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Jackie O celebrates 49th birthday

<p>Jackie O Henderson has big things planned for her 49th, as her co-workers surprised her with an extravagant custom birthday cake. </p> <p>Her KIISFM team surprised the radio star with balloons and a yacht-shaped cake, topped with a fondant character wearing a bikini that resembled her on Wednesday.</p> <p>Henderson also revealed that she had big things planned for her 49th, with a boat party scheduled for the weekend. </p> <p>"I just feel like every single year of my life I have ignored birthdays and never wanted to do a party," she said. </p> <p>"I just don't like doing it and I thought 'You know what? Why not! Like who cares how old you are or whether it's a milestone, I'm going to throw a big party on a boat.' So, it's the first time I've ever thrown a party for myself." </p> <p>Jackie O looked younger than ever in a figure-hugging shirt and low-waist jeans, which she complimented with a simple glam look.</p> <p>The radio host has been <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/body/delta-goodrem-raves-over-jackie-o-s-dramatic-weight-loss" target="_blank" rel="noopener">praised</a> for her dramatic weight loss after losing an impressive 18kg in recent months. </p> <p>She recently denied using Ozempic to achieve her slim figure and has insisted that she lost weight  by going on WW (Weight Watchers), which she was an official ambassador for.</p> <p><em><span style="color: #323338; font-family: Figtree, Roboto, 'Noto Sans Hebrew', 'Noto Kufi Arabic', 'Noto Sans JP', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;">Images: KIISFM/ Instagram</span></em></p>

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Kyle and Jackie O “in talks” with rival network

<p dir="ltr">Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O have reportedly been talking with rival networks as their contract with <em>KIIS FM </em>and ARN comes to an end in 2024.</p> <p dir="ltr">The powerhouse radio duo’s old network Southern Cross Austereo, where they previously found success with their hit show on <em>2Day FM</em>, has reportedly been “pretty aggressive” in pursuing the pair, according to the <em>Australian Financial Review</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">A network insider has also revealed that for rival networks this process is “like sports rights for radio. It's very likely it'll end up being the biggest talent media deal ever.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Kyle and Jackie O have been unstoppable and have even made history for ARN, topping the latest radio ratings survey with a 17.9 per cent of the audience share.</p> <p dir="ltr">They have been the top breakfast show in Sydney for the third time running and averaged a whopping 921,000 listeners a week.</p> <p dir="ltr">ARN Media CEO &amp; Managing Director Ciaran Davis has told the <em>Daily Mail</em> about the value of the radio hosts: “We don't see contract negotiations as being an on-off exercise.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“Since Kyle and Jackie O have been with us, we have been working very hard to make sure they feel part of a bigger network, and that everybody contributes to that.”</p> <p dir="ltr">He then proceeded to praise the duo for being the best at what they do.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I don't think that it's a surprise to us that they have had the highest listenership they have ever had. Honestly, having worked in many countries in radio, I think they are the best in the world at what they do.”</p> <p dir="ltr">However, the SCA themselves have declined to provide a comment on these rumours.</p> <p><em>Images: KIIS FM/ Instagram</em></p>

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Mandatory sensitivity training for Kyle Sandilands

<p> KIIS FM have been led to employ a second censor to monitor the talkshow and will provide sensitivity training to Kyle Sandilands after a breach in decency standards during a segment about the Paralympics.</p> <p>The ruling was given by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regarding two episodes of the breakfast talkshow in September 2021.</p> <p>In one of the segments, the radio giant referred to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics as “horrific” as well as dubbing it the “Special Olympics”.</p> <p>“Have you been watching the Special Olympics [sic], it is horrific some of the things,” Sandilands told his co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson.</p> <p>“Some poor bloke ran for the high jump and then veered right ’cause he was blind and landed on his a**e on the ground,” he continued.</p> <p>Sandilands claimed to respect “the spirit of the contest” on-air but added, “Listen, you can be nice to the handicapped, but you don’t have to compare them to the non-handicapped.”</p> <p>In its defence, KIIS FM highlighted that its audience was used to Kyle’s “low-level coarse language that is ordinarily reserved for private conversation”.</p> <p>“Mr Sandilands is well-known for his turn of phrase, colourful vernacular and blunt manner,” stated the defence.</p> <p>“The audience somewhat ‘self-selects’ so that those that choose to listen are not offended by this manner. Our expectation is that regular Kyle &amp; Jackie listeners would not have been offended by the Paralympics segment.”</p> <p>ACMA, however, found in its report that the segment would have been offensive to more than just the athletes but the broader community as well.</p> <p>“Mr Sandilands’ comments were insensitive and hurtful toward the athletes as well as being offensive to the average moderate person in the broader community, including the regular audience of the program, who would have been aware of the potential impact of these comments, not only on the Paralympians that were being described in this manner, but on the wider group of people in Australia with disabilities,” ACMA said.</p> <p>It also saw another breach when Sandilands threatened a <em>news.com.au</em> journalist over an article that criticised him, which led to him saying on air that said reporter should “expect a visit from me”.</p> <p>According to ACMA, the remarks “offended against generally accepted standards of decency”.</p> <p>KIIS FM will now be required to maintain two censors and sensitivity training will be provided to both hosts, producers and other relevant staff.</p> <p>It has also agreed to review its controls to prevent further breaches.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Getty</em></p>

