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Coles has installed self-serve 'pet treat' bars for dogs in selected supermarket locations across Australia. The new service gives customers the opportunity to choose from a wide range of healthy snacks for their four-legged friends. The supermarket first launched the self-serve stations earlier this year in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, and it was so popular the retailer expanded the service nationwide across selected stores. The service can be found down the pet aisle and some of the treats include kangaroo tails, chicken necks, bones and crocodile 'sausage bites' for $6 per 100g. The new pet service gives customers the opportunity to choose from a wide range of healthy snacks for their four-legged friends The service can be found down the pet aisle and some of the treats include kangaroo tails, chicken necks, bones and crocodile 'sausage bites' for $6 per 100g Michael Papalia, Coles Senior Category Manager Pet Food said: 'This year we wanted to give …

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A learner driver who hit and killed a food delivery rider while high on drugs has been jailed for 11 and a half years. On Wednesday, the County Court of Victoria heard Ayse Laz, 21, was wildly driving while drug-affected in a stolen car on October 24 last year in Melbourne . After hitting and killing DoorDash delivery driver Khai Shien Chow and seriously injuring another pedestrian in the CBD, Ms Laz then continued her dangerous driving out of the city and into the western suburbs while police pursued. Police air wing were already tracking her driving after she failed to stop for an unmarked car, pursuing her after the vehicle was reported stolen. Ms Laz, a learner driver whose permit was suspended for speeding, was already on bail for nine offences at the time. Delivery driver Khai Shien Chow was killed in Melbourne's CBD last October by a drug affected suspended learner driver The County Court of Victoria heard Ayse Laz, 21, also seriously injured …

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RICHARD EDMONDSON reports from Dubai Stewards, and horses, throughout the land may become a little agitated this morning when they hear that Mick Dittman, "The Enforcer", is likely to be riding in Britain this summer. One of Australia's finest jockeys, Dittman has earned his nickname with a physical technique that gets the most out of his mounts. He does not regard the whip as a last resort. Dittman, who insists his image is more caricature than reality, was due to arrive in Britain last season to ride for Robert Sangster but had to withdraw when his wife, Maureen, was struck down by a brain tumour. Now that she has recovered, the 42-year-old is keen to prove himself in an arena in which his countrymen Scobie Breasley, Bill Williamson and Ron Hutchison excelled before him. "It appeals to me, joining the ranks of jockeys like them," he said here yesterday as he prepared for tomorrow's International Jockeys' Challenge. "I've always wanted to give it a go, to get on …

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SHE has worked with Robbie Williams, Dua Lipa and Coldplay, and now Kylie Minogue is lining up more British ­collaborations – this time with Years & Years. I’ve learned the Aussie superstar — who posed here in a snap on her Instagram — will feature on a new ­version of Olly Alexander ’s current hit Starstruck, and he has repaid the favour by writing a new song for her. Starstruck became Years & Years’ ninth Top 40 tune earlier this month but the new version with Kylie , which she recorded in ­Melbourne, is set to boost it even further up the charts. But that’s not the only thing Kylie has been working on while in Australia, as she has pulled together a deluxe version of her No1 album Disco which will feature several new tracks, including a previously unheard song penned by Olly, and a collaboration with Jessie Ware . A music insider said: “Kylie and Olly have been friends for years and have been back in touch recently because they love each other’s music. “Olly …

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KYLIE Minogue will ditch London life and move back to Australia after the coronavirus pandemic "gave her a lot of time to think about the future." The Especially For You singer , 53, has spent recent weeks in her home country and will now treat Oz as "her base", according to Mirror Online . Documents show Kylie has changed her business address to one in Hawthorn, an inner suburb of Melbourne. A source told the publication: "This is something she has been thinking about for a while. "This year, when she was in Australia for an extended period due to travel restrictions, it gave her time to think about where she wants to be based. "Like many artists she spends much of her life on the road or travelling so she doesn’t anticipate that this is a major change for her as she’s never in one place for a long time anyway." They added: "Covid has given her a lot of time to think about the future and she wants to see more of her family in the times when she isn’t travelling, …

