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“Imagine being offended by gingerbread": Woolies shopper slammed online

<p>A Woolies customer has come under fire after pointing out a "woke" change in the iconic Christmas cookie. </p> <p>The shopper took to Reddit to slam the Woolworths Bakery for renaming the festive packs of cookies to Gingerbread People, rather than Gingerbread Men.</p> <p>“Woolworths has renamed their biscuits Gingerbread ‘people’,” they wrote in the forum, with a picture of the new label. </p> <p>“Apparently Gingerbread ‘man’ isn’t woke enough.” </p> <p>Instead of people agreeing, many thought he was a weir-dough (pun intended), and said that it was “no big deal”. </p> <p>“I’m trying really hard but too busy caring about my electricity bill doubling in the last year to have energy left over for gingerbread people,” one wrote. </p> <p>“Imagine being offended by gingerbread," another commented. </p> <p>“Seriously? Like if you wanted some gingerbread, you wouldn’t buy them because they’re called people?" a third wrote. </p> <p>“Once again confirming that anyone that actually uses the word ‘woke’ is a pathetic little manbaby," a fourth slammed. </p> <p>Others agreed that it was strange to see people get annoyed about a name change. </p> <p>“And you got so offended you came to Reddit to post about it. Who is the d***head here them or you?”</p> <p>“God I love watching the snowflakes melt over this," responded another. </p> <p>There were only a few people who agreed with the shopper, and said that the supermarket giant had gone too far. </p> <p>“At some point soon I’m just not going to care about offending people. If you can’t handle a biscuit with man in the name, simply grab a box of tissues and retreat to your safe space,” wrote one user. </p> <p>“Jesus Christ. It’s a f***ing biscuit vaguely shaped like a human. Do we need to make a biscuit gender neutral so we don’t offend people?” added another. </p> <p><em>Images: Getty/ Reddit</em></p>

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"Absolutely ridiculous": Aussie grandma charged after exposing sex offender

<p dir="ltr"><em><strong>Content warning: This article includes mentions of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA).</strong></em></p> <p dir="ltr">A grandmother-of-seven has been charged and hit with a hefty fine after going to great lengths to expose a convicted paedophile who moved to her community.</p> <p dir="ltr">Maxine Davey held up signs reading, ‘Keep children safe from peodophiles (sic)’, along a busy stretch of road to warn residents of the Central Queensland neighbourhood of Calliope that the man had moved there after being released from prison.</p> <p dir="ltr">However, the 59-year-old landed in hot water when she filmed the outside of the man’s home and shared the footage - which included vision of his property and vehicles that could be identified - on Facebook, prompting angry locals to comment and make threats.</p> <p dir="ltr">Ms Davey was found guilty of one count of unlawful stalking, which comes with a potential five-year jail term.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I just wanted to hold up a sign, publicise the fact that other parents (need) to be aware, but then I stepped over the line and broke the law,” she told <em><a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/queensland-grandmother-convicted-after-outing-predator-on-facebook/2cba9761-85d3-4a4e-8c3d-ee5632a72ef1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Current Affair</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I crossed the line by posting [the video]. I posted it and it was online for two hours and 35 minutes before I quickly removed it.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I was shocked, I was sorry. I didn’t know at the time I’d broken the law, but obviously [the police] told me.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Ms Davey was able to avoid prison time after the magistrate ruled that she pay a $2200 fine instead. Her phone was also confiscated and a conviction was recorded.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m really devastated by it all,” Ms Davey said of the conviction. “I’ve never considered myself a criminal and I’ll have this charge against me for the rest of my life.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Since the legal action, sexual assault survivors who were victims of the man Ms Davey exposed have rallied behind her, saying she should be treated as a “hero”, not a criminal.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It is absolutely ridiculous how the justice system works. She shouldn't be put through this. This is not fair,” one victim said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I believe she is honestly like a hero. It absolutely breaks my heart that she's trying to do the right thing (as) a human and she's absolutely being torn apart for it,” another victim said.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 41-year-old was convicted of rape and multiple counts of indecent treatment of children under the age of 16 and sentenced to two years and nine months of jail time last year.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to the Queensland Government’s website, confidential details about a sex offender can be released by the chief executive of Corrective Services when individual community members need to know information about the offender, such as their employment.</p> <p dir="ltr">Unlike in the US, where Megan’s Law requires police to release information about registered sex offenders to the public, individuals who request confidential information in Australia must sign a confidentiality agreement first.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-1e633a3c-7fff-dcad-2093-78ad07e6813b"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><em>If you or someone you know is in need of support as a result of sexual assault or child sexual abuse, contact the Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service on 1300 657 380, or LifeLine on 13 11 14 for immediate support.</em></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Nine</em></p>

