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7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
‘Gassed' but glorious: Isaac Heyne wins City2Surf ahead of 90,000 runners in dreary conditions
Isaac Heyne, 25, has won the Sydney City2Surf. The runner from Adelaide beat-out the other 90,000 other runners to cross the line first at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday. The city was filled with a colourful and quirky display as runners set off from College Street on the 14 kilometre course. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: City2Surf winner The event brings runners from across the board, including elite runners and those looking for some spirited exercise, which sold out this year for the second year in a row. Speaking to Sunrise immediately after the win, Heyne looked surprisingly fresh after his 40 minute and 33 second effort. Heyne said: 'I'm pretty gassed. 'It's a hard course so just let the pressure value loose. '(It's a) bloody hard (run). It's nice when you're running by yourself because you can control your effort. 'Sam (Clifford, competitor) is such a class athlete, so to have no idea where he is adds that level of pressure as well.' Heyne, a champion runner, failed to beat the 1991 record, but looked undeterred. 'I think I beat last year's time by 20 to 30 seconds, so yeah, that's a sign I'm in shape. 'It's really promising. Maybe the record can wait another year.' Following the race win, Henye said it would be indulging in some fast food. 'I'll go home, have a nap, have some Maccas (McDonald's) and then pick-up my girlfriend from the airport.' City2Surf road closures/reopening Roads around Hyde Park will be closed from 6am. Roads will begin reopening late in the morning, starting from 11.30am. Most roads are expected to be reopen by 4pm in Bondi and Bondi Junction.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
23yo from Melbourne taste test Macca's around the world
A 23-year-old nutritionist from Melbourne is debunking the idea that you can't enjoy food on holiday by taste-testing Macca's in different countries in Europe. Sasha Tyres, recently visited England, France, Italy, Austria and Germany on her first trip to Europe. During the three-week trip it was Ms Tyre's mission to try different snacks — and McDonald's menu items you can't get in Australia — while she was abroad. She documented her journey, filming videos as she tried cheese and bacon loaded fries and Royale Deluxe burger in France, sour cream sauce and a white chocolate and raspberry pie in Germany, berries and cream dip and a sweet curry beef burger in Austria and Baci McFlurry and provolone McChicken in Italy. 'I'm excited to try this,' she said before sinking her teeth into the burger. 'It's like a parma at the pub, but in a burger. It's so good. It's unlike anything I've ever tried at Macca's before.' Ms Tyres said one of the things she was excited to try was cheese fries in France, saying she loved them so much. But, it was Austrian McDonald's that really won her over. 'They had a sweet curry burger, and it was insane. It was so good,' she said. 'They also had a wasabi range, which I didn't get to film. It was incredible. We need that in Australia ASAP.' Ms Tyres also enjoyed the fact that there was a lot of vegetarian and vegan options, such as plant based nuggets, as it allowed people to still enjoy their old favourites but in a new way. One of the more odd things she discovered was just a block of parmesan sold at Macca's in Italy. A lot of Europeans gave Ms Tyres positive feedback, helping educate her if she had a detail wrong, such as when she said Kinder was from Germany. People were kind and quick when correcting her. She also added it was so important to do your research when talking about a country's food or snack culture, revealing she had a misstep while in London. 'I made a video and got some snacks, and all the comments were people from London being like 'we don't eat this',' she said. 'So I decided to do my research for all the other countries because I didn't want to offend anyone. I went on all the forums, and read Reddit posts. I think I nailed it for the rest.' Ms Tyres revealed why she kicked off the content series. 'I started creating food content when I was studying my Bachelor of Nutrition Science,' Ms Tyres told 'I realised a huge correlation between nutritionists on TikTok and the warped perception that you have to eat healthy wholefoods 100 per cent of the time.' She said she was consistently seeing 'What I Eat In A Day' videos where young women were 'severely underrating' or only showing meals that they thought would make them seem healthy. 'I wanted to approach my content in a different way. Although having a balanced diet is so important, I think, for young women in particular it's so important to know you can eat traditionally 'unhealthy' foods and still be considered healthy without that internal feeling of guilt,' she said. 'So since I got qualified at the start of this year, I've been really focusing on a balance of content from my own original recipes to trying different fast food brands. 'I never want food to control me or change my lifestyle.' She said she's always loved trying new foods, and considered it an essential part of travelling. She added that cooking was something she grew up doing, and always going to different restaurants and cafes. Ms Tyres wanted other young women to watch her videos and let go of the voice in their head that tells them what they should and shouldn't eat. As a result, she's had a lot of young women thank her for helping heal their relationship with food.
