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7NEWS
22-05-2025
- Health
- 7NEWS
Oyster industry appeals for seafood lovers to return as toxic algae scares off customers
The rare toxic algae outbreak plaguing South Australian beaches on the Fleurieu Peninsula has had a knock-on effect on the state's $60 million oyster industry. Farms at Coffin Bay and Cowell on the Eyre Peninsula, and farms on the West Coast at Streaky Bay, Smoky Bay and Denial Bay are all seeing a downturn in customers even though they remain unaffected by the algae. The South Australian Oyster Growers Association (SAOGA) said in a media release that oysters harvested from unaffected areas across the state are safe to eat, with only a handful of oyster farms temporarily closed due to a separate brevetoxin bloom — not linked to the micro-algae karenia mikimotoi bloom. SAOGA chairperson Peter Treloar said the industry has been working with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) following the closure of a handful of oyster farms. 'We have been working closely with PIRSA and give our full support to a precautionary closure of nine oyster farms in the confined growing regions of Stansbury, American River and Port Vincent,' he said. 'South Australian oyster growers remain compliant with strict government food safety standards which are heavily monitored on an ongoing basis to not only protect consumers but the product as well. 'All oysters harvested and sold commercially in SA undergo rigorous testing and quality control to meet national food safety standards. 'Consumers can be assured our growers take food safety very seriously and work closely with reputable suppliers who source from monitored regions.' The micro-algae karenia mikimotoi is causing the seafoam affecting beaches across the Fleurieu Peninsula as South Australian waters remain unseasonably warm. The foam — likened by some to the froth on a milkshake — and its effects were first noticed by surfers at Waitpinga, about 100km from Adelaide, on March 15, with the EPA reporting the algae has since been found on beaches from Cape Jervis to Encounter Bay. Beachgoers and swimmers along the southern coast are being reminded to stay clear of water that may be discoloured or have the foam present. If any contact is made, people are advised to wash themselves in fresh water. SAOGA wants people to continue support the industry and purchasing from local farms, but said people should only buy from 'reputable' retailers. 'We are encouraging buyers to continue to support local growers by purchasing SA oysters from reputable seafood retailers and restaurants,' Treloar said. 'SAOGA is committed to supporting its growers as PIRSA continues to monitor the small number of SA oyster farms temporarily closed, as a precautionary measure by the bloom.'
Axios
08-05-2025
- Axios
Scammers prey on Richmonders with missing pets
A new scam is targeting local pet owners who've lost their pet and posted online about it, the Richmond SPCA tells Axios. Why it matters: This might be the cruelest scam in history. How it works: Fraudsters are finding online missing pet posts and calling the owners to tell them their pet has been found, but is injured, Richmond SPCA spokesperson Tabitha Treloar tells Axios. They're using spoofed phone numbers so the call looks like it's coming from the Richmond SPCA. The scammer, impersonating someone from the shelter, says the injured fur baby needs urgent surgery. And the shelter, the fraudster says, needs immediate payment via Venmo, Zelle or another payment platform to cover the cost, which is usually thousands of dollars. What they're saying: "It's really devastating for pet guardians to be targeted this way — people are understandably vulnerable when a pet is missing," Treloar says. Threat level: It's not just the Richmond SPCA, which has gotten at least four calls from locals targeted by the lost pet scam in recent weeks. The Richmond Animal League had reports of two identical incidents last month, RAL spokesperson Allana Maiden tells Axios. Richmond Animal Care & Control posted about three incidents in which its number was spoofed for a similar scam in February. And it's happening nationwide, according to a post from Professional Pet Tracker, a Virginia-based pet finding service. Zoom in: In one of the incidents at RAL last month, a couple was told they needed to pay $2,000 to cover surgery for their injured and missing cat, Maiden says. They negotiated to pay just over $1,000 up front and the rest when they picked up their cat. When they showed up at the Chesterfield shelter to bring their kitty home, RAL had to break the news: they'd been scammed. And their cat was still missing. RAL never heard back from them to find out if their bank was able to reverse the charges, or if they found their cat. The bottom line: No shelter would ask for money to treat a pet over the phone, per their posts.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Footy star's amazing hidden talent is revealed in video that will leave you asking, 'How on earth does he do that?'