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4 tips to follow if you don't want to offend anyone in Bali

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As Bali is a popular tourist destination for many, it’s important to remember that the island is steeped in strong customs and traditions. This means that the etiquette that may be the norm for the island is different to the way things are back home.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow these four tips in order to not offend anyone while travelling in Bali.</span></p> <p><strong>1. Don’t point with your index finger</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pointing with your index finger in Bali is considered rude and should be avoided at all costs. If you do need to point at something while giving directions, either use your whole hand or the thumb of your right hand. </span></p> <p><strong>2. Don’t give or receive with your left hand</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Bali, the left hand is used for self-cleaning as Balinese people do not typically use toilet paper and clean with water instead.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Therefore, if you give or receive anything with your left hand, it is seen as impolite as the right hand is known for cleanliness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, if you forget, don’t be too worried as the Balinese people are used to the habits of Western travellers.</span></p> <p><strong>3. Don’t touch the head of a Balinese person</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although it seems unlikely to happen, it’s better to know this information and not need it instead of the other way around.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Balinese culture, the head of the body is sacred and touching someone else’s is a sign of disrespect. This can include ruffling a small child’s hair.</span></p> <p><strong>4. Be aware of your surroundings</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While walking on the streets of Bali, you may have noticed offerings of flowers, palm leaves and herbs around the island. These are known as canang sari, which are daily offerings made by the Balinese Hindu people as a symbol of thanks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stepping on or kicking canang sari is considered deeply disrespectful, so make sure to watch where you’re walking.</span></p>

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Why Aldi is the worst offender at this one thing

<p>The use of plastic packaging in supermarkets is the most trending topic at this current moment, with supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths constantly under fire for their environmentally damaging ways.</p> <p>But this time, critics have hit back at Aldi, a supermarket that has always charged for plastic bags. However, this time it isn’t their bag policy that’s causing a stir. Instead, the German giant is being criticised for its plastic-wrapped fruit and veg.</p> <p>While all supermarkets wrap their produce in cling wrap, Aldi seems to be the worst offender with having the highest amount of plastic covered fruit than any other supermarket.</p> <p>Speaking to <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/aldi-big-offender-when-it-comes-to-plasticwrapped-fruit-and-veg/news-story/ec40035adab6ee4c151554bbbf2fcd2d" target="_blank">news.com.au</a></em>, Aldi said that while they were committed to minimising the use of plastic, their current practices help their stores run more efficiently.</p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/war-on-waste?WT.srch=1&amp;WT.mc_id=Corp_TV%7cAdWords:war%20on%20waste_e_g_283530391664_&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-f210dPe3AIVDK6WCh32rgAQEAAYASAAEgICNfD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank"><em>ABC’s War on Waste</em></a> program, host Craig Reucassel, teamed up with a group of activists as they took part in a so-called “plastic-attack".</p> <p>Anita Horan – one of the campaigners, took Reucassel to her local Aldi.</p> <p>“So, we have two types of cut celery both sealed in plastic and I don’t see any loose celery at all, so they are forcing you to buy plastic,” she said.</p> <p>Alongside that was a three-pack of avocados wrapped in plastic, with Ms Horan highlighting the wasteful nature of bulk buy packs.</p> <p>“A lot of people say it increases your food waste because you have to buy half a kilo and I might only want a few grams.”</p> <p>Produce such as corn cobs, iceberg lettuce and zucchini were just some of the few veggies that were covered in plastic packaging.</p> <p>“I bet this is about being quick at the till. They don’t care about [the plastic] and then that pile at the end was enormous,” said Reucassel about the issue.</p> <p>Aldi is known for efficiency, so Reucassel’s theory has been backed by the head of Aldi Australia, Tom Daunt.</p> <p>“It adds a tiny amount of incremental cost to add packaging, but it keeps the product fresher and it keeps customer’s hands off,” he told <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nine.com.au/" target="_blank">Nine</a></em> last year. It’s also easier to stack plastic cartons on shelves, and the plastic packaging ensures that staff can scan produce instead of weighing it.</p> <p>In the end, the quicker the till service, the less staff you need, and wages are a large cost for any company.</p> <p>While Woolworths and Coles are also <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/money-banking/why-woolies-and-coles-are-refusing-to-serve-customers-with-plastic-containers" target="_blank">guilty of this practice</a>, the key difference is that plastic-free produce is readily available at the two supermarkets.</p> <p>An Aldi spokeswoman told <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/aldi-big-offender-when-it-comes-to-plasticwrapped-fruit-and-veg/news-story/ec40035adab6ee4c151554bbbf2fcd2d" target="_blank">news.com.au</a></em> that the company is looking into ways to be more environmentally friendly.</p> <p>“We are actively focused on reducing our reliance on plastics. As a first step, we are working to improve packaging solutions that include greater use of recyclables and recycled content,” she said.</p> <p>“The packaging of our fresh produce helps with the product quality and preservation, as well as the efficiency of our operations. For example, the packaging protects product, extends its shelf life and enables a more efficient checkout experience.</p> <p>“We are working towards improving our practices and will continue to reduce reliance on packaging. Over the coming years, our customers can expect to see changes in our stores that reflect our commitment to protecting the environment.”</p> <p>Do you prefer your produce wrapped in plastic or do you buy them loose? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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How Gordon Ramsay offended fans with this 9-word comment