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Jackie O survives "hectic" auction by dropping $13.25m on new home

<p>Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has dropped an eyewatering $13.25 million on a home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.</p> <p>The radio star recently made the purchase at an auction and was congratulated by her team when she was back on-air.</p> <p>“I don’t know if you liked it, but how good that the paps were filming you,” the show’s newsreader said, referring to pictures taken of Jackie O at the auction that were published in several media outlets.</p> <p>“Actually, you know what? That was kind of good, to have that moment. You would never film yourself at an auction,” Jackie O said, calling the auction “hectic.”</p> <p>The KIIS FM co-host, who recently sold her Woollahra mansion for $13 million, purchased a fixer-upper with breathtaking ocean views in Clovelly.</p> <p>Jackie, 48, was seen at the auction with her daughter Kitty, according to The Daily Telegraph. She came out on top in a relentless bidding war against two others, winning the six bedder with gorgeous views of Gordons Bay.</p> <p>Photos in the publication showed her celebrating with her daughter and financial advisor, David O’Callaghan.</p> <p>The publication also shared artist’s impression of approved plans for a new building on the site.</p> <p>The reason for the move came from privacy concerns in Woollahra, with sources claiming the narrow street made it difficult for her to avoid paparazzi.</p> <p>She initially purchased it in June 2020 for $11 million after leaving her previous Vaucluse home that she shared with her ex-husband Lee Henderson, whom she divorced in 2018 after 18 years of marriage.</p> <p>Kylie Sandilands and Jackie re-signed a contract with ARN in 2019, guaranteeing the pair will remain on-air until the end of 2024.</p> <p>The deal means they get paid more than $39,000 each per show.</p> <p><em><a href="http://news.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">News.com.au</a></em> reported that the new contracts mean Kyle and Jackie receive $7-8 million each per year.</p> <p>The iconic pair told <em><a href="http://news.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">News.com.au</a></em> in November that retirement plans are not yet foreseeable.</p> <p>“The day I die,” Kylie said in reference to retirement.</p> <p>“We already know Jackie is going to stay on air crying and wearing black for the rest of her life. And then there’ll be 15 years of re-runs. Just like a Friends cast member.”</p> <p><em>Image credit: Instagram</em></p>

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“Smooth” barista writes secret message to customer

<p dir="ltr">A woman joked that she would not go back to Starbucks after the barista left her a compliment on her coffee cup.</p> <p dir="ltr">Captioning her <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chance_twins/video/7072141664227200261?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a> video “AHAHAHA never going back there” the woman shared with her followers the barista’s message.</p> <p dir="ltr">On her coffee cup, the words “secret message” were written on the cup with an arrow for her to turn and follow.</p> <p dir="ltr">There the barista had crossed out some words from the warning message so instead it read, “Careful you’re extremely hot.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The video has already been viewed more than 10 million times and received almost two million likes, with many supporting the barista’s “smooth” move. </p> <p dir="ltr">“That was smooth though not gonna lie,” one person wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Be glad someone made their shot. It’s rare these days!” another commented.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Be careful, coffee, she’s too hot,” another joked.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Spill it on yourself and sue Starbucks because the safety info was blocked. Use the money for your honeymoon,” someone else suggested.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: TikTok</em></p>

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Kyle Sandilands engaged while holidaying in Port Douglas

<p><em>Image: Instagram / Twitter </em></p> <p>Kyle Sandilands is engaged to his girlfriend, Tegan Kynaston, proposing after two years together.</p> <p>The radio presenter, 50, got down on one knee while the couple were holidaying in Port Douglas.</p> <p>"She said YES!!!! Congratulations to the future Mr &amp; Mrs Kyle Sandilands!!! #KJShow," Kyle and Jackie O's Twitter caption read.</p> <p>Tegan, aged 35, sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted wearing a large diamond ring on Saturday after arriving in Sydney from the holiday. She is director of communications for her now-fiancé's company King Kyle Private Limited.</p> <p>The duo went public with their romance on New Year's Eve in 2019 when Kynaston shared a photo of herself kissing Sandilands in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.</p> <p>She had previously been Sandilands' personal assistant before they began dating. Prior to their romance, Sandilands had been linked to model Imogen Anthony, calling off their relationship after eight years together.</p>

