The Rosenthals family turns grief into viral laughter

The Country Women's Association demonstrates their award-winning scone-making techniques ahead of National Scone Day. Members from Keiraville CWA share traditional recipes and methods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rosenthals family from Bucks County, Philadelphia, became social media stars during the pandemic by sharing humorous content about grief and loss. After father Mark died in 2010, mother Robin and her children Emma and Sam began creating videos that included unconventional moments like having a picnic at Mark's grave, which went viral and attracted millions of followers. The family now uses their platform to help others find laughter during difficult times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman from Queanbeyan in southern New South Wales has won the entire $60 million Powerball jackpot. She received the life-changing call while watching the women's State of Origin. The winner plans to continue working, pay off her mortgage, and share her winnings with family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015, has been immortalised with a statue at Flemington Racecourse. Now retired from racing, she has transitioned to training horses and specialises in rehoming retired racehorses, preparing them for new careers as show jumpers, trail riding horses, or companion animals. She is also launching a fashion label designed for everyday confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A television series about Celine Dion's childhood in French-speaking Quebec is currently in development. The show is based on a book written by Dion's nephew and explores her early years before she became an international star.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British singer Susan Boyle has announced her new single titled 'Just One' and shared photos featuring a Velour tracksuit as part of her promised new era. The singer has teased the release without providing audio samples yet, while acknowledging the hot weather in England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Farnham will be honoured in a star-studded tribute concert for one night only in Melbourne, featuring performers including Celine Dion, Hugh Jackman and Richard Marx, as well as Kate Ceberano, Jon Stevens and Jimmy Barnes. Farnham has confirmed he will attend but says he will never perform or sing again following cancer surgeries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Halloween display in Salisbury East that has entertained the local community for nearly eight years has been forced to shut down following a neighbour's complaint to council. The display, built from pallets, was deemed non-compliant with regulations despite council initially being fine with it. The owner, Ross, is now holding a garage sale to auction off thousands of dollars worth of Halloween animatronics, props, skeletons, pumpkins and gravestones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dominican Sisters Open Mic is a podcast hosted by Sister Miriam Holtzman that offers an inside look at convent life, featuring conversations about faith, modern living, and personal journeys. The show has gained millions of viewers, with a viral moment occurring when sisters discussed playing Ultimate Frisbee competitively. The Dominican Sisters of Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 1997, embrace their teaching charism through modern media platforms while maintaining their traditional lifestyle, including wearing habits for all activities from skiing to playing in their band Force of Habit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eve Plumb, who played Jan Brady in the iconic sitcom The Brady Bunch from 1969, has released a new memoir titled 'Happiness Included' revealing behind-the-scenes insights from the show. The actress discusses how the series wasn't an immediate ratings success and was initially dismissed by critics as fluff, but gained cult status through later satirical portrayals on Saturday Night Live. Plumb successfully transitioned from child star to working adult actor through roles like 'Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway' and maintains close friendships with her former castmates, including regular video calls with Chris Knight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.