Jamie Oliver apologises after his children’s book is criticised for ‘stereotyping’ First Nations Australians

Exclusive: Publisher takes responsibility for the failure to consult Indigenous groups, who say the fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful histories. Jamie Oliver says he is “devastated” by ...

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Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians

A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous Australians

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Jamie Oliver pulls children’s book from shelves after criticism for ‘stereotyping’ Indigenous Australians

Billy and the Epic Escape to be withdrawn worldwide after First Nations groups say fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful histories. Jamie Oliver has pulled his children’s book from sale ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Jamie Oliver pulls children's book after complaints from Indigenous Australians

The 400-page fantasy novel is accused of stereotyping Indigenous Australians.

Chef Jamie Oliver withdraws children's book after criticism from Indigenous Australians

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has pulled his new children’s book from shelves, saying he was “devastated” by the offense he caused following criticism that the book stereotyped Indigenous ...

Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians

A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous Australians

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Jamie Oliver Pulls Children’s Book Amid Criticism of Insensitivity

The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia.

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Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social media

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Children’s soft play centre apologises over ‘body bag’ Halloween decorations

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Jamie Oliver asks cheese lovers to help catch thieves behind £300,000 cheddar scam

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British chef Jamie Oliver urges followers to help solve the 'grate cheese robbery'

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Marler criticised after saying haka 'needs binning'

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Jaleel White on his new book, "Growing Up Urkel" and life after "Family Matters"

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Australian police recover 40,000 stolen coins based on the children's series 'Bluey'

Australian police say they have recovered more than 40,000 stolen limited-edition coins based on the hit children’s animated series “Bluey.”

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Jamie Dimon will stay in his job, with no plans to join Trump administration

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Minnesota man convicted of murdering girlfriend after warning she would end up like Gabby Petito

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Funeral home in Poland apologises after body falls from hearse into traffic

Driver in Stalowa Wola described fearing he had hit person after he saw body in road. A funeral home in Poland has apologised after a body that it was transporting fell out of a hearse and into ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Singer apologises after swearing on live TV during US anthem

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Bruno apologised to Ten Hag after Man Utd sack

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‘Unforgivable’: Jamie George blasts England after dramatic loss to Australia

England concede five tries and 42 points in defeat ‘There’s going to be clips that are hard to watch back’ Jamie George had one blunt word for the way his team defended against Australia: ...

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Liam Payne's producer backtracks on plan to release singer's first posthumous single

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Celebrities need to stop writing children’s books: they’re woefully underqualified | Arwa Mahdawi

As Jamie Oliver has found out to his cost, write what you know or you could end up with a flop and an international PR disaster. Ever wondered what frivolous whims you’d indulge if you were made ...

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Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

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Australia’s US ambassador Kevin Rudd deletes posts criticising ‘destructive’ Trump after election win

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Arrest after woman and children, 8 and 2, stabbed

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Mattel apologises after Wicked movie dolls mistakenly link to pornography website on packaging

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