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KYLIE Minogue’s boyfriend has decided not to move to Australia with her, meaning they will live on opposite sides of the world. The singer, 53, has told friends she is determined to make her relationship with Paul Solomons , 47, work long distance despite her decision to head back Down Under. She is returning to her home city of Melbourne after 30 years living in London to be closer to her family. It means Kylie will be 10,500 miles away from her partner of three-and-a-half years. However, some believed Paul would go with her following his decision to quit as creative director of GQ magazine. But the Welshman, who was born in Caerphilly, told her he intends to stay in the UK. Those close to Kylie insist the couple are able to make the distance work. A source said: “Kylie and Paul are both very independent and believe they can have a long-distance relationship. Most read in The Sun IN THE DOCK Bobbi-Anne's family hurl abuse at …

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Justin Bieber teases new documentary series Seasons Love Glastonbury? From tickets to headliners, sign up for latest updates from Worthy Farm SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Justin Bieber is returning to the big stages around the world to promote his latest album, Justice. The record was released in March this year and has since hit number one in a number of countries' album charts, including the US, Canada and Australia. Next year the star embarks on a world tour that will have him visiting more than 20 countries, including the UK. Buy Justin Bieber UK tickets on Ticketmaster here. Related articles John Illsley's memoir of Dire Straits has it all - From guns to riots The Beatles documentary forced …

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A potential diplomatic boycott hangs over the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing 10 weeks ahead of the opening ceremonies. The United States and the United Kingdom have said they are considering not sending high-level government officials to the Games in protest against ongoing human rights abuses in China. Calls for other countries to do the same are growing louder. "We will see non-governmental organizations speaking out more intensively in the coming months, increasing the pressure on national governments," Jürgen Mittag, a sports policy expert at the German Sports University in Cologne, tells DW. Mittag expects the boycott discussion to peak in mid-January. Then, he says, "we will be able to see whether there really is concerted action, that is, whether a larger number of heads of state and government will not be there. Sports policy expert Jürgen Mittag from the German Sports University in Cologne "In that case, the Olympics would certainly be damaged," he continues, …

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SKY SPORT Local documentary Unbreakable: 154 Days In Australia follows the NZ Breakers on the road in Australia during the Covid-19 pandemic. Saturday Lie With Me TVNZ 1, 8.30pm Hoping for a fresh start, Anna (Charlie Brooks, EastEnders ) and Jake Fallmont (Brett Tucker, Mistresses ) move from the UK to Melbourne. But their new live-in nanny Becky threatens the fragile peace of their marriage in this two-part British drama. Sunday Men’s Super Smash Cricket TVNZ 1, 1.30pm In a free-to-air treat for cricket fans, TVNZ is screening live coverage of this match between the Otago Volts and Central Stags from the picturesque University Oval in Dunedin. There are worse ways to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. READ MORE: Amazon's Wheel of Time, Neon's Yellowjackets among great shows to stream this week The Great: Huzzah! One of 2020's best and most outrageous comedies is back Rose Matafeo: How the reluctant star is stepping into her spotlight …

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Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark​ is refusing to release a draft code of conduct created by the buy now, pay later finance industry. Consumer advocates and identity fraud victims, are unhappy with the decision, saying the minister should publish the draft code because the Government is consulting the public on whether to allow the buy now, pay later (BNPL)industry to self-regulate with its own code of conduct. “Why does it need to be confidential? Share it around, otherwise we don’t know what we are submitting about,” Natalie Vincent,​ general manager of social good lender Ngā Tāngata Finance​ says. Clark says the draft code is “commercially sensitive and in draft form”, and that it is “inappropriate to share at this stage.” READ MORE: Government ponders regulating 'buy now, pay later' lenders The buy now, pay later dilemma: How hard should the latest form of consumer debt be regulated? Minister told of buy now, pay later 'ticking timebomb' Laybuy not worried …

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