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Jackie O breaks down over divorce

<p>Image: Instagram</p> <p>Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has opened up about her divorce and life as a single woman, breaking down in tears after admitting she “yearns” to find a partner someday.</p> <p>Speaking on Jess Rowe’s podcast<span> </span><em>The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show</em>, the popular radio host said that while she’s learnt to be comfortable in her own company since splitting with her husband of 18 years, British photographer Lee Henderson, she misses having someone to share a meal with at the end of the day.</p> <p>The exes, who share a 10-year-old daughter named Kitty, split in 2018 with Jackie revealing she intends to wait until Kitty is a teenager until she looks for love again.</p> <p>At the end of the wide-ranging chat, Jackie broke down in tears as she talked about her longing to find someone when the time is right.</p> <p>“I’d just love to sit at the dinner table with someone and have dinner, that’s what I yearn for and that’s the thing I miss most about my old life,” she shared while beginning to cry.</p> <p>“It’s a funny thing what we miss. It can be the littlest things, you know and for me it’s having that family time at the dinner table, that used to be my favourite part of the day.”</p> <p>Following the split, Jackie shared she found herself revelling in her own company, having been in back-to-back long-term relationships since she was a teenager.</p> <p>Jackie says while she would like to meet someone new eventually, she is focused on her daughter and “bestie” Kitty, adding that she feels it’s important to show children a healthy relationship.</p> <p>“I’ve got a bit of time, I can wait. I’d rather the small little window before she’s off with her friends….i don’t want to complicate it with somebody coming into my life just yet,” Jackie said.</p> <p>Jackie and Henderson share custody of Kitty and remain good friends.</p>

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Victorian radio duo under fire for “cruel” prank on unsuspecting NSW resident

<p dir="ltr">Victorian radio duo Will and Woody, who were looking to prank Sydneysiders enjoying ‘Freedom Day’ on Monday, came unstuck after their stunt backfired.</p> <p dir="ltr">The duo had posted on social media asking listeners to ‘dob in’ friends in NSW they wanted to prank on Monday, the first day of many COVID-19 restrictions easing in NSW. They explained, “On behalf of a Victorian we are going to stitch up someone in NSW who is enjoying their freedoms”.</p> <p dir="ltr">One such Victorian was Annaleigh, who was feeling “a bit salty” that her NSW-based best friend Mia had dinner plans that evening. She explained that like many other NSW residents, Mia had recently moved her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine forward so she could take advantage of the eased restrictions on Monday.</p> <p dir="ltr">Woody then called an unsuspecting Mia, introducing himself as “Trent Summers from the NSW Health department” and warning that he was “unfortunately not calling with great news”. He informed Mia that a number of people during her booking window had been injected with saline solution instead of the vaccine, but kindly reassured her that it wasn’t harmful, “it just means that you potentially haven’t had the second vaccination”.</p> <p dir="ltr">He said the only way to confirm would be to perform a blood test, and then, after asking if she had plans that evening, proceeded to suggest she wear a “hazard suit, face shield and gloves” to dinner with her friends. To this, she responded, “Oh, really? Umm, I’d probably just rather not go out.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The host continued, saying, “You’d probably also have to bring your own drinks and food. And you’d probably have to sit by yourself.” At this point, all she managed was a, “Yep,” her voice breaking – at which point Woody revealed it was a “stitch up” and let Mia know her friend was on the line. “What the hell? I’m literally tearing up in the gym. My god,” Mia said. “I was thinking, ‘I’ll have to cancel everything!’ I hate needles! That was so mean.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Listeners were quick to share their thoughts on social media, with one describing it as “not funny at all” and wondering if it was “potentially an offence”.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/willandwoody?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@willandwoody</a> calling young woman - as a prank - impersonating <a href="https://twitter.com/NSWHealth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSWHealth</a>, telling woman that her second dose may have been saline, not vaxx, has to get a blood test, wear full PPE and stay away from other people when out in public. Pretty fucked up. She was distressed, crying.</p> — Shane Bazzi (@shanebazzi) <a href="https://twitter.com/shanebazzi/status/1447439206888837120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Another user pointed out that<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tga.gov.au/media-release/impersonation-commonwealth-public-officials#:~:text=Impersonating%20Commonwealth%20public%20officials%20is,that%20may%20lead%20to%20prosecution" target="_blank">impersonating Commonwealth public officials</a><span> </span>was certainly an offence under the<span> </span><em>Criminal Code Act 1995</em>, Division 148. A Melbourne man was<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/abdulfatah-awow-faces-extraordinarily-serious-allegations-for-posing-as-a-health-official-for-sex/news-story/5c28e4896baa68a06d8a05616df46f14" target="_blank">charged in August</a><span> </span>for impersonating a health worker and threatening her if she didn’t perform certain sex acts. Per the<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-127#sec.115" target="_blank">NSW<span> </span><em>Public Health Act 2010</em></a><em>,<span> </span></em>it is an offence to impersonate an authorised officer, as well as under the<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/phawa2008222/s184.html" target="_blank"><em>Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008</em></a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Others<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://twitter.com/Aaron_OBrien9/status/1447472128702369795" target="_blank">tweeted</a><span> </span>that the stunt “wasn’t remotely funny”, and that there was a<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://twitter.com/Schmallky/status/1447507276223299589" target="_blank">time and a place</a><span> </span>for jokes, “and this ain’t it, Chief.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: KIIS FM</em></p>

