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When women are having cancer symptoms dismissed, no wonder they turn to toxic ‘wellness’

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Cancer cases are on the rise in young people but misdiagnosis remains an issue, with everything from anxiety to menopause named as the culprit. Helen Coffey investigates why women in particular are more at risk of having their pain overlooked – and whether mistrust in medicine is…

The Independent UK

Hamish Blake urges fans to vote their ‘favourite lady’ for Gold Logie, as Lisa Millar and Poh Ling Yeow nominated

Guy Montgomery, the host of Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee on the ABC, is nominated for most popular new talent

The Guardian - AU

Are influencers villains, victims or champions of change? The reality is more complex

Social media influencers have become cultural powerhouses, setting trends, shaping lifestyles and even swaying political views. As their influence grows, so do ethical debates about them: are they villains exploiting their audiences, victims of an unregulated industry or champions driving positive change?

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The Brooke Bellamy accusations join a long tradition of cookbook scandals – from Belle Gibson to bone broth formula

Plagiarism accusations against Brooke Bellamy, first brought to light by Nagi Maehashi on her website RecipeTin Eats, continue to emerge. Today, the Daily Telegraph reported Bellamy has been dropped as an ambassador for the Academy for Enterprising Girls’ program for young girls in business. And a second cookbook author has…

The Conversation

Charitable Giving Lessons From Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar'

Charity fraud is rife, and a Netflix series provides a timely warning about donating money to a good cause without looking into its background.

Kiplinger

Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust

In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes

The Independent UK

It’s not just Belle Gibson: Wellness TikTok is full of dangerous ‘health’ advice

LET’S UNPACK THAT: More of us are getting medical advice and wellness tips from social media. But with influencers promoting information that ranges from misleading to downright fraudulent, Helen Coffey investigates why we’re willing to put our health in the hands of unqualified strangers

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Belle Gibson, teenage lives and trying to find the traitors: what we’re streaming this March

This month, as the weather stays high and you’re likely to want to stay under the air-conditioning, our experts have a cornucopia of shows and films they’re watching to suit every mood.

The Conversation

Why do we fall for wellness scams? Our cultural biases and myths are often to blame

Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar has renewed interest in Belle Gibson’s infamous wellness scam, reminding us how vulnerable we can be to deception. While Gibson’s scheme eventually collapsed, her story highlights how fraudsters can exploit our psychological and cultural biases to lure us into wellness traps.

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Why Copies Of Belle Gibson’s ‘The Whole Pantry’ Are Going For $760 On eBay

“She won't make any profit off it so it's fine, right?”

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An explosion of colour and the downfall of an Instagram darling – what to see and watch this week

Anyone familiar with Scotland will know the weather is at best mercurial, and at worst wet, grey and what we call “dreich” – a good Scottish word meaning drab. For an artist in the early 20th century suffering not just miserable weather but a cultural landscape of joyless, soul-sucking Presbyterianism,…

The Conversation

Netflix Series Revives Outrage Over Wellness Influencer Scam

Netflix series on Belle Gibson's wellness scam sparks public outrage in Australia over unresolved case.

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Apple Cider Vinegar: Blogger Belle Gibson still hasn’t faced justice

Influencer Belle Gibson is yet to settle hefty fines she was ordered to pay in 2017

The Independent UK

Antisemitism summit: John Howard says ‘God bless Sky News’ as Mark Dreyfus warns against partisanship

Sharri Markson defends News Corp after attorney general says antisemitism ‘must not be weaponised’. Plus: a sprinkling of Australian culture for the NYT

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As Apple Cider Vinegar drops on Netflix, we ask - how did fake wellness influencer Belle Gibson get so far with her lies?

Warning: major spoilers ahead.

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Apple Cider Vinegar: how social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle Gibson

This article contains spoilers for Apple Cider Vinegar.

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Belle Gibson Whistleblower Chanelle McAuliffe On Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar: ‘Where Is The Boundary?’

"How much [money] has been made from all of this? Is any going to the victims or any of the charities that were impacted?"

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Belle Gibson Reportedly Rejected A $250K Offer For British Interview Series About Scammers

"Belle was very concerned that taking part in the project would add more weight to the 'narrative that she is a monster', which she believes has been created by the media and doesn't reflect reality."

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Bogus wellness blogger Gibson still pursued over fines

Fake wellness blogger Belle Gibson is now 383 weeks behind the two-week deadline to pay more than $410,000 in fines.

Tom’s Guide

5 best shows like 'Apple Cider Vinegar' to stream next

If you've already watched Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar', here are the true crime series you should stream next, and where you can find them.

The Guardian - AU

Belle Gibson: Victorian authorities ‘won’t let up’ on pursuit of cancer con artist’s unpaid $410,000 fine

Speaking after Netflix released Apple Cider Vinegar, Jacinta Allan says consumer watchdog is ‘constantly’ working to recover fine imposed in 2017

Pedestrian.tv

The Real Whistleblower In The Belle Gibson Story Has Spoken Out About Apple Cider Vinegar

“I had nothing to do with the Netflix show.”

Marie Claire

How Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano Uncovered the True Story of 'Apple Cider Vinegar'

The Netflix true-crime hit is based on their book 'The Woman Who Fooled The World.'

TechRadar

Netflix's new crime drama Apple Cider Vinegar is the latest female fraudster series that I can't get enough of

Apple Cider Vinegar is the latest Netflix dramatization about a scammer's wellness industry scandal that I can't get enough of.

Tom’s Guide

Netflix top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now

These are the shows you shouldn't skip from the Netflix top 10 list, including "Apple Cider Vinegar" and more.

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