Magpies veteran Steele Sidebottom has unveiled his uncanny talent for remembering the exact brand of football boots worn by other AFL players. The 34-year-old Collingwood star's extraordinary memory was revealed in a lighthearted video released by the AFL on social media, which is surprising fans across the nation. 'As a kid, I was obsessed with, well footy for one, but I used to just love footy boots, so whenever I see someone play I always just check what boots they've got on,' he explains in the clip. Sidebottom is quizzed if he can name what 26 random players are wearing on their feet - and without hesitation he nails every one correctly. Of course, Sidebottom's bizarre talent has been impressing his Collingwood teammates for years. In 2016, Adam Treloar revealed as much while appearing on the Sports Galore podcast. The Magpies veteran (pictured with wife Alisha and children) says he's been obsessed with boots since he was a kid 'One time he said to me "where are your Asics?", Treloar explained. 'I said "how do you know what boot I wear?", and he replied "I know everyone's boot in the AFL".' Treloar couldn't believe what he was hearing and put Sidebottom to the test. 'I kid you not, he could name every player's boots that they wore,' said Treloar. 'All my ex-Giants teammates, I was naming them and he said "I know what boot (brand) they wear and which ones (model) they wear." 'He didn't miss any.' Meanwhile, Collingwood coach Craig McRae has lauded his players as winners, even though their six-game AFL streak is over. He was rapt with how they handled the end of Saturday night's epic three-point loss to Geelong, rallying around Jack Crisp when he missed his shot at goal after the siren. It would have been a fairytale finish had he kicked accurately, given Crisp was playing in his 245th-consecutive match. That broke the long-standing AFL record, set by Melbourne great Jim Stynes. Collingwood players and also some Cats opponents immediately went to Crisp after his crucial kick only scored a behind. 'When he misses that kick, just look at the response of our team. It's testament to the character and culture that we have,' McRae said after the agonising 13.12 (90) to 12.15 (87) loss. 'We look like winners, regardless of what the scoreboard said.'
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Treloar back for Bulldogs against Power
Star midfielder Adam Treloar will make his first appearance of the AFL season in a massive boost to the Western Bulldogs' hopes against Port Adelaide. Elsewhere, Clayon Oliver will miss Melbourne's trip to Perth to face West Coast, who will debut first-round draft pick Bo Allan, while Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore will return to face Geelong, who are without defender Tom Stewart. Treloar finished sixth in the Brownlow Medal and was All-Australian last year but didn't play in the opening seven rounds as he recovered from a pre-season calf injury. He will add extra firepower to a midfield headlined by Marcus Bontempelli in Ballarat on Saturday. Treloar and Lachie McNeil, back from a hamstring injury, replace Josh Dolan (managed) and Cooper Hynes (omitted). Port Adelaide have turned to Logan Evans and Will Lorenz to replace Josh Sinn (concussion) and Christian Moraes (dropped). The Demons confirmed on Thursday afternoon Oliver would miss Saturday's game to "prioritise his wellbeing". "Clayton has had a difficult week personally and as such, both he and the club have agreed that it would be best for him not to play against the Eagles on Saturday," Melbourne football boss Alan Richardson said in a statement. "We expect Clayton to return to the program next week, but as always his mental and physical health will be the priority. "As an industry, it's pleasing to see the progress we've made in normalising players putting their hand up when they need support." The Demons regain Jake Melksham and have recalled Daniel Turner while dropping Tom Fullarton. Allan, pick No.16 in last year's draft, has been named alongside returning gun midfielder Tim Kelly and recalled Tyler Brockman. Collingwood skipper Moore missed the Anzac Day match against Essendon through vertigo symptoms related to an inner ear issue. He returns with Lachie Schultz, who has recovered from a hamstring strain, while Mason Cox replaces the injured Dan McStay (MCL strain) as a forward-ruck option. Veteran defender Jeremy Howe is being managed. Stewart will miss Saturday's game at the MCG with knee soreness, with veteran Mitch Duncan called upon for his first game of the season. GWS vice-captain Josh Kelly will miss three-to-four weeks, including Sunday's game against Sydney, with hip soreness. Adelaide regain Darcy Fogarty from a shoulder injury against Carlton, and have called upon Brodie Smith, Sam Berry and Jordon Butts. Injured duo Matt Crouch and Nick Murray make way along with Mitch Hinge (suspension) and Sid Draper (omitted). Blues Lachie Cowan, Sam Docherty and Lewis Young replace injured Jack Silvagni, Zac Williams and Matt Cottrell. Fremantle regain Luke Jackson against St Kilda, with Oscar McDonald dropped, while the Saints have named Mattaes Phillipou to return from injury. Brisbane will be without Kai Lohmann (shoulder) and Logan Morris (calf) against Gold Coast, with Tom Doedee among the potential replacements in an extended squad.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Australia's best hot cross buns crowned and they're just $1.40 each: 'Perfect'
