Woman jailed for posting photos of a neighbour’s nappy-wearing dog online

A WOMAN who posted photos online of her neighbour’s dog wearing a nappy and its mouth tied shut has been arrested.

The Texas resident spent 14 hours behind bars after her pictures of the pit bull mix were shared on Facebook, reports NY Daily News.

Amber Cammack says she called authorities to report the apparent “animal abuse”, but received no response. The dog, who was kept on the balcony “even during rain storms” according to Ms Cammack, was pictured with something tied around its snout and wearing a nappy.

Ms Cammack decided to take action by posting images of the dog, dubbed “Porch Pooch”, to social media.

Animal cruelty ... One of the images Ms Cammack took of the dog wearing a nappy. Picture: FacebookSource:Supplied

The images were widely shared, and a few days later Ms Cammack received a call from the sheriff telling her if she didn’t remove the photos she would be arrested.

“When the sheriff himself calls you and threatens you with arrest, that is an extreme chill on your right to freedom of expression,” Ms Cammack’s lawyer said in a statement, reports Chron.com.

Authorities said Ms Cammack “had repeatedly published allegations of animal abuse on social media sites, including their personal information, their physical locations, security access information, personal vehicle information, and more”.

Arrested ... Amber Cammack surrounded by protesters outside of the jailhouse. Picture: KHOU-TVSource:Supplied

“I’m not a criminal,” Ms Cammack told KHOU-TV. “I was treated like a hardcore murderer-felon. I was thrown in a tank with the rest of murderers, the drug dealers,”

“I’m disgusted with the fact that I can’t report a crime and nobody’s helped the dog.”

Her arrest spurred a protest in front of the jail, with around 25 supporters holding placards opposing animal cruelty.

Despite Ms Cammack’s images, a veterinarian and animal protection investigator have declared the dog to be in good health and is now back with its owner, reports Chron.com.

“When we file charges, our charges are based on the evidence,” said district attorney Devon Anderson. “And in animal cruelty cases, our evidence comes from experts who have examined the dog.”

All the charges against Ms Cammack have since been dropped, according to NY Daily News.

Andre Nasr, once called Australia’s heaviest man, loses nearly 200kg: Sunday Night exclusive

HE was once dubbed Australia’s fattest man. Andre Nasr was obese, sick and eating himself to death. Now he has lost nearly half his body weight.

At his heaviest, Nasr topped the scales at 468 kilos and broke his couch because of his weight, saying he felt “ashamed ... that it got to that stage”.

Speaking to Seven’s Sunday Night, Nasr said he couldn’t get out of bed and had to be lifted out of his house when he fell ill and needed to be hospitalised.

Then: Lowest point ... Andre Nasr said he was ‘ashamed’ he had to be hospitalised for his obesity. Picture: Sunday NightSource:Supplied

But the Sydney man admitted he felt relieved “because there was finally hope”.

He revealed to Sunday Night that he has lost 199kg in about a year and now weighs 269kg. He said he did it through “a lot of hard work”, dramatically decreasing his calorie intake which had previously been about 12,000 calories a day, according toSunday Night.

At 35-years-old — and weighing his heaviest — Nasr wrote to obesity specialist Dr Nic Kormas “begging” him for help.

Now: Fighting back ... Andre Nasr, right, wants to slim down to 118kg. Picture: Sunday NightSource:Supplied

Nasr said he had “a love-hate relationship” with food, “an addiction” which started when he was a child. He said food was his “enemy” and his “friend” and he has since had to cut off from his parents because he believed they enabled his obesity.

“Now I want to live, I want to enjoy life,” Nasr told Sunday Night.

At a cost ... Andre Nasr, right, and his wife, Natasha, have had to cut family members out of their lives. Picture: Sunday NightSource:Supplied

At his lowest point, Nasr, who spent 14 months in hospital with a life-threatening infection, said he had been “killing myself” with food.

Now, he is determined to slim down to his goal weight of 118kg.

“I can do anything I want,” he said.

Kyle Sandilands sends a warning shot to future radio rival Rove McManus

Kyle and Jackie O have some words of warning for future radio rival Rove McManus.

“GOOD luck buddy, you’re gonna need it!”

That’s Kyle Sandilands’ message to his arch nemesis Rove McManus as the two prepare to go head to head on Sydney radio next year.

Speaking to news.com.au at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards on the Gold Coast, Kyle said he was “surprised” when he was told that Rove was replacing Dan and Maz as the host of the 2Day FM breakfast show in 2016.

“I’m no fan of Rove and I’ve been saying that for a long time but I was surprised that they decided to go with someone that does scripted, rehearsed humour rather than an off the cuff, edgy show,” he said.

“Good luck to Rove, he’s gonna need it with them (Southern Cross Austereo) because they’re poor operators, but who else would they have got? There’s fu*k all people around and he’s the best of a bad bunch, so good luck buddy, you’re gonna need it.”

Kyle’s KIIS FM co-host, Jackie O, also weighed in on the former talk show host’s appointment, saying she believed he would find it a little tough to make the switch to radio.

