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News.com.au
2 days ago
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- News.com.au
Council bin-shames resident in cold slab twist
In a bizarre twist on a beloved Aussie Christmas tradition, one resident's take on slabs 'gifted' to garbos has landed them in hot water with council. Redland City Council has publicly bin-shamed a local for stuffing solid slabs of concrete into their green waste bin – sparking online fury, a flood of puns, and a warning that could cost residents up to $18,000 in worst case scenarios. 'There aren't enough puns in the world to say what's not quite right with this picture, but let's give it a go,' a council spokesman said. Aussies have long cherished the Christmas custom of leaving a cold slab for the garbage crew, but the council felt the resident who left slabs of concrete 'really cemented their place on the naughty list'. It peppered him with bin-shame and puns for punishment. 'We have concrete evidence that someone has put the wrong thing in their green waste bin,' RCC posted. 'We're guessing they may have taken compostable too literally but it's rock solid that someone's green waste bin habits need to be reinforced.' Fines across the Greater Brisbane region vary widely for unlawful disposal of residential or commercial waste, with Redland alone ranging from $220 to $18,150, depending on the seriousness of the offence. In Brisbane City Council's zone, the fine is $575 for putting prohibited items in bins, which incidentally is also the fine for not taking your bins in fast enough after the truck has left. Govt pays $3.3m for unliveable derelict house The post sparked over 500 reactions as residents weighed in with a mix of outrage, disbelief, and dad jokes. 'I remember the good old day's when we used to leave a slab out for the garbo at Xmas time,' said one person. 'It just proves how many dumb people exist in this world' said another, while more got in on the puns: 'I think you need to reinforce the rules'. A former sanitation worker said it was not as uncommon as you might expect, with one resident disposing of his entire granny flat demolition waste over the space of a few months. 'An old fella demolished his brick granny flat and put it in the new wheelie bin over a few months. We were told to let him go because they wanted to test the durability of the bins.' Some residents had a few tips for anyone wishing to do the same in future: 'If you put a couple of bricks in each collection, the council will never know.' There was one circumstance where there was concrete support for the move: 'Half filled a wheelie bin up with broken bricks/concrete pieces/bit of timber etc once when we had a couple of short circuits driving around throwing the passenger door open and knocking the bins over. Never happened again'. Green bins in the region are collected on a tight fortnightly schedule and there's even council-made videos explaining what goes where. A council statement said 'we're hoping they're not too set in their ways', offering 'constructive feedback' for residents. 'Heavy material like cement damages the collection vehicles and your bin too,' it said. 'It disrupts services and contaminates green waste. Your green-lid bin is only for garden organics like grass clippings, leaves, prunings, small branches, shrub and hedge trimmings, sticks, bark and weeds.' According to Smart Rubbish Removal, there are set rules in place that should ensure residents garbage disposal runs smoothly, with regular rubbish bins picked up weekly, recycling bins every two weeks and garden waste bins picked up every two weeks from March to November in Brisbane. 'Place bins on kerb by 6 AM on scheduled pick-up days so trucks can service the whole area on time. Missing this window can lead to missed collection and potential littering fines.' What's allowed in kerbside bins? Garbage Bin Food scraps Tissues Broken plates Diapers NO chemical NO car batteries Recycling Bin Milk cartons Clean paper Glass jars Steel cans NO plastic bags NO foam cups Garden Waste Bin Grass clippings Tree branches Leaves Twigs NO plastic plant pots
Fox News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
King Charles 'livid' as royal family's cherished Christmas tradition faces cancellation: expert
King Charles is said to be "livid" that he won't exactly get Christmas cheer this year. The Sun recently reported there is a potential shortage of pheasants at the monarch's Sandringham Estate, which could affect the chances of a full shooting calendar this winter. It is known as one of the monarch's favorite pastimes during the holiday season. "King Charles III is livid, frustrated and disappointed, reflecting both his deep personal attachment to the cherished family tradition and his broader commitment to his royal heritage," British royal expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital. "He's also annoyed that the mishap reflects rather poorly on the management of Sandringham, which he inherited from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II," she explained. "The shoot gathers his extended royal family and guests, reinforcing bonds while upholding a long-standing aristocratic tradition. The root of the problem is that Charles has always opposed importing birds from elsewhere, preferring to maintain the estate's game population. The eco-friendly approach has failed." According to the outlet, the number of birds currently available has dropped. This may force the 76-year-old, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, to cancel the traditional Boxing Day shoot, which is described as a central part of the royal family's holiday plans. Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. "Allegedly, King Charles is disappointed that one of his favorite Christmas family traditions may not take place this year," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "The Sandringham shoot is questionable due to a lack of Sandringham pheasants on the estate. It seems the family will have to bond, enjoy and celebrate over another hobby, or possibly clay pigeon shoots are the way forward." "King Charles may have felt a fleeting healthy upset, but in light of recent times, with the slimmed-down monarchy, cancer battles and more... the monarchy has found their typical ways changing as they are forced to be flexible," she shared. The Sun reported that a long-serving gamekeeper, who is responsible for managing the bird population on the estate, is said to have been let go in a recent staff shake-up, resulting in the shortage. "It was a total cock-up," a source claimed to the outlet. "No birds, no bang, just red faces. The king wasn't having it." According to Chard, while the king may be let down, he isn't opposed to change. The monarch is said to be adjusting to a new routine as he continues his weekly cancer treatments and remains devoted to full-time royal duties. "He pushes for change on occasion," said Chard. "He broke royal tradition with his last Christmas speech, recorded at the Fitzrovia Chapel, rather than a royal residence. It was there that he chose to reflect on the deeper things that connect us all — community, health, inclusivity and love." Chard also pointed out that the shortage may prompt the king to review the shooting tradition, which has come under fire from animal rights groups. Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner is hopeful the change of plans will allow the king to prioritize one thing — making amends with his younger son, Prince Harry. The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace. They reside in California. Since the couple's royal exit, they have aired their grievances in interviews and podcasts, as well as Harry's explosive 2023 memoir, "Spare." Sources close to the prince, 40, previously claimed to People magazine that the king won't respond to his phone calls and letters. "Perhaps he could bring the royal clan together, lock the door, knock all their heads together and unite the entire family, including Harry and Meghan," Turner told Fox News Digital. "This may be feathers flying in a different way than a grouse shoot, but if they really believe in the Christian principles, they would try, in my view. It is what Britain expects." People magazine reported that Charles supports traditional practices and opposes importing birds from elsewhere for the customary rural pastime. However, the outlet reported that maintaining game birds in the area has been "challenging." People also reported that the king's grandson, Prince George, was taken on his first grouse-hunting expedition at Balmoral, the royal family's Scottish estate. Royal author Tom Quinn claimed in his new book, "Yes Ma'am — The Secret Life of Royal Servants," that Kate Middleton isn't allowing her three young children, including George, 11, to participate in "blooding." This longtime ritual calls for members of the royal family to smear blood on their faces from their first kill during fox or stag hunting. Fox News Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. In his 2023 book "Gilded Youth," Quinn claimed that William also wanted his family to get with the times. "'William is struggling with the traditional pastimes of the royal family as they become ever more unpopular with the public," he wrote. "William loves shooting — a love he shares with his father — but he is also conscious that the tide is now moving against what many people now refer to as blood sports (the royals prefer to refer to them as field sports). But are they suitable for George, Charlotte and Louis?" Quinn also wrote that while William, 42, was "keen" to get the children into shooting, he also noted that "few" expected Kate to "allow" her children to take part in the blooding tradition. Harry previously detailed his experience with the tradition in his memoir, "Spare." The 40-year-old recalled how his hunting guide, Sandy, pressed his face into the belly wound of a stag he shot during a blooding ritual on the grounds of Balmoral Castle. "He placed a hand gently behind my neck and… pushed my head inside the carcass," the Duke of Sussex wrote, as quoted by the New York Post. WATCH: PRINCE HARRY LOOKING TO RECONCILE WITH KING CHARLES, ROYAL FAMILY "I tried to pull away, but Sandy pushed me deeper," the prince wrote. "I was shocked by his insane strength. And by the infernal smell. My breakfast jumped up from my stomach. After a minute, I couldn't smell anything, because I couldn't breathe. My nose and mouth were full of blood, guts and a deep, upsetting warmth." Harry wrote that he "felt swelling pride" that he had "been good to that stag" by killing it with a single shot so it wouldn't feel pain. He said it was a "show of respect for the slain" and "an act of communion by the slayer." The outlet noted that the book's revelations prompted animal rights organization PETA to condemn the father of two for his graphic descriptions. Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, previously reported that Princess Diana wasn't a fan of game shooting, which has been one of the royal family's favorite activities for centuries. Seward claimed that the late Princess of Wales didn't even like her sons being photographed holding guns. Seward claimed Diana reportedly told William and Harry, "Remember, there's always someone in a high-rise flat who doesn't want to see you shoot a Bambi," as quoted by the U.K.'s Express. Still, the boys loved hunting, and Diana used to jokingly call them her "Killer Wales." Ken Wharfe, Diana's former royal protection officer, also claimed that Diana was disgusted by hunting. "The royal shooting obsession was something Princess Diana found repugnant," Wharfe said, as quoted by the outlet. "Requiring little or no skill, royal pheasant shoots are a pre-planned carnage of wildlife, bred specifically for slaughter."
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King Charles Reportedly 'Livid' Over Canceling Christmas Tradition
King Charles Reportedly 'Livid' Over Canceling Christmas Tradition originally appeared on Parade. King Charles may be forced to cancel one of his favorite Christmas traditions. The King, 76, who is currently undergoing weekly cancer treatments, is reported to be "livid" by The Sun over a potential shortage of pheasants at his Sandringham Estate, which would reduce the chances of a full shooting calendar this winter. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Charles inherited Sandringham from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth. Located about 110 miles north of London, the countryside estate hosts annual shoots due to its large population of wild birds. However, the number of birds available has dropped, which may leave the King with no choice but to cancel the annual Boxing Day shoot, a staple of the royal family's Christmas celebrations. The King, who backs traditional countryside practices, is reluctant to import birds from breeders or elsewhere to get numbers back up. A long-serving gamekeeper, responsible for managing the bird population on the estate, is also said to have been let go Palace declined to comment on the alleged firing when asked by People Magazine. Describing the situation, a source told The Sun, "It was a total cock-up. No birds, no bang, just red faces." "The King wasn't having it.' the insider added. While the Boxing Day shoot is popular amongst royal family members, the tradition has come under fire from animal rights groups over the years, many of whom criticize the palace for allowing children to take part. King Charles hosts many royal family members at Sandringham House over the Christmas holiday. Prince William, Princess Kate and their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 7, also have their own country retreat, Anmer Hall, on the estate. King Charles Reportedly 'Livid' Over Canceling Christmas Tradition first appeared on Parade on Jun 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King Charles Is "Livid" and "Devastated" That a Controversial Boxing Day Tradition Might Be Canceled
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. King Charles is reportedly upset that one of his favorite Christmas traditions might be coming to an end. The Royal Family famously spends the holiday season at Sandringham, which recently encountered a security threat on account of unidentified drones. Even though Charles's relatives are likely returning to Sandringham for Christmas in 2025, one important tradition might be canceled, for good. According to The Sun, King Charles has been "livid" as the Sandringham Boxing Day hunt might be called off, as "his royal estate is running out of pheasants to shoot." As reported by the outlet, "a series of blunders" occurred, which "left the game bird numbers dwindling at Sandringham." A source with knowledge of the situation reportedly told the outlet, "No birds, no bang, just red King wasn't having it." Elaborating on the seriousness of the situation, The Sun explained, "[Charles] even faces calling off his annual Boxing Day shoot—and a long-serving gamekeeper at the Norfolk estate has been [fired]." The Royal Family's history of hunting is well documented. It has long been speculated that Prince George will go hunting with his father, Prince William, as a rite of passage. Meanwhile, Kate Middleton reportedly "put her foot down" when it came to her kids—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis— taking part in the Royal Family's "blooding" tradition. Prince Harry wrote about the gruesome tradition in his memoir Spare, sharing his experience of being taken hunting in Balmoral when he turned 15. In his visceral account, Harry alleged that his hunting guide took the "blooding" tradition too far, and pushed the young royal's head inside an animal carcass. "I was shocked by his insane strength," Harry wrote in Spare, via Hello! magazine. "And by the infernal smell. My breakfast jumped up from my stomach." As for why the Royal Family continues to partake in their annual Boxing Day hunt, The Sun wrote, "The occasion is seen as a rare chance for family bonding, despite protests from animal rights campaigners who particularly dislike children taking part."
