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"Ignore it": The one parking ticket Aussies can chuck in the bin

Western Australian driver, Connor Wright, has gone viral after sharing his advice on how to handle penalty notices issued by private parking companies. The TikTok, which now has over 1.5 million views, started off with Wright recalling the moment he walked back to his car to find a ticket issued by Parking Enforcement Services (PES), a division of Wilson Parking. Wright then proceeds to rip up the ticket and told others to "make sure to read the fine print on these bad boys". "If you read at the back, it says important information: 'This is not a parking fine'," he said. "Useless, throw it in the bin, don't pay that sh*t." Many have commented how they "wish they knew this earlier". The ticket itself is a 'breach notice' which starts at a $65 penalty from Wilson and is only issued when a person drives into private car park, for example in a shopping centre, and break the terms and conditions issued by the private entity. "What they try and do is recover the debt for the loss incurred, effectively like a breach of contract, but they're not fines — only a statutory body has the power to issue a fine." Sydney Criminal Lawyers James Clements told Yahoo News Australia. Clements also called the penalty a "bullying tactic" to "effectively try scaring people into paying them," but it is difficult to enforce it due to government "crackdowns." However parking fines from bodies like councils, some universities and hospitals should be paid. Clements advises that when you receive the breach notice you should "ignore it" or "write back and say, 'I dispute this and do not intend to pay'." "What you don't want to do is write to them and say that you disclose you were the driver." Drivers are also encouraged to read signs and the terms and conditions when entering a private car park. Images: TikTok

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How to deep clean your kitchen bin

Cleaning the kitchen bin is household chore that can be easily overlooked until a stench begins to creep into your home. To rid your bin of the odour, follow these deep cleaning steps so that you can have a fresh-smelling and clean kitchen bin. 1. Put on your rubber gloves Cleaning a bin requires you to handle an object that has been full of food scraps and questionable liquids, it is best to wear some rubber gloves to protect you from the germs. 2. Empty the bin Begin by emptying your bin and ensuring that there are no lingering food particles in the bottom. Your main objective is to remove any gunk that can be seen. 3. Wash the bin If you have access to an outside area, take your bin outside and hose it down. If you can only clean your bin indoors, then you can do this in the bathtub. Once the bin has been rinsed, pat it down with paper towel. 4. Spray with disinfectant Using a disinfectant cleaner of your preference, generously spray down the inside and outside of your bin. Also include the top and bottom of the bin as you spray. 5. Scrub the bin Use a toilet brush or other long-handled nylon bristle brush to scrub your bin thoroughly. After you have finished scrubbing all over, let the disinfectant cleaner sit for five minutes. 6. Rinse and dry After the five minutes has passed, rinse the can thoroughly. Depending on what you prefer, let the bin dry in the sun or dry it with a towel. Once you have deep cleaned your bin, maintain your hard work by wiping down the inside and outside of the bin with disinfectant spray every time you empty the trash can. Image credits: Getty Images

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Body of missing woman hidden inside wheelie bin

The search for the remains of Queensland woman Lesley Trotter continues after police find “strong evidence” that her body was put in a wheelie bin near her home before being collected by a rubbish truck. The 78-year-old had been missing since March 27, sparking alarm when her family members reported that she was not home and had left her mobile phone and wallet behind. Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham told reporters on Tuesday that the body, believed to be Trotter’s, was placed in the general waste bin on Maryvale St on March 28. “It was evident at that time that the person we believe is Ms Trotter was deceased,” he said. “Due to the positioning of the body, I can’t rule out foul play at this stage.” Massingham did not elaborate on the extent of her injuries or how police knew about the positioning of Trotter’s body, given that they are still searching for her remains. Massingham also revealed that the bin was collected by a rubbish truck scheduled for that morning, which was then taken to Nudgee Waste Transfer Station, where the rubbish was dropped into a pit. “An additional 22 trucks also visited the site on that Tuesday,” he said. “The loads from each of those trucks was compressed and then was taken away from the facility in six B-double semi-trailers.” He added that the rubbish was then taken to dump sites in Rochedale and Swanbank, which are now being quarantined. Massingham said that police currently have no suspects, despite having conducted interviews over the weekend. They are also planning an extensive search this week to recover Trotter’s remains, with detectives expecting it to be a “difficult operation”. Massingham added that once Trotter’s body is recovered, they will forensically examine it to “try find any piece of evidence” which will help them determine her cause of death. Forensic samples- reportedly including blood- were collected from Trotter’s unit complex and a neighbouring unit complex, although Massingham said that the relevance of these samples “are not yet clear and may be unrelated to this matter”. “This is obviously a disturbing development,” Massingham said, adding that Trotter’s family members have been informed. “This is traumatic to them. I think this is confronting for them, the nature ... would be concerning for any family, particularly a lady of that age ... looking forward to the next chapter of her life.” Police were investigating a possible link between Trotter’s disappearance and her recycling habits, after it was revealed that her neighbours had complained about her taking rubbish out of wheelie bins and leaving it on the ground. However, Massingham has stressed that this was only “one aspect” of the investigation. Images: Queensland Police, 7News

