Following a recall of spinach products contaminated with a dangerous weed, the chief scientist at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens has warned people not to go hunting for it in the hope of getting cheap high… Dr Brett Summerell says, “yes, there might be a hallucinogenic side… but there’s a whole lot of really horrible health issues”. You’ve been warned…

Scientists in Queensland have created a floating seaweed “sausage” farm, which could be Oz’s next big aquaculture industry. They’ve already produced enough of the watery veg for 10,000 sushi rolls… Yum?

And pop princess Kylie Minogue is known for her catchy party anthems, but now she’s fuelling the fun with her own liquor line… Her range has sold over 7 million bottles in 31 countries, which means more than a few consumers have been Spinning Around…