wife Amanda and children Emerson and Jed. Image: Getty

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Benji Marshall's stunning revelations

Benji Marshall did not leave one dry eye in the house – nor for anyone looking on at home – in the latest episode of Celebrity Apprentice as he opened up about his troubled past. When the former NRL player was required to pitch a TV series idea as part of the Celebrity Apprentice challenge, Benji became very emotional when putting forward his idea for a documentary about his life. “I’ve never, ever talked about this publicly,” Benji told the on-screen TV executives. “I’ve never talked about this because it means so much to me. “No one knows the real me… because I don’t even know the real me, there’s half of me I haven’t found out about. “I don’t know my dad, I don’t know my culture, I don’t know my nationality.” He teared up saying that he wanted someone to help save him after suffering through a traumatic childhood. <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBoLdepBNb/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBoLdepBNb/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Benji Marshall (@benji6marshall)</a> </div> </blockquote> “Growing up in a small town of NZ, my mum was very young, she had me at 15,” he continued. “I have this vivid memory of a seven-year-old boy, holding a butter knife, scared, sitting back in a dark corner, so no one could come from behind me to get me. “All I wanted was for someone to save me, someone to tuck me in, someone to save me, all I wanted was a dad.” He recalled the teasing he endured during school when kids would say “you don’t know your dad” which left him in tears. Wanting to find out who his father was, Benji got the courage to finally ask his mum but it was the look on her face that made him never ask again. “When I asked my mum who my dad was... I’ll never forget the look on her face, the look of fear, worry… it actually made me scared," he said. “I never ever asked her again. I still don’t know until this day.” Benji then completed his pitch with a traditional haka dance and walked off, as he waited to hear whether or not he won the competition. In the boardroom, the judges debated and agreed on the winner. Benji won the $20,000 prize for his charity Souths Care, which supports disadvantaged, marginalised and Indigenous youth and families. He then bent over and cried when he realised he was heading off to the grand final, being congratulated by Lord Sugar’s adviser Janine Allis. The New Zealander also took to Instagram to thank fans for their support throughout his time on the show. “I can’t believe it. I’m Through to the GF on @celebrityapprentice I am super proud to be able to stand on the stage and share my story and pitch to everyone,” he wrote. “I shared things I have never spoken about before and I am proud to share my emotions and true feelings publicly. “Vulnerability is a strength. The feedback has been overwhelming. I appreciate everyone.” Image: Instagram

Young girl fights for life after being left on bus in roasting temperatures

A three-year-old has been left fighting for her life after she was found unresponsive from being on a daycare bus outside a Queensland childcare centre for nearly six hours. Temperatures in Rockhampton reached 28 C on Wednesday, and it’s believed that three-year-old Nevaeh Austib had been on the bus - parked outside the Le Smileys Early Learning Centre near Rockhampton - since she was picked up from her family’s home at 9am. She was found unconscious at approximately 3pm and rushed to Rockhampton hospital in critical condition. Nevaeh’s father, Shane Austin, told the <a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/rockhampton/child-found-in-critical-condition-on-bus-at-le-smileys-early-learning-centre-on-lucas-street-in-gracemere/news-story/c86e5ffa4a41f1c4d6ef8631fe547f25" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Courier Mail</a> his little girl has since been taken to a Brisbane hospital to undergo a deep brain scan and treatment for potential kidney failure. “She’s the most loudest little girl they tell me … she’s the heart of the daycare,” he said. The childcare centre has remained closed as of Thursday morning. Jason Thompson, the operations manager for Queensland Ambulance’s Central Region service, told media on Wednesday that Nevaeh was found “unresponsive” and described the situation as “traumatic” for those who treated her, per <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10783585/Karl-Stefanovic-breaks-girl-fights-life-left-daycare-bus-Rockhampton.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Mail</a>. “On the crew’s arrival Queensland Police were already on scene and escorted the crew into the childcare centre where the young child was on the floor in the admin room,” he said. Police have launched an investigation into the incident and interviewed the daycare staff, according to <a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/child-critical-after-being-left-on-central-queensland-bus-rockhampton/7cb7646c-350e-4cf5-908e-0d0f7d69f58d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9News</a>. It comes just two years after Muriel Namok’s three-year-old son died after being left on a minibus by childcare staff for a similar amount of time in Cairns. Ms Namok appeared on the Today Show on Thursday morning and shared her anger at Nevaeh’s situation, saying it made her “sick to her stomach”. “It’s just too tragic. Again, why?” she told co-hosts Ally Langdon and Karl Stefanovic. “This is terrible. “I feel really sick to my stomach. Angry. I know this feeling too well.” <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/05/karl-nevaeh.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /> Today show hosts Karl Stefanovic and Ally Langdon fought back tears after speaking to the mum who lost her son in a similar situation. Image: Nine She said that parents should be able to trust that their children are safe in childcare centres, and that the centres need to take responsibility when things go wrong. “They are taking our children and we are trusting them to bring them back,” Ms Namok said. “For this to happen, they need to be held accountable.” After speaking to the grieving mum, who broke down as the interview ended, both Stefanovic and Langdon were fighting back tears live on air. “It’s horrendous,” Stefanovic said. “There’s nothing else to say to that,” Langdon added. “And that poor family. It really shouldn’t happen.” Image: Nine