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$5000 fine for smelly bins set to cause a huge stink

New rules introduced in a Perth suburb could see them face a fine of up to $5,000 if their rubbish bins get too smelly. A new law could see residents of Victoria Park cop a hefty fine if their green-lidded Garden Organics (GO) bins have a bad odour, which were introduced for the disposal of grass clippings, weeds, leaves and sticks. Mayor Karen Vernon told <a href="https://www.6pr.com.au/rumour-confirmed-vic-park-ratepayers-face-5k-fine-for-smelly-organic-bins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6PR</a> the fine was introduced in a bid to ensure people sorted their rubbish correctly. “We will need some powers, as a local council, to be able to make that behaviour change appropriately,” she said. “So what’s really important is that the contents of that third bin is just organic material, so there needs to be no level of contamination in there, that’s what makes an organic collection process to work really well,” she said. While some have shared their support for the move, others have taken to social media to critique the “rubbish” decision. “Fining someone because their rubbish bin smells, should be a council service to disinfect bins when emptied. We pay astronomical rates let‘s see them justified,” Sheldon Baker wrote on Facebook. “Omg who seriously has clean smelling rubbish after a week in an outside bin? Maybe they can provide deodorant for our bins or perfume!” Christine Stephan said. “I mean, if your bins smell, it‘s because you are lazy and that’s on you,” Kendall Mulvena-Trinder said. Rumours have also emerged that the council would employ “bin smellers” as part of the decision, with Councillor Vernon dismissing them as “exaggerated”. “That certainly doesn’t mean we will be employing people to go smell other people’s bins,’’ she said. While the GO bin is currently restricted to garden waste, the council is hoping to expand this to food organics in the “not too distant future”. Image: @townofvicpark (Instagram)

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How to build timber covers for wheelie bins

The Sekit flat-packed system, from Bunnings (bunnings.com.au), uses ACQ treated pine and takes an hour to assemble, fitting 120 and 240 litre bins. A single bin cover measures 670 x 810 x 1200mm, and the double is 1340 x 810 x 1200mm. <div id="firstFloatAd"> <div data-fuse="21928626849"> </div> <div data-fuse="21699960946"> </div> </div> Simple latch bolts keep the doors secured and a chain joins the bin handles to the covers so both lids are raised simultaneously, making rubbish disposal much more hygienic. TIP – To remove the bins on collection day, unhook the lid chains before opening the doors.A chain connects the bin ASSEMBLE THE FRAME positioning the dividing frame against the side panels and adding the front and back supports, securing with the supplied screws. Square up the frame and secure the two diagonal back supports. <div id="lastFloatAd"> <div data-fuse="21928512968"> </div> <div data-fuse="22652288252"> </div> </div> INSTALL THE LIDS by aligning the holes on the lid with the holes in the frame then insert the supplied bolts, securing the outside bolts with the washer and nut and the inside bolts using a Phillips head screwdriver. ATTACH THE DOORS by aligning the top hinge and securing with a screw at the top, attach the base hinge, checking the door is parallel with the side then secure the second screw at the top and attach the latch bolts. Image: Bunnings

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Extremely valuable snake found hiding in city bin

An abandoned pet snake has been spotted on bustling Oxford Street in the Sydney CBD, with authorities saying the precious reptile is worth around $1000.The very out-of-place diamond head python was discovered hiding in a bin outside a Paddington barber's shop, after which a helpful bystander coaxed the snake into a leather bag for safe-keeping.The native Australian reptile's rare appearance has sparked concern among authorities and wildlife carers, with the incident now set to be investigated by police.<img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/snake-on-bin.jpg" alt="" width="471" height="261" />The snake was taken to a vet to be treated for minor injuries, which are believed to have been inflicted by its previous owner.Once given the all-clear, the python will be given the chance to find a new owner and fresh start.According to Australia Zoo, diamond pythons are closely related to the commonly recognised carpet python.They are often black in colour with cream or yellow, diamond-shaped blotches covering the entire length of their body. Being a python, they are non-venomous. They constrict their prey in order to kill it and then consume it whole.Image: Nine News

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Lisa Wilkinson describes Australia’s handling of COVID-19 as a “bin fire”