Rove is set to return to the airwaves next year.Source:Supplied

“It’s one thing when you’ve got all week to do one TV show and put in all your resources, but doing a radio show every single day and filling it with new content, it is harder,” Jackie O said.

“He’s (Rove) done radio before so he is aware of it, but it is a lot tougher. I think TV people sometimes struggle with that side of it.”

The feud between the media heavyweights dates back to the late 2000s.

When asked in 2011 how it began, Rove was dismissive and said he “had no idea”.

“As I keep saying to people, for there to be a rivalry it has to go two ways and it’s just from him,” he said.

“I have no feelings for him either way.”

That comment didn’t go down too well with Kyle, who then spoke on his radio show about the bad blood.

“I’ll tell you what happened,” the radio star said in July 2011.

“We (Kyle and his ex-wife Tamara Jaber) used to go on Rove’s show and like everyone else I thought he was nice. And when Tamara brought those songs out a few years ago and the newspapers started caning her and lying, saying I was the only person playing it... Rove jumped on the bandwagon and started to have a go.

“So when he started sinking the boot in, I started hating him and then when Rove’s wife (Belinda Emmett) passed away, he and I met up again and he said ‘I’m sorry, I understand, I shouldn’t have gone there with the Tamara situation’,” said Sandilands.

“Then two weeks later he was an a**hole to me and Tamara on his TV show.

“Everyone thinks he’s cookies and cream when he’s a little prick ... He’s a little a**hole.”

ACRA AWARDS WINNERS AND LOSERS:

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM

Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM

3AW Breakfast; Ross Stevenson & John Burns, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network M

BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL

The Morning Rush; Jon Vertigan & Maria Foundas, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters P

Galey, Ross & Charli for Breakfast; Paul Gale, Charli Robinson & Ross Wallman, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P

BEST ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC PRESENTER

Ashleigh Blucher; Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C

Brad Wood; Sea FM, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P

Tim Blackwell; Nova Network, Nova Entertainment M

BEST TALK PRESENTER

Kate O’Bree; 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C

Mark Parton; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P

Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER

Mark Parton; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM

Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network M

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER

Jock Brady; 3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C

Phil Small; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P

Tim Lane; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network M

BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM

Country Today; Don Plenty, ACE Radio Broadcasters C

The Noise; Grant Broadcasters P

Kate, Tim & Marty; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, Nova Entertainment M

BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM

My Generation; Authentic Entertainment

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN

WSFM Pure Gold Campaign; ARN Marketing Team, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

Radio Datacast; Dale Sharp, Mix FM & Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting NM

Nova’s Red Room Global Tour; Robert Zamora & John Pearce, Sydney NSW, Nova Entertainment M

BRIAN WHITE MEMORIAL

Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters

BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR

Claire Humphery; Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C

Clare Todhunter; Sea FM, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P

Paul Gallen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR

Justine Blacklock; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC

Hannah Schadel; Star FM, Gosford NSW, Nova Entertainment P

Sophie Azzopardi; 2day FM & Triple M 104.9, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE

2014 AFL Preliminary Final; The K-Rock Football Commentary Team, K-Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM

2014 AFL Grand Final; 3AW Football, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network M

BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL

Sarah Weir; Hot FM, Tablelands QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C

Rod McLeod; Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P

BEST NEWS PRESENTER - METRO FM

Ron Wilson; smoothfm, Sydney NSW, Nova Entertainment M

BEST NEWS PRESENTER - METRO AM

Anne Stone; Fiveaa, Adelaide SA, Nova Entertainment M

BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT

Triple M Modern Rock Digital; Jaime Chaux & Jacqui Kassulke, Adelaide SA & Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC

Russell Torrance; Wave FM’s Hot Breakfast, Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant Broadcasters NM

Laura Viglino; Jonesy & Amanda, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS

Eddie Williams; Canberra Live, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM

Harriet Glenn; Sydney Live with Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR

Gemma Maddox; Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C

Kiri Martin; Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P

Georgina Ingham-Myers; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, Nova Entertainment M

BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Dave Drinkell; 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C

Ross Turner; 7HO FM, Hobart TAS, Grant Broadcasters P

Mike Fitzpatrick; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT

Raising the Rugrats Cup; Jon Vertigan, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C

Speak Up Granny; Luke Bradnam, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P

Peppa Pig Reboot; Dave Thornton, Jerimiah Busniak & Dan Anstey, Hit 101.9 Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Newcastle Earthquake 25th Anniversary; Nick Blanch, David Dollin, Ross McClymont, Nik Lawson & Mark Brewer, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM

Diary Of An Anzac; Tony Peterson, Cameron Forsyth, Chris Gregson & Matthew Summerill, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION

Sophie Jackson; 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C

Jaxson McLennan; Star FM, Gosford NSW, Nova Entertainment P

Sideshow Mike Andersen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST MUSIC SPECIAL

OzMade for the 2014 ARIAs; Henry James, Sea FM, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters C

