Erin McNaught and Stace Cadet's son, 7 months, diagnosed with brain tumour
Erin McNaught and Stace Cadet have been left heart-broken after their seven-month-old son was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The 43-year-old model - who was previously married to musician Example - and the Australian record producer had noticed a "rapid decline" in their little one Obi's behaviour and happiness in recent weeks.
The couple took him to hospital, where a neurosurgeon delivered the heart-breaking news that he has a "large brain tumour" on the right side of his brain, leaving the pair "absolutely shattered".
In a joint post on Instagram, they wrote: "For the last few weeks we have noticed a rapid decline in Obi's behaviour and happiness. He was having problems eating, sleeping and most recently, keeping his head straight. Late on Tuesday, as a precaution we took our little man in for an MRI under instruction from our Doctor. At about 6:00pm Tuesday night we met with a neurosurgeon who broke the heartbreaking news that Obi has a large brain tumour on the right side of his brain. We are absolutely shattered and the last few days have been our hardest days. (sic)"
Erin and Stace Cadet "remain hopeful" the mass can be removed and their boy can be "happy and healthy" again.
They added: "Our team at the Queensland Children's Hospital have been incredible and we remain hopeful that we can remove the mass and get Obi healthy and happy, pending the results. We have a long and difficult road ahead us but are so lucky to have our family and friends' support at this time and we're keeping focussed on getting our little boy back."
The couple welcomed Obi into the world last October.
Stace Cadet - whose real name is Stasi Kotaras - said at the time: "We are so in love with him, we can't believe he's finally here.
"Fair to say we didn't get a lot of sleep when we got home from the hospital last night. Mostly because we can't take our eyes off him."
Erin added: "It wasn't the easiest pregnancy and a little touch and go at times but having him home with us now, has made us quickly forget the tough moments."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Advertiser
2 hours ago
- The Advertiser
'Die due to depression': woman's pet parrots denied entry to Australia
A pair of "beautiful" green and blue-feathered "family members" has been denied entry to Australia because they pose too great a biosecurity risk. Shadoon and Shellman's owner has spent two years wrangling with authorities to bring her pet parrots into the country which she claims will "die due to depression and dependency" in Iran without her. Despite providing identity certificates, health checks and vaccination documents - and offering to fly the Indian ringneck parrots via Qatar to New Zealand for quarantining - the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry rejected Mehri Shafiei's import application. That decision was upheld on June 12 by the Administrative Review Tribunal. While accepting Ms Shafiei had gone to great lengths to reduce risks the birds could carry avian influenza or Newcastle disease into the country, tribunal member Stewart Fenwick said the evidence was consistent "there has been a high biosecurity risk identified". "The former carries grave implications for the Australian poultry industry and the latter is highly contagious," Mr Fenwick said in his decision in Melbourne. Mr Fenwick acknowledged Ms Shafiei, an Australian permanent resident, had experienced "depression over separation from Shadoon and Shellman" and had travelled to Isfahan in Iran where they live just to spend time with them. She described the parrots, aged nine and six, as "cute feathered family members". The tribunal heard the agriculture department received between 100 and 120 import applications each year like Ms Shafiei's, which were also denied. "It is evident that a policy decision was made some time ago to prohibit the import of psittacines, and that a considerable amount of effort has been invested in considering the future of this import trade," Mr Fenwick said. "It is not reasonable to take account of the sentimental importance of the pets to Ms Shafiei." He noted the birds had clear "sentimental importance" to their "devoted" owner. "It is important to observe that Ms Shafiei presents as a sincere and loving pet owner," he said. "I fully accept that she has cared for Shadoon and Shallman and, indeed, appears to have been so concerned about them that she spent additional time in Iran to be with them during the life of this application." In his decision, Mr Fenwick noted the Psittacula krameri species was a long-lived and popular pet and "a natural mimic". Shadoon and Shellman had "beautiful green and blue plumage respectively". "Unfortunately, the steps taken - largely it seems with a view to facilitating their import to Australia - including, in particular, vaccination, have not contributed to reducing the high level of biosecurity risk arising from the importation of psittacines from Iran," Mr Fenwick said. "As noted at the outset, publicly available information from the Victorian government indicates that this exotic species is identified as a pest, as unpleasant as this reality may seem to the applicant." Australia's strict biosecurity laws attracted international attention in 2015 when then-agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce decided US actor Johnny Depp's dogs, Pistol and Boo, would have to be put down or deported. Ms Shafiei originally applied for a permit to import the birds on June 23, 2023. This was refused by the agriculture department in July and October of the same year. She then applied to the Administrative Review Tribunal in November to have the decision reviewed. A pair of "beautiful" green and blue-feathered "family members" has been denied entry to Australia because they pose too great a biosecurity risk. Shadoon and Shellman's owner has spent two years wrangling with authorities to bring her pet parrots into the country which she claims will "die due to depression and dependency" in Iran without her. Despite providing identity certificates, health checks and vaccination documents - and offering to fly the Indian ringneck parrots via Qatar to New Zealand for quarantining - the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry rejected Mehri Shafiei's import application. That decision was upheld on June 12 by the Administrative Review Tribunal. While accepting Ms Shafiei had gone to great lengths to reduce risks the birds could carry avian influenza or Newcastle disease into the country, tribunal member Stewart Fenwick said the evidence was consistent "there has been a high biosecurity risk identified". "The former carries grave implications for the Australian poultry industry and the latter is highly contagious," Mr Fenwick said in his decision in Melbourne. Mr Fenwick acknowledged Ms Shafiei, an Australian permanent resident, had experienced "depression over separation from Shadoon and Shellman" and had travelled to Isfahan in Iran where they live just to spend time with them. She described the parrots, aged nine and six, as "cute feathered family members". The tribunal heard the agriculture department received between 100 and 120 import applications each year like Ms Shafiei's, which were also denied. "It is evident that a policy decision was made some time ago to prohibit the import of psittacines, and that a considerable amount of effort has been invested in considering the future of this import trade," Mr Fenwick said. "It is not reasonable to take account of the sentimental importance of the pets to Ms Shafiei." He noted the birds had clear "sentimental importance" to their "devoted" owner. "It is important to observe that Ms Shafiei presents as a sincere and loving pet owner," he said. "I fully accept that she has cared for Shadoon and Shallman and, indeed, appears to have been so concerned about them that she spent additional time in Iran to be with them during the life of this application." In his decision, Mr Fenwick noted the Psittacula krameri species was a long-lived and popular pet and "a natural mimic". Shadoon and Shellman had "beautiful green and blue plumage respectively". "Unfortunately, the steps taken - largely it seems with a view to facilitating their import to Australia - including, in particular, vaccination, have not contributed to reducing the high level of biosecurity risk arising from the importation of psittacines from Iran," Mr Fenwick said. "As noted at the outset, publicly available information from the Victorian government indicates that this exotic species is identified as a pest, as unpleasant as this reality may seem to the applicant." Australia's strict biosecurity laws attracted international attention in 2015 when then-agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce decided US actor Johnny Depp's dogs, Pistol and Boo, would have to be put down or deported. Ms Shafiei originally applied for a permit to import the birds on June 23, 2023. This was refused by the agriculture department in July and October of the same year. She then applied to the Administrative Review Tribunal in November to have the decision reviewed. A pair of "beautiful" green and blue-feathered "family members" has been denied entry to Australia because they pose too great a biosecurity risk. Shadoon and Shellman's owner has spent two years wrangling with authorities to bring her pet parrots into the country which she claims will "die due to depression and dependency" in Iran without her. Despite providing identity certificates, health checks and vaccination documents - and offering to fly the Indian ringneck parrots via Qatar to New Zealand for quarantining - the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry rejected Mehri Shafiei's import application. That decision was upheld on June 12 by the Administrative Review Tribunal. While accepting Ms Shafiei had gone to great lengths to reduce risks the birds could carry avian influenza or Newcastle disease into the country, tribunal member Stewart Fenwick said the evidence was consistent "there has been a high biosecurity risk identified". "The former carries grave implications for the Australian poultry industry and the latter is highly contagious," Mr Fenwick said in his decision in Melbourne. Mr Fenwick acknowledged Ms Shafiei, an Australian permanent resident, had experienced "depression over separation from Shadoon and Shellman" and had travelled to Isfahan in Iran where they live just to spend time with them. She described the parrots, aged nine and six, as "cute feathered family members". The tribunal heard the agriculture department received between 100 and 120 import applications each year like Ms Shafiei's, which