The Project host Lisa Wilkinson has described Australia’s handling of COVID-19 as a “bin fire”, particularly when compared to New Zealand’s. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced tougher restrictions from midnight Sunday in an effort to combat the growing spread of the Omicron variant, moving the nation to an alert level of red. The new restrictions mean that household close contacts may be forced to isolate for 24 days, while anyone with Covid must isolate for 14 days. While lockdowns are no longer a possibility, masks are mandatory on public transport, in retail environments, and for children above grade four in schools. In addition, there are capacity limits on retail, and hospitality and gym venues, as well as weddings, can have up to 100 people. The government has stated, however, that if the new restrictions don’t stop the spread, then it will change the rules and stop trying to prevent every case. Meanwhile, Australia has embraced a much more laid back approach, which some have described as “letting it rip”. Ardern even confirmed the cancellation of her own wedding, announcing, “My wedding will not be going ahead, but I just joined many other New Zealanders who have had an experience like that as a result of the pandemic. “And to anyone who’s caught up in that scenario, I’m so sorry. Such is life.” WIlkinson was amazed at New Zealand’s new rules, exclaiming, “Wowee – 24 days! If that doesn’t give you an indication that Jacinda Ardern has looked across the ‘ditch’ at our bin fire and gone, ‘Not doing that!’ Wow!” Ardern said of New Zealand’s approach, “Our plan for managing Omicron in the early stage remains the same as Delta, where we will rapidly test, contact trace and isolate cases and contacts.” Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said, “We’ve just gone back up to that in light of Omicron and to help with managing the spread in this early stage. We think we still have a good opportunity to potentially stamp it out or really reduce the Omicron transmission. “Because it is Omicron we have taken an approach at this point in time where we are isolating contacts of close contacts initially until those close contacts return that negative day five test, then those second tier group of contacts can go about their normal day.” Image: The Project

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Woman’s angry post sparks debate about bin diving

A Sydney resident’s Facebook post about a bin diver has made headlines, as residents of her south-Sydney suburb debated whether bin diving is ethical or not. Following the introduction of container refund schemes in Australia, which have served as a way to encourage recycling and money saving in kids, “bin diving” has seen a sharp increase, with people rummaging through others’ bins in an effort to find cans and bottles they can turn in to NSW’s Return and Earn program. The program gives residents 10 cents for every can and bottle they hand in, and there are reports that some are earning as much as $2000 a week through the scheme. A Mortdale resident learned about the lengths people will go to in order to collect recyclables this weekend, after finding an elderly man on her property on Sunday morning, going through her son’s collection of cans. Submitting her complaint to a Mortdale community group on Facebook, she wrote, “Was awoken this morning 21/11/21 to our dog barking, only to find this elderly man had entered our property (via the front gate) and was caught red handed helping himself to my son's recycle can collection, located up the side of our house.” She included a photo of the man, hoping the community would be able to identify him. The woman went on to explain that her “very large” husband came outside after hearing the commotion, and tried to take the bag of recycling from the man. The man refused to let go, and subsequently slipped. The woman made various claims about the man’s English abilities, namely that he was pretending he couldn’t speak English, and said he was “of sound mind and knew exactly what he was doing”. She finished, “If you know of this man, please let him know that trespassing on other people's properties is not only illegal, but may end up terribly for him, should a man of a different disposition to my hubby (or an aggressive dog) decide to take matters into their own hand!!” Many were quick to agree with her that his behaviour was inappropriate, with people calling him a thief and calling for him to be locked up. One commenter wrote that she should have “turn[ed] the hose on him”, while another wrote that there was “no excuse to steal”. Others weren’t as harsh, with several saying that there was no need to post about the ordeal. One commenter urged the woman to “try compassion”, while another said that she was not being “very nice”. One person said, “I do not condone theft but if someone is stealing veggies out of my garden, my first response is to find out why,” while another wrote that they would have given him the cans along with $10. “I am so blessed and feel for the old and elderly that may be having a hard time getting money for food.” Image: Maskot

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Handy tip to keep birds out of your bin

We all know that birds and other wildlife can wreak havoc on bin day by sorting through our garbage bins. But a woman has discovered a handy trick to stop this from happening. The woman posted her trick to the Cleaning and Organising Inspiration Australia <a rel="noopener" href="https://honey.nine.com.au/social-media" target="_blank" title="Facebook">Facebook </a>group, saying she'd seen the method on one of her neighbour's rubbish bins. "On my walk today whilst in lockdown I came across one of the smartest tricks I've seen in a while," she posted. Her post showed a photo of a red garbage bin with two water bottles cable-tied to its handles. The woman added: "The reason for this is to keep birds out of your bins so they don't create mess. Thought it may be helpful to someone who may be having this problem.” The woman’s post received over 1600 reactions, with hundreds sharing their appreciation for the simple trick in the comments. "So clever!!!" one person wrote. "This is genius; I'm sick of the birds getting in and rubbish flying everywhere. Thanks," another person praised. Birds are the main culprits It seems that birds - particularly cockatoos – are the main culprits for picking through garbage bins on bin day. However, a woman shared evidence it can be other wildlife also doing some sifting and sorting: The woman posted: "We have this problem too except found out at night time it wasn't birds!!” While some people aren’t so worried about wildlife going through their bins quite a few others noted the handy trick could be useful against the natural elements. "Great idea for windy days to keep the lid down too," one person added. "Also would stop your bin blowing over," another poster wrote. Image: Facebook

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Bin Laden's notorious Pink Palace up for sale