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“It’s not the time”: Gavaskar roasted over Shane Warne response

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has copped a slew of online criticism after his comments about Shane Warne just days after his death. Gavaskar was just one of many who paid tribute to Warnie after his sudden death on March 4th while he was holidaying in Thailand. While the former Indian captain had plenty of kind words to share, he refused to cave when asked if Warne was the greatest ever spinner. "No, I wouldn't say that no. For me the Indian spinners and Muttiah Muralitharan were better than Shane Warne," he told India Today. "Look at Shane Warne's record against India, it was pretty ordinary." "In India, he got five wickets only once in Nagpur, and that too because Zaheer Khan swung wildly against him to give him a five-for. Because he did not have much success against Indian players who were very good players of spin, I don't think I would call him the greatest." "Muttiah Muralitharan with a greater success he had against India, I would rank him over Warne in my book." While the greatest spinner conversation is a reasonable topic to discuss, many were outraged by Gavaskar's timing. Sports journalists and fans alike took to Twitter to call out the cricketer, saying the comments were distasteful given the circumstances. "Honestly, Sunny, it's not the time ... could have just sidestepped it," British journalist Jack Mendel wrote on Twitter. "The body isn't even cold yet". Both Warne and Muralitharan struggled during their careers due to the difficult playing conditions in India, despite their prodigious wicket-taking abilities elsewhere in the world. The Aussie finished with 34 wickets in the nine Tests he played in India, with those coming at an unflattering average of 43.11. Muralitharan did not fare much better, grabbing 40 wickets in 11 Tests played in India at an average of 45.45. Gavaskar's out-of-pocket comments were more head-scratching as it came after he admitted Warne's leg spin was the toughest art to master as a bowler. "He mastered a craft which is so difficult to master, which is wrist spin," he said. "To pick 700-plus wickets like he did in Test cricket plus hundreds more in one-day cricket just tells you how good a bowler he was." Gavaskar opened up on the moment he found out about Warne's death, saying a text message from his son had left him stumped. "A big shock, a real big shock because who expects anybody to pass at the age of 52," he said. "Within 24 hours the cricket world has lost two giants of the game, not just Australian cricket, but the cricket world. This is unbelievable. It's hard to come to grips with." Image credits: Getty Images

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Russell Crowe "put through a wall" on crazy night out