<p>He is famously known for his foul mouth, but celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is facing backlash after offending vegans everywhere with nine words in one tweet. </p> <p>The controversy began after a fan sent the chef a photo of their vegan lasagne on Twitter recently and asked him for his opinion. </p> <p>The father-of-four responded on Twitter, writing: “I’m a member of PETA! People eating tasty animals ...”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">I’m a member of PETA ! People eating tasty animals...... <a href="https://t.co/t9xCuVWDtq">https://t.co/t9xCuVWDtq</a></p> — Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) <a href="https://twitter.com/GordonRamsay/status/959374864040824832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>While many meat-loving fans found Ramsay’s comments funny and responded with words of support, it didn’t take long for the backlash to begin.</p> <p>A twitter user responded: “Alright. I love you but you hating on vegans is getting out of hand.” Another wrote: “You’re just a desperate individual intimidated by the rise of the #vegan movement. It’s the future, you should embrace it.”</p> <p>“Vegan is the future, more young people than ever before, it’s healthier, good for the planet and even better for the animals,” another said.</p> <p>The real PETA even got wind of the situation and weighed in, posting: “Oh, dear, Gordon. We’ve heard that old line before. While you’re spending time mocking the future #vegan we’re betting you one day become, most chefs are exploring healthy, animal- &amp; environment-friendly #PlantBased dishes.”</p> <p>Veganism is a growing trend worldwide. According to Roy Morgan research, the number of Australians eating a mainly vegetarian diet increased by over 23 per cent in the last four years. </p>

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Backlash: Why Donald Trump's tweet has offended people across Britain

<p><span>President Trump has received backlash in Britain after insulting a national point of pride, their healthcare system, on Twitter.</span></p> <p><span>On Monday, Trump targeted Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) when he tweeted that “thousands of people are marching in the UK because their U system is going broke and not working”.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">The Democrats are pushing for Universal HealthCare while thousands of people are marching in the UK because their U system is going broke and not working. Dems want to greatly raise taxes for really bad and non-personal medical care. No thanks!</p> — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/960486144818450432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2018</a></blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span></p> <p><span>The comment drew criticism over the accuracy of the claims, mainly because the march he was referring to was focused on demanding more funding for the NHS following a decade of austerity measures.</span></p> <p><span>Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said, “I may disagree with claims made on that march but not ONE of them wants to live in a system where 28 million people have no cover” referring to the Republican goal of replacing Obamacare.</span></p> <p><span>“NHS may have challenges but I’m proud to be from the country that invented universal coverage — where all get care no matter the size of their bank balance.”</span></p> <p><span>UK labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tweeted, “Wrong. People were marching because we love our NHS and hate what the Tories are doing to it. Healthcare is a human right.”</span></p> <p><span>Broadcaster Piers Morgan also called out Trump writing, “The US healthcare system is a sick joke &amp; the envy of no-one.”</span></p> <p><span>Despite the funding problems of the NHS, it is seen as a national point of pride in the UK and was even included in the opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics.</span></p> <p><span>Trump’s tweet follows ex-UKIP leader and Trump supporter Nigel Farage appearing on Fox and Friends to talk about the march.</span></p> <p><span>In the interview, Farage blamed immigration for increasing pressure on the NHS and said it’s at “breaking point”.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">The truth is the NHS is at breaking point due to a population crisis. We haven’t got enough hospitals, doctors or facilities to cope. <a href="https://t.co/wG1ux7fi23">pic.twitter.com/wG1ux7fi23</a></p> — Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nigel_Farage/status/960518995781804033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2018</a></blockquote> <p><span>The march organisers, the People’s Assembly Against Austerity and Health Campaigns Together, said the UK healthcare system has been around since 1948 and during that time has been a “shining example to the world of what can be achieved when we put the needs of the collective good over the interests of a few wealthy individuals".</span></p> <p><span>“Unfortunately, our current government have been persuaded to increasingly adopt policies which represent those of your Government, they have decided to move us more to an American-style system which is widely acknowledged to be one of the most expensive, inefficient and unjust healthcare systems in the world,” they wrote in an open letter to Trump.</span></p> <p><span>“This is what our demonstration was about on Saturday 3rd February and tens of thousands of British people want to show their love for the principles of universal and comprehensive care free at the point of use, paid for through general taxation. We don’t agree with your divisive and incorrect rhetoric. No thanks.”</span></p>