were also denied. "It is evident that a policy decision was made some time ago to prohibit the import of psittacines, and that a considerable amount of effort has been invested in considering the future of this import trade," Mr Fenwick said. "It is not reasonable to take account of the sentimental importance of the pets to Ms Shafiei." He noted the birds had clear "sentimental importance" to their "devoted" owner. "It is important to observe that Ms Shafiei presents as a sincere and loving pet owner," he said. "I fully accept that she has cared for Shadoon and Shallman and, indeed, appears to have been so concerned about them that she spent additional time in Iran to be with them during the life of this application." In his decision, Mr Fenwick noted the Psittacula krameri species was a long-lived and popular pet and "a natural mimic". Shadoon and Shellman had "beautiful green and blue plumage respectively". "Unfortunately, the steps taken - largely it seems with a view to facilitating their import to Australia - including, in particular, vaccination, have not contributed to reducing the high level of biosecurity risk arising from the importation of psittacines from Iran," Mr Fenwick said. "As noted at the outset, publicly available information from the Victorian government indicates that this exotic species is identified as a pest, as unpleasant as this reality may seem to the applicant." Australia's strict biosecurity laws attracted international attention in 2015 when then-agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce decided US actor Johnny Depp's dogs, Pistol and Boo, would have to be put down or deported. Ms Shafiei originally applied for a permit to import the birds on June 23, 2023. This was refused by the agriculture department in July and October of the same year. She then applied to the Administrative Review Tribunal in November to have the decision reviewed. A pair of "beautiful" green and blue-feathered "family members" has been denied entry to Australia because they pose too great a biosecurity risk. Shadoon and Shellman's owner has spent two years wrangling with authorities to bring her pet parrots into the country which she claims will "die due to depression and dependency" in Iran without her. Despite providing identity certificates, health checks and vaccination documents - and offering to fly the Indian ringneck parrots via Qatar to New Zealand for quarantining - the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry rejected Mehri Shafiei's import application. That decision was upheld on June 12 by the Administrative Review Tribunal. While accepting Ms Shafiei had gone to great lengths to reduce risks the birds could carry avian influenza or Newcastle disease into the country, tribunal member Stewart Fenwick said the evidence was consistent "there has been a high biosecurity risk identified". "The former carries grave implications for the Australian poultry industry and the latter is highly contagious," Mr Fenwick said in his decision in Melbourne. Mr Fenwick acknowledged Ms Shafiei, an Australian permanent resident, had experienced "depression over separation from Shadoon and Shellman" and had travelled to Isfahan in Iran where they live just to spend time with them. She described the parrots, aged nine and six, as "cute feathered family members". The tribunal heard the agriculture department received between 100 and 120 import applications each year like Ms Shafiei's, which were also denied. "It is evident that a policy decision was made some time ago to prohibit the import of psittacines, and that a considerable amount of effort has been invested in considering the future of this import trade," Mr Fenwick said. "It is not reasonable to take account of the sentimental importance of the pets to Ms Shafiei." He noted the birds had clear "sentimental importance" to their "devoted" owner. "It is important to observe that Ms Shafiei presents as a sincere and loving pet owner," he said. "I fully accept that she has cared for Shadoon and Shallman and, indeed, appears to have been so concerned about them that she spent additional time in Iran to be with them during the life of this application." In his decision, Mr Fenwick noted the Psittacula krameri species was a long-lived and popular pet and "a natural mimic". Shadoon and Shellman had "beautiful green and blue plumage respectively". "Unfortunately, the steps taken - largely it seems with a view to facilitating their import to Australia - including, in particular, vaccination, have not contributed to reducing the high level of biosecurity risk arising from the importation of psittacines from Iran," Mr Fenwick said. "As noted at the outset, publicly available information from the Victorian government indicates that this exotic species is identified as a pest, as unpleasant as this reality may seem to the applicant." Australia's strict biosecurity laws attracted international attention in 2015 when then-agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce decided US actor Johnny Depp's dogs, Pistol and Boo, would have to be put down or deported. Ms Shafiei originally applied for a permit to import the birds on June 23, 2023. This was refused by the agriculture department in July and October of the same year. She then applied to the Administrative Review Tribunal in November to have the decision reviewed.