NRL great Bryan Fletcher has opened up about his encounter with Russell Crowe that left the two scrapping on a boozy night out. Featuring on Brett Finch’s 'Uncensored' podcast, Fletcher revealed the wild night he had with his South Sydney teammates and Crowe in the mid-2000s. Fletcher was the Rabbitohs captain in 2003 when he joined the club from the Roosters, however the team had suffered a nightmare season after winning only three games. The 47-year-old said he'd never met Crowe before his move to South Sydney, but had heard a rumour that the Hollywood star had promised to take the 2002 team to the Playboy Mansion if they made the finals. Fletcher says he was left with his mind in a scramble after Crowe contacted him near the middle of the 2003 season. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7841241/rabbitohs-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/03710573c68e4e7699511d8951dec960" /> Fletcher however believed it was not actually Crowe on the other end of the line, and instead one of his teammates was pranking him. “I said, ‘How’s Meg? Is she good in the cot?’” Fletcher told Finch, referring to Meg Ryan who Crowe was dating during that time. “I said something more crude than that. “Then there was awkward silence and he goes, ‘Fletch, it’s Russell. Russell Crowe’. "And when he dropped his voice I knew straight away it was him and I’ve just gone, ‘F***, how do I get out of this?’” It turns out Crowe had wanted the South Sydney players to bring a pair of nice clothes after their training in order to take them out. “My imagination just starts going so by the time I get to Sutto (John Sutton) who’s the 17th bloke, I said, ‘Sutto, you’re not going to believe this bro, we are going to the Playboy Mansion’,” Fletcher said. “Everyone is frothing, thinking they’re going to the Playboy Mansion.” Sadly enough, the Rabbitohs didn’t go to LA, but instead arrived at a hotel in Woolloomooloo where cricket greats Shane Warne and Merv Hughes were waiting to kick them into gear with some inspirational words. However the night took a turn around 9 pm when Crowe brought out some bottles of Absinthe. “We went through 10 bottles. Ten bottles later and we’re going mad. It’s on. Blokes are cheering and carrying on,” Fletcher said. He went on to say Crowe had challenged him to some footy. “It was an odd time but I’m thinking, ‘You’ve got to humour Russ, he’s put this drink on for us’,” Fletcher said. “So Russell comes running at me and I tackle him how I always have my whole career and I miss him. He runs behind me and dives down behind an imaginary set of posts. “I said, ‘Good on you Russ’ and kept walking. I take two steps and I get pushed in the back. It’s Russ. He just stops in front of me and he goes, ‘You f***ing dog. You’re a f***ing cat. You’re a waste of money, you’re South Sydney’s worst ever captain’. "He was right but he didn’t have to say it to my face. “The boys have jerried to what’s going on … I got the s**ts and said, ‘Let’s just do this again’. “He basically gets up and runs at me and I get under his ribs and drive him … and put him through a wall and the boys are just going, ‘What the f*** are you doing? Why are you doing this?’ “Russ pops up, just shakes his head and goes, ‘That’s what I want to see!’ That was his motivation, so we end up having a terrific night, getting on the p***.” Crowe's motivational tactics seemed to do the job as the Rabbitohs would go on to thrash Melbourne Storm that weekend. However their victory was short-lived. “We beat them 42-10 and we did not win another game all year,” Fletcher admitted. Images: Getty

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Unbelievable deal: ALDI shopper scores lamb roast for under $1

An ALDI customer has shared how she bought a lamb roast for just 83c and the unexpected reason why. Posting the story on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1034012533313136">ALDI Mums</a> Facebook page, Monique said she was excited to pick up the dinner favourite at her local ALDI. The half leg of lamb was still four weeks out from its ‘best before’ date, so it wasn’t reduced because it was close to expiring. Upon closer inspection, the ALDI label shows that it had been incorrectly weighted at 68g. Seasoned ALDI shoppers estimate that a similar leg would weigh anywhere from 1.5kg to 2kg, with the error pricing it at well under 100g. “I was so excited about my bargain find today I knew you mums would appreciate it!” Monique wrote on the page. “I paid a whole 83c for this lamb roast today as it was marked and weighed wrong!” Monique said she even checked if the price was right with the checkout worker. “I was like so this is marked 83c, does that mean I get it for 83c? He went and spoke to his manager and they were like ‘Yeah we can’t charge you any more for it’.” Since it even scanned at 83c, Monique said, “I was like, ‘Yes! Get in my basket!’” Fellow shoppers were amazed by her good luck. “Lucky you, enjoy! Just about need a bank loan to buy any cuts of lamb these days!” one said.