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Kyle Sandilands rips into producer for anti-vax stance

<p><em>Image: Instagram </em></p> <p><span>Kyle Sandilands has outed his radio producer on-air for refusing the Covid-19 vaccination.</span></p> <p>During Monday morning’s Kyle and Jackie O Show, the 50-year-old shock jock asked why one of his producers, Pedro, wasn’t in the studio.</p> <p>“Where’s Pedro?” Kyle asked, with someone telling him, “He’s working from home.”</p> <p>Sandilands said, “Oh, because he’s still ‘I’m not vaccinated’. Stupid prick. What a bloody pain in the arse.”</p> <p>His brutal statement prompted his co-host, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, to defend Pedro, saying, “You can’t say that!”</p> <p>But Kyle doubled down on Pedro the next day on air, declaring he wouldn’t attend his colleague’s funeral if he died from the virus.</p> <p>“He’s made his stance. What does he do now? Look like the fool?” he said. “Or he gets the virus. He’ll probably be the one that dies of it.</p> <p>“Will I show up to the funeral? No, I will not. Will I send a message? No, I will not.”</p> <p>Pedro lives in an LGA of concern in Sydney’s west and has been forced to work from home due to his decision to not get the jab.</p> <p>In late July, Pedro opened up on-air about his anti-vaccine views and being “into conspiracies.”</p> <p>Sandilands asked him if he was an “anti-vaxxer”, to which Pedro replied, “I am, but I won’t be discussing it.”</p> <p>The radio host has been a fierce advocate for getting vaccinated, even writing his own “vaccine anthem” in July, Get Vaxxed Baby, set to the music of Vanilla Ice’s<span> </span><em>Ice Ice Baby</em>.</p> <p>An ARN spokesperson released a statement saying the company understood vaccination was a “personal choice”.</p> <p>“ARN are keen to do our part in helping Australian businesses get back on their feet and for everyone to reconnect face-to-face in the community,” a spokesperson said.</p> <p>“Vaccination is the pathway to getting there. To make it easy for people to vaccinated, everyone at ARN can receive paid vaccination leave to ensure more flexibility when scheduling and attending their vaccination appointment.</p> <p>“While we understand vaccination is a personal choice, in line with NSW government health orders people who are from the LGAs of concern and are not vaccinated are required to work from home.”</p>

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Final blow to axed radio hosts Grant Denyer, Ash London and Ed Kavalee