Aussie Thongs Weekend; Al Dobie, Dennis Guthrie & Chris Crickmay, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross AustereoP

Richard Wilkins & Michael Buble; Richard Wilkins, Peter Clay & Travis Evans, smoothfm, Nova Entertainment M

BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT

Sea FM & Mix FM Sales Team; Mix FM & Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting NM

ARN Brisbane Agency Sales Team; KIIS Network, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M

BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON

Kim Kerton; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, Nova Entertainment

BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON

Daniel Brewer; EasyMix 1467 AM, Mildura VIC, Grant Broadcasters C

Casey Gould; KOFM & NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P

Chelsea Teelow; hit107 & Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL - SINGLE

Stiletto Boots; Mena Soliman & Tony Dean, 5RM, Riverland SA, Grant Broadcasters C

ShedBoss Joke; Nick Giesen & Jacinta Keally, Sea FM, Gladstone QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P

Westspecs – Shart; Matt Dickson & Carl Step, Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN

East Coast Juices; Cameron Horn, David Horspool & Anna Cook, 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM

Bucket O Beef; Darren Russell & Eddie Bye, Fiveaa, Adelaide SA, Nova Entertainment M

BEST SALES PROMOTION

Honda Lovin’; Bron Davey, Leilani Vakaahi, Benny Hope & Libby Daniewska, B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C

Galey, Ross & Charli’s $30k Buried Treasure; Emma Drennan, Andrea Hodgetts & Matt Innes, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P

Lion King FM; 973FM, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES

IKEA; Michael Dargan, Tim Ross and Alex Dalrymple, KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION

Sea FM Relaunch; Kasey Radatti, Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting NM

Nova’s Insta Party; Jay Walkerden, Dee Curtis & Matt Jones, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, Nova Entertainment M

BEST STATION PROMOTION

Power Fm’s Schools Breakfast; Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C

Room Rules; Hot FM, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross AustereoP

Kyle & Jack Give Back Wedding; KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M

American visitors flex bigger buying power down under

Reason to visit ... Americans played “tourist” in Tourism Australia’s indigenous tourism campaign called “Our Country is waiting for you”. Picture: Tourism Australia Source: Supplied

THE AMERICAN invasion of Australia predicted on the back of our weaker dollar has well and truly begun.

In June, 47,500 American visitors flocked down under — up nearly 20 per cent on the same time last year.

Year on year, figures were up nine per cent to 576,600 visitors as awareness of the greenback’s buying power in Australia grew.

Howdy! ... American tourist Karissa Putvin enjoying her time in Surfers Paradise. Picture: Luke Marsden/News Corp Australia Source: News Corp Australia

CommSec senior economist Craig James said further growth was likely, with the Australian dollar tipped to fall to 72 US cents by the end of the year, and drop to 70 by mid-2016.

“Consumers always weigh up what’s the best value they can achieve, and no doubt the American travellers look for places where their dollar goes further,” said Mr James.

“Clearly, there is a fair bit of competition among international destinations, but the encouraging thing is some of the American tourists have found their way to Australia.”

A range of campaigns have targeted the US market in recent years, includingRestaurant Australia, which attracted American celebrity chefs Alice Waters and Eric Ripert down under.

Talk show hosts Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres have also staged high profile trips to Australia since late 2010, and this December, Oprah will return for a speaking tour.

Hot property ... Ellen DeGeneres sings and dances with the crowd during Ellen's Melbourne show on March 26, 2013. Picture: News Corp Australia Source: News Limited

Tourism Australia’s recent film highlighting indigenous tourism experiences featured an American couple, and Qantas and Virgin Australia have formed partnerships with American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

Data provided by Tourism Research Australia revealed the lion’s share of American visitors go to Sydney (310,919 in the year to March 2015), but other parts of the country were experiencing big increases.

Since March 2011, US visitors to Tasmania have soared 43.8 per cent from 16,756 to 24,097.

Tourism and Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond said New Yorkers in particular were taken with the Apple Isle’s “wilderness”.

“Americans are drawn to Australian’s unique natural environment, wonderful hospitality and our vibrant cities and regions,” said Ms Osmond.

Made in Australia ... US celebrity chef and TV host Eric Ripert filmed a series of shows about local food and wine down under. Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied

Melbourne also experienced strong growth, with visitors growing 38.8 per cent, and tropical north Queensland attracted more US tourists than Brisbane (89,256 compared with 72,821).

Heading in the other direction, 976,900 Australians travelled to the US in the year to June 30, up four per cent on the previous year.

Mr James said it wasn’t surprising the weaker dollar had not proved much of a deterrent to overseas travel.

“Aussies have seen wealth gains in the past 12 months,” he said.

“There’s still a modest degree of wage growth, and the job market hasn’t deteriorated that much over the last 12 months, and that’s provided a degree of confidence.”

An analysis undertaken by Expedia.com.au found New Zealand currently represented the best value for Aussie holiday-makers, and was the only country where our dollar bought more than it did a year ago