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Famous Cob popcorn launches two VERY unique flavors at Woolworths: Tiramisu and Cracked Pepper

Cobs Natural Popcorn has just introduced 'Tiramisu' and 'Parmesan & Cracked Pepper' to their wide range of unique flavors

Famous Cobs Popcorn launches two new VERY unusual new flavors – here’s how you can get your hands on them

  • Australian favorite Cobs Natural Popcorn has just announced two new flavors
  • The popcorn is now available in ‘Tiramisu’ and ‘Parmesan & Cracked Pepper’
  • The products are limited-edition and will be sold at Woolworths stores for $2.10

By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia and Louise Allingham

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One of Australia’s favorite popcorn brands is releasing two new limited-edition flavors at Woolworths.

Cobs Natural Popcorn has just introduced ‘Tiramisu’ and ‘Parmesan & Cracked Pepper’ to their wide range of unique flavours.

The sweet and salty treats will be available in-stores and online in the coming weeks for $2.10.

Cobs Natural Popcorn has just introduced 'Tiramisu' and 'Parmesan & Cracked Pepper' to their wide range of unique flavors

Cobs Natural Popcorn has just introduced ‘Tiramisu’ and ‘Parmesan & Cracked Pepper’ to their wide range of unique flavors

The Tiramisu flavor is described to be extremely decadent with a combination of cream, coffee, and cocoa.

While the new Parmesan and Cracked Pepper is set to join several fan-favorites like the Cheddar Cheese Popcorn and the Cheesy Cheddar oven-baked puffs.

But Cobs is not the only Aussie favorite to release a new and exciting flavour.

The renowned flavor of Oak chocolate has put a twist on the classic Golden Gaytime and giving it a rich chocolate flavour.

The new treat has an indulgent Oak-inspired center dipped in a layer of chocolate and coated in the Golden Gaytime’s famous biscuit pieces.

Oak milk have teamed up with Golden Gaytime to release a new chocolate flavor of the classic Aussie ice cream which is available now in selected stores

Oak milk have teamed up with Golden Gaytime to release a new chocolate flavor of the classic Aussie ice cream which is available now in selected stores

Customers can pick up a box of four for $9.90 from IGA, Ritchie’s and Drakes & Romeos from today.

Coles, convenience stores and petrol stations will be stocking the new Oak Gaytime from September.

This isn’t the first time Golden Gaytime has been given a flavor twist with a Coco Pops, Birthday cake and Crunchy Nut variety also available now.

The renowned flavor of Oak chocolate has put a twist on the classic Golden Gaytime and giving it a rich chocolate flavor

The decadent new treat has an indulgent Oak-inspired center sipped in a layer of chocolate and coated in the Golden Gaytime's famous biscuit pieces

The decadent new treat has an indulgent Oak-inspired center sipped in a layer of chocolate and coated in the Golden Gaytime’s famous biscuit pieces

Golden Gaytime spokesperson Annie Lucchitti said the new ice cream is sure to be a ‘crowd pleaser’.

‘Golden Gaytime Oak brings the iconic elements of Golden Gaytime together with the unmistakable Oak Choc Milk flavor hit. It’s creamy, crumbly, choccy – delicious,’ she said.

The ice cream isn’t the first classic Australian treat to be given a unique twist.

A new Violet Crumble Espresso Martini has launched across Australia, leaving sweet-toothed cocktail fans delighted.

Feminaè Beverage Co. have teamed up with the classic Aussie chocolate to create a decadent boozy treat that is available to purchase now but only until stocks last.

Each box is $79.95 and contains two-liters of ready-to-drink martini as well as a 30g bar of Violet Crumble to be crushed and used as a garnish.

An Aussie cocktail company has teamed up with a classic chocolate to create a Violet Crumble Espresso Martini but foodies better be quick if they want to get a bottle for themselves

An Aussie cocktail company has teamed up with a classic chocolate to create a Violet Crumble Espresso Martini but foodies better be quick if they want to get a bottle for themselves

The Feminaè X Violet Crumble Espresso Martini is an indulgent blend of cold drip coffee, premium vodka and Australian cream.

The blend is infused with the chocolate, caramel and honeycomb flavors of the famous Violet Crumble.