<p>Axed 2Day FM hosts Grant Denyer, Ash London and Ed Kavalee have suffered a final blow as their breakfast show was revealed to have plummeted to its worst ratings result since January 2015 at its conclusion.</p> <p>In the latest round of radio ratings released on Tuesday, 2Day FM’s audience share in Sydney dropped to 2.4 per cent, down from 3.1 per cent in the previous survey. This was the station’s lowest result since hosts Maz Compton and Dan Debuf hit the same numbers in January 2015.</p> <p>Meanwhile, competitors Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson saw their Kiis FM show rise by 0.1 percentage point to 11 per cent, making it the number one breakfast program in Sydney. <em>Jonesy &amp; Amanda </em>on WSFM followed in the second spot with 8.2 per cent, while NOVA’s <em>Fitzy and Wippa </em>came in third with 7.5 per cent.</p> <p>The radio ratings survey covered May 26 to June 29 and July 14 to August 17, with the 2Day FM hosts broadcasting their last episode on August 16.</p> <p>Earlier this month, Hit Network boss Gemma Fordham said <em>Grant, Ed &amp; Ash</em> would be replaced with an all-music program led by Jamie Angel. 2Day FM’s <em>Music for Breakfast </em>started on August 19.</p> <p>Fordham said 2Day FM would shift away from its <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/we-re-not-afraid-of-failure-2dayfm-boss-backs-breakfast-axing-20190816-p52hsu.html">strategy of tapping on-air personalities for its breakfast show</a>. “In this market, we’re not going to win if we just keep putting in talent; we won’t win that battle,” she said of the station’s breakfast rivals 2GB’s Alan Jones, KIIS FM’s <em>Kyle &amp; Jackie O</em>, and <em>Jonesy &amp; Amanda</em>.</p> <p>“So they can play in that space; we’re going to play in another space.”</p> <p>Fordham confirmed that the three hosts will remain in the network, with London continuing to host <em>Ash London Live</em>, Kavalee filling in for Kate Langbroek on <em>Hughesy &amp; Kate</em>, and Denyer “<a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/grant-denyers-cheeky-response-to-2day-fm-axing/">making appearances around the Network</a>”.</p>

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Grant Denyer's cheeky response to 2Day FM axing

<p>Grant Denyer has spoken out following the axing of his 2Day FM breakfast show on Thursday.</p> <p>Denyer took to Instagram hours after it was announced that<span> </span><em>Grant, Ed &amp; Ash<span> </span></em>will have their final episode on Friday.</p> <p>The show has been on air for 18 months.</p> <p>“Well that was bloody fun!” Denyer wrote. “It’s nice to join an elite group of people who have been sacked from radio.</p> <p>“Tried my hardest, did my best and overshared more than I should have.</p> <p>“Thank mostly to Ed &amp; Ash for the many laughs and countless OMG moments. Hell of a blast. I’ve learned a lot!”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B1K9WIxn_1l/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B1K9WIxn_1l/" target="_blank">‘Bye bye bye’ - NSYNC 📻</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/grantdenyer/" target="_blank"> Grant Denyer</a> (@grantdenyer) on Aug 14, 2019 at 9:28pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Gemma Fordham, head of the Hit Network announced the news on Thursday that the trio will be replaced with an all-music program in the morning slot.</p> <p>“A huge thank you must go to our breakfast show team,<span> </span><em>Grant, Ed &amp; Ash</em>, for the past 18 months – they are absolute professionals, have been a true delight to work with and have contributed to a culture of fun, community and inclusiveness we are proud of at 2Day,” said Fordham.</p> <p>Fordham confirmed that<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/breaking-2day-fm-axes-grant-denyers-breakfast-show/" target="_blank">the outgoing hosts will stay in the network</a>, with Ash London continuing to host<span> </span><em>Ash London Live</em>, Ed Kavalee filling in for Kate Langbroek on<span> </span><em>Hughesy &amp; Kate</em>, and Denyer “making appearances around the Network”.</p> <p>In the most recent ratings figures, the market share of 2Day FM’s breakfast show stalled at 3.1 per cent, well below KIIS FM’s<span> </span><em>Kyle and Jackie O<span> </span></em>at 10.9 per cent.</p> <p>Kyle Sandilands, host of<span> </span><em>Kyle and Jackie O<span> </span></em>who left 2Day FM with Jackie O Henderson in 2013, responded to the<span> </span><em>Grant, Ed &amp; Ash<span> </span></em>axing with a post on Twitter: “Another one bites the dust.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Another one bites the dust <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/seeya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#seeya</a></p> — Kyle Sandilands (@kingkyle) <a href="https://twitter.com/kingkyle/status/1161824420161191936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2019</a></blockquote>

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BREAKING: 2Day FM axes Grant Denyer's breakfast show