7NEWS
3 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Winter skin saviour: Nalia Skin launches 2-in-1 mask for a dewy, hydration complexion
You know that satisfying feeling when you've just walked out of a facial? Skin gleaming, pores purged, glow levels set to maximum? That's exactly what Nalia Skin is bottling with its newest launch, and it's set to become your new skincare obsession. Introducing The Dewy Duo by Nalia Skin: a two-in-one mask system that packs the power of a detoxifying clay mask and a deeply nourishing overnight treatment into one sleek, click-together jar. It's smart, streamlined skincare that's made for people who want results without the fuss, and it's giving spa-at-home vibes in all the right ways. Retailing for $115 with free shipping across Australia, the Dewy Duo is already gaining buzz for its clever design, impressive formula and luxe texture. And right now, you can take 20 per cent off your entire order with the code DEWYOU20 until 31 July 2025. So what's actually inside the jar? Think of it like a skincare double act one mask to clear the stage, and another to steal it. On one side, you've got the Nalia Skin Clay Mask, a creamy blend of Kaolin and Bentonite clays that helps draw out impurities and unclog pores without leaving your skin parched. It's spiked with antioxidant-rich Davidson Plum (an Australian native powerhouse), and has just the right amount of coconut oil to keep things balanced. The texture is smooth, the results are instant, and the Tropical Crème scent makes you feel like you're on a spa retreat in Queensland. Then, there's the real MVP: the Nalia Skin Sleep In Nourishing Mask. Designed to work while you sleep, this buttery overnight treatment is powered by L22 (3 per cent Squalene), an active that mimics the lipid profile of healthy, youthful skin. Your skin wakes up looking plump, firm and properly hydrated. With calming Mangosteen and Tasmanian Kelp, it's the ultimate night cream in mask form and the White Melon scent is subtly addictive. Unlike traditional masks that work solo, the Dewy Duo is made to be used together. Start with the clay to detox and clarify, then follow with the sleep-in mask to soothe, repair and deeply moisturise. It's a mini-facial in two steps. Nalia Skin was founded by Cambodian-Australian entrepreneur and digital creator Piyané Ung, who launched the brand earlier this year with a focus on high-performance, no-fuss formulas. 'Why should you need a six-step routine, or an expensive facial, when two masks can do it all?' she says. With the Dewy Duo, she's proving that streamlined skincare can still pack a serious punch. From the dual-chamber packaging (which feels more luxe than your average bathroom shelf essential) to the smart formulas that actually do what they promise, this launch is anything but your average face mask. It's custom skincare in one clever little jar.