Ibrahim bin Laden, Osama bin Laden’s brother, has listed his Bel Air mansion for sale, with an asking price of $AUD 38.1 million ($US 28 million) according to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://nypost.com/2021/07/30/osama-bin-ladens-bel-air-estate-is-on-sale-for-28m/" target="_blank">New York Post</a>. Property records show that Ibrahim, the older half-brother of the late terrorist, has owned the property for nearly four decades. When he purchased the Mediterranean-style mansion in 1983, Ibrahim spent $US 163,000 at the time - equating to roughly $US 5.5 million after adjusting for inflation. However, the home has been unoccupied since the September 11 attacks in 2001. Ibrahim was vacationing overseas at the time of the attack, but never returned to the US. The listing describes the home as “ready for redoing, owner has not been here for over 20 years”. Since the property has been long abandoned, interior photos of the home are hard to find, and the hefty price tag is based on “land value only” and location, rather than the state of the home itself. The almost 100-year-old home, in the prestigious lower Bel Air neighbourhood, spans 600 sqm and sits on more than 8100 sqm of land. The seven-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion was built in 1931 and features an unusual exterior of concrete that has been painted pink. The property was previously owned by Hollywood producer Arthur Freed, who produced The Wizard of Oz, An American in Paris, and Singin’ in the Rain. Ibrahim lived in the home with his former wife, Christine Hartunian Sinay, and employed “full-time groundskeepers, household help, chauffeurs, and private security”, according to Steve Coll’s biography, The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century. Images: Realtor.com

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Young mum found dead inside charity bin identified

A woman who passed away after she became stuck in the opening of a charity bin has been identified. Alarrah Lawrence, 33, was looking inside a Good Sammys clothing donation bin at Stockland Baldivis Shopping Centre, Western Australia when she became “trapped and unable to remove herself”, police told reporters. The tragedy took place at about 1:40 am, and her body was later found at around 5 am on Tuesday. Reports claim the mother was standing on a plastic bucket to reach inside the bin, until the bucket slipped beneath her feet and left her trapped. The Australian reported her body remained “half in, half out” of the bin, with just a small pile of clothing on the ground beneath her. Rockingham Detective Senior Sergeant Andrew says police believe Ms Lawrence died from asphyxiation. Ms Lawrence’s partner penned a devastating tribute to his “soulmate” on Facebook in the hours after her death. “This is a cruel world can't believe your gone devastated word can't explain I'm going to miss U I just wish I could tell U I love U 1 more time my soulmate [sic],” he wrote. “Raining sadness for my family,” another family member said. “Alarrah you won’t be forgotten.” Ms Lawrence leaves behind a 15-month-old son. Police do not think Ms Lawrence’s death is suspicious. Sadly enough, her death follows just three months after a 43-year-old mother was found dead in a charity bin on the Gold Coast. Mikki O’Shea, was tragically found trapped in the bin, near a shopping centre in Burleigh Heads in April. At the time, Queensland Police said firefighters had to cut the woman’s body free, after the bin lid had come down onto Ms O’Shea.

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Community rocked by death of teenager killed in bin

A community in South Australia has been left devastated following news of a 13-year-old boy being killed after a bin he and his two mates were sleeping in was picked up by a garbage truck. New information regarding why the boys came to be inside the bin has just shown how tragic the circumstances were. Spencer Benbolt Junior, 13, was asleep in an industrial bin in Port Lincoln early on Tuesday with two other boys – aged 11 and 12. It began being emptied due to a scheduled collection. One boy managed to escape injury by jumping out, but the other two children became trapped. The 12-year-old boy who escaped immediately began to bang on the driver’s door to alert him of the tragedy, and emergency services were called to the Reoco car park just after 5.20am. Spencer suffered serious injuries and sadly died at the scene. The other boy was unharmed despite also being thrown into the truck. The group of boys had been wandering around their town for hours in an effort to escape the rain and cold, the Daily Mail reports. The trio stopped off at the nearby Grand Tasma Hotel to ask for water at about 12.30am. The boys reportedly made it clear to the local pub goers that they had no intention on going home that night. The group wandered to Port Lincoln’s industrial area where they reportedly tried to seek shelter at a McDonald. They would then decide to crawl into the industrial bin for the night. South Coast Local Service Area officer in charge Paul Bahr told reporters on Tuesday that the boys were not classified as homeless and had “places to stay … with beds they could sleep in”. “We’re not aware of any reports of children sleeping in bins in Port Lincoln. This is the first time we’ve become aware of it,” he said. “Port Lincoln has an issue with homelessness like every community and from time to time we do get rough sleepers (but) I’m not aware of children sleeping rough.” The Department of Child Protection said the boy was not in state care. On Tuesday Spencer’s aunty released a statement to Nine News on behalf of the family. “Spencer always had a close relationship with his parents, brothers and grandmothers, who he loved and adored,” she read. “He loved hunting, fishing, camping, was a cheeky boy who had a big imagination.” It is believed Spencer, known as Budda to his friends and family, had been staying with friends recently. Holly Puckridge, who was a friend of Spencer’s told 7News he had asked to “stay with us for a couple of days and we let him sleep over”. Mother Jess Bettoncelli said her 12-year-old son often hung out with the group and would join them in sleeping outside services stations and at local sporting grounds. “He’s very shaken up, he’s I think confused,” she told the outlet. “He’s I guess wondering and suspecting that that could have been him last night.” <img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7841164/bear.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/34bbb4ff971c4ba188867ad3396efe70" /> Superintendent Bahr said the two other boys involved in the incident have been left “traumatised” by what happened. “The background as to how they’ve ended up in this industrial bin is something that’s really going to take some time to understand,” he said. “It will be a strong part of the coronial investigation that we’ve begun.” The truck driver was not aware the boys were inside the bin when he picked it up, and has been reportedly left “extremely shaken” by the incident. Superintendent Bahr also said it was a “terrible event”. “Dealing with a young child who is suffering significant trauma and not being able to save their life after a lot of effort has gone into attempting to revive him is going to be very difficult to them,” he said. images: Supplied