<p>The 2Day FM Breakfast show has been axed again, with Grant Denyer, Ed Kavalee and Ash London to remain in the Hit Network.</p> <p>Their final show will be tomorrow morning, with Grant Denyer’s future at the station remaining vague.</p> <p>In a statement released by the head of the Hit Network, it’s highlighted where the trio will go.</p> <p>“Ash London will continue to host Ash London Live nationally from 6.30 pm weeknights,” head of the Hit Network, Gemma Fordham, said in a statement.</p> <p>“Ed Kavalee will continue to fill in for Kate Langbroek, who is enjoying the European summer with her young family, with Hughesy from 4.30pm. Grant Denyer will continue making appearances around the Network.”</p> <p>Fordham announced that music will be played for breakfast instead of having hosts in the morning slot.</p> <p>“2Day’s Music for Breakfast will be played by Jamie Angel, who returns to the 2Day airwaves,” she said.</p> <p>The<span> </span>Grant, Ed and Ash<span> </span>show is the sixth breakfast show in as many years that has been axed by the network due to poor ratings.</p> <p>In the most recent round of ratings that were shared in July, 2Day FM had just a 3.1 per cent market share.</p> <p>It’s a long way behind FM market leaders<span> </span>Kyle and Jackie O<span> </span>from KIIS FM, who have a 10.9 per cent market share, WSFM’s<span> </span>Jonesy and Amanda<span> </span>who have an 8.5 per cent market share and Nova’s<span> </span>Fitzy and Wippa<span> </span>who have a 7.5 per cent market share.</p> <p>After breakfast show leaders Kyle and Jackie O decided to leave 2Day FM in 2013, the breakfast slot at the network has been dubbed the “poisoned chalice” of radio.</p> <p>Kyle Sandilands, host of <em>Kyle and Jackie O</em><span> </span>have heard about the news, with Sandilands tweeting "another one bites the dust #seeya".</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Another one bites the dust <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/seeya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#seeya</a></p> — Kyle Sandilands (@kingkyle) <a href="https://twitter.com/kingkyle/status/1161824420161191936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>Breakfast shows that have failed on 2Day FM since the departure of Kyle and Jackie O are:</p> <p>2014: Merrick Watts, Jules Lund and Sophie Monk with Mel B</p> <p>2015: Dan Debuf and Maz Compton</p> <p>2016: Rove McManus and Sam Frost</p> <p>2017: Em Rusciano and Harley Breen</p> <p>2018: Em Rusciano, Ed Kavalee and Grant Denyer</p> <p>2019: Grant Denyer, Ed Kavalee and Ash London</p> <p>It’s unknown whether the breakfast trio knew of their show getting axed, as host Grant Denyer posted a video on his Instagram a day ago about a throwback on the breakfast show.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GbMKRH2Kr/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GbMKRH2Kr/" target="_blank">Flashback to the sickest moment of my ghetto life. GDiddy spittin’ rhymes to 50,000 ppl at @rnbfridayslive and killin’ it. All the gold, all the vibes. #maybehe’sbornwithit #legitAF #don’tfallpregnant</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/grantdenyer/" target="_blank"> Grant Denyer</a> (@grantdenyer) on Aug 13, 2019 at 3:20am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote>

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How the world has turned against Michael Jackson after Leaving Neverland documentary

