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McDonald’s Announces Chicken McNuggets Are Now 100% Bat Meat Free
Fast food chain McDonald's has announced its latest measure in the fight against coronavirus. "All our chicken McNuggets will now be 100% bat meat free," says McDonald's Australia CEO Damian Piper. Scientists believe bats were a possible source of the...
Scott Morrison Criticised Again For Forcibly Trying To Shake Everyone’s Hand
The Prime Minister has again come under fire for trying to shake everyone's hand, ignoring the advice of scientists, as COVID-19 spreads. "He pretty much just pounced on me with his hand out," says the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. "Then...
US President Admits To Stockpiling Fake Tan As Coronavirus Fears Escalate
The US President has come clean about his strategy of panic buying fake tan in preparation for the coronavirus outbreak. "If there's something you need, you might as well stock up on it," says Donald Trump. "Whether its food, essential...
George Calombaris Begins New Job As McDonald’s Restaurant Manager
George Calombaris has begun the next phase of his career in the food and beverage industry. The former MasterChef judge has secured a full-time role as night manager at the McDonald's restaurant at Oakleigh in south-east Melbourne. "I know my...
George Calombaris To Release New Cook Book: ‘Cook The Books’
One day after his restaurant empire went into voluntary administration, George Calombaris has announced the release of his latest cook book. "'Cook The Books' is a true story," says Calombaris. "It's a warts and all account of the time leading...
Australian Conservation Foundation Releases ‘Climate Change Deniers Near Me’ App
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has released a new app designed to help users avoid climate change deniers. “Despite scientific evidence, some people continue to believe climate change isn’t at least partially man-made,” says the ACF’s Lilly Marsh. “We want...
PM Denies Links Between The Heavy Rainfall And Flash Flooding
Already under severe pressure from the recent bushfire crisis, the Prime Minister is now attempting to deflect mounting pressure from Sydney's flash flooding. Significant flooding has already occurred in several parts of the state, including Byron Bay the Central Coast...
#BREAKING: PM Returns To Hawaii Amid Sydney’s Heavy Rain & Flash Flooding
As a severe weather warning is put in place for Sydney and most of the state's coast, the PM and his family have taken another trip to Hawaii. "Now is the only potential holiday time Scott has before a trade...
Sam Kekovich In China To Convince Locals To Eat Lamb Instead Of Bats & Snakes
Australia's 'Lambassador' Sam Kekovich is in China attempting to turn locals off traditional Chinese cuisine such as bats and snakes. "Eat a cobra snake with its heart still beating, and what do you expect? he says. "Do yourself a favour....
PM Says Bridget McKenzie Has Coronavirus, Meaning She Can’t Do Interviews On Sports Rorts
The federal government claims embattled cabinet minister Bridget McKenzie has been diagnosed with Coronavirus. “It's unclear how she contracted the virus, but rest assured we're doing everything we can to isolate her and prevent it from spreading,” says Scott Morrison....
