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Shania OBrien, Lifestyle Reporter

Shania OBrien is a lifestyle reporter at Daily Mail Australia. Shania first joined the publication in 2021 after completing a degree in Politics and Media and Communications at the University of Sydney. She is interested in writing about culture, food, fashion, beauty, travel, and women in business.

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The $9 item from Coles voted the BEST supermarket product of the year

03/11/25 09:49

More than 5,000 Australian shoppers cast their votes this year, naming the favourite as one of the best releases on shelves....read

I left my neighbour a 'nice' note after she had a baby - now she won't talk to me. Did I come across as creepy?
03/11/25 12:41
A well-meaning neighbour has sparked a debate after admitting they're worried a friendly note they left for the couple downstairs came across as 'weird.'
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Foodies lose their minds after discovering the 'BEST potato scallops in Australia' - and they're only $2.50
29/10/25 11:15
Fans of the shop say the batter is always crunchy, the servings are huge, and the potato scallops are worth the trip alone.
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The unexpected item from Coles and Woolworths facing shortage in Australia
29/10/25 04:35
A popular buy has quietly disappeared from supermarket shelves across the country - and frustrated shoppers say they've been 'mourning its loss' for weeks.
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I couldn't handle the 'violent' noise coming from my upstairs neighbours so I left them this note. Am I in the wrong?
29/10/25 02:51
A fed-up tenant has shared the note they left their upstairs neighbours, begging them to tone down the 'running, stomping and wrestling matches' that disrupt her.
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If your best friend was cheating on their partner, what would you do? Aussie woman sparks heated debate about controversial topic
28/10/25 11:38
Cassidy McGill admitted she always thought the answer was simple - until she was forced to think harder about where her loyalties would truly lie.
Cardiologist's grim warning about extreme high protein diets after his 'fit' patient has a heart attack at 35 - sparking debate among doctors
28/10/25 02:26
A leading heart doctor has warned that looking 'shredded' on the outside doesn't guarantee good health after treating young, fit patients who suffered heart attacks in their 30s.
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Aldi Australia brings back popular item after it was discontinued: 'I'm crying'
28/10/25 01:31
Shoppers are racing into Aldi Australia stores to get their hands on a previously unavailable treat. Get in quick - it's only back for a limited time.
How I've commuted to work for FREE in Sydney for years using a secret bus trick - and it saves me $200 a month
27/10/25 11:56
With Sydney commuters facing Opal fares that add up to hundreds each month, the revelation has been met with both laughter and admiration.
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Constance Hall's bizarre confession about fighting with her husband Denim
27/10/25 05:33
Mummy blogger Constance Hall has raised eyebrows with an unusual admission about her marriage.
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From the street it looks like an old warehouse - but behind the brick facade lies one of Sydney's most extraordinary homes
27/10/25 01:43
Tucked away in a quiet laneway in the heart of Darlinghurst, behind the brick shell of an old warehouse, sits one of Sydney's most striking inner-city residences.
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Woolworths shoppers go wild over the 'return' of nostalgic item: 'I had to double take'
26/10/25 11:38
The frozen aisle find has sparked a frenzy, with shoppers insisting it looks just like an Aussie classic.
I was only 26 when I was suddenly overcome with mysterious bruises, itches and 'morning sickness'. Then came a diagnosis I never expected...
26/10/25 05:29
Melbourne woman Harriet Green never imagined her vague symptoms could be the sign of something far more sinister.
- 31 comments
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Tragic twist after 'low tox' nutritionist died just hours after giving birth to her newborn son
25/10/25 09:14
Popular nutritionist and influencer Stacey Hatfield died just hours after giving birth to her son Axel.
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Jake had just landed for his well-earned holiday when he received a string of texts from his boss... so what would YOU do?
22/10/25 02:02
A career expert has sparked fierce debate online after highlighting a workplace scenario that's all too familiar for some employees: being contacted by the boss while on holiday.
- 212 comments
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Do you own this fashion item? If you do 'it's a tell tale sign that you're over 31'
21/10/25 02:27
According to Gen Z, this popular item now serves a very different purpose: exposing your age.
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You won't believe what lies inside this lone 'barrel' on a Victorian hillside
21/10/25 12:35
A lone barrel on a hillside has everyone talking right now - and it's clear why when you get a little closer...
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Heartbreak as nutritionist passes away shortly after giving birth
20/10/25 06:15
Stacey Hatfield passed away on September 29 after suffering what her husband described as an 'extremely rare complication' following the birth of her son.
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The secret Sydney warehouse selling on-trend linen and bedding for as little as $1: 'Don't tell anyone about this'
20/10/25 05:30
Bargain hunters have uncovered a hidden Sydney warehouse selling chic, on-trend bedding and linen for up to 80 per cent off - with some items starting from as little as $1.
