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Jordan Kahu opens up about life after football Reveals his private struggles during pandemic For confidential crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14By JAMES COONEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 21:01 EST, 15 December 2024 | Updated: 21:01 EST, 15 December 2024 Former NRL star Jordan Kahu has opened up about his darkest days after his football career was over, the financial stress he was under and how he contemplated taking his own life.Kahu, 33, who played 119 NRL matches with the Broncos and Cowboys, finished up his footy career in 2020 after battling ongoing injuries.The talented New Zealand international set…
Corey Oates has officially joined the Robin and Kip KIIS 97.3 FM breakfast team.The 30-year-old former Bronco has been a regular on the Brisbane show since October, starring in his own light-hearted Find Corey a Job segment.Oates’ surprise career move comes after the popular footy star announced he was retiring from the NRL after 216 games in October.On Monday, he told listeners that he was considering a career as a ‘golfer’ before confirming his new role.’I really love golf,’ he joked. ‘I thought this could be me, and I had a mate say “no way,” so that’s not an option,…
A British tourist has been killed in a brutal attack in Thailand after being turned away from a karaoke bar and chased by bouncers.Nick Weir, 28, was said to have been acting erratically as he tried to make his way inside the 91karaoke bar in Bangkok before being sent away by staff at around 2am local time on Monday.The privately educated Briton, who managed a company in Salisbury and went to The International School of Brussels, was alleged to have been kicked out after trying to get inside and asking for service.Police said he was then chased by two male bouncers…
From the ‘secret spot’ to take an amazing snap of Tower Bridge, to the ideal place to see the sunrise in the Peak District and the ‘quintessential English village you just have to visit’ in the Cotswolds, the big new travel trend for 2025 is TikTok tourism.And while the huge popularity of the video platform may be inspiring thousands of visitors to head to such ‘undiscovered’ delights, the resulting influx has seen many sleepy places overwhelmed.So here we’ve highlighted some TikTok holiday hotspots – and offer alternatives for those who want to avoid the crowds.LONDON The Churchill Arms in Kensington…
By DANIEL MATTHEWS Published: 16:46 EST, 19 November 2024 | Updated: 16:52 EST, 19 November 2024 Stephen A. Smith launched a blistering attack on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, comparing him to Joe Biden and even urging his family to intervene.Dallas suffered more humiliation on Monday night, when the Texans secured a blowout win and the AT&T Stadium roof collapsed.The Cowboys are now 3-7 for the season and are the only men’s American pro team – across the NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and NFL – without a home win in 2024. That has piled the pressure on head coach Mike McCarthy…
It turns out, the age-old adage ‘once a cheater always a cheater’ may actually be true.The statement implies if someone cheats on a partner in a relationship once, they are bound to do it again and again, with serial cheaters constantly seeking out new sexual partners in a chronic pattern of infidelity.Now, researchers believe there is scientific data to back up that belief. About 40 percent of unmarried couples and 25 percent of married couples report infidelity in their relationships, and 2018 study found people who have cheated in the past were three times more likely to do so again. While not…
A psychologist has revealed the reason why supermarkets are already putting Easter Eggs on display.Kamalyn Kaur, a psychotherapist, says British supermarkets are using the technique to trick customers into buying more sweet treats.Apparently the sneaky technique gets people thinking about the occasion in advance, and makes you more likely to buy the chocolate eggs well before the reason for the season.The supermarkets are, the expert claims, hoping people will buy now for fears that they won’t have any of the ones you want left in stock come April.Speaking to Metro, Kamalyn explained: ‘Easter eggs being in the shops now is a strategy which…
There’s a quiet sense of satisfaction that comes with placing an unhealthy treat back on the supermarket shelf in favour of its low-calorie, slightly less fun alternative.And why shouldn’t you feel good about it? Low-carb bread, ‘diet’ soda, low-sugar protein bars and vegetable chips should all be better for you – in theory, at least.But that’s not always the case in reality. Sometimes you are better off indulging in the real thing rather than spending more on a ‘healthy’ dupe.Sydney-based dietitian and author Susie Burrell says the secret to finding out which option is best is often hidden in the ingredients list on the…
A popular pasta dish taking South Korea by storm has been named after a humble Australian city. ‘Toowoomba Pasta’ was created by Australian-themed American diner chain Outback Steakhouse and has surprisingly become popular in Korea.The slightly spicy meal – which is also often called ‘Toowoomba Chicken’ – is a creamy pasta dish made with fried chicken and mushrooms. One Aussie traveller was left scratching his head after noticing the odd name on a menu at a chicken shop. Curious as to why it’s named after an Australian city, the traveller posted on Reddit in search of answers. ‘I was recently in Korea and I saw…
The ‘Financial Independence, Retire Early’ movement captures many people’s imagination – but it requires strict disciplineScrimping your way through young adulthood to achieve early financial freedom takes huge discipline.The ‘Financial Independence, Retire Early’ movement captures many people’s imagination, but you may well baulk at some of the extreme tactics of its ardent followers.Its fans aim to retire in their 40s by boosting their earnings as much as possible, saving 70 per cent of their post tax income by living simply, and building up their savings by investing. Of course, it’s possible to follow just some of the FIRE rules, or adapt…