<p>As the controversial new documentary <em>Leaving Neverland</em> hit Australian televisions late last week, the documentary has already had a ripple effect all around the globe.</p> <p>The film documents the experiences of two men who claim that they were sexually abused by Jackson when they were young.</p> <p>The documentary is four hours in total and goes into explicit detail about the Neverland Ranch, as well as the experiences of the two men and what treatment Jackson inflicted upon them.</p> <p>The reactions around the world have divided people into two camps. One camp is saying that they can no longer support Jackson and are questioning why this was allowed to go on for so long. Others have said that since Jackson is unable to defend himself due to his death, this is unfair and tarnishes the star’s name.</p> <p>No matter what you believe, many celebrities around the world, as well as prolific TV shows and radio stations, are removing Michael Jackson from their brand, lineup and playlists.</p> <p><strong><em>The Simpsons</em><span> </span>have cut an iconic episode that used Jackson’s voice</strong></p> <p>The producers of<span> </span><em>The Simpsons</em><span> </span>have felt that they have no other choice after the airing of the documentary.</p> <p>The episode “Stark Raving Dad” was aired in 1991 and featured a mental patient that was voiced by Jackson who meets Homer Simpson in a mental institution. The episode will be removed from streaming services and from future DVD sets.</p> <p>The executive producer of the show, James L. Brooks, stands by his choice.</p> <p>“It feels like the only choice to make” Brooks told <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/simpsons-episode-featuring-michael-jacksons-voice-to-be-pulled-11552007802">The Wall Street Journal</a>.</p> <p><strong>Radio stations pull Michael Jackson songs</strong></p> <p>Radio stations across the world have responded to the documentary. In Australia, Smooth and Nova have decided not to play any Jackson songs.</p> <p>Nova Entertainment group program director Paul Jackson explained to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/aussie-radio-station-pulls-michael-jackson-songs-due-to-leaving-neverland-20190307-p512d6.html" target="_blank">News Corp their decision</a>:</p> <p>“The decisions we make about the music we play on any of our stations are dependent on the relevance to the audience and the current context,” he said in a statement.</p> <p>“In light of what is happening at the moment, smoothfm is not currently playing any Michael Jackson songs.”</p> <p><strong>Oprah believes Jackson accusers</strong></p> <p>Celebrity talk show host Oprah Winfrey hosted an hour-long interview with the men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who say that Jackson abused them as minors.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BueBlRQgiZA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BueBlRQgiZA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">@Oprah reveals the reason she wanted to film #AfterNeverland. Tune in to the two-part @HBO doc #LeavingNeverland on HBO March 3 &amp; 4th - then watch #AfterNeverland, a one-hour special Monday at 10 pm.</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/owntv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Oprah Winfrey Network</a> (@owntv) on Mar 1, 2019 at 6:37am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Winfrey calls sexual abuse “a scourge on humanity” and has said that “this moment transcends Michael Jackson. It’s much bigger than any one person”.</p> <p>Robson, now 36, explains his side:</p> <p>“He told me it was love,</p> <p>“He told me that he loved me and that God brought us together. Michael was God to me.”</p> <p>Safechuck, 41, also had the same kind of experience.</p> <p>“[Jackson] would cry for you, or he would cry because he’s so lonely. You want to be there for him.”</p> <p><strong>Jackson’s walk of fame star under strict watch</strong></p> <p>Police are monitoring Jackson’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles amid fears it could be vandalised.</p> <p>Police in LA <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tmz.com/2019/03/05/michael-jackson-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star-leaving-neverland/" target="_blank">told TMZ</a> they are doing extra patrols of the area after the airing of the documentary.</p> <p><strong>Cory Feldman can’t back Jackson anymore   </strong></p> <p>In an interview <a rel="noopener" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/05/entertainment/corey-feldman-michael-jackson/index.html" target="_blank">with CNN</a>, Feldman said he can no longer defend Jackson from sex abuse allegations.</p> <p>“I don’t want to be perceived as I’m here to defend Michael because I can no longer do that.</p> <p>“I cannot in good consciousness defend anyone who’s being accused of such horrendous crimes, but at the same time, I’m also not here to judge him because he did not do those things to me and that was not my experience.”</p> <p>Feldman also explained that his experience with Jackson didn’t match up with the documentary.</p> <p>“As I’m watching it, I’m going, 'This doesn’t make sense to me, this isn’t the guy that I knew,'” Feldman said.</p> <p>“But look, I’m a guy that at 14 years old was molested, did have a paedophile completely lie to me about who he was.</p> <p>“I trusted him. I believed in him as a friend, and I thought he was a good person and then he molested me. It all proves that I’m not the best judge and that’s why I shouldn’t be the judge in this situation.”</p>

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Grant Denyer’s "naked" photoshoot has been leaked

<p>Grant Denyer has been <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/2018/02/grant-denyers-x-rated-sunrise-stuff-up/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>in and out of the news for all the wrong reasons</strong></span></a> over the past couple of weeks, but this latest story might just be the cheekiest of them all.</p> <p>The photos, which Denyer claims were originally intended to be a ‘private’ gift for his wife Chezzi, are now plastered on multiple billboards around Australia, after his 2DayFM co-hosts Em Rusicano and Ed Kavalee decided to play a prank.</p> <p>"Super zoom on Denyer's crack," joked Em.</p> <p>The 40-year-old <em>Family Feud</em> host, who seemed embarrassed with the candid shots, urged any complaint be aimed at his colleagues who made the photos public.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfokCSIhWHe/" target="_blank">A post shared by Grant Denyer (@grantdenyer)</a> on Feb 25, 2018 at 12:53pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>"Sweet Jesus it’s been leaked," he said, alongside the photo.</p> <p>"This unfortunate pic for my wife is now being displayed on digital billboards around Sydney this morning. I’m sorry motorists. Send your complaints to @emrusciano @mredkavalee."</p> <p>What do you think of the photo?</p>

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6 things to do for a smoother holiday