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Man reveals why he hasn’t taken his bins out in three years

One Australian man has revealed he has not put his rubbish out for collection in more than three years. Gary Moran, from South Australia says his bins have not been put out because he makes calculated choices about the items he purchases. Mr Moran, from Gawler admitted he avoids most items at the supermarket. "I grow some veggies myself and do some shopping at bulk stores and farmer markets, but I'm also careful at the supermarket as to make sure that anything that I do purchase, that the packaging is recyclable," Mr Moran said to Yahoo News Australia. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840943/rubbish.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ac54d60472c540f48e24978682f06ead" /> He also said he recycles his soft plastic through REDcycle, making it a much simpler to reduce his overall waste. "It's been an ongoing thing that I've built on," he said. Mr Moran says he cut down his general waste drastically when he began crunching all of his aluminium foil into a large ball and combing smaller bits of metal and plastic into individual containers. He says he didn’t feel like he had to sacrifice anything to become more environmentally friendly. "I can't say that I really sacrificed anything, it's just about making a more intelligent choice about what you buy. I don't feel like I miss out on anything," he said. Mr Moran encourages those hoping to get into the minimal-waste lifestyle to make small changes to their daily habits. "When you want to start on a similar journey, you can make a small station at home where you can separate your things at the source," he said. "It's so easy when there's something in your hand that needs to be put somewhere, and it's no harder than throwing it in the bin." He also warned consumers to think about where their rubbish ends up going when they are done with it and to be wary of what they purchase. Image: Yahoo

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Mum-of-three dies after getting stuck in a charity bin

Friends of a mother-of-three found dead inside a Queensland charity bin have claimed that her family has not been told the "whole story" two days after her body was discovered. Mikki O'Shea, 43, died after becoming stuck in one of the bins behind Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre and was found by a woman donating at 7 am on Monday morning. Police are not treating her death as suspicious and are instead describing it as a case of "misadventure". O'Shea's friends set up a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-mikki-osheas-funeral-and-family?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1" target="_blank">GoFundMe</a> page to cover the cost of funeral expenses as well as support her family. "Mikki was a vibrant, creative, and just all round amazing person who was a devoted single mother to her three kids," the fundraiser description reads. "She was the most generous person someone could ever meet. She was such a joyful woman who always lived life vicariously. "Mikki's family is going through a very difficult time as this was a horrible accident that no one could've expected. "The family has still not been told the whole story." Police reports have suggested that O'Shea was trying to retrieve something from the bin when the lid came down and trapped her.

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"Blatant disregard for hygiene": Man slams Woolworths self-serve checkouts

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> A Woolworths customer slammed the supermarket giant for a "blatant disregard of hygiene" at one of its Melbourne stores. He said that he was disappointed to see that staff at his local store had left bins on the grocery shelves next to some self-serve registers. “It is almost inconceivable that anyone would place rubbish bins at any time on a surface where meat and vegetables are placed, but during a pandemic?” the customer wrote. “It is inexcusable.” He also said it was a "blatant disregard for hygiene". <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwoolworths%2Fposts%2F5142232599182163&width=500&show_text=true&height=561&appId" width="500" height="561" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe> However, many defended the supermarket, saying that they didn't see the problem. “These bins are just for the receipts. How are they any less hygienic than the counter that people are touching?” said one. “He says, whilst using a touchscreen or keyboard, both of which harbour more bacteria than your average toilet seat,” another commenter said. “The two registers with bins on the bench are closed. What’s the big deal? The rubbish isn’t going to jump out, on to your meat and vegetables,” a third agreed. The irritated shopper said he would prefer to see the bins "on the FLOOR". A Woolworths spokesperson said that they would pass the shoppers feedback onto the relevant store. </div> </div> </div>

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Neighbour's bizarre behaviour over rubbish bin spat