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Heartbreak as popular 'low tox' nutritionist Stacey Hatfield, 30, dies just hours after giving birth to newborn son Axel: 'Nothing could be done'
20/10/25 04:13
Stacey Hatfield passed away on September 29 after suffering what her husband described as an 'extremely rare complication' following the birth of her son.
- 21 comments
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Aldi Australia finally brings back sell-out item after it disappeared from shelves: 'I thought it was gone forever'
19/10/25 11:39
Sweet-toothed Aussies are racing to Aldi after one of the supermarket's most addictive snacks made a shock comeback.
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I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw what my tenant had done to the home I'd rented to him for eight years: 'No words'
15/10/25 10:24
In the emails, landlord Suzanna first raises concerns after spotting rubble, building materials, diggers, and tradespeople at the home.
- 76 comments
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The ultimate cleaning hack: Uber will pick up all your old clothes from home this weekend - and it's FREE
15/10/25 02:50
No hauling heavy bags to the op shop, no excuses - just a simple way to give back while decluttering.
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I lived with my amazing boyfriend - then I received an anonymous note that changed everything in an instant
15/10/25 12:21
A woman has revealed how a handwritten note left on her car windscreen exposed her boyfriend heinous act.
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Why a tiny hideaway in Sydney is drawing thousands in every day of the week: 'Just like Erewhon'
14/10/25 11:27
A new hub in Bondi Beach is drawing huge crowds, with queues spilling out the door on its opening weekend.
The unexpected $5.50 item Aldi Australia can barely keep on shelves: 'Please I'm begging'
14/10/25 06:21
An unassuming item from Aldi Australia has become increasingly difficult to find on shelves and many have presumed it's due to the ingredient going viral.
Elle read out her phone number at the Dan Murphy's checkout counter. Hours later, she received a disturbing text. It was no coincidence - and the beginning of an alarming story
14/10/25 06:17
Elle Barker, 25, was left shaken after receiving a bizarre text following a visit to a Dan Murphy's store.
Why thousands of Aussies are lining up outside tiny bakery: 'Worth the one hour wait'
14/10/25 01:06
A new obsession has taken over Sydney - and thousands are waiting in queues for up to an hour just for one thing on the menu.
Two Aussie cities were just named among the top 10 friendliest in the WORLD - but the glittering titles hide a serious and rapidly growing problem
11/10/25 11:33
Conde Nast Traveller magazine has named the top 10 cities in the world, as voted by their readers. Two Australian cities made the cut - but the latest accolade masks a worrying underlying issue.
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My husband cheated on me at work so I got revenge in the pettiest (and most disgusting) way possible
08/10/25 11:21
The 'disgusting' act left thousands shocked.
- 64 comments
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Shoppers are racing to Kmart for a $179 dupe of a cult $500 gadget - and it's already selling out
08/10/25 05:06
Australian shoppers are rushing to Kmart stores across the country after the budget retailer dropped a $179 buy that's being hailed as the ultimate summer essential.
Tenant raises eyebrows over 'dangerous' find during house inspection
08/10/25 01:59
A landlord was left reeling after uncovering a shocking find in one of his tenant's spare rooms during a routine inspection.
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Aldi Australia sends shoppers running over $8 item: 'Pure gold'
07/10/25 11:26
Shoppers are overjoyed to finally experience the moment thousands have been waiting for - and all it will take is a trip to your local Aldi.
The exact signs your body gives you ONE month before you have a heart attack
07/10/25 04:15
A Sydney GP has warned that your body may start sounding the alarm up to four weeks before a heart attack - with symptoms often mistaken for stress or everyday tiredness.
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KFC launches epic new menu item - and the world's first fried chicken vending machine at a secret location
06/10/25 10:35
Sydney locals are racing to uncover the location of a bizarre new vending machine - one that doesn't serve chips or soft drinks, but fried chicken.
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Paula felt strange 'electric shocks' in her body over Christmas. She had no idea that they were the first warning sign of something seriously wrong
05/10/25 01:11
A Sydney mum thought she was finally getting relief from crippling back pain with a routine breast reduction - only to wake up and discover her surgeon had found a cancerous lump.
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Fitness instructor Karley, 34, was watching Netflix in bed when she felt something 'odd'. She had stage three cancer - but no other symptoms
27/09/25 09:07
For Karley Spicer, it was an ordinary Sunday night. The disability support worker and fitness instructor had just curled up in bed after a long day. Then she felt it...
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Renter shocked over 'crazy' landlord's ridiculous demands and 'house rules' in blunt email: 'Plain stupid'
24/09/25 02:55
The email, sent by the landlord after a recent visit to deal with a pest, laid out a series of 'requirements' for the tenants to follow.
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The bizarre $2.50 item selling out at Reject Shop stores across Australia
24/09/25 02:25
A humble $2.50 item is sparking a frenzy across the country, with Aussies scouring shelves at The Reject Shop in the hopes of snapping one up before they vanish.
