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Sky News AU
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Radio star Tim Ross reveals Queen Elizabeth II's shock role in helping invent Aerogard insect repellant
During Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie's Nova breakfast show on Tuesday, comedian Tim 'Rosso' Ross revealed an unexpected backstory behind the insect repellent Aussies swear by. The product was revealed originally to be made for sheep, repurposed for soldiers during war, and later used by none other than Queen Elizabeth II on her first royal tour of Australia. 'So we all know Aerogard… there was a gentleman in the late 1930s who was creating a fly repellent for sheep,' Rosso began. 'Then the guys go to war in the 1940s and they're in the Pacific… they need an insect repellent so that they don't get malaria. So this gentleman changes the formula a bit, and it works.' But the twist? After the war, the inventor went back to making it for sheep, until the Queen came to town. 'During her 1953 tour, there was concern about her being seen on TV swatting flies. They ring up this guy and say, 'Do you still have that lotion from the war?' And they gave it to the Queen,' Rosso explained. 'A journalist noticed she wasn't swatting flies… and it came out she was wearing something developed by the CSIRO.' That led to Mortein ringing the CSIRO and asking for the formula, which, in true mid-century public service style, they gave away for free. The result? Aerogard was born and mass-produced, but the original inventor walked away with nothing. 'He got nothing out of it?' Wippa asked in disbelief. 'And I can't even remember his name,' Rosso replied. The humorous moment ended with Wippa joking, 'Imagine if their slogan was 'If it's good enough for our sheep, it's good enough for the Queen.'' It's a uniquely Aussie origin story that's equal parts innovation, war-time improvisation and royal coincidence, and now you'll never look at that blue can the same way again.
Perth Now
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Breakfast trio suffer huge drop in latest radio figures
Two of Perth's most popular FM radio stations have haemorrhaged listeners, led by a breakfast tune out. Nova FM and 96FM both recorded drops in their audience share of more than two percentage points, in the latest radio ratings out on Tuesday. The biggest change from the latest GFK ratings report — covering the period from April to July — was Nova's breakfast trio Nathan Morris, Nat Locke and Shaun McManus' four per cent drop in audience to 15.5 per cent. The FM station recorded drops across all its daytime programming, as did 96FM, which still held its rank as Perth's most listened to radio station. Nova however lost its spot in second, dethroned by Mix 94.5, which rose to an audience share of 12.8 per cent. Shaun McManus, Tony Galati, Nat Locke and Ross Wallman at Nova's Tony Galati on May 29, 2025. Credit: Matt Jelonek / The West Australian Morris revealed near the beginning of this ratings cycle the reasons for a protracted absence from the airwaves in May after three month off, explaining he had been dealing with some 'legal issues'. 'Something happened in my personal life that was one of these monumental things that happens that you can't really process,' he said. 'Something comes in that's so different no one has gone through it, no one can give you advice. 'It started back last year and reared again this year. I can't speak too much about it because there is legal proceedings that's got nothing to do with me but I cannot speak about it because of that.' Triple M soared by 1.6 per cent, while youth radio station Triple J grew by 1 per cent across its' weekday offerings. Jo Trilling Credit: ABC / TheWest Over on the AM band, ABC radio remained steady, with small drops in audience share after growing most of this year. Breakfast host Mark Gibson dropped 0.2 per cent, while Afternoons' Jo Trilling saw her audience fall to 3.6 per cent, the lowest point so far this year. 6PR defector and new ABC Drive host Gary Adshead grew his share by 0.3 per cent, consolidating his late afternoon time slot. While 6PR's breakfast duo of Steve Mills and Karl Langdon were hit by a near 1 percentage point fall in their share to 8.3 per cent, Mornings host Simon Beaumont recorded a rise of 1.6 per cent to 8.3 per cent
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nova radio star Tim Blackwell, 42, shows off his youthful makeover as he flaunts his age-gap relationship with 28-year-old girlfriend Lizzie Baxter
Nova's Tim Blackwell has continued to flaunt his age-gap romance with 28-year-old girlfriend Lizzie Baxter - after divorcing his wife Monique. Tim, 42, was spotted at Sydney Airport on Saturday with his stunning partner after the pair returned from a getaway to Tasmania. Also along for the trip were Tim's three children, who he shares with former wife Monique, who he was married to for 14 years. Known for packing on the PDA for social media posts, Tim and Lizzie walked side by side clutching their luggage. The high-profile couple looked fatigued after their flight and made their way through the terminal in business-like manner. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Tim, 42, was spotted at Sydney Airport on Saturday with his stunning partner after the pair returned from a getaway to Tasmania Glamorous blonde Lizzie took on a casual look for the trip home and wore a long black overcoat over a white top she paired with baggy black trackies and boots. Tying her long hair with a band, she completed her style with a baseball cap and accessorised with silver earrings and a large black handbag she slung over one shoulder. Tim, meanwhile, dressed for the winter weather, wearing an over-shirt and white T-shirt, which he paired with cuffed blue jeans and black boots. Sporting a youthful fashion look, the radio star accessorised with a chunky signet ring and carried two pieces of luggage, one over each shoulder. It comes after Tim recently enjoyed a romantic holiday in Japan with his new ladylove. The radio star shared several photos with followers earlier this month. Lizzie, who is 15 years his junior and a producer for Nova's Fitzy & Wippa, put on a loved-up display as they explored Shibuya. The Nova star went public with his much younger girlfriend back in November - one year after he announced his divorce from his ex, Monique Blackwell. The high-profile couple looked fatigued after their flight and made their way through the terminal in business-like manner Glamorous blonde Lizzie took on a casual look for the trip home and wore a long black overcoat over a white top she paired with baggy black trackies and boots Tim, meanwhile, dressed for the winter weather, wearing an over-shirt and white T-shirt, which he paired with cuffed blue jeans and black boots The entrepreneur and yoga instructor split from her former husband in December 2023 after 14 years of marriage. Earlier this month, Monique took to Instagram to reveal that she was throwing a party in Gadigal Country following the finalisation of her divorce. 'Divorceeeeee parteeee,' she captioned the post, alongside a lightning bolt emoji. Monique added: 'Living life full throttle.' The Mond Women studio owner then went on to thank her 'wonderful friends' who were able to attend the shindig and who were 'so beautiful in response' to her speech on the big night. 'And my ride or dies that supported me to live in a space of grace (instead of cray cray which I would really have liked to have leaned into)' she added. She then apologised for not getting everyone in the photos but noted that the lack of pictures was a 'sign of a good party'. In one image, Monique was seen getting cosy with a silver-haired man, touching his chest as he lovingly put his arm around her waist. The mystery man is believed to be Liam Walsh, the former managing director of Facebook Australia and New Zealand.