A woman has shared a video revealing the damage caused by her next-door neighbour after she parked on the street outside their house. While the US TikToker, who goes by Lena Cuisine on social media, didn’t do anything wrong, her frustrated neighbour claimed she parked in the spot for his rubbish bin. The neighbour then decided to stick an angry note on the window of her car and wrote a scathing message on the side of her white vehicle in Sharpie. “You illegally occupied our garbage canister location, please move your car ASAP,” both messages read. In the video, Lena said she attempted to talk to her neighbour who wouldn’t answer the door and asked for tips because the pen wasn’t coming off her car. “This is where I’m legally allowed to park, but my neighbours like to leave lots of notes saying I’m illegally parking where their garbage can goes – it’s not even garbage day,” she explains, showing the green bin pulled up right behind her car. The video has since gone viral, being viewed over 4 million times since it was shared on November 17. “A garbage can doesn’t get a reserved parking space,” one person raged. “This is so wrong, people can’t just write with permanent ink on your car,” another stated. While another said: “I don’t understand why they’re upset with you when you’re literally parked outside your own house.” Lena went ahead and shared a second video, showing footage of police asking the neighbour if he had vandalised the car with a marker - to which he replied: “Yes, they occupied my garbage location. I cannot put my garbage on the location.” The officer then informs him that what he did was illegal, to which the neighbour tries to argue she had broken the law first by parking in the spot - a point police state “no” to. After calling Lena a “bad woman”, the clip cuts to her neighbour – whose identity has been protected – cleaning her car. He even went one step further and sprayed perfume on the vehicle to make it smell nice, later gifting her the perfume to keep for herself. Many praised Lena for being kind when she could have been rightly angry. “He is clearly old, was bitter and confused. You handled it with grace and maturity, I’m honestly inspired,” one said. “This kind of hurts my heart, the confusion in old age is hard. Be kind always,” a woman wrote. “Aww, he sounded like a grumpy old man, he was so nice to give the perfume,” another said. “I think he feels bad now,” someone else mused, while one declared the update was “nothing I expected and everything I needed”. Many others agreed they were torn, writing he was in the wrong but couldn’t help but feel bad for him. Lena later shared another video updating everyone saying she was nice because she only ever wanted to have a “civil conversation” with her neighbour and for him to “clean up my car”.

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Wheely romantic: Couple ties the knot while taking out the bins

A NSW couple has not let coronavirus restrictions get in the way of their nuptial plans as they ceremoniously pulled a set of wheely bins during their makeshift wedding procession. Louise and Dan Smith tied the knot on Saturday and went on to take pictures while getting the bins out in Albion Park, following the trend of Australians getting dressed up to put the bins out under isolation. “Got married yesterday... bin waiting long enough, weren’t going to let a bit of quarantine get in our way,” Louise wrote in a post on the Facebook group Bin Isolation Outing. <div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/louise.anne.sedg/posts/10159555751847646?__cft__[0]=AZVPDBbf7Qfz21Pp5bvLxeDBOBiFO7jwoKGGoYRwmQbkPYhOuSOGvH_a0g8nHO7IdxL7XcQcHgaKphP6PYI0xkun8Ey3CWcDl8l9DiTX8YYj5tCp4JK-J-06vP0O1L7b0c1Wx3-Uoc-LiBRBqHfD-o5FC8zRHNC9LfyYMK851d-SIw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" data-show-text="true" data-width=""> <blockquote class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"> The only pics we have so far 😂😂😂 Posted by <a href="#">Louise Smith</a> on <a href="https://developers.facebook.com/louise.anne.sedg/posts/10159555751847646">Saturday, 18 April 2020</a></blockquote> </div> The post has received more than 8,000 comments and 300 shares. Louise told <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://10daily.com.au/news/good-news/a200420tbmvx/bin-waiting-long-enough-couple-ties-the-knot-with-wheely-bins-in-lockdown-wedding-20200420" target="_blank">10 daily</a> she saw the bins when they were returning from the wedding. “I thought: I can’t resist,” she said. The couple had been planning to get married in the UK in October, but said the ceremony must happen “pandemic or no pandemic”. The wedding followed Australia’s social distancing rules, with only five people in attendance, including the celebrant. “We just had my mum there and my best friend and a celebrant. We got married under some trees and it was a simple service,” Louise said. “Once the celebrant left, the photographer came and we kept to the five.” <div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/tomhealyphoto/posts/2779877715442408" data-show-text="true" data-width=""> <blockquote class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"> Lou & Dans elopement yesterday. If you or anyone you know is getting married and are after a photographer or videographer, get in touch. www.tomhealy.com.au/weddings Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tomhealyphoto/">Tom Healy Photography</a> on <a href="https://developers.facebook.com/tomhealyphoto/posts/2779877715442408">Saturday, 18 April 2020</a></blockquote> </div> The ceremony was livestreamed on Facebook, and the reception was held on a Zoom conference call.

