Bride sparks debate after ‘painfully awkward’ moment at wedding

Bride sparks debate after ‘painfully awkward’ moment at wedding

Australian model and entrepreneur Casey James has sparked a huge online debate after sharing a “painfully awkward” moment from her wedding reception that didn’t quite go to plan. The Sydney-based influencer and Copini Beauty founder, who tied the knot in March, took to social media to share a behind-the-scenes clip of her debuting her “second … Read more

Father, 41, is ‘in love with life’ following bowel cancer diagnosis

Father, 41, is ‘in love with life’ following bowel cancer diagnosis

There aren’t many people who can find the bright side of being diagnosed with cancer. But winemaker Nick Dugmore has found it. “Cancer’s been phenomenal for me, because I’ve never lived so f—ing purely and happy, and just in love with life in all my life,” Dugmore told news.com.au. It’s likely the only compliment the … Read more

Carnival cruise passenger missing after apparently ‘jumping’ from ship as authorities launch frantic search

Carnival cruise passenger missing after apparently ‘jumping’ from ship as authorities launch frantic search

A search is underway after a passenger went overboard from a cruise ship near Brisbane. A man in his 70s fell from a Carnival Splendor ship about 30km northeast of Moreton Island on Friday night after he “apparently climbed over the safety railing and jumped.” A Carnival Cruise spokesman confirmed the man was traveling with … Read more

Done with dating apps, influencer makes Google Form application for prospective men — and over 260 applied

Done with dating apps, influencer makes Google Form application for prospective men — and over 260 applied

In a dating climate of endless swiping and low-effort messages, one woman has found a “genius” solution to finding ‘the one’. Tired of the “random” influx of men messaging her on social media, comedian and content creator Celeste Joan decided to put her suitors to the test with a rigorous Google Form application. What started … Read more

First look at new plane launching world’s longest flight to NYC next year — with a route that lasts 22 hours

First look at new plane launching world’s longest flight to NYC next year — with a route that lasts 22 hours

Aussies will soon have a new way to get to New York — and in no time flat.  Launching in luxury, the world’s first-ever aircraft to travel from Sydney, Australia to New York, New York is poised to make its inaugural flight test in the coming days, announced Qantas Airlines on Sunday of its posh … Read more

Disruptive woman causes Thailand-bound Jetstar flight to be diverted from Melbourne

Disruptive woman causes Thailand-bound Jetstar flight to be diverted from Melbourne

A woman has been charged after her alleged “erratic” and abusive behavior led to an international flight en route to Thailand being diverted. Federal police were alerted by airline staff to an incident on board Jetstar flight JQ17, which was travelling from Melbourne to Phuket, Thailand, on Sunday. The 37-year-old woman was allegedly acting in … Read more

Aussie couple’s ‘game-changing’ idea now worth $10M

Aussie couple’s ‘game-changing’ idea now worth M

A Melbourne couple poured their life savings into an idea – an idea so unique, even they had doubts it would take off. Hospitality duo Danny Kane and Rebecca Grey are behind Australian-born brand Aquafab – a super niche product that acts as a cocktail foamer. Instead of using eggs in beverages like whiskey sours and amarettos, … Read more

Qantas flight bound for US turns back after mid-air medical emergency

Qantas flight bound for US turns back after mid-air medical emergency

A Qantas plane bound for the US has been forced to turned back mid-flight after a medical emergency on-board. Flight QF7, en route to Dallas, Texas, had been in the air for approximately four hours when it diverted over the North Fiji Basin, before beginning its journey back to Sydney Airport. Australian Olympic diver Sam … Read more

GOP governor candidate pitches simple fix to Gavin Newsom to lower gas prices — modeled after Australia

GOP governor candidate pitches simple fix to Gavin Newsom to lower gas prices — modeled after Australia

As Californians suffer from highest-in-the-nation gas prices, GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has one easy fix — follow Australia. Australia on Monday announced it will slash the fuel excise tax in half from April to June, which would save drivers nearly 13 dollars on a 17-gallon tank of fuel, reported Al-Jazeera. Now it’s on to … Read more

Australian woman’s ‘genius’ cheese hack divides the internet

Australian woman’s ‘genius’ cheese hack divides the internet

An Aussie woman has gone viral after revealing the unconventional way she slices cheese. Georgia Hillis, a Sydney-based marathon runner and mum-to-be, shared the technique with her Instagram followers and has since amassed over 1.5 million views. In the clip, the 31-year-old used an everyday vegetable peeler to shave thin slices of cheddar from a … Read more

Wombats, dolomite cliffs, the ‘cleanest air in the world’ — our guide to a thrilling Tasmania adventure

Wombats, dolomite cliffs, the ‘cleanest air in the world’ — our guide to a thrilling Tasmania adventure

Even for Australians, the island of Tasmania is obscure. For Americans, it’s frightfully far-fetched. Its capital, Hobart, is known as the gateway to Antarctica, and that should give you some idea of its place in the world, a good deal farther south than Cape Town. “People want to go to areas that feel remote and … Read more

Instant noodle technique sparks discussion — and reveals a truth about your personality

Instant noodle technique sparks discussion — and reveals a truth about your personality

A cup of two-minute noodles has a reputation for its ease and low culinary skill requirement, but it turns out the little styrofoam cup of goodness has been dividing