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Prestatyn Running Club captain earns his first race victory
It came in the 3,000-metre race at the Trafford Open Track Meeting, in which he was seeded in the third race of the evening. His aim was to break nine minutes and 45 seconds, and he executed it perfectly, recording negative splits and crossing the line in first place in 9-41. On Saturday (July 19), Jonah took on a captain's role and agreed to help Matty Smith achieve his goal in the Nova parkrun. Again, things worked out well and Matty, who is making a rapid return to fitness, finished 10th in 19.49. Dafydd Montgomery was involved in a fascinating four-way battle and although he lost out in a sprint finish, he had the satisfaction of recording another PB. Erin Thomas and Eve Manifold made it 1-2 for the club's ladies, and the race also marked another step in a return to race fitness for supervet Roger Harrison-Jones. The Nova placings were: 4 Dafydd Montgomery 18.14 (pb), 5 Dave Ellis 18.52, 10 Matty Smith 19.49, 11 Jonah Armstrong 19.54, 13 Dean Longley 20.05, 21 Erin Thomas 21.17 (pb), 22 Darrell Jones 21.18, 26 Lewis Pierce 21.33, 28 Eve Manifold 21.49, 29 Judah Eastwell 22.06 (pb), 35 Paul Sanders 22.59, 50 Steve Weedman 24.22, 53 Neil Davidson 24.29, 77 Zack Webster 26.01, 107 Cathy Wood 28.36, 119 Casey Blake 29.22, 120 Andy Scott 29.23, 138 Debbie Weedman 31.02, 214 Steve Hatfield 38.37, 246 Roger Harrison-Jones 47.27, 247 Claudia Smith 47.39. Other parkrun results: Ruthin: 26 Arwel Jones 25.02. Shrewsbury: 583 Julie Evans 44.33. Llangollen: 53 Glenda Roberts 29.16. Penrhyn: 111 David Hudd 27.36. Harris Avenue (Queensland): 9 Martin Cortvriend 25.03. Past in the Park (Hope): 172 Andrew Carter 29.38.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
2 Growth Stocks to Add to Your Roster and 1 We Brush Off
Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle. Deciphering which businesses can sustain their high growth rates is a challenge for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory. On that note, here are two growth stocks with significant upside potential and one that could be down big. One Growth Stock to Sell: Upstart (UPST) One-Year Revenue Growth: +34.1% Founded by the former head of Google's enterprise business, Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) is an AI-powered lending platform facilitating loans for banks and consumers. Why Do We Think Twice About UPST? Software offerings aren't resonating in this new AI paradigm as its revenue declined by 11.4% annually over the last three years Extended payback periods on sales investments suggest the company's platform isn't resonating enough to drive efficient sales conversions 8× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio shows it's overleveraged and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly Upstart's stock price of $78.36 implies a valuation ratio of 6.9x forward price-to-sales. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than UPST. Two Growth Stocks to Buy: Nova (NVMI) One-Year Revenue Growth: +41% Headquartered in Israel, Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) is a provider of quality control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. Why Is NVMI a Top Pick? Market share has increased this cycle as its 14.3% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional Robust free cash flow margin of 28.6% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its recently improved profitability means it has even more resources to invest or distribute ROIC punches in at 31.2%, illustrating management's expertise in identifying profitable investments At $279.27 per share, Nova trades at 33.7x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it's free. McKesson (MCK) One-Year Revenue Growth: +16.2% With roots dating back to 1833, making it one of America's oldest continuously operating businesses, McKesson (NYSE:MCK) is a healthcare services company that distributes pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and provides technology solutions to pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers. Why Should You Buy MCK? Annual revenue growth of 13.9% over the last two years beat the sector average and underscores the unique value of its offerings Dominant market position is represented by its $359.1 billion in revenue, which creates significant barriers to entry in this highly regulated industry Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 16.6% exceeded its revenue gains over the last five years McKesson is trading at $709.80 per share, or 19.3x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it's free. High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions When Trump unveiled his aggressive tariff plan in April 2024, markets tanked as investors feared a full-blown trade war. But those who panicked and sold missed the subsequent rebound that's already erased most losses. Don't let fear keep you from great opportunities and take a look at Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here. 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