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The moment The Project hosts offended Nigella Lawson

<p>Popular TV chef Nigella Lawson didn’t hide her feelings last night when, during an appearance on Channel Ten’s <em>The Project</em>, she was asked a “tasteless” question.</p> <p>Things became heated when co-host Hamish Macdonald asked the 58-year-old Brit about dropping innuendos in her cooking shows.</p> <p>“I was really intrigued to read you rejecting all of the analysis of your cooking shows,” Macdonald said to Lawson. “All these kind of innuendo, you saying, ‘I don’t do it on purpose, it’s not part of the plan.’</p> <p>“But I’ve got some quotes,” he says, before reeling off some of Lawson’s memorable lines. “My empty vessels are ready to be loaded. I adore the way it comes bulging over the rims.”</p> <p>However, while this elicited some giggles from the panel (and the audience), Lawson wasn’t liking it one bit.</p> <p>“No, no, no, no, but why, why, tell me this ... why?” she asked, visibly annoyed.</p> <p>“You have this way of saying things,” Macdonald replied.</p> <p>“I have this way of people projecting things on me,” Lawson corrected him. “I don’t get it. I need you to explain to me.”</p> <p>To see the tense moment, skip to 4:00 below.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheProjectTV%2Fvideos%2F10155240980413441%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p> <p>Social media users were quick to dub the interview “awkward” and the question as “tasteless”.</p> <p>“Nigella was great, then at the end, the blonde guy (no idea who he is, Hamish?) makes a senseless sexual innuendo about her commentary on her shows,” one viewer wrote on the program’s Facebook page. “Tasteless end to what should have been a great interview.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Uh oh <a href="https://twitter.com/hamishNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hamishnews</a> obviously didn’t do his research on <a href="https://twitter.com/Nigella_Lawson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nigella_Lawson</a>. Well known she hates the innuendo questions <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheProjectTV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheProjectTV</a></p> — Mich (@SurfBumMich) <a href="https://twitter.com/SurfBumMich/status/953197937831456768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hamishNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hamishNews</a> hope you had fun talking to <a href="https://twitter.com/Nigella_Lawson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nigella_Lawson</a>, cause that’ll be the last time she’ll come on <a href="https://twitter.com/theprojecttv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theprojecttv</a>. Bit rude. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheProjectTV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheProjectTV</a></p> — McSuave (@SirMcSuave) <a href="https://twitter.com/SirMcSuave/status/953182618798891008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>Several people pointed out that, had Macdonald done a bit of research, he would know just how much Lawson dislikes accusations that she’s making sexual innuendos on purpose.</p> <p>“Certainly, I feel that I have an intimate style of talking and have been made aware that can be construed as coquettishness,” she told a reporter in 2014. “But believe me, I have nothing of the coquette about me. And when I’m told that I am full of innuendo, I am mystified. I am the least salacious person.”</p> <p>Tell us in the comments below, did you think the question was tasteless? Or was Hamish Macdonald just having a bit of fun?</p>

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