- 9 comments
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Boss sparks outrage after rejecting employee's annual leave request last minute - despite already approving it: 'This is really bad'
23/09/25 12:37
A boss's outrageous act has shed light on a worrying workplace trend taking over offices.
Doctor sparks controversy by warning AGAINST running as exercise: 'Do this instead, it's better for you'
22/09/25 06:33
Doctor claims your favourite workout is secretly ruining your body - and says there's only one exercise you should do instead.
- 304 comments
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Melbourne driver's fury over woman's 'disgraceful' act in peak hour traffic: 'I am actually astounded'
22/09/25 03:10
A Melbourne driver has unleashed online after a shocking peak-hour encounter left commuters stunned.
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The unexpected $7 item from Coles and Woolworths that's sold out everywhere: 'It's getting out of hand'
22/09/25 01:42
A grocery item that most Aussies would normally walk straight past at the supermarket has suddenly become impossible to find.
Fit young dad, 36, reveals the common mistake that delayed his serious cancer diagnosis - before doctors insisted it was 'nothing serious'
20/09/25 08:40
'Don't wait. Don't let anyone dismiss it because of your age. If I had ignored it any longer, it could have been too late,' Mathew tells the Daily Mail.
- 35 comments
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Jade, 33, went in for a routine blood test. Weeks later she was handed a devastating diagnosis... and there's no cure
19/09/25 10:56
When Jade Payne, a mum-of-four, went in for a simple blood test before trying for another baby, she never imagined the news she would receive.
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Another popular Sydney restaurant announces closure after almost 25 years
17/09/25 03:56
One of Sydney's most celebrated Vietnamese restaurants has announced it will close its doors, joining a growing list of much-loved venues lost to the city's punishing dining climate.
- 46 comments
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Brooki Bakehouse announces surprising new move - months after emotional RecipeTin Eats 'rip off' scandal
17/09/25 12:23
The announcement comes only months after Bellamy found herself at the centre of one of the biggest food-world feuds of the year.
Dr Karl reveals the surprising number of times you should be heading to the bathroom at night
16/09/25 06:28
If you're out of the healthy range, it could mean your body is out of balance.
The tiny Sydney cafe British celebrity chef Rick Stein swears by - and the dish everyone 'must' try
16/09/25 01:59
It's not every day that one of the world's most famous chefs singles out a tiny Sydney cafe as his go-to breakfast spot.
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Boss slammed for outrageous response to employee's family emergency: 'Ridiculous'
15/09/25 06:33
An employee said their son had been unwell all night with a high fever, so they needed to take the day off to take him to the hospital. But what happened next left them stunned.
Inside the converted warehouse lies a spectacular $19million property that's got everyone talking
15/09/25 05:02
A once-derelict building - once known as the 'Pigeon Shed' - has been transformed into a stunning three-level dream home in one of Australia's trendiest suburbs.
American expat reveals the sound Aussies make without even realising it: 'Wait I never noticed'
15/09/25 04:02
An American woman living in Australia has sparked a discussion after sharing the slang and phrases she's picked up since moving Down Under.
Kmart wows shoppers with $18 item that's a 'perfect dupe' of $149 version: 'It's a lookalike'
15/09/25 12:54
Aussie shoppers are rushing to Kmart after spotting a bargain dupe that looks far more expensive than its price tag.
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Jemma experienced a mild health annoyance thousands deal with every day - then she was diagnosed with stage four cancer at 29 years old
13/09/25 09:21
When 29-year-old Jemma Lunson from Pimpama first started experiencing reflux and heartburn earlier this year, she brushed it off as something minor.
- 31 comments
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How I saved $7,800 in one year with a simple lifestyle swap
12/09/25 12:40
When Sydney mum-of-two Sonja Kallstrom sat down and tallied her family's food spending, she was shocked - but she's since found a simple way to save thousands of dollars every year. Here's how.
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Popular Sydney restaurant announces closure
11/09/25 09:00
A beloved restaurant has shocked loyal diners by announcing it will close its doors.
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I've been in Australia for 15 years - but there's a serious issue I have with the women here
11/09/25 03:10
Layla Subritzky has called Australia home for almost 15 years - but there's one thing preventing her from truly feeling 'at home'.
Popular Sydney restaurant announces shock closure due to 'family reasons' - leaving loyal locals heartbroken
11/09/25 12:18
A beloved restaurant has shocked loyal diners by announcing it will close its doors.
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Why locals can't stop talking about this 'mysterious' black home by an Aussie beach: 'It's like stepping into heaven'
10/09/25 10:57
Perched high on one of the Northern Beaches' most coveted headlands, a mysterious black home in Mona Vale has locals stopping in their tracks.