Perth Now
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Simmo's shift the absolute end of an era
Maybe it's a new dawn at the West Coast Eagles … at the very least it's a symbolic end for one of the most significant coaching eras in the storied club's history. Adam Simpson led the Eagles to six finals series, including two grand finals and of course there was also that famous 2018 premiership. For years he called City Beach his home, with neighbours including cricket legend Justin Langer. Two elite coaches, two fierce competitors, and two men who found themselves on parallel journeys, from the highest highs to the loneliest lows. Adam Simpson celebrates the 2018 grand final win. Credit: Michael Willson / AFL Media You can imagine the two deep thinkers sitting around the fire pit, swapping stories about the emotional toll of leading under pressure. I'm guessing they were each other's sounding boards in the toughest of times: one guiding a baggy green legacy, the other trying to hold together an Eagles dynasty slipping through his fingers. And so as Simpson sells up and moves on from City Beach, it's a new dawn for the Eagles. The Adam Simpson era fading into the rear vision mirror … Simmo released from the coaching box, where he spent the past three seasons slowly turning into a human ball of stress. Enter Andrew 'Mini' McQualter, the man with the most Maccas drive-thru sounding name in footy. Handed the keys to the luxury Audi that is the West Coast Eagles, Mini's inherited a vehicle that wasn't so much stuck in reverse as possessing only two gears. It also smelt faintly of Dencorub, ageing premierships, regret, and Luke Shuey's heavily iced hamstrings. Andrew McQualter. Credit: Paul Kane / Getty Images To his credit, Mini brings experience. At Richmond, he saw success and now he's the new king of Perth's western suburbs, where football is not so much a game as a social currency. A spiritual calling. A reason for grown men to sigh dramatically over a skinny latte at Claremont Quarter. Eagles fans from Mossie Park to Subi are cautiously optimistic. Finally, a clean slate. A fresh voice. A man who wasn't there when the wheels fell off and rolled quietly into the Swan River. Some are already whispering 'Mini Messiah', though that nickname might be better saved for Elliot Yeo, assuming he stops breaking mirrors and walking under ladders. But the real reason the faithful dare to believe again is a teenage human cannonball named Harley Reid. Reid, who plays like he's just emerged from a Marvel movie, has quickly gone from 'exciting prospect' to 'spiritual leader of the resistance.' He throws himself into contests like he's trying to win the rights to be the next John Worsfold. Harley Reid tangles with Caleb Serong. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images And in the western suburbs, kids have started growing mullets, buying biceps, and asking for Number 9 Eagles jerseys with the same urgency usually reserved for AirPods and orthotics. Of course, it's not all mullets and miracles. Recruit Jack Graham got suspended for a homophobic slur, reminding everyone that culture rebuilds aren't just about footy smarts … they're about values. And that words, even in the heat of battle, have weight. The club acted swiftly, but the ghosts of past off-field dramas rose up again. Meanwhile, over at Fremantle, it's been emotion of a different kind: the farewell of a favourite son — Michael 'Son Son' Walters — a player so beloved that even Eagles fans clapped him off Optus Stadium. Walters leaves a legacy of brilliance and magic. A proud Noongar man who played with heart, flair and deep loyalty to the jumper, his send-off was heartfelt. And then there was Andy Brayshaw, who recently produced the most unintentionally iconic moment this year. Interviewed on national TV while bleeding profusely from his skull, Brayshaw turned a medical incident into a branding opportunity. Covered in claret, he answered questions like a man delivering a TED Talk mid-concussion. WA marketing execs are still wiping away tears: such authenticity, such pain, such resilience. Andrew Brayshaw nurses his injury during the game against Hawthorn. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images Personally, I wouldn't have been the least bit surprised if he had bled purple. It seemed so in keeping with the whole moment. To Barra-phrase Churchill, as we all know, the Dockers are a purple riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. Following the Dockers has made me delve into the purple world and I've discovered some of the greatest minds were also purple fans. 'Purple is the colour of the dreamer, a shade that sparks ideas yet untold.' – Mark Twain 'The world needs more purple – more creativity, passion, and a sense of wonder.' – Pablo Picasso 'Purple is the colour of imagination, where dreams are born and creativity thrives.' – Albert Einstein 'Purple is where fantasy and reality meet to create something extraordinary.' – George Bernard Shaw G. B. Shaw probably summed it up best. And still Freo coach Justin Longmuir looks more and more like a man whose WiFi keeps dropping out. The other day his media conferences read like a quote from The Karate Kid: 'We lost the structure, but the structure was within us all along'. Often by the third quarter, even the Dockers' GPS data seems to have given up and started drawing mandalas. Mind you, Longmuir's line about the potential for him to be 'guts up in the Bahamas' made me think he has a lot of more personality to display. Dockers fans would be nodding solemnly now over their turmeric lattes, murmuring things like 'but Jye Amiss is playing his role, even if he's not kicking goals'. It's part coping, part prophecy. Hope is a waking dream. And we hope, most of all, that whatever strange curse has plagued Freo since 1995 has finally been driven out by a purple sage smudging ritual. In WA, one team is starting again, the other is explaining why they haven't arrived yet. And somewhere, along a leafy street of the western suburbs, a man in a faded Ben Cousins T-shirt walks his labradoodle and mutters the words every West Aussie has said at least once this season…. 'Maybe next week.'