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Feel fuller for longer with a roast sweet potato and cherry tomato omelette

A perfect breakfast after an early morning walk or workout, this omelette is sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied. Serves: 1 Ingredients <ul> <li>3 eggs</li> <li>½ small sweet potato (cubed)</li> <li>¼ bunch of fresh parsley finely chopped</li> <li>6 cherry tomatoes</li> <li>2 large handfuls fresh spinach</li> <li>½ tsp smoked paprika</li> <li>Salt and pepper</li> </ul> Directions <ol> <li>Cut the sweet potato into small cubes and lay onto an oven tray and roast until soft at 180°C. They should only take about 10-12 minutes. Half way through cooking throw the cherry tomatoes onto the tray and roast for the remaining time.</li> <li>Microwave the spinach in a bowl for 30s.</li> <li>Whisk the eggs then season with salt and pepper and smoked paprika, pour into a pan on medium heat. Stir the eggs quickly once or twice then evenly scatter the sweet potato and cherry tomatoes across half of the omelette, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top then carefully fold the other half over the top.</li> <li>Slide onto a plate and serve. I love a little squeeze of spicy sriracha sauce over the top.</li> </ol> Recipe courtesy of Richard Kerrigan, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rkthebeachlife/">The Beach Life</a>, Qualified Chef and Personal Trainer. Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/roast-sweet-potato-and-cherry-tomato-omelette.aspx">Wyza.com.au</a>.

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How to cook the perfect Christmas roast

One of the most loved Christmas traditions is the succulent roast we devour with family and friends over Christmas lunchtime or dinner. Below are some tips and tricks that will help ensure your roast ham, pork or turkey is the most tender and tasty roast you've made yet. Ham Glazed ham is a Christmas classic and with these simple tips you’ll be on your way to ham heaven. You want to make sure you’re choosing the right sized ham – a 4kg ham for example will feed up to 10 people and allows a little extra for leftovers. To give the ham a decorative look, use a sharp knife to cut around the shank in a zig-zap pattern. Run a knife under the rind and gently pull it off. Use the knife to cut diamond squares into the ham. To glaze your ham, place it on a wire rack in a large baking dish. Brush the surface of the ham with your glaze of choice – options could include honey, mustard, apricot or orange jam. Bake for as long as the instructions on the package tell you too, and make sure to brush the ham at frequent intervals with glaze whilst cooking. Pork It’s hard to resist a plate full of tender pork and crispy crackling at Christmas time – and the best thing is, making the perfect roast pork isn’t all that hard! Contrary to popular belief, pork doesn’t have to be cooked all the way through as overcooking it makes the meat dry and tough. Cooking it to slight blushing pink will ensure it remains succulent and juicy. As a general guide when roasting pork with rind, preheat your oven to 220c to crisp the rind (roughly 15-20 minutes) and then reduce the temperature to 180 to finish cooking the meat. The pork should be in the oven for 45 minutes per kilo. To get a crispy crackling, rub some oil and salt into the rind before cooking. Once the pork is done, remove it from the oven, cover it in foil and let it sit for 5-10 minutes – this ensures all the flavours and juices to settle which keeps the meat tender. Carve up the pork, serve and enjoy! Turkey While everyone prepares their turkeys in different ways, if you’re thawing a frozen turkey make sure you always thaw it in the fridge and never on the bench. A full-size turkey can take up to three days to defrost properly so keep that in mind when it comes to preparing it. Turkey breast is very lean so it can potentially dry out during the long cooking process. Rub the outside of the turkey top and bottom with softened butter (use liberal amounts) and place it breast side down on a baking tray. The butter prevents the turkey (particularly the turkey breast). Some recipes say to cover the turkey with foil, or leave it uncovered. We recommend that you brush it with butter then place two large sheets of foil in a roasting pan then place your turkey in the centre and bring the foil up to form a loose tent. Make sure there is a pocket of air between the turkey and the foil. This ensures the turkey will cook in a moist environment and not dry out. Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/lifestyle/food-and-wine/how-to-cook-the-perfect-christmas-roast.aspx">Wyza.com.au.</a>