Perfect as a party-starter or after dinner treat the luxuriously creamy cocktail can be enjoyed straight from the fridge into a martini glass or shaken in a cocktail shaker with ice with a sprinkle or Violet Crumble crumbs.

Feminaè Beverage Co. have teamed up with Violet Crumble to create a decadent boozy treat that is available to purchase for $79.95 now but only until stocks last

Feminaè Beverage Co. have teamed up with Violet Crumble to create a decadent boozy treat that is available to purchase for $79.95 now but only until stocks last

The two-litre box makes 24 standards drinks and is available to purchase online from the Feminaè website for a limited time with shipping starting from Monday August 1.

Foodies online have been tagging their friends and expressing their excitement at the unique new collaborative cocktail with one saying it could be their ‘new favourite’.

Feminaè is an Australian owned beverage company that makes unique cocktails from Melbourne including the popular cosmopolitan passionfruit and pavlova and pink grapefruit gin.

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Sydney Pork Rolls cop heat for charging its patrons 20 cents just to CUT a roll in half

A photo posted to Reddit showed Vietnamese restaurant Sydney Pork Rolls' list of surcharges if customers want to add extra salad, chilli, meat, ham, egg, pate and mayo

Cost of living gone crazy? Café cops heat for charging its patrons 20 cents just to CUT a roll in half – but they have a simple explanation

  • Vietnamese restaurant Sydney Pork Rolls has a list of extra surcharges
  • One of them is 20 cents for the restaurant staff to cut your banh mi in half
  • The café told FEMAIL that due to staff shortages they needed to charge extra
  • They separate the halved rolls into different paper bags

By Matilda Rudd For Daily Mail Australia

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An Australian sandwich shop has copped criticism for charging a 20 cent surcharge just to cut their famous banh mi rolls in half.

A photo posted to Reddit showed Vietnamese restaurant Sydney Pork Rolls’ list of surcharges if customers want to add extra salad, chilli, meat, ham, egg, pate and mayo.

A banh mi is traditionally a short baguette with thin, crisp crust and savory ingredients inside, including pickled carrot and cucumber.

Purchasing one banh mi from the store in Haymarket, Sydney, ranges in price from $5.50 and $8.50. Extra salad will set you back 50 cents, while extra meat, ham and egg is $1.50 on top of the regular price.

Even an extra bag will cost you 10 cents, although it’s not clear why you’d need to purchase an extra one.

A photo posted to Reddit showed Vietnamese restaurant Sydney Pork Rolls' list of surcharges if customers want to add extra salad, chilli, meat, ham, egg, pate and mayo

A photo posted to Reddit showed Vietnamese restaurant Sydney Pork Rolls’ list of surcharges if customers want to add extra salad, chilli, meat, ham, egg, pate and mayo

WHAT IS A BANH MI?

A banh mi is traditionally a short baguette with thin, crisp crust and savory ingredients inside, including pickled carrot and cucumber.

At the bottom of the list is a surcharge titled ‘request roll cut in half’ which totals 20 cents and it has baffled frequent customers with its vagueness.

‘Which way to cut in half?’ one Reddit user commented. ‘Long ways? Sideways? Across ways? So many questions here.’

’50 cents to ask why it costs 20 cents to cut,’ said another.

‘With a two-second cut… that equals $360p/hr. I’m getting into the sandwich biz,’ one comment read.

‘They should ask “would you like to cut it in half?” like a fast food worker upselling (by) asking if “you want fries with that”,’ said another.

The sandwich bar told FEMAIL that the purpose of charging the extra 20 cents was because it does take them time to cut the sandwiches just right.

'They should ask "would you like to cut it in half?" like a fast food worker upselling (by) asking if "you want fries with that",' said another

‘They should ask “would you like to cut it in half?” like a fast food worker upselling (by) asking if “you want fries with that”,’ said another

‘Due to a shortage of staff it does take some time for us to cut it in half so it costs more for us in service time,’ a spokesperson said.

‘When we cut it in half we will wrap them separately so the filling doesn’t come out so this requires extra time and an extra paper bag.’

Others on Reddit agreed with the extra cost and said the restaurant was well within their rights to charge.

