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ABC News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Peppa Pig: Roman Day
Peppa Pig ABC Kids Animation/Cartoons Families Watch Article share options Share this on Facebook Twitter Send this by Email Copy link WhatsApp Messenger Peppa Pig is a lovable but slightly bossy five-year-old pig. In this series, Peppa and her family have new exciting adventures travelling far and wide and staying closer to home to visit new places we haven't seen before.
The Age
03-05-2025
- General
- The Age
Kids watching TV at childcare raises parents' ire
Another mother in Melbourne's eastern suburbs with a two-and-a-half-year-old, who spoke with The Age, said an educator would often just be holding an iPad showing YouTube for kids to watch, without engaging. 'It was at the end of the day during pick-up, so I just thought she was over it by then. But it happened often,' the mother said. An Albert Park mother of two said she was 'a bit disturbed' after visiting a family daycare centre to find a row of children listlessly watching ABC Kids. Another said when her children were sometimes watching Bluey on an iPad when she arrived to collect them from their Montessori centre, which prompted her to wonder why she paid for childcare when her children could be watching TV at home. 'I don't want to blame educators who do it, it's not the educator's fault, they are operating in a system that's not supporting them,' the mother said. Early Childhood Australia (ECA) chief executive Samantha Page said her organisation had no data on how widely screens were used passively, but said there were many active, creative ways to use digital technology in early childhood that complemented the curriculum. The ECA has developed guidelines for the use of digital technology in childcare settings, and calls for a 'contextual approach' to using screens. Paediatrician Nitin Kapur said that educators actively engaging alongside screens in an educational context would not be regarded as passive screen time. 'What we don't want is that [the child] is given one hour of screen time at the kindy or the daycare, and then they go home and have more exposure,' he said. '[It] should be clearly told to the parents that the child had half an hour on the screen or one hour, so that then parents make an informed decision of should they be giving any more time.' Kapur referred to a 2023 Japanese study that shows children who spend more than the recommended amount of time watching a screen have reduced cognition. Australian Childcare Alliance president Paul Mondo said that in his experience, TV was not used in early learning services. 'It would be very uncommon for regular TV or movies to be shown to children during their time in early learning settings. However, there may be circumstances where TV programs are used in the context of the classroom's educational programs,' Mondo said. He said screens and technology could be valuable tools for learning purposes, to spark conversation or illustrate lessons in the curriculum. Professor Hayley Christian from the Kids Research Institute Australia said young children should only engage with screens with an educator or parent. 'Young children need many bursts of energetic play throughout the day, so dancing along to The Wiggles or copying the movements of animals on a large screen can help support learning activities while also enabling them to be active and develop their fundamental skills,' Christian said. South Melbourne mother Rosie Cuppaidge, who has a 14-month-old daughter Ione, said she would prefer no television at early learning centres and that screen use should be discouraged among children. 'There's enough going on at childcare that screens shouldn't be needed,' she said. 'But on occasion it doesn't hurt, and I trust the educators know what they are doing as professionals.' Loading Associate Professor Catherine Hamm from the University of Melbourne said digital technologies were like any other learning resource in the classroom. 'You would consider the ways in which you used it like you would any other piece of equipment,' Hamm said. 'Are you just putting the children in front of a digital device and doing something else, or are you collaborating with them? … You're using it as you would read a book or some other piece of equipment in your classroom.' Hamm believed there were other ways children could have downtime, rather than watching a screen. 'If it is a long day – some children are there for 10 hours – you know there's beautiful yoga and lots of different ways that I think downtime can be offered,' she said. 'I don't think that there's a place for ... consuming digital stuff in a passive way.' Hamm said there were no guidelines around telling parents if their children had been watching screens. 'Different centres might have policies about that. I think that's becoming more common for centres to have a digital technology policy,' she said.
