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A quick way to cut onions without tears: Melbourne Foodie Melanie Lionello shares her simple hack

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Here’s the RIGHT way to chop onions: Why this simple but ‘lifesaving’ trick to chop vegetables so finely has made the internet go wild A Melbourne nutritionist has shared a handy hack to finely chop onions Melanie Lionello demonstrates her trick in a video that has been viewed 11 million times He says the hack is ‘life-changing’ and won’t bring tears to your eyes Melanie makes slices from root to stem along the length of the onion He then flipped the onion on the side and made a series of thin vertical cuts By Louise Allingham For The Australian Daily Published: 00:27 EDT, August 2, 2022 | Updated: 00:27 EDT, August 2, 2022 A foodie has shared his simple and hassle-free hack to chop onions in less than 30 seconds. Cookbook author and nutritionist Melanie Lionello demonstrates a ‘life-changing’ trick she says will ‘save so many tears’ in the now viral clip. The Melbourne chef, who heads From My Little Kitchen, cuts the

AFL 2022: Make-up-free Nadia Bartel appears in activewear in Melbourne

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Nadia Bartel put on a brave face Monday when she stepped out in Melbourne a week after being accused of feigning flaws in an attempt to ‘remain relevant’. The former WAG fashion designer is makeup-free and wears an all-black active suit while running errands near her million-dollar home. The mother-of-two, 37, wore $150 fur and $110 leggings from her label Henne. Nadia Bartel put on a brave face on Monday when she stepped out in Melbourne a week after being accused of feigning flaws in an attempt to ‘remain relevant’ She carried her things in a black handbag and added a pair of casual sneakers. Nadia has a deep golden brown, and her long brown hair is left loose. The ex-wife of retired Geelong star Jimmy Bartel looked a little distracted as she glanced nervously at her iPhone. The former WAG fashion designer is makeup-free and wears an all-black active suit while running errands near her million-dollar home Nadia last week was forced to defend herself after trolls criticize

Calling for pokie betting pre-commitment to be implemented statewide, as new limits are introduced for Crown Melbourne

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Passengers at Crown Casino Melbourne will be forced to pre-commit to losses and time spent on poker machines as part of reforms introduced following the royal commission’s damning findings. Key points: The Victorian government has introduced a law requiring people to set a limit on their pokie losses at Crown Melbourne One advocate says the measure should apply to all state pokie venues Another set of actions aimed at combating money laundering The 12 actions are the latest in 33 recommendations from the Royal Commission to Casino Operators and Licensing, which found an “alarming catalog of errors” at Victoria’s only casino. Melbourne Casino — Victoria’s largest single-site company — has been able to maintain its license as long as it meets a number of requirements, including implementing reforms. US company Blackstone recently completed a takeover of Crown’s $8.9 billion operations in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Under a law introduced in Victoria today, all Australian residents in ca

Edna Sheppard: Meet the 100-year-old fitness fanatic who still does up to five gym classes a week

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Edna Sheppard is an inspiring 100-year-old fitness fanatic who hits the gym three times a week – proving that age is really just a number. Her great-grandmother has been a devoted member of the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Center in Melbourne’s north for 40 years. Regardless of her age, Edna can do push-ups, sit-ups, planks, barbell squats and full workouts while holding a 5kg weight in each hand. ‘I enjoy working out, it makes me feel good and it’s important to keep my body moving,’ Edna told FEMAIL. Scroll down for the video Melbourne’s beloved great-grandmother Edna Sheppard (pictured) has been a devoted member of the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Center in north Melbourne for 40 years and participates in up to five gym classes each week Regardless of her age, Edna can do push-ups, sit-ups, planks, barbell squats and full workouts while holding a 5kg weight in each hand. In the 1980s when her late husband Max retired at the age of 60, she ‘didn’t want him to sit a

Shut up: are pies in Melbourne really delicious or too delicious out there? Plus 12 of the best to try

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Singaporean chili crab, lasagna, Massaman curry and more are being sealed under the cake lid as Melbourne cake makers explore their creative side. The city is home to a bewildering array of gourmet pies thanks to new businesses – some of which are lockout projects – and established bakeries who are experimenting boldly with fillings. Sally Roxon from Austro has Polish heritage, while her husband is Austrian, so she loves the flavors in the pies she offers from her South Melbourne bakery. There’s the Polish hunter stew pie, featuring sausage, pork belly and sauerkraut, and in the past mushroom stroganoff and beef goulash have been featured. Footscray’s Pie Thief is one of Melbourne’s most adventurous pie purveyors, with owners Aaron Donato and Scott Blomfield (former Supernormal chefs) breaking all the rules. “I guess we don’t really look at other pies when we come to flavors,” said Donato. “We saw what good food was and [ask] can it be turned into a cake?” The Builders Arms f

South Melbourne Market stall owners warn prices could rise if their rents go up

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“We never asked about a rent increase, and we understood that,” he said. “[But] quite difficult at the moment.” Zahos admits that the organizers are not putting up his rent during the 2020 and 2021 COVID-19 lockdowns and he expects an increase this year. However, he said, after lost revenue due to the pandemic and rising costs due to inflation, the proposed amount was extraordinary. He also declined to disclose the amount. Fresh produce stalls remained open during the lockdown, while other stalls were forced to close. Another stall owner who spoke to Sunday Time did so on the condition of anonymity, fearing it might affect negotiations. One woman, whose rent could increase by about 30 percent, accused the committee of being a bully. “They’re going to basically bankrupt our business … during a recession, during a pandemic,” he said. The woman said she felt pressured to give her financial records. “That is outrageous, disgusting behavior. We were treated like children,” he said. Load

See the inside of the incredible Normandy House in Melbourne's Brighton ready to receive a major design award

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Behind the ancient facade of this verdant Victorian cottage lies a VERY modern house with a luxurious design and an epic garden hideaway you’ve never seen The stately modern home has been shortlisted for a major design award and it’s not hard to see why Normandy House is located on the Melbourne seaside Brighton, half an hour south of the city centre Its ancient heritage facade hides contemporary chic extensions and renovations of epic proportions The original Victorian home was faithfully restored to preserve details such as the ornate ceilings, cornices and arches While the stunning extension features a large living room with two-story windows and a luxurious kitchen Outside there is a lush Asian-inspired Zen garden, a raised swimming pool and sunken lounges under the rooftop garden By Louise Allingham For The Australian Daily Published: 12:07 p.m. EDT, 27 July 2022 | Updated: 12:43 PM EDT, 27 July 2022 Advertisement