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Teacher's 'infuriating' lunch box act leaves single mum fuming
10/09/25 01:50
Thousands of parents echoed the same frustration - but there's another side to the story.
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Aussie parents lose it over new $199 Aldi buy about to drop in stores: 'I need this for myself'
08/09/25 05:31
The heavily anticipated buy will be available in-stores from September 13.
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The email subject line Gen Z workers can't STAND receiving at work - and thousands are guilty of it
08/09/25 03:02
An assistant manager has sparked a debate online after sharing the workplace habit she says is exhausting Gen Z workers - and it has nothing to do with 'laziness'.
I was obsessed with a popular drink thousands of Aussies consume everyday. Then I landed in the hospital
07/09/25 11:49
Laura Wiersma, 28, lives in Sydney and describes herself as extremely health-conscious.
Jack, 19, was living life just like any other Aussie teen. But after experiencing a strange symptom in class he was handed a devastating diagnosis that up-ended his world
07/09/25 10:00
At 19 years old, Sydney mechanic Jack Clement should be looking forward to building his career, travelling with friends and enjoying life with his girlfriend. Instead, he is facing the unimaginable.
- 32 comments
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What does the full moon mean for YOUR star sign? Astrologer warns Aussies to brace for 'emotional' full moon and eclipse
05/09/25 04:49
Australians are being warned to prepare for an emotional shake-up this month, creating what one astrologer has described as a 'destiny moment.'
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I'm an American expat and can't stand a word Australians say every day: 'Gross, learn some manners'
04/09/25 11:11
An American woman living in Australia has sparked debate online after declaring that one of the country's most common words makes her skin crawl.
I called in sick to work after a bad motorbike accident. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw my boss's text
04/09/25 06:13
A shocking exchange between a manager and a new employee has gone viral... for good reason.
- 57 comments
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The day baby Victoria was born all seemed to be going well... then nurses noticed a mark on her skin that would change everything: 'Alarm bells'
30/08/25 04:57
When Julie Given gave birth to her daughter, she expected to cradle her in her arms, whisper that everything would be alright, and savour those precious first cuddles every mother dreams of.
- 75 comments
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Bride-to-be sparks outrage over strict dress code: 'You'll be escorted off the property for inappropriate attire'
26/08/25 12:38
A bride-to-be has sparked outrage online after 'threatening' her wedding guests to dress according to her instructions if they
- 84 comments
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Tenant is accused of breaking a strict property rule - but the agent overlooked one huge detail
25/08/25 02:40
A tenant has revealed the bizarre warning letter he received from his property manager.
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Boss's reaction to employee calling in sick leaves Aussies furious: 'This is disastrous'
25/08/25 02:25
A manager's shocking response to an employee calling in sick has gone viral, with thousands of workers blasting the attitude as 'disrespectful' and 'a terrible look for any business'.
Family's VERY unexpected way of handling 'insanely loud' neighbour: 'This is genius'
21/08/25 10:33
A family struggling with noisy upstairs neighbours have revealed the surprising way they chose to deal with the problem.
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The $14.50 toilet buy that Aussies say is a 'miracle' for shower screens and soap scum - and it keeps selling out
21/08/25 02:53
A bargain cleaning product is going viral after shoppers revealed it can tackle one of the most dreaded household chores - scrubbing the bathroom.
Bunnings delights with the launch of $15 nostalgic 90s item every Aussie adored: 'I need this right now'
21/08/25 12:57
Bunnings shoppers are rushing to stores after the hardware giant quietly restocked one of its most nostalgic summer essentials.
I'm a doctor and beauty expert - and there's a budget shampoo that makes my hair shine like a supermodel
20/08/25 06:08
A Harvard-trained doctor says a budget supermarket shampoo gives her '90s supermodel shine' - and shoppers can't believe the results.
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I was almost kidnapped at after school care when I was seven years old - this is my serious warning to all parents
20/08/25 01:09
A Sydney man revealed one childhood encounter with a stranger still haunts him 24 years on - and it could have ended very differently.
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I just moved to Australia from the UK. Why do they all keep a huge weather secret from us?
19/08/25 12:03
For many expats, the idea of moving to Australia conjures images of endless sunshine, golden beaches and barbecues by the ocean. But it's far from the truth...
Why thousands in America and the UK are flocking to taste 'Australian sushi' for the first time: 'This is hilarious'
18/08/25 11:10
It might be the most ordinary lunchtime snack in Australia - but for those overseas, it's nothing short of a revelation.
The unexpected $25 Kmart gadget that solves a problem EVERY iPhone user has faced
18/08/25 03:15
Kmart fans are rushing to stores to snap up a surprising $25 gadget that's being hailed as a game-changer for everyday life.
This is everything I eat in a day as a gut health scientist on the Mediterranean diet
18/08/25 01:48
A gut health scientist revealed exactly what he eats in a day on a special diet - and why it could transform your health.
- 272 comments
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