Retirement Life

Enjoy a nutritious roasted whole cauliflower with tahini yoghurt and chermoula

A spectacular yet simple dish of roasted cauliflower that’s complimented with creamy yoghurt and a vibrant, lemony and herbaceous chermoula dressing. The addition of pickled red onion finishes the meal perfectly. Serves: 4 Benefits <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">ENERGY BOOSTING</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">HEALTHY DIGESTION</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">PURELY DELICIOUS</li> </ul> Ingredients <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">1 whole cauliflower</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">extra virgin olive or avocado oil to drizzle</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">generous pinch of sea salt</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">2 red onions, thinly sliced</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">2 lemons, juiced </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">500 ml (2 cups/16 fl oz) thick Greek yoghurt </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">2 tablespoons tahini</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">pomegranate and pistachio to garnish</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">chermoula (see below)</li> </ul> Method <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">PREHEAT your oven to 200°C (400°F) fan-forced.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">DRIZZLE cauliflower with a generous amount of olive oil and season with sea salt.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">ROAST for 45 minutes until golden and slightly charred on the surface, then remove from the oven. Combine red onion, the juice of 2 lemons and a pinch of salt. Massage through and allow to pickle for 15 minutes.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">COMBINE yoghurt and tahini then spread onto a serving platter and top with the whole roasted cauliflower. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">DRIZZLE over a little chermoula dressing and garnish with pickled red onion, pomegranate and pistachio. Serve and enjoy.</li> </ul> Inspiration Cranberries can be used in place of pomegranate. Add a handful of chopped green olives and capers. Serve with yoghurt flat bread or with good crusty rye sourdough. Chermoula This herbaceous chermoula dressing makes the perfect accompaniment to your roasted cauliflower. Any leftovers can be used as a pasta sauce or salad dressing. Makes: 1 Jar Ingredients <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">1 bunch coriander (cilantro), chopped</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">1 bunch parsley, chopped</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">½ lemon, juiced</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">1 clove garlic, smashed</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">60 ml (• cup/2 fl oz) extra virgin olive or avocado oil</li> </ul> Method <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">COMBINE coriander, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">BLEND until smooth, adding more olive oil if required for consistency. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">SERVE and enjoy with roasted cauliflower.</li> </ul> This recipe is from Teresa’s new plant-based cookbook ‘<a href="https://j7rr69opun380owk-2321186860.shopifypreview.com/products_preview?preview_key=99280db5e6f397e27a240c3507413de4">Earth To Table</a>’ for Meat Free Week 2019. The campaign runs from 23-29 September in support of Bowel Cancer Australia. See<a href="https://www.meatfreeweek.org/"> meatfreeweek.org</a> to sign up. Teresa Cutter, founder of<a href="https://thehealthychef.com/"> The Healthy Chef</a>, is an author, nutritionist and classically trained chef. You can find more of Cutter’s tips and recipes on her<a href="http://www.thehealthychef.com/"> website</a> and in her<a href="https://thehealthychef.com/pages/cookbooks"> Cookbooks</a>,<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1019047858?mt=8"> Healthy Recipes App</a>,<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/id1029254909"> eBooks</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/healthychefteresacutter/"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teresacutter_healthychef/"> Instagram.</a>

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"You can't teach stupid": Folau receives more funds in two days than farmers' rural aid in one year

