Angry parents after being banned from drinking at school events: ‘Treated like children’
Dozens of students at Sydney Catholic high schools have been banned from bringing a date into their official year 12 under a new policy, causing “huge uproar”. Under the rules, which apply to the 147 school systems within the city’s Catholic archdiocese, parents will also be prohibited from drinking alcohol at end-of-year celebrations. Issued earlier […]
From Norway to New York, electric ferries are taking over the globe
Coming this fall, residents in Stockholm won’t have to endure the hour-long drive or train ride between Ekerö, a popular suburb, and central Stockholm, home to the historic City Hall. Instead, they can jump on a 30-passenger ferry and make the journey in half the time, helping to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This is not […]
I’ve been offered a great job but the pay is bad – so I pass?
I was offered a job with amazing benefits – health, dental, flexible hours, work – but the pay is terrible. It is about half of the industry standard. So do I try to talk them into more money, or just walk away? Why would you leave without trying? If you won’t take the job at […]
Remote or hybrid work? You still need a work best friend
It’s time to connect outside the Zoom room with your colleagues. No, really. Slack is great and all, but the best friendship doesn’t make. “On a professional level, work friends can be trusted people we can turn to for professional advice and feedback, whether it’s how to tackle a specific challenge we have or support […]
‘Most sexually active woman’ gives update on ‘challenge’ to sleep with 600 people this year
Australia’s “most sexually active woman” has shared an update on her quest to sleep with 600 people by 2024. Annie Knight had a goal in 2023 to sleep with 365 people, and in 2024, she decided to “level up” and sleep with 600 people throughout the year. “Last year, everyone started talking about me because […]
Aussie KFC tip jar sparks heated online debate: ‘Hurtle towards an American system’
A single image taken inside a Sydney KFC outlet has sparked a heated debate online. The photo appears to show a large butterfly-topped jar sitting on the fast food chain’s counter. The tin was apparently intended to encourage customers to leave cash for staff while they waited for their orders. The act has divided opinion […]
Gym fiend’s arms ‘explode’ as he pulls up for Crossfit challenge: ‘It was a wake-up call’
She swelled – and not in a good way. A South Carolina woman had to be hospitalized after her arms “exploded” while she was doing pull-ups for a high-intensity Crossfit routine. “I didn’t know what was going on,” Jessica Johnson, 25, told the Kennedy News Agency of the disturbing incident, which happened last month. “I […]
How a woman’s voice inspires men to risk their lives: new research
There’s science behind the irresistible siren call. From the majestic peacock mating dance to the Trojan War, men will do some pretty silly things to impress a woman, but the lengths they’ll go to to lock up their lady love also depends from its attractive abilities, suggests a new study. A study published in Personality […]
Dear Abby: The man I’m dating won’t take no for an answer. Am I wrong to ghost him?
Dear ABBY: When I came out of my introverted shell, I started trying to find a relationship. I went on a few dating websites and met some great guys and some not so good guys. One of the latter was giving me red flags from our first meeting. We clicked at first and shared many […]