Long gone are the days when hot cross buns were merely offered in the fruit or no fruit variety. These days, they come in every flavour under the sun and are available in supermarkets pretty much all year round (much to the chagrin of some shoppers). So, how are we to know which of these tasty treats are worth our hard-earned money and which are better off left on the shelf? And how do we know whether to head to Coles, Woolworths, Aldi or someplace else to stock up on our Easter goodies? While spending a day tasting hot cross buns is a tough job, someone has to do it, and this year, a panel of three CHOICE judges spent hours meticulously blind testing 19 varieties of hot cross buns to bring Aussies their number one. 'We assessed appearance, aroma, flavour and texture and we tasted the hot cross buns toasted and untoasted,' Brigid Treloar, Food Consultant and CHOICE judge told Yahoo Lifestyle. 'We also made an overall comment on each sample about whether we liked it or not and why. It's a very good process. The three judges don't talk so you don't know what the others score and then the CHOICE team put the results together to work out the winners.' RELATED: New $5.50 Woolworths sweet treat wows taste testers: 'They've nailed it' Coffee from Coles, Woolies at '30c a cup' beats premium ground in CHOICE taste test Coles, Aldi ice cream from $6.50 beats gourmet brand in CHOICE taste test This year, the Hot Cross buns came from Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Aldi, Bakers Delight and Costco. 'With the cost of living, I think they went mainstream and focused on hot cross buns that are available everywhere. Those little artisan bakers just aren't able to compete on price,' Treloar explained. But, as in previous years, they still tested a range of different styles and rated traditional fruit, chocolate and gluten-free hot cross buns. Taking the win with a 75% score, Coles' Luxurious Fruit Hot Cross Buns impressed the judges across the board. The experts praised the buns - which retail for $5.50 for a pack of 4 - for their great array of fruits, which produced interesting flavours and textures. 'The winner was perfect for toasting and eating uncooked which doesn't always happen,' Treloar said. Coming in a close second the delicious Aldi Bakers Life Fruit Hot Cross Buns had a score of 72%. Coles took another spot on the podium with its Coles Bakery Easter Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Buns, which the judges handed 66%. Treloar told us they eat so many hot cross buns during the tasting day that by the end of it all she's desperate for something salty. She also admits that since the blind tests weeks ago she hasn't eaten a single bun. Easter ruined, right there! 'You have to taste each bun at least twice – toasted and untoasted and then if the fruit isn't evenly distributed you might need another bite to make sure you've tasted that. I'll have a bigger bite if I do like it and there is a spit bucket if you don't. It does sometimes get to that.' There was no spitting out the chocolate buns but Treloar said there was quite a variation of aroma and chocolatey flavour in the ones they tasted. Coming in first again was a Coles product: the Coles Bakery Easter Choc Chip Hot Cross Buns, which retail for just $4.40 for a pack of 6. With an an impressive score of 82%, the experts were pleased with the amount of chocolate chips, noting the chocolatey smell was evident. If you prefer a chocolate hot cross bun, the CHOICE experts recommend trying this one. At 67 cents per bun the Aldi Bakers Life Chocolate Hot Cross Buns with Milk Chocolate Chips was a winner on price as well as taste. In its only placement in the top spots Woolies took out third with its Bakery Hot Cross Buns made with Cadbury Milk Chocolate Chips. If you're unable to eat gluten for health or personal preference reasons, there is no need to miss out on some Easter fun! SHOP: 💸 Kmart, Bunnings shopper's simple $4 trick for saving hundreds each year: 'Worth it' 🧸 Aussie brand's 'amazing' new range to help bad sleepers: 'Perfect solution' ☕️ 'Love it': $2.25 item the secret to perfect at-home coffee Treloar noted that the hot cross buns in the gluten-free category were getting better each year but for 2025 the winner was Aldi Bakers Life Gluten Free Fruit Hot Cross Buns which received a score of 68%.