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Why four rubbish bins won’t solve our issues the way we hope for

Australia is still grappling with what to do with the glut of recyclable material after <a href="https://theconversation.com/chinas-recycling-ban-throws-australia-into-a-very-messy-waste-crisis-95522">China closed most of its market</a> to our recycling in 2018. Now the Victorian government has released the first major change to state recycling policy: a <a href="https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/transforming-recycling-in-victoria/">consistent kerbside four bin system by 2030</a>, and a <a href="https://www.vic.gov.au/container-deposit-scheme">container deposit scheme</a>. So what’s the proposed new kerbside bin system, and will it help alleviate Australia’s recycling crisis? Here’s what you need to know about the extra bin coming your way. The problems with our recycling system There are two big problems – particularly since the China ban. One is about supply. The quality of materials we have for recycling is quite poor, partly from the design of the <a href="https://www.wmrr.asn.au/Public/Press_Releases/MEM_2019__business_as_usual_can_no_longer_be_the_way_to_go.aspx">products</a>, and partly how we collect and sort waste items. The other is demand. There’s not enough demand for recycled materials in new products or infrastructure, and so the commodity value of the materials, even high quality, is low. And even though many of us think we’re good at recycling, many households aren’t getting recycling exactly right because they put things that don’t belong in the recycling bin, such as soft plastics. One reason is because of the confusion about what can be recycled, where and when. A standardised system of collection (no matter how many bins) will go a long way to improving this, and the most exciting aspect of the Victorian announcement is the strong leadership towards consistency across the state. This means by 2030, no matter where Victorians live or visit, they’ll have a consistent kerbside bin system. But to boost our recycling capacity, we need consistency across the country. New South Wales, South Australian and Western Australian governments are already supporting combined food and garden organics bins, and other states are likely to follow as the evidence of the benefits continues to accumulate. What will change? Details are still being ironed out, but essentially, the new system expands the current two or three bins most Victorian houses have to four bins. While paper, cardboard and plastic or metal containers will still go in the yellow bin, glass containers will now have their own separate purple bin (or crate). A green bin, which some Victorians already have for garden vegetation, will expand to collect food scraps. The purple bin will come first, with the gradual roll-out starting next year as some Victorian councils’ existing collection contracts come to a close. The service is expected to be <a href="https://www.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-02/FAQs%20-%20Households.pdf">fully in place by 2027</a> (some remote areas may be exempt). And the expanded green bin service accepting food scraps for composting will be rolled out by 2030, unless councils choose to move earlier (some are already <a href="https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/mwrrg-fogo-guide/">doing so</a>). How extra bins will make a difference <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/studies/pdf/Separate%20collection_Final%20Report.pdf">A 2015 report</a> on managing household waste in Europe showed separating our waste increases the quality of material collected. Some countries even have up to six bins (or crates, or sacks). That’s because it’s easier for people to sort out the different materials than for machines, particularly food and the complex packaging we have today. A separate bin for food (plus garden organics) will help recover Victoria’s share of the <a href="https://fightfoodwastecrc.com.au/project/consumer-attitudes/">2.5 million tonnes of food and scraps</a> Australian households chuck out each year. And a separate bin for glass will help with <a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStore.ashx?id=003576f0-9a94-4da2-a388-2316a1ab3d6b&subId=561622">glass breaking in the yellow bin or collection truck</a>, contaminating surrounding paper and cardboard with tiny glass shards that renders them unrecyclable. It should also boost how much glass gets recycled, according to Australia’s <a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStore.ashx?id=003576f0-9a94-4da2-a388-2316a1ab3d6b&subId=561622">largest glass reprocesser</a>. What do they need to get right? To make sure the transition to the new system is smooth, councils and the Victorian government must consider: <ul> <li>the space needed for four bins</li> </ul> Not everyone has enough space (inside or outside). This may require creative council and household solutions like those already found overseas (stackable crates and segregated bins). <ul> <li>the collection schedule</li> </ul> Does the new purple bin mean we’ll see a another truck, or perhaps a special <a href="https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/myth-busting-in-the-midlands/">multi-compartment recycling truck</a>? And once councils have food waste in a weekly green bin, will the red bin collection go fortnightly? This actually makes sense because <a href="https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/Government/Waste-and-resource-recovery/Kerbside-waste-and-recycling/Kerbside-organics-collection">35</a>-<a href="http://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/resources/8b73aa44-aebc-4d68-b8c9-c848358958c6/files/collection-manual-fs1.pdf">60</a>% of the red bin is food scraps, which will be gone. <ul> <li>correct disposal of food waste</li> </ul> Many councils that have already added food waste to the green bin report contamination issues as people get their head around the transition, such as putting food wrappers in with the food scraps. <ul> <li>correct sorting of recycling</li> </ul> Putting the wrong thing in the recycling bin is a problem across the country, and taking glass out of the yellow bin won’t solve this issue. While this is already being tackled in <a href="http://sustainability.vic.gov.au/recycling">government campaigns</a> and <a href="https://www.behaviourworksaustralia.org/waste-collaboration/">council trials</a>, we’ll likely need more government effort at both a systems and household level. Better collection won’t mean much without demand Collection is only one piece of the puzzle. Government support is needed to make sure all this recycling actually ends up somewhere. Efforts to improve the “supply-side” aspects of recycling can go to waste if there’s no demand for the recycled materials. <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/joes.12156">Environmental economists</a> have long pointed out that without government intervention, free markets in most countries will not pay enough or use enough recycled material when new, or “virgin”, materials are so cheap. What’s great for Victoria is the new four bin system is only one pillar of the state’s new <a href="https://www.vic.gov.au/transforming-recycling-victoria">recycling policy</a>. It also includes many demand-side initiatives, from market development grants and infrastructure funding, to developing a Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre. The policy also deems waste management to be an “essential service” and has left space for <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/jul/19/minister-flags-ambitious-recycling-targets-to-kickstart-waste-market">strong procurement commitments</a>. Today, Prime Minister Scott Morrison acknowledged the importance of procurement when he announced <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/02/scott-morrison-to-pledge-new-rules-and-better-infrastructure-to-boost-recycling">an overhaul</a> of the <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L00536">Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines</a> at the National Plastics Summit, to boost demand for recycled products. We also need regulation on the <a href="https://www.nwric.com.au/waste-exports-alone-wont-drive-resource-recovery/">use of recycled material in products</a>. For example, through mandated targets or fiscal policies like a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/29/uk-to-consult-on-plastic-packaging-tax-chancellor-says">tax on products made from virgin materials</a>. Since 2018 when China stopped taking most of our recycling, the level of industry, community and media interest has created a strong platform for policy change. It’s exciting to see Victoria responding to the challenge. Written by Jennie Downes. Republished with permission of <a href="https://theconversation.com/four-bins-might-help-but-to-solve-our-waste-crisis-we-need-a-strong-market-for-recycled-products-132440">The Conversation.</a>