9 News
9 hours ago
- 9 News
Ashley's algorithm changed when she got engaged. It almost cost her $1700
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Ashley Brooks-Garrett never really considered Botox until she got engaged and her social media algorithm changed. Suddenly, her TikTok and Instagram feeds were full of photos of perfect brides and posts about cosmetic procedures, from affordable skin treatments to pricey Botox and filler. Cosmetic procedures – especially nonsurgical ones – are becoming a popular part of wedding preparation, with US aesthetics company RealSelf reporting that wedding-related cosmetic procedure reviews rose by 30 per cent in 2019 alone. Ashley Brooks-Garrett didn't consider cosmetic procedures like Botox until she got engaged and her social media algorithm changed. (Supplied) Wedding websites provide "beauty timelines" instructing brides on when to undergo specific procedures, cosmetic clinics promote bridal packages, and social media is awash with brides-to-be showing off their before and after photos. The result is an intense pressure to join in, one that almost cost Brooks-Garrett $1700. "Being bombarded with images of perfect brides constantly on social media definitely played a part in the pressure I felt to look a certain way," she told "Society expects you to be absolutely perfect for one whole day and it's absolutely impossible ... it left me in a huge state of panic." Have you got a story? Contact reporter Maddison Leach at mleach@ So she traded her Aldi cleanser for a $250 skincare routine, spent $900 on facials and booked $600 worth of Botox. Clinical psychologist and co-founder of ReadyMind Cosmetic Psychology Dr Toni Pikoos said Brooks-Garrett isn't the first bride to be sucked in by social media pressure to look perfect and she won't be the last. These days, influencers and everyday women publicise their cosmetic procedures on social media, normalising what used to be a taboo experience. While that's not necessarily a bad thing, it can have a huge impact on brides. "The narrative around cosmetic procedures in society is really shifting towards this view of them being part of self-care and empowerment," Pikoos said. "When you're bombarded with that sort of messaging, you start to feel like, 'That's what I'm supposed to be doing for the big day as well.'" Specialist medical practitioner Dr Imaan Joshi said pressure may prompt brides to undergo procedures they don't need or may regret. "I do think that it's a little bit predatory, for lack of a better word, to start suggesting all these things to young women who don't actually need anything," she said. "But social media presents it as just another thing you do on your path to getting married." Brooks-Garrett admits she almost fell into that trap but ended up cancelling her $600 Botox less than 24 hours beforehand. "I panicked," she said, adding that she wanted to "look like herself" in wedding photos. Brooks-Garrett cancelled her Botox appointment because she wanted to "look like herself" on her wedding day. (Supplied) She also "couldn't justify the expense" on top of all her other wedding costs but some Australian brides get around that by travelling overseas for cheaper cosmetic procedures in a practice known as medical tourism. David Allen, chief executive of medical tourism operator Asthetica, said business is booming in Australia and brides-to-be are interested in travelling to Turkey for eyebrow transplants, dental veneers and teeth whitening on a budget. Some have also inquired about more invasive procedures, including liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), gastric sleeve surgery, and rhinoplasty. Allen said Asthetica, which only works with JCI and ISO accredited hospitals, will service "a minimum" of 15 Australian brides by the end of the year. "Historically, women would purchase a wedding dress a size or two too small and use it as their motivation to be their best on the big day," he said. Now they're "seeking something with longevity" in the form of cosmetic procedures, with some brides- and grooms-to-be even booking "couples surgery" together. Joshi said that social media has "trivialised" medical tourism, as users sharing their positive experiences on TikTok and Instagram often leave out the risks. "It's normalised to the extent where people think that it's no different to getting your hair done or your nails done, but it's not," she said. "You have no idea about the qualifications of the person that you see in a foreign country. You have no idea about the system [or] what they can and can't safely do." Pikoos added that Australian brides need to be educated about the potential of undergoing cosmetic procedures overseas, especially in countries that don't have the same standards or regulations as Australia. "You hear terrible horror stories," she said. Social media has put more pressure than ever on brides to look a certain way and while some may be happy with the results of cosmetic procedures performed in Australia or abroad, Pikoos wants all brides to examine why they want these procedures. If it's due to shame, embarrassment or anxiety, she suggested addressing those emotions before forking out for a procedure they may regret or be disappointed by. Joshi added that while investing in skincare can boost brides' confidence, they need to understand the risks and long-term implications of more invasive procedures. Brooks-Garrett is glad she invested $1150 in her skin but cancelled her Botox appointment. (Supplied) Looking at her wedding photos now, Brooks-Garrett is glad she invested $1150 in skincare and facials but cancelled her $600 Botox appointment. "As women, we are made to feel that so much of our worth is tied up in our looks, as if our appearance is central to our value," she said. "But my face is so expressive and you can see exactly what I was feeling ... love and pure joy." national health medical tourism social media weddings CONTACT US