<p>It doesn’t take a lot for the best laid plans to be ruined when you’re on holiday. But with a bit of planning and preparation you can make sure you’re ready for any bumps along the way. Here are six things to do to ensure you have a smoother holiday.</p> <p><strong>1. Get travel insurance</strong></p> <p>From lost luggage to cancelled flights, a flexible, affordable travel insurance policy gives you extra peace of mind when you’re travelling,<a href="https://elevate.agatravelinsurance.com.au/oversixty?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_content=link1&amp;utm_campaign=travel-insurance" target="_blank"></a> providing coverage for a range of common holiday hazards that could derail your trip.</p> <p><strong>2. Organise your travel money</strong></p> <p>It’s also important to know how you’re going to manage your money while you’re on holidays. Travel money debit cards allow you to securely access your money from a variety of points around the world with a minimum of fees.</p> <p><strong>3. Pack essential items in your carry-on luggage</strong></p> <p>There’s nothing worse than showing up at an airport on the other side of the world without your luggage, especially if you’ve got an important item in there. Make sure you keep essentials like your passport, wallet, tickets and identification in your carry-on.</p> <p><strong>4. Leave plenty of time to make connections </strong></p> <p>So much stress on a holiday is caused by people trying to make unrealistic connections, so do yourself a favour and make sure you never rushing across a terminal.</p> <p><strong>5. Keep a hold of your boarding pass</strong></p> <p>They’re generally the first thing that’s thrown in the bin when you arrive at your destination, but discarding your boarding pass is a big mistake. Your boarding pass provides a useful proof of travel if there are ever any disputes that are related to your airline.</p> <p><strong>6. Make sure your luggage is easily recognisable</strong></p> <p>While <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/travel-tips/2015/12/funny-way-to-avoid-losing-luggage/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">some people go to more extreme measures than others</span></strong></a>, doing something like marking your luggage with a colourful ribbon can be a great way to make it stand out from the crowd and ensures you’re not waiting too long at the baggage carousel.</p> <p>Do you take any of these measures when you’re on holidays? Let us know in the comments.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/travel-tips/2016/08/7-tips-to-keep-belongings-safe-on-a-flight/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>7 tips to keep belongings safe on a flight</em></strong></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/travel-tips/2016/08/5-more-international-cities-you-should-never-visit-alone/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>5 more international cities you should never visit alone</em></strong></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/travel-tips/2016/07/5-smart-ways-to-prevent-your-luggage-getting-lost/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>5 smart ways to prevent your luggage getting lost</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Tips to make the transition to daylight savings a smooth one

<p>With clocks set to turn forward one hour this Sunday, you might be dreading losing that precious one hour of sleep. With these tips from Professor Greg Murray, of the Swinburne University of Technology’s Department of Psychological Sciences, you won’t even notice the hour lost, letting you get the most out of the sunnier days to come.</p> <p><strong>1. Begin your transition in the days before the 1-hour change</strong></p> <p>·        Progressively delay clocks by 15 minutes</p> <p>·        Avoid coffee after midday</p> <p>·        Avoid alcohol in the evening</p> <p><strong>2. Plan for being tired for the days after the change</strong></p> <p>·        Think through leaving for work/school and your commute – avoid rushing</p> <p>·        If sleep deprivation leaves you irritable, be cautious with friends and workmates</p> <p><strong>3. Adjust your body clock</strong></p> <p>·        We can help our body clock synchronise with the new clock time by getting light exposure early in the day, and avoiding bright light in the evening</p> <p><strong>4. Take advantage of increased daylight hour</strong></p> <p>·        More daylight in the evenings is an opportunity to increase socialising and exercise, two of the main drivers of wellbeing</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/health/wellbeing/2015/09/what-body-does-while-you-sleep/">8 interesting things that happen to your body while you sleep</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/health/wellbeing/2015/08/start-exercising-when-youre-older/">Start exercising at any age</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/health/wellbeing/2015/07/pilates-keeps-you-young/">5 ways pilates can keep you young</a></span></em></strong></p>

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Smooth hummus dip

<p>For a healthy dip or sandwich spread this hummus is hard to beat</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span> </strong>4</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong><br /> </span></p> <ul> <li>400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed</li> <li>Juice of half a lemon</li> <li>2 tbsp 100% peanut butter</li> <li>½ clove garlic, finely chopped</li> <li>2 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>Olive oil, extra to serve</li> <li>3-4 tbsp water</li> <li>Seasoning to taste</li> <li>Sprinkling of paprika to serve</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Use a food processor to blitz the peanut butter and lemon juice until creamy. Add the chopped garlic and olive oil and blend again.</li> <li>Pour half of the chickpeas into the food processor and blend to a smooth consistency.</li> <li>Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the rest of the chickpeas before blending again.</li> <li>Season with salt and pepper to taste and then add the water a little at a time, blending until the dip is super smooth.</li> <li>Place the dip into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika to serve.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/04/avocado-hummus/">Try our avocado hummus</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/beetroot-hummus/">Or this delicious beetroot hummus</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/australian-dips/"><strong>Here's a trio od delicious dips</strong></a></span></em></p>

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