‘Getting it cut in half means the two halves are wrapped and packaged separately. It’s completely reasonable to charge extra,’ one user posted.

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‘British-obsessed’ Aussie woman points out the VERY bizarre items she found while shopping overseas

Comedian Georgia Jean McCudden, 22, jetted to Bath, the largest city in the county of Somerset, England, with her boyfriend Sam in tow to enjoy a relaxing European summer

‘British-obsessed’ Aussie woman points out the bizarre items she found while shopping in an English supermarket for the first time: ‘Why would you microwave a single slice of toast?’

  • Aussie Georgian comedian Jean McCudden, 22, is currently in England
  • Describing herself as ‘British obsessed’ the young woman posted a video there
  • It showed her wandering around a series of supermarkets to buy groceries
  • She noted a number of stark differences between the grocers there and at home

By Matilda Rudd For Daily Mail Australia

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A ‘British obsessed’ Australian woman has visited an English supermarket for the first time and pointed out some of the very unique differences in how the two nations shop.

Comedian Georgia Jean McCudden, 22, jetted to Bath, the largest city in the county of Somerset, England, with her boyfriend Sam in tow to enjoy a relaxing European summer.

While visiting the city Georgia made sure to stop by a local Waitrose and Marks and Spencer to get a taste for how the Brits purchase their groceries – and voiced a number of surprises along the way in a recent TikTok video.

‘I’m Australian and I’ve never been to a British supermarket before so these were my honest thoughts. So I started by looking at the juice and I thought ‘what in the hell is this Truman s***?’ She started, pointing out that the plastic containers of juice in M&S were filled with paper.

Comedian Georgia Jean McCudden, 22, jetted to Bath, the largest city in the county of Somerset, England, with her boyfriend Sam in tow to enjoy a relaxing European summer

Comedian Georgia Jean McCudden, 22, jetted to Bath, the largest city in the county of Somerset, England, with her boyfriend Sam in tow to enjoy a relaxing European summer

They were mock ups of what customers could buy if they visited the cafe in the center of the store but it confused Georgia nonetheless.

‘Something I found in M&S was that 90 per cent of the chilled section was ready made meals. The UK just understands that most families have both parents making the income,’ she continued.

‘Honestly the quality and convenience is a 10/10.’

However she did spot a single piece of packaged cold toast in the freezer section and pointed out how wasteful that appeared to be, given how easy it is to use a toaster.

‘I know humanity loves their convenience but at the end of the day why would you microwave a single piece of toast?’ She questioned.

'I'm Australian and I've never been to a British supermarket before so these were my honest thoughts. So I started by looking at the juice and I thought "what in the hell is this Truman s***?' She started, pointing out that the plastic containers of juice in M&S were filled with paper

'Something I found in M&S was that 90 per cent of the chilled section was ready made meals. The UK just understands that most families have both parents making the income,' she continued

‘I’m Australian and I’ve never been to a British supermarket before so these were my honest thoughts. So I started by looking at the juice and I thought ‘what in the hell is this Truman s***?’ She started, pointing out that the plastic containers of juice in M&S were filled with paper

However she did spot a single piece of packaged cold toast in the freezer section and pointed out how wasteful that appeared to be, given how easy it is to use a toaster

However she did spot a single piece of packaged cold toast in the freezer section and pointed out how wasteful that appeared to be, given how easy it is to use a toaster

Georgia was also not a fan of the many assorted ‘chocolate and orange’ flavoring combinations in the sweets section.

‘That’s just like eating a cucumber and ice cream. Like you could do it but why would you want to?’ She said.

In Waitrose Georgia noted that there were special personal scanning devices so you could seamlessly checkout while you shop through the store.

‘Honestly genius, Australia get onto it,’ she said.

‘Inside Waitrose they had cooking classes, a cafe and you can buy alcohol too. Australians are like kids who don’t like their food touching… like you have to go to three different places to do all that.’

In Waitrose Georgia noted that there were special personal scanning devices so you could seamlessly checkout while you shop through the store

'Inside Waitrose they had cooking classes, a cafe and you can buy alcohol too. Australians are like kids who don't like their food touching... like you have to go to three different places to do all that,' she said

In Waitrose Georgia noted that there were special personal scanning devices so you could seamlessly checkout while you shop through the store

Georgia and Sam ended up purchasing a packaged ravioli pasta for dinner before leaving the shop.