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URGENT RECALL: Officials are begging customers to BIN popular dairy product

Dairy Farmers are urging customers who purchased their 1 and 3 litre milk to throw it away due to potential E. coli contamination. The popular dairy products are being pulled off shelves as the announcement comes and Lion Dairy and Drink, who own and operate the Dairy Farmers brand, issued a recalls for both products which have been sold in NSW. The affected milk products include: - Dairy Farmers 3L Full Cream White Milk with a use by date of 24/02/2020 - Dairy Farmers 1L Full Cream White Milk with a use by date of 25/02/2020 Consumers who have products with the matching use by dates are being urged to throw them out. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7834558/logo-iga-woolworths-coles-5.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/435426a6a4fb42579a3b48ad99ca5b51" /> The impacted milk produce were manufactured at Lion's Penrith dairy plant, and were distributed for sale through Coles, Woolworths and IGA stores. "There have been no consumer complaints to date regarding these products," Lion Dairy and Drinks said in a statement. "We encourage anyone who has consumed the Dairy Farmers 3L or 1L Full Cream white milk product with the respective Use By Dates and made and sold in New South Wales and who feels unwell to seek medical advice as required." The company said they had not received any customer complaints but denied to comment on how the issue arose. Lion Dairy and Drinks will issue a full refund for consumers who have purchased the affected products. Concerned consumer are being urged to call Lion Dairy and Drinks Customer Enquiries Centre on 1800 677 852.

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Garbage truck driver received shock of his life when he discovered two kids sleeping in the bin

A garbage truck driver was not expecting to find two sleeping children when he looked inside a bin he was about to empty. Dave Pyne, who has been on the job for 16 years, said it was his “sixth sense” that made him check the recycling bin before discarding the contents in the back of his truck. The 65-year-old, from Holywell in North Wales, told local media he “couldn’t believe” what he saw. “Inside were two young kids sleeping, a boy and a girl,” he said. According to Pyne, the children looked close to nine or 10 years old before explaining that he woke them up and they were so petrified that they ran away. “I reported it to social services, but I never heard anything back,” he said. “Sometimes we find blankets and belongings or fresh food wrappers. I encourage everyone I work with to always check the bin. “You would never forgive yourself if you didn’t and there was a person inside.” He said if thrown inside the garbage truck, the person would be crushed by a blade.

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Wheely romantic: Couple ties the knot while taking out the bins

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URGENT RECALL: Officials are begging customers to BIN popular dairy product

Garbage truck driver received shock of his life when he discovered two kids sleeping in the bin

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"Ignore it": The one parking ticket Aussies can chuck in the bin

How to deep clean your kitchen bin

Body of missing woman hidden inside wheelie bin

$5000 fine for smelly bins set to cause a huge stink

How to build timber covers for wheelie bins

Extremely valuable snake found hiding in city bin

Lisa Wilkinson describes Australia’s handling of COVID-19 as a “bin fire”

Woman’s angry post sparks debate about bin diving

Handy tip to keep birds out of your bin

Bin Laden's notorious Pink Palace up for sale

Young mum found dead inside charity bin identified

Community rocked by death of teenager killed in bin

Man reveals why he hasn’t taken his bins out in three years

Mum-of-three dies after getting stuck in a charity bin

"Blatant disregard for hygiene": Man slams Woolworths self-serve checkouts

Neighbour's bizarre behaviour over rubbish bin spat

Wheely romantic: Couple ties the knot while taking out the bins

Why four rubbish bins won’t solve our issues the way we hope for

URGENT RECALL: Officials are begging customers to BIN popular dairy product

Garbage truck driver received shock of his life when he discovered two kids sleeping in the bin

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