<div> <div class="replay"> <div class="reply_body body linkify"> <div class="reply_body"> <div class="body_text "> A Facebook post by The NRL Roast criticising those who donated to Israel Folau’s legal battle has gone viral in just 24 hours. The post highlighted donations given to the Rural Aid Buy a Bale campaign raised in one year matched the money raised for controversial Folau’s legal battle against the Rugby League Association. “In 2 days, Israel Folau has received more in donations than Rural Aid's "Buy a Bale" campaign did in the 2017/2018 financial year,” the post began. “Folau may or may not be in the right in regard to why he got sacked and has every right to launch legal action. “That’s not my gripe. “It's the fact that every day Aussies would rather donate their hard earned, already taxed money, to a multi-millionaire professional athlete who can use the funds however he wants...TAX FREE, while people who actually make a worthwhile contribution to society, and our communities, are left in the lurch. “But you can’t teach stupid… You are just born that way.” <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheNRLRoast%2Fphotos%2Fa.248365635620899%2F729888714135253%2F%3Ftype%3D3&width=500" width="500" height="435" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe> Folau has raised $2.2 million in just two days by 20,000 people. Since then, the fundraiser, which is located on the Australian Christian Lobby’s website, has been paused – a little less than $1 million short of the sacked rugby star’s $3 million goal. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzATb_Wn3I_/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzATb_Wn3I_/" target="_blank">A post shared by Israel Folau (@izzyfolau)</a> on Jun 22, 2019 at 1:07am PDT </div> </blockquote> The ACL said the donations, which opened on Tuesday, had been “overwhelming". “ACL, Izzy and everyone involved is humbled and grateful. We are hitting the pause button. But if the case drags on and Israel needs more support, we will re-open this campaign,” a statement on the website said. The original campaign on GoFundMe was shut down after it was determined they had violated the site’s terms of service. “We are absolutely committed to the fight for equality for LGBTIQ+ people and fostering an environment of inclusivity,” Nicola Britton, GoFundMe’s Australian regional director said. Managing director of the ACL, Martin Iles, confirmed any money raised in the $3 million campaign will exclusively be used to meet Folau’s legal costs. In a poll conducted by Over60 with over 5,200 votes, it was determined 60 per cent of Australians believe Folau deserved to be sacked from his contract with Rugby Australia. However, 40 per cent voted Folau's controversial social post that claimed “hell awaits” gay people, among others, was not breaching his contract. NRL Roast’s post, which now sits with over 3,000 comments, has continued to stir debate with some users claiming the page was only adding “fuel to the fire". “If he can say whatever he believes then he should have the guts to face the consequences of his actions and use his own funds to fight his own battles,” one user wrote. Another added: “I don't see why people find this surprising. There are A LOT of people in the world with the same views as Falou.” “So you're complaining about people who are donating their OWN already taxed hard working money to Folau because they choose not to donate it to where YOU think they should donate THEIR money to?” an additional comment read. However, other people said it was “sad” farmers did not have “priority“. "If only those who so support a sportsperson's contract breach which has been turned into a fight for Christianity could support those who grow our food and keep food on our tables...” one comment said. Another stated: “An absolute disgrace that people give money so easily to someone who broke his contract, not once but twice, but can’t find the money for the farmers who help put food on our tables every day, nothing like getting your priorities right.” Folau’s $4 million contract was terminated by Rugby Australia last month after a post on his Instagram page claimed homosexuals, among others, would burn in hell. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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Slow roasted onions with cheesy bacon crumble

These delicious slow roasted onions with cheesy bacon crumble make for a great side dish. Caramelised and packed full of flavour, this is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party. Serves: 8 Prep: 15 mins Cooking time: 1 hour 20 mins Ingredients <ul> <li>8 medium brown onions</li> <li>2 tbs water</li> <li>2 tbs olive oil</li> <li>2 tbs maple syrup</li> <li>100g streaky rindless bacon, chopped</li> <li>2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs</li> <li>1⁄2 cup finely grated parmesan</li> <li>Fresh thyme, to serve</li> </ul> Method <ol> <li>Preheat oven to 150°C fan forced. Peel the onions, then cut in half crossways.</li> <li>Place the onions in a roasting pan, so that they fit snugly together in a single layer. Pour the water into the pan, it should just cover the base. 3. Press a sheet of baking paper onto the surface then cover tightly with foil. Cook for 1 hour.</li> <li>Remove the foil and baking paper, drain the liquid. Increase the oven 220C° fan forced. Combine the oil and maple syrup in a jug, pour over the onions then return to the oven. Roast uncovered, for 20 minutes, carefully turning over after 10 minutes or until onions are lightly caramelized.</li> <li>Meanwhile, place bacon into a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, cook stirring until light golden. Add the breadcrumbs and, cook, shaking the pan until breadcrumbs are light golden. Remove from the heat, stir in the parmesan and season.</li> <li>Spoon the crumble and thyme over the onions to serve. Serve warm or at room temperature.</li> </ol> Serving suggestion: Delicious served with chicken or roast lamb, beef or pork. Also great for Christmas buffet table. Serving suggestion: Great served with steak and slaw on an open steak sandwich. Recipe and image courtesy of <a href="https://www.australianonions.com.au/#o1QVCch0ERQvqoLz.97">Australian Onions</a>.

