Kelvin Kiptum’s record-breaking marathon effort last week has put the focus on the new tranche of super-shoes helping to crumble world records. But here’s the kicker: a pair of elite runners will put you back $1,000 and might only be good for one race…

If you park next to or drive a big car, you’ll know exactly why Standards Australia has proposed increasing the length of a standard car spot. Another 20cm should be enough to fit our love of oversized utes and SUVs, they reckon. 

Can’t help hitting the cones? An analysis by a food addiction expert reckons about 15% of adults have an issue. And it’s ice cream, soft drinks and other ultra-processed foods that are the problem because they might be as addictive as heroin or cocaine…