7NEWS
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- 7NEWS
McDonald's Australia announces permanent addition to breakfast menu with worldwide hit the McGriddles
It's been a hotcake minute since McDonald's announced a new breakfast menu item but one of Australia's favourite eating joints has just announced a significant addition. After a short trial period, Maccas 'McGriddles' have landed permanently for a good time and a long time on Australian menus. The McGriddle is a thick pancake-like sandwich, fluffier than the typical English muffin, infused with a maple flavouring - think of a cross between a hotcake and a McMuffin. They can be ordered on their own or with the usual breakfast suspects: cheese, egg, bacon, or Maccas signature sausage patty. Whether you're an early riser or serial snoozer, the sweet and savoury combination sounds like it is worth getting out of bed for. After proving popular with diners during the initial trial period, marketing director of menu and brand for McDonalds's Australia Amanda Nakad said they'll be rolling them out nationwide. 'Safe to say, we got the message and gave our iconic breakfast menu a glow up by adding it to the national menu. 'The McGriddles range joins our other main characters: crispy hash browns, toasted McMuffins and cracked eggs' she said. The soft and fluffy, sweet and savoury combo has been available in selected stores worldwide for more than two decades in Hong Kong, Japan and Canada, among others, but it's the first time they've made an appearance down under. Social media users and firm Maccas fans couldn't contain their excitement at the news. 'Had one for breakfast, it was fantastic. Everyone needs a McGriddle at 4am,' one user said. 'Finally! Been getting these for 10 years in the states. This is all I wanted in Aus. Love,' said another. 'Dreams really do come true' one happy user noted. With cold mornings making the early commute more of a struggle, it's nice to know that the fast food giant has you covered with comfort food to fuel you for the day. McGriddles are available now in McDonald's restaurants Australia-wide until 10.30am.
Perth Now
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Perth Now
McDonald's introduces mouthwatering new menu item
It's been a hotcake minute since McDonald's announced a new breakfast menu item but one of Australia's favourite eating joints has just announced a significant addition. After a short trial period, Maccas 'McGriddles' have landed permanently for a good time and a long time on Australian menus. The McGriddle is a thick pancake-like sandwich, fluffier than the typical English muffin, infused with a maple flavouring - think of a cross between a hotcake and a McMuffin. They can be ordered on their own or with the usual breakfast suspects: cheese, egg, bacon, or Maccas signature sausage patty. Whether you're an early riser or serial snoozer, the sweet and savoury combination sounds like it is worth getting out of bed for. McDonald's teases the release of the new McGriddle Credit: Instagram After proving popular with diners during the initial trial period, marketing director of menu and brand for McDonalds's Australia Amanda Nakad said they'll be rolling them out nationwide. 'Safe to say, we got the message and gave our iconic breakfast menu a glow up by adding it to the national menu. 'The McGriddles range joins our other main characters: crispy hash browns, toasted McMuffins and cracked eggs' she said. The soft and fluffy, sweet and savoury combo has been available in selected stores worldwide for more than two decades in Hong Kong, Japan and Canada, among others, but it's the first time they've made an appearance down under. Social media users and firm Maccas fans couldn't contain their excitement at the news. 'Had one for breakfast, it was fantastic. Everyone needs a McGriddle at 4am,' one user said. 'Finally! Been getting these for 10 years in the states. This is all I wanted in Aus. Love,' said another. 'Dreams really do come true' one happy user noted. With cold mornings making the early commute more of a struggle, it's nice to know that the fast food giant has you covered with comfort food to fuel you for the day. McGriddles are available now in McDonald's restaurants Australia-wide until 10:30am.