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Sweet roast chicken bun

<div id="ingredients">Ingredients <ul class="no-bullet"> <li>⅓ cup (90 g) wholegrain mustard</li> <li>1 tablespoon honey</li> <li>4 skinless chicken thigh fillets, about 85 g each</li> <li>4 large hamburger buns, plain or wholemeal</li> <li>8 small cos lettuce leaves</li> <li>2 small ripe mangoes, sliced</li> <li>2 spring onions, thinly sliced (optional)</li> <li>salt and pepper</li> </ul> </div> Preparation <div> <ol> <li>Preheat the oven to 180°C.</li> <li>Mix the mustard and honey together and season to taste.</li> <li>Enlarge the hollow left by the bone in each chicken thigh, cutting to open them out.</li> <li>Press to flatten them a little.</li> <li>Place the thighs, smooth side up, in a lightly oiled ovenproof dish or small roasting pan.</li> <li>Set aside about 2 tablespoons of the honey and mustard mixture, and spread the remainder over the top of the chicken thighs.</li> <li>Roast for 12–15 minutes or until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced with a knife.</li> <li>Meanwhile, split open the buns and toast them.</li> <li>Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, top with the mango slices and sprinkle with the spring onions, if using.</li> <li>Spread the reserved honey and mustard mixture over the underside of the top halves.</li> <li>Put the roast chicken thighs on top of the mango and spring onions, then top with the remaining lettuce.</li> <li>Put the tops of the buns on and press the sandwiches gently together.</li> <li>Serve immediately.</li> </ol> This article first appeared in <a href="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/recipes/sweet-roast-chicken-bun">Reader’s Digest</a>. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, <a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.co.nz/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=articles&utm_campaign=RDSUB&keycode=WRN93V">here’s our best subscription offer.</a> </div> <img style="width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820640/1.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f30947086c8e47b89cb076eb5bb9b3e2" />

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Delicious roast tomato and capsicum soup with crispy chorizo and fresh basil

Packed with flavour you’ll be making this soup again and again, it’s perfect for the whole family and really cheap to make. Ingredients <ul> <li>4 large capsicums</li> <li>6 large vine ripened mixed tomatoes (yellow, purple, red etc)</li> <li>1 punnet cherry tomates</li> <li>2 garlic cloves</li> <li>2 celery stalks</li> <li>1 red onion</li> <li>1 tbs tomato puree</li> <li>120g chorizo sausage (cut into cubes)</li> <li>½ bunch basil</li> <li>1 tin kidney beans</li> <li>Olive oil</li> <li>Salt and pepper</li> </ul> Directions 1. Cut the top off your capsicums and scoop out the seeds then place upside down onto an oven proof tray lined with greaseproof paper. Slice the large tomatoes into ¼s and place on the tray with the whole cherry tomatoes. Slice your red onion into ¼s and add them to the tray. 2. Drizzle with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper and make sure all the veg is coated. Roast in the oven at 220°C for 15-20 mins until they start to colour and the skin from the capsicum blisters. Once cooked remove and leave to one side. 3. In a pan slowly fry the chopped garlic and sliced celery. Remove the thin skin from the chorizo and dice then add ½ of the sausage and some finely chopped basil stalks to the pan. Cook for 2-3 mins until golden brown. 4. Next add the tomato puree to the chorizo and cook for another 2 mins, add a little water so the tomato puree doesn’t burn. 5. Once the capsicum has cooled, carefully remove the skin then roughly chop. Add the capsicum, roasted tomato and onion to a large thick bottomed pan along with the chorizo mix in the pan. 6. Add 1 litre of boiling chicken stock to the pan and bring back to the boil. Whilst the soup is coming to the boil fry off the other half of the diced chorizo until really crispy then tip onto some kitchen roll to remove some of the grease. 7. As soon as the soup starts to boil remove from the heat. Blend until smooth and adjust the seasoning, careful not to add too much salt. Add ½ bunch of basil leaves and blend once more. 8. Finally mix in a tin of drained kidney beans into the soup and serve. Top with crispy chorizo. Tips Double the batch and freeze it until you need a quick dinner one evening. Remember this has meat in it so make sure to remove from the freezer the night before and heat until piping hot before serving. Recipe courtesy of Richard Kerrigan, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rkthebeachlife/">The Beach Life</a>, Qualified Chef and Personal Trainer. Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/roast-tomato-and-capsicum-soup-with-crispy-chorizo-and-fresh-basil.aspx">Wyza.com.au.</a>

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