Many of her followers pointed out how expensive Waitrose and M&S are in comparison to Asda and Tesco supermarkets.

‘Found it so weird when I first moved here that you can get clothes, alcohol and food all in the same place,’ a fellow Australian follower commented.

‘I’m British myself and yet the orange and chocolate doesn’t make sense to me either,’ said another.

A third added: ‘Nah but how is amazing is M&S… if I could bring anything from the UK, it would be marksies’.

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D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router Review: A solid entry-level option

D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router Review: A solid entry-level option

D-Link’s new Eagle Pro AI series of routers is looking to shake things on both sides of the market, from entry-level routers-to premium mesh systems. The R15 AX1500 Eagle Pro AI stands as the entry-level option, but provides some nifty value through its compact design, Wi-Fi 6 functionality and various smart features including Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control commands, that this side of the market have been missing as of late. It might not jump out at users in any particular way, but still serves as a worthy upgrade for those looking for Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, or as a basic upgrade for those rather bare-bones routers provided by most internet and telco providers.

Design

Much like its sibling, the G415 4G Smart Router, the R15 is rather compact an unassuming, sporting a flat white paint job and four side antennas. Unlike the G415, the R15 does sit flat on its back rather than standing upright, meaning it might take up a little more room in some spaces. That being said, the R15 is one of the smallest routers I’ve ever used, so I can’t imagine both the size and orientation being too much of an issue for most users.

The back of the router also sports three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, and a single Gigabit Ethernet port for even faster transfer speeds, the latter of which is now becoming a standard for all levels and tiers of internet routers. Beyond this, there’s admittedly not much going on with the router, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Its smaller size allows it to be tucked away, while the only thing I can truly point out regarding the overall appearance and design of such a router, is that the flat white colourway may stand out, particularly if your internet setup is located in a central position in the home.

Performance

In terms of performance, the R15 plays things relatively straight. With the ability to hit speeds of up to 1,201Mbps on 5GHz band and 300Mbps on the traditional 2.4GHz, most Australian users will find the router capable of transmitting the fastest speeds our internet companies and telco providers have to offer. Unlike most entry-level routers and routers provided by the aforementioned internet and telco companies, the the R15 can cover a whopping 230 square meters, making it a no-brainer for both smaller and larger households alike, without the need to purchase any external or additional extenders.

That being said, the R15 does play friendly with the Eagle Pro AI range, meaning such extenders and even additional routers can easily be paired to the R15 via the Eagle Pro AI app. Much like the G415 4G Smart Router, the Eagle Pro AI Engine also keeps users tuned to the most reliable band at any given time, be it the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band, allowing multiple uses to consistently access the most efficient and reliable method of connectivity .

Software

Thankfully, the Eagle Pro AI app is incredibly friendly and easy to use. As we’ve covered most of the apps functionality and features in our D-Link G415 AX1500 4G Smart Router Review, we have included the relevant excerpt below, outlining a nearly identical experience in relation to the R15:

“It’s incredibly easy to navigate, and is responsible for additional features, including the aforementioned AI Mesh Optimiser and the handy AI Parental Control. As the name suggests, AI Parental Control allows users to monitor and manage their children’s online activities. From here, you can create a profile for individual users to block and minimize access to the internet. Aside from the rampant virus exposure that may be a cause for concern for some parents, certain sites can even be curbed thanks to a web filter.”

“The Eagle Pro AI App also allows for voice control through multiple platforms including the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. This might feel unnecessary for some, but is a welcome inclusion for those looking to turn their home into a smart, interconnected haven. The included AI Assistant can also whip up weekly reports for you incusing user activity and general internet traffic, with recommendations on how to solve the issues that may arise as a result. Overall, the app is incredibly easy to navigate and continuously informative at every step.”

Verdict & Value

Overall, the D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router is a reliable router for the entry-level price tag. Thanks to the Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, Eagle Pro AI app and compact design, it’s admittedly hard to pass this one up, should you be upgrading from a basic router provided by your internet provider, or imply looking to the future for Wi-Fi 6 support, which is arguably provided here at one of the cheapest price points in the market today. Impressive range will negate the need for extenders in most homes, while such a solution is incredibly easy to set up given the seamless functionality of the Eagle Pro AI app. If you’re looking for a solid all-rounder for an entry-level price tag, you might not need to look any further.

FOUR STARS (OUT OF FIVE)

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lowlights: White coloring can stand out, particularly if internet setup is in a central location
manufacturer: D Link
Price: A$199
Available:Now

Review based on unit supplied by D-Link.

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Woolworths supermarket checkout worker surprises Melbourne mum with newborn with kind act

Woolworths supermarket checkout worker surprises Melbourne mum with newborn with kind act

A Woolworths shopper has been left scratching her head after having an unexpected experience with an employee at her local store.

Sharing on Reddit, the Melbourne mum revealed that the incident happened while she was attempting to pay for groceries at the self-serve checkout.

After her payment failed to process, the customer was referred to the Woolworths Service Desk so she could finalize the transaction.

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With her newborn baby “kicking off”, the Woolies worker told the mum to go home with her groceries – saying that she would pay for the items herself.

In her post, the shopper said she was left “grateful” but also “mortified” over the experience.

“I just got back from Woolworths where I tried to pay with my phone on self checkout,” she said.

The shopper was attempting to pay for her items at the self-serve checkout. File image. Credit: Facebook

“It wasn’t working so they printed me a barcode and took me to the service desk to pay, but my phone payment still didn’t work.

“After trying a few times and my newborn kicking off, the staff member said, don’t worry it’s on me.

“I was really taken back and asked if I could transfer her the money. She said no and then said, seriously it’s on me.

“My baby was screaming the place down by this point. I was so grateful and also mortified.”

The Reddit user then went on to ask for advice about the incident, worried that the worker could get in trouble for her kind act.

“What I want to know is can Woolworths staff do this? Or is it a dodgy?” she said.

“I want to go back and give her something to say thank you, but don’t want to get her in trouble if she’s done something she’s not supposed to have done.”

File image of a Woolworths store. Credit: LUKAS CAR/AAPIMAGE

Many said that it wasn’t uncommon for supermarket workers to carry out kind of acts like this.

“She will have paid for it, she would want you to accept it as the gift it was meant to be,” said one.

Added another: “My partner works at a supermarket and has paid for people before. It feels good. Pay it forward.”

Write a third: “I’ve done it a couple of times. I don’t see how it’s dodgy? The customer was struggling and I just tapped my own card to pay.

“I’m 99% sure they will pay it for you. Not all of us retail employees are lazy c-word even though we are treated like lowlies on daily basis.”

One more said: “Accept the kindness, and remember it next time you see someone else in need.”

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Millions are divided over chef’s unusual way to always get crispy bacon: ‘There’s no way this works’

A top chef has shared an unusual tip that ensures his bacon is perfectly crispy every time

Foodies are divided over chef’s VERY unusual ‘secret’ for crispy bacon every time: ‘There’s no way this works’

  • A top chef shared an unusual method that ensures bacon is perfectly crispy
  • Roice Bethel was a contestant on Gordon Ramsey’s tv show ‘Next Level Chef’
  • He revealed that he always boils his bacon on a cool pan when he wants it crispy
  • ‘The meat’s muscle cooks fast but fat takes a longer time to render well,’ he said
  • Water prevents the heat from getting too high and gives the meat time to render

By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia

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A top chef has shared an unusual tip that ensures his bacon is perfectly crispy every time.

Roice Bethel, from California, was a contestant on the first season of Gordon Ramsey’s reality television show ‘Next Level Chef.’

‘If you want perfectly crispy bacon you have to boil it,’ he said in a now-viral TikTok.

‘I know that sounds like it wouldn’t work but it does.’

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A top chef has shared an unusual tip that ensures his bacon is perfectly crispy every time

A top chef has shared an unusual tip that ensures his bacon is perfectly crispy every time

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Will you be trying Roice’s method?

  • Yes, the bacon looks so crunchy! 54 votes
  • No, I’ve perfected cooking bacon 46 votes

Roice explained that in order to get the perfect strip of bacon, you have to pay attention to the meat’s composition.

‘So there’s two parts to every strip of bacon,’ he said.

‘There’s the muscle, which is the dark part – and the fat, which is the light part.’

The professional chef then revealed that muscle cooks extremely quickly but fat takes a much longer time to render well.

To remedy that problem, Roice puts his strips of bacon on a cool pan and pours just enough water over it to cover the meat.

Roice puts his strips of bacon on a cool pan and pours enough water over it to cover the meat as it prevents the temperature from getting too high and gives the meat enough time to render

Roice puts his strips of bacon on a cool pan and pours enough water over it to cover the meat as it prevents the temperature from getting too high and gives the meat enough time to render

‘The water prevents the temperature from getting too high which gives the meat enough time to render out,’ he said.

Roice added, ‘And so the meat and the fat finish cooking at the same time.’

He typically flips the bacon around until the water evaporates, at which point the meat is not overcooked or burned and the fat is rendered perfectly.

Roice typically flips the bacon around until the water evaporates, at which point the meat is not overcooked or burned and the fat is rendered perfectly

Roice typically flips the bacon around until the water evaporates, at which point the meat is not overcooked or burned and the fat is rendered perfectly

Millions were taken back by this simple hack, and could not believe they were let in on this trade secret.

‘I tried this trick in the morning and it was a game changer,’ said one woman.

‘I’ve been making my bacon like this for years – and it’s the best method I’ve ever come across.’

But others were not convinced.

‘You boiled out the best part of the bacon… the flavour!’

‘If you pour water all over your bacon it isn’t going to have a taste.’

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Vitamin B6 found in over-the-counter vitamins can cause toxicity, peripheral neuropathy in rare cases

A hand holds a number of different capsules and pills.

When Alison Taylor’s father lost the ability to walk she had no idea an over-the-counter vitamin was to blame.

Ms Taylor told ABC Radio Melbourne her father was diagnosed with vitamin B6 toxicity — a condition that can cause peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage — after he was unknowingly consuming about 70 times the recommended daily intake for a man his age.

The 86-year-old was active and living independently until last year when Ms Taylor noticed the strength in her legs declining.

He was eventually admitted to hospital after losing the ability to walk.

“We took him to all sorts of different specialists. He’s had a number of consulting neurologists, he’s had MRIs, he’s had CT scans, everything you could think of to investigate why he was losing his mobility,” Ms Taylor said.

After a nine-week stint in hospital, Ms Taylor said one final test was carried out.

“They checked his B6 levels and to quote the doctor, ‘they were off the charts’,” she said.

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Ms Taylor said about four years ago her father went to his GP where routine blood tests revealed he was deficient in B vitamins.

“[The GP] suggested he takes a mega-B supplement, so dad kept taking that,” Ms Taylor said.

“In his mega-B there were 50mg [of B6] and in his multivitamin there was also 50mg.”

Her father was also taking a magnesium supplement, which contained B6.

“Two of the breakfast cereals that Dad was eating everyday were fortified with B6,” she said.

Vitamin pills of different colors scattered on a bench.
The recommended daily intake of B6 is 1.7mg for men aged over 51.(ABC Health: Tegan Osborne)

Ms Taylor said it had been difficult watching her father decline.

“Twelve months ago he was driving. He’s now in aged care and in a wheelchair,” she said.

Her father has been in care for about six weeks to receive additional support and intensive physiotherapy to help rebuild his strength.

Ms Taylor said she was hopeful her father would start to regain his mobility in about six months’ time as his B6 levels returned to normal.

“There’s no suggestion he’ll start to walk as independently as he was before but potentially he won’t have to be in the wheelchair,” she said.

Condition rare but dangerous

RMIT University nutritional scientist and dietician Jessica Danaher said vitamin B6 toxicity was rare as excess B vitamins were generally flushed out by the body in the form of urine.

“However a toxic level could occur from taking too much B6 from supplements over the long-term,” Dr Danaher said.

“In rare cases, having a reduced kidney function as well as taking too much vitamin B6 may contribute to it gradually building up in the body.”

Dr Danaher said people generally received enough B6 through a “healthy and varied diet”.

“[It’s] found in a wide range of foods including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans and lentils, seeds and nuts, whole grains, vegetables — especially green and leafy types — and fruits,” she said.

Those who consumed high levels of alcohol, had an overactive thyroid, or were taking contraindicated medications could be more likely to develop a deficiency.

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A good diet should provide adequate B6 requirements.(Flickr: Jeremy Keith)

“If you are concerned about the levels of nutrients in your blood speak with your GP,” Dr Danaher said.

The Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) said it was aware of reports in Australia and overseas indicating peripheral neuropathy due to high levels of B6 consumption.

Products that contain more than 50mg are required to display a warning.

In 2020, the TGA said they were reviewing the problem, and the outcome might result in changes to the requirements for medication that contain B6.

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Perth venues Gangemi’s Fine Wines & Food and the Comedy Lounge awarded City of Perth redevelopment grant

Perth venues Gangemi's Fine Wines & Food and the Comedy Lounge awarded City of Perth redevelopment grant

Two Perth businesses are sprucing up their shopfronts with help from the City of Perth.

West Perth’s Gangemi’s Fine Wines & Food and the Comedy Lounge on Murray Street are two of several Perth businesses which have been awarded City of Perth business improvement grants this financial year.

Gangemi’s owners Edward Johnson and Tobias Goyder-Ewan told Perth Now this week the $20,000 grant would go towards a major redevelopment of the well-known corner bottle shop and liquor store on Hay Street.

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The duo said they believed their business was the first metropolitan standalone liquor store to trade in Perth, having been open since 1911.

Co-owners Tobias Goyder-Ewan and Edward Johnson, Gangemi's Fine Wines.
Camera IconCo-owners Tobias Goyder-Ewan and Edward Johnson, Gangemi’s Fine Wines. Credit: Andrew Richie/Perth Now

The historic establishment will receive an interior facelift to turn it into an 80-person small bar with indoor dining, an alfresco area and European style charcuterie food on offer. Drinks will be served until 10pm.

The business will also build a coffee window which will be open from 7am.

“We have been liquor retail and wine retail and we’re going to be wine retail and liquor retail-focused with the addition of being able to sit down and have a glass of wine on top, and it extends that ‘try before you buy ‘ethos,” Mr Johnson said.

“We are changing it from just retail to being an on and off premise consumption and a place for the community.”

Artist impression of the new bar at Gangemi's Fine Wines & Food during the evening.
Camera IconArtist impression of the new bar at Gangemi’s Fine Wines & Food during the evening. Credit: Gangemi’s Fine Wines and Food

Mr Johnson said the grant would go towards paying for the “base build”, including the construction of toilets, amenities and access for people with a disability.

Re-development of the site is set to start as soon as next week, with the duo aiming to not close the store during construction and have the additions ready by October.

“You can have a chat to us, you can have a sit down, we can talk about the wine if people are interested in that,” Mr Johnson said.

“Or they can just have a place to hang out, eat some bread and cheese and have a glass of wine.”

In the CBD, the Comedy Lounge exterior and laneway is set for a facelift.

“Overall we expect the exterior improvements to increase Comedy Lounge’s public awareness and organic traffic,” business development and marketing director Jack McAllister said.

“It’s amazing how many people are unaware Perth has its very own purpose-built comedy club, so hopefully this will help get the word out there.”

Jack McAllister (event organiser) Sunday Singles at the Comedy Lounge will be launching as a weekly Sunday event for Perth singles. Andrew Richie
Camera IconJack McAllister (event organiser) Sunday Singles at the Comedy Lounge will be launching as a weekly Sunday event for Perth singles. Andrew Richie Credit: Andrew Richie/Community News

The team behind the establishment are researching the possibility of installing 3D projectors which would display the venue’s line-ups and a promotional video.

Mr McAllister said designs were being drafted for the new laneway street art, which would include a portrait of the greatest comedians of all time.

“We’re in a great location where we get a lot of daily traffic passing the venue,” he said.

“It’s one aspect of advertising that we haven’t utilized yet — we want to be noticed as people pass our venue.

“First impressions count and at the moment the look of the building and laneway does not match the quality of entertainment we’re providing.

“The upgrades will help convey to customers that it’s a high-quality establishment with world-class live entertainment.”

Mr McAllister said the $12,950 grant would go towards the works but the upgrade would cost “significantly more”.

“The last few years for businesses have been a rollercoaster, so it’s good to know the government is showing its support,” he said.

“We haven’t made any significant or noticeable upgrades for about three years now, so we are well overdue for a makeover.

“All our recent major upgrades have been interior, which has been money well spent, but it’s time we improve the outside.”

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Cost of Living crisis: WA wholesaler New West Foods warns of ‘perfect storm’ with food, pub prices set to rise

Cost of Living crisis: WA wholesaler New West Foods warns of 'perfect storm' with food, pub prices set to rise

WA’s biggest independent food distributor has warned consumers to expect further hikes at their favorite pubs and restaurants – and eventually supermarkets – as supply chain pressures and skyrocketing input costs continue to drive up prices.

The price of vegetable oil supplied by New West Foods to hundreds of eateries across WA has almost doubled since August 2020, with eggs up 75 per cent over the same two-year period.

Salmon has jumped 50 per cent while cheese and bacon are both up around 35 per cent.

Even the humble frozen chip – a staple of takeaway menus everywhere – has climbed 25 per cent.

The scale of price rises over the past two years.
Camera IconThe scale of price rises over the past two years. Credit: The West Australian

The majority of those price rises have come in the last 12 months as myriad factors combined to create what New West Foods managing director Damon Venoutsos said was the “perfect storm” for food costs.

Mr Venoutsos described distribution businesses like his own as the “canary in the coal mine” for price increases because – unlike supermarkets and fast-food chains – they did not enter into long-term agreements with suppliers.

“Most of the time we get 30 days’ notice from our suppliers that prices are going up whereas your big retailers (such as Coles and Woolworths) and quick service restaurants (such as KFC) can lock in their prices for anything up to six months ,” he said.

“Often we’re using the exact same supplier so while I don’t know when (the supermarkets) are going to catch up, it’s inevitable they will have to.”

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New restrictions: Coles and Woolworths supermarkets egg shortage continues across country

New restrictions: Coles and Woolworths supermarkets egg shortage continues across country

Egg lovers across the country may have to get used to seeing near-empty shelves, as Coles and Woolworths supermarkets continue to face shortages amid a decreased supply from farmers.

Over the course of the pandemic, Aussie customers have become accustomed to reduced supplies of essential food items, with eggs just the latest to be added to the list.

Coles has placed restrictions on eggs, with customers only allowed to buy no more than two cartons in one shop.

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A Coles spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au it was continuing to monitor supply and work hard with suppliers to improve availability.

“(We) will keep customers updated on any changes,” the spokesperson said.

Woolworths stores do not currently have any restrictions in place, with eggs continuing to be delivered into stores on a regular basis despite the constrained supply.

Woolies and Coles say they are continuing to work with suppliers to meet demand. Credit: Getty Images

A spokesperson attributed the shortage to a reduction in the output of locally produced eggs at a number of farms across the country.

“While we continue to deliver eggs to our stores regularly, customers may notice reduced availability at the moment and we thank them for their patience and understanding,” the spokesperson said.

“We’re in close contact with our suppliers and are working to increase the availability of eggs in stores as soon as possible.”

Australian Eggs managing director Rowan McMonnies said while some were pinning the blame on free-range eggs for the empty shelves, there is actually a host of contributing factors.

“Free-range production is more complex than other systems as there are more variables to manage, including seasonal weather conditions,” he said.

“Egg farmers are usually able to meet demand across the year through planning but COVID disruption has made this difficult.”

According to McMonnies, when lockdown ended last year, egg demand dropped significantly, which sent a signal to farmers that people did not want as many eggs.

The reason for the decrease in supply should not be boiled down to the production of free-range eggs, says Australian Eggs managing director Rowan McMonnies. Credit: Getty Images

However, demand has bounced back much faster than expected, and demand for eggs has increased over the past 12 months.

“Retail volumes are only down slightly on this time last year, which was at an elevated position due to the COVID lockdowns,” McMonnies said.

“Cafes and restaurants appear to have also bounced back faster than anticipated as diners have made up for lost time.”

McMonnies reassured customers that the egg industry was strong and that a range of production systems meant customers would continue to have a variety of choices.

“Egg farmers will respond to the current shortages to ensure demand will be met going forward.”

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