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Aussie travelers are spreading drug-resistant gonorrhea, with half spending time in certain global hotspot

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Aussie travelers are spreading drug-resistant gonorrhea, with half spending time in certain global hotspot

Travelers are spreading drug-resistant gonorrhea at alarming rates, prompting calls to embed sexual health advice into all stages of the Australian travel pathway. New The University of Queensland research points to unprecedented levels of international travel sparking heightened sexually transmitted infection cases. The researchers point to the natural growing trend of more people in the … Read more

Aussie couple accused of squatting in elderly woman’s cozy $2M suburban home

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Aussie couple accused of squatting in elderly woman’s cozy M suburban home

A multimillion-dollar home in the leafy western suburbs of Perth has become big news after its owners claimed the young family living there were actually squatters. The one-storey brick cottage on Keightley Rd, Shenton Park has been renovated since its most recent occupiers moved in. But the family of its elderly owner says schoolteacher Jeremy … Read more

Aussie influencer Sam Guggenheimer: Social media is a highlight reel

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Aussie influencer Sam Guggenheimer: Social media is a highlight reel

Influencer Sam Guggenheimer, who boasts hundreds of thousands of online followers, is urging people to protect their well-being by not comparing their lives to the “highlight reels” we see on social media. The 23-year-old has opened up about the mental health struggles she has experienced since her early teens as part of New Corp Australia’s Can … Read more

American TikTokker baffled by Aussie slang term she’s misunderstood for years: ‘I feel so stupid’

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American TikTokker baffled by Aussie slang term she’s misunderstood for years: ‘I feel so stupid’

It’s no secret that Aussie slang is a mystery to anyone outside of the country — and even to many who live here. But, one American TikTok creator has kickstarted a debate around one particular slang term, and revealed that maybe we’re not even sure what we’re talking about. “I feel so stupid!” An American woman on TikTok as @texaninaustralia has … Read more

Tip jar in Aussie KFC starts heated debate online: ‘Hurtle towards an American system’

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Tip jar in Aussie KFC starts heated debate online: ‘Hurtle towards an American system’

A single image snapped inside a Sydney KFC store has sparked a heated online debate. The picture appears to show a large tip jar decorated with butterflies sitting on the counter of the fast food chain. The tin seemingly meant to encourage customers to leave money for staff while waiting for their orders. The act … Read more

Aussie worker’s revelation after landing six-figure salary for the first time: ‘Never realized’

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Aussie worker’s revelation after landing six-figure salary for the first time: ‘Never realized’

A young Aussie who just landed a job with a six-figure salary has opened up about just how much of an impact the change has had her on her life. In June, Melbourne local Olivia landed a new job creating content for schools and delivering financial literacy workshops to senior students. It comes with great … Read more

Captivating love story between Aussie, man from the Amazon jungle goes viral: ‘Magical connection’

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Captivating love story between Aussie, man from the Amazon jungle goes viral: ‘Magical connection’

It’s a love story like no other with the world captivated in the “magical connection” between two people from opposite sides of the world. Jordan Hauenschild, who lives Australia’s Queensland, had no idea she would end up in the Amazon jungle to meet her real-life Tarzan — Indigenous Ecuadorean man Pitiuruk. The 26-year-old was randomly … Read more

US expat tries out bizarre Aussie supermarket dating trend

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US expat tries out bizarre Aussie supermarket dating trend

Heading to the supermarket might be the best thing you can do for your love life. Brooke, an American woman living in Sydney, recently got over 20,000 views on TikTok by sharing the supermarket dating theory she has been testing out. The theory is simple: you walk around the supermarket like usual but with bananas … Read more

Aussie diver’s magical interaction with enormous octopus that led her to a secret underwater shrine

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Aussie diver’s magical interaction with enormous octopus that led her to a secret underwater shrine

Seasoned diver Jules Casey assumed the enormous octopus was merely curious about her when he stretched out a long tentacle and wrapped it around her hand. But when he began swimming away, leading her alongside him, she was the one who was intrigued. Where were they going? “He would swim a little way, then stop … Read more

Taylor Swift’s dad delivers handwritten letters from pop queen to stunned Aussie fans: ‘Grateful and elated’

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Taylor Swift’s dad delivers handwritten letters from pop queen to stunned Aussie fans: ‘Grateful and elated’

They weren’t ready for it. Two Australian Taylor Swift fans received the shock of a lifetime when they were personally invited by the singer to enter her VIP tent during the songstress’ show in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday. YouTubers Emily Hunt and Bonny Rebecca, who run the popular Swift-themed “Chats and Reacts” channel were sent further into … Read more

Hollywood heartthrob Jacob Elordi reportedly assaults Aussie reporter after heated altercation

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Hollywood heartthrob Jacob Elordi reportedly assaults Aussie reporter after heated altercation

Jacob Elordi is the subject of a NSW police investigation after allegedly being involved in a bust-up outside a hotel in Sydney on Saturday. The Saltburn actor, who has quietly jetted into his home country ahead of the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast February 10, was at the Clovelly Hotel in the city’s eastern suburbs when … Read more

Aussie KMart customers left flustered by this ‘x-rated’ candle

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Aussie KMart customers left flustered by this ‘x-rated’ candle

People are losing their minds over a new phallic-shaped item that has just landed at Kmart. The $5 product was photographed and posted online on Friday, with shoppers left scratching their heads over what it could be. In a Reddit post titled “OK, didn’t expect to see this at Kmart today…” the user shared a … Read more

‘Apocalyptic’ Aussie NYE scenes shock attendees: ‘Hunger games have begun’

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‘Apocalyptic’ Aussie NYE scenes shock attendees: ‘Hunger games have begun’

As Australians around the country bring in the New Year, there have been some controversial reactions to how people are choosing to say goodbye to 2023. While New Year’s Eve celebrations usually conjure up images of stunning sequin dresses, free-flowing champagne and an impressive fireworks display, some have pointed out the “sad truth” of the … Read more

Sexist comments flood Tik Tok after young Aussie asks what kind of power tool she was holding

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Sexist comments flood Tik Tok after young Aussie asks what kind of power tool she was holding

Aussie Gen Zer Lexie is going viral because she was unable to identify what kind of power tool she was holding, and the comment section has turned into a sexist wasteland. In a TikTok that has now amassed more than three million views, Melbourne local Lexie explains that she’s confused because she thought the object … Read more

‘Bris’ for short: An American couple slammed for Aussie city baby name

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‘Bris’ for short: An American couple slammed for Aussie city baby name

An American couple expecting triplets shocked their followers after revealing they were naming one of their babies after a major Australian city. Influencer parents Rachel and Jordan Flom took to social media earlier this week for a highly anticipated baby name reveal. The family bloggers, from Nashville, Tennessee, are already parents to Emerson, two, and … Read more

Aussie influencer, OnlyFans star ‘dying to go home’ from 3-month European vacation: ‘Not all it’s cracked up to be’

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Aussie influencer, OnlyFans star ‘dying to go home’ from 3-month European vacation: ‘Not all it’s cracked up to be’

An Australian influencer believes a European summer holiday is not all its cracked up to be, revealing she was “dying to go home” after three months of traveling. OnlyFans star and frequent traveler Mikaela Testa wanted her followers to know what they are seeing on their social media feeds is not the reality. In a … Read more

Aussie traveller reveals how she upgraded to business class for $17

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Aussie traveller reveals how she upgraded to business class for

For many travelers, flying business class can feel out of reach. But one Aussie believes she has found a clever way to score a bargain upgrade. Psychologist Steph Georgiou was flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast on Australian regional airline Rex when she scored a $17 upgrade and shared the experience on TikTok, shocking fellow … Read more

Woman charged more than $220 for a roast chicken at Aussie Woolworths

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Woman charged more than 0 for a roast chicken at Aussie Woolworths

A woman has opened up about the horror moment she realized she had paid more than $219 for a roast chicken from a supermarket. In a video shared to TikTok this week, the woman from Perth revealed how the costly error was made. “Woolworths charged me $336 ($220 USD) for a roast chicken,’ she says … Read more

Aussie wedding guest blasted for ‘inappropriate’ outfit

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Aussie wedding guest blasted for ‘inappropriate’ outfit

A Melbourne business woman has been criticized for wearing a crop top to a friend’s wedding, with many claiming the outfit was “inappropriate”. Olivia Burrows Sutherland, a popular bridal fashion influencer, sparked an online debate over the unspoken rules of attending a wedding when she asked her 73,000 followers for help choosing a top to … Read more

Aussie TV star Caitlin Stasey directs a  lesbian threesome porn 

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Aussie TV star Caitlin Stasey directs a  lesbian threesome porn 

Former “Neighbours” star Caitlin Stasey has lifted the lid on her unexpected career jump from acting – to directing porn. Stasey, 32, spoke to news.com.au’s podcast I’ve Got News For You about her stint working for a female-owned pornography company called Afterglow. The Aussie star said that while the content she worked on was “pretty intense” – the … Read more