16-02-2025
Coles reveals shift for shoppers, warning over concerning snake trend, top cop calls it a day after 45 years
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog this Monday. Coles has shared interesting data revealing how shoppers are changing their habits as cost-of-living pressures continue for millions around the country.
Australians have been urged not to approach snakes as one of the country's leading snake catchers says encounters are on the rise. Stuart McKenzie believes urbanisation is to blame and says a bit more common sense is needed. Find out more below.
Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day.
We hope this bloke's not scared of spiders.
A Sydney tradie has recorded the moment a huntsman quickly scurries onto the neck of a scooter rider as he waited at a set of traffic lights in Randwick.
"F*** that... I'd die," one person said, summing up the general sentiment in the comments section.
Take a look at the unfortunate moment below.
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A recent survey of Coles customers shows cost-of-living pressures are heavily influencing their shopping habits.
The survey of shoppers through January showed that one in three customers are turning their back on meat, purchasing less expensive proteins like eggs instead, The Australian reported.
Nearly half of shoppers are making an effort to buy cheaper brands while 58 per cent are using specials more to lower the cost of their shop.
One in three are also making big batches of food more, allowing them to freeze meals for future dinners.
One of the country's leading snake catchers says more and more people moving to Queensland is leading to a rise in dangerous encounters with snakes.
Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers owner Stuart McKenzie has pleaded with people moving to the state to not approach snakes.
"With the urban sprawl up here and so much development happening and so many people moving to South East Queensland, I think the snake confrontations are definitely increasing," he told ABC News Breakfast on Monday.
"A lot of [dealing with a snake] comes down to common sense, and just respecting that animal. Just because it's in your yard doesn't mean it's after you or you kids or your pets or anything like that."
McKenzie reminded Australians the safest option is to call a snake catcher to handle the situation and he urged people struggling financially to still make that call.
"We don't have to come out every single time. We do charge fees and obviously at the moment times are a bit tough and money is tight for people, but at least give us a call and we can discuss the situation with you and come up with a plan," he said.
"The main thing is do not touch them or try to relocate themselves yourselves."
Victoria is set to recruit a new police boss after an embattled chief resigned days after a majority of his workforce declared no confidence in his leadership.
Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said on Sunday night that he had advised the Victorian government he had decided to step away from the role "effective immediately".
"It is with a heavy heart that I have made this decision, however I think it is the right one to allow fresh leadership in the role," he said in a statement.
After more than 45 years of serving the community with Victoria Police, he had "utmost pride" in the organisation.
Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent would step into the role "as soon as practicable" until a replacement was chosen, Premier Jacinta Allan said in a statement on Sunday.
Read more here.
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We hope this bloke's not scared of spiders.
A Sydney tradie has recorded the moment a huntsman quickly scurries onto the neck of a scooter rider as he waited at a set of traffic lights in Randwick.
"F*** that... I'd die," one person said, summing up the general sentiment in the comments section.
Take a look at the unfortunate moment below.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Its Called Straya 🇦🇺 (@its_called_straya)
A recent survey of Coles customers shows cost-of-living pressures are heavily influencing their shopping habits.
The survey of shoppers through January showed that one in three customers are turning their back on meat, purchasing less expensive proteins like eggs instead, The Australian reported.
Nearly half of shoppers are making an effort to buy cheaper brands while 58 per cent are using specials more to lower the cost of their shop.
One in three are also making big batches of food more, allowing them to freeze meals for future dinners.
One of the country's leading snake catchers says more and more people moving to Queensland is leading to a rise in dangerous encounters with snakes.
Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers owner Stuart McKenzie has pleaded with people moving to the state to not approach snakes.
"With the urban sprawl up here and so much development happening and so many people moving to South East Queensland, I think the snake confrontations are definitely increasing," he told ABC News Breakfast on Monday.
"A lot of [dealing with a snake] comes down to common sense, and just respecting that animal. Just because it's in your yard doesn't mean it's after you or you kids or your pets or anything like that."
McKenzie reminded Australians the safest option is to call a snake catcher to handle the situation and he urged people struggling financially to still make that call.
"We don't have to come out every single time. We do charge fees and obviously at the moment times are a bit tough and money is tight for people, but at least give us a call and we can discuss the situation with you and come up with a plan," he said.
"The main thing is do not touch them or try to relocate themselves yourselves."
Victoria is set to recruit a new police boss after an embattled chief resigned days after a majority of his workforce declared no confidence in his leadership.
Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said on Sunday night that he had advised the Victorian government he had decided to step away from the role "effective immediately".
"It is with a heavy heart that I have made this decision, however I think it is the right one to allow fresh leadership in the role," he said in a statement.
After more than 45 years of serving the community with Victoria Police, he had "utmost pride" in the organisation.
Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent would step into the role "as soon as practicable" until a replacement was chosen, Premier Jacinta Allan said in a statement on Sunday.
Read more here.