ABC News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
RecipeTin Eats founder accuses Brooki Bakehouse of plagiarising recipes
Social media influencer Brooke Bellamy has refuted claims from bestselling Australian cookbook author Nagi Maehashi that she plagiarised two of her recipes. In a statement on her website RecipeTin Eats on Tuesday afternoon, Maehashi said two recipes in Bellamy's bestselling cookbook Bake with Brooki were uncannily similar to recipes she had previously published. These were recipes for caramel slice and baklava, with Maehashi posting side-by-side screenshots of the ingredients, quantities and instructions from the two books. She said the similarities between the recipes amounted to plagiarism but that lawyers for Penguin Random House Australia, which published Bellamy's book, had rejected her claim and said all recipes were written by Bellamy. Nagi Maehashi has raised concerns about two recipes in the Bake with Brooki cookbook. ( ABC Kids ) "Profiting from plagiarised recipes is unethical — even if it is not copyright infringement — and undermines the integrity of the entire book," she said. " And it's a slap in the face to every author who puts in the hard work to create original content rather than cutting corners. " Bellamy refutes allegations In a statement posted on her Instagram account, Bellamy, known as Brooki Bakehouse on social media, said she "did not plagiarise any recipes". "My book … consists of 100 recipes I have created over many years, since falling in love with baking as a child and growing up baking with my mum in our home kitchen," she said. Bellamy said she had been creating her recipes and selling them commercially since October 2016. Brooke Bellamy has rejected Nagi Maehashi's allegations. ( Supplied: Facebook ) "On March 2020, RecipeTin Eats published a recipe for caramel slice," she said in her post. " It uses the same ingredients as my recipe, which I have been making and selling since four years prior. " Bellamy said that after Maehashi contacted her about the allegations, she immediately offered to remove both the caramel slice and baklava recipes from future reprints of her cookbook to "prevent further aggravation". "[This] was communicated to Nagi swiftly through discussions," she said. Claims recipes had 'remarkable similarities' Maehashi is the founder of popular website RecipeTin Eats, which has been viewed more than 500 million times, and the author of award-winning cookbooks Dinner and Tonight. A popular social media personality, Bellamy boasts a combined 3 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, and has opened three cookie shops in Brisbane. Her cookbook Bake with Brooki, released in October 2024, is shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards alongside Ms Maehashi's book Tonight. Nagi Maehashi says the caramel slice recipe in Bake with Brooki (right) is similar to her own (left). ( Supplied: RecipeTin Eats ) In her post, Maehashi said her suspicions began in November last year when a reader alerted her to "remarkable similarities" between her caramel slice recipe and a version in newly released Bake with Brooki. "Seeing what appeared to me to be one of my recipes printed in a book launched with a huge publicity campaign from one of Australia's biggest publishers was shocking," she said. While Maehashi acknowledged there can be a resemblance between recipes, she said the "precision and detail" in the similarities were "far too strong" to be a coincidence. She said her caramel slice recipe was special because it used caramel as the base rather than commonly used golden syrup. Maehashi also said while she sometimes sourced recipes from other authors, she always tested them "extensively", credited them and rewrote them in her own words. 'Penguin brought in lawyers' Maehashi said she wrote to Penguin immediately. "Disappointingly, instead of engaging in civil discussions with me, Penguin brought in lawyers," she said. She said their response included "pages of legal jargon that [she] struggled to make sense of". Maehashi said she had engaged her own legal representation. Loading Instagram content In her Instagram post, Bellamy said she had "great respect for Nagi". "Recipe development in today's world is enveloped in inspiration from other cooks, cookbook authors, food bloggers and content creators," she said. " This willingness to share recipes and build on what has come before is what I love so much about baking and sharing recipes — the community that surrounds it. " The ABC has contacted Penguin Random House Australia and Maehashi for comment.
Business Upturn
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Bluey Season 4: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on April 29, 2025, 18:30 IST Last updated April 29, 2025, 11:32 IST Bluey , the beloved Australian animated series, has captured the hearts of children and adults alike with its heartwarming stories, relatable characters, and clever humor. As fans eagerly await news about Bluey Season 4, speculation is rife about its release date, cast, and potential plot developments. In this article, we dive into the latest updates and predictions surrounding the next chapter of the Heeler family's adventures. Bluey Season 4 Release Date Speculation As of April 2025, no official release date for Bluey Season 4 has been confirmed by Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, or Disney+. While early 2025 was initially floated as a possibility, the consensus leans toward a mid-to-late 2025 release, likely on Disney+, ABC Kids, and other streaming platforms like Hulu and Prime Video. Bluey Season 4 Cast: Who's Returning? The voice cast of Bluey has remained consistent across its seasons, and Season 4 is expected to follow suit. While no official announcements have confirmed the full cast, the core Heeler family and recurring characters are likely to return, based on statements from producers and actors. David McCormack as Bandit Heeler : The lovable dad is expected to return, with McCormack expressing strong support for the show. Melanie Zanetti as Chilli Heeler : Zanetti, who has voiced Bluey's mom since Season 1, has shown enthusiasm for continuing, even fueling speculation about a potential Bluey movie. Bluey and Bingo : Traditionally voiced by children of the production crew, whose identities remain anonymous, the titular Blue Heeler pup and her sister are certain to lead the show. Recurring Cast: Expect familiar voices like Dan Brumm (Uncle Stripe), Myf Warhurst (Aunt Trixie), Patrick Brammall (Uncle Rad), and Claudia O'Doherty (Aunt Frisky). Bluey Season 4 Plot: What to Expect? Bluey is renowned for its slice-of-life storytelling, blending imaginative play with poignant life lessons. While specific plot details for Season 4 remain under wraps, creator Joe Brumm and the production team have dropped hints about potential directions, sparking fan theories and excitement. Brumm has teased the idea of aging Bluey and Bingo, potentially placing them at a 'babysitting age' to introduce new younger characters. This could shift the show's dynamic, offering fresh storylines while maintaining its emotional core. Expect Season 4 to continue exploring everyday family life with humor and heart. Themes like parenting challenges, childhood milestones, and emotional resilience are likely to remain central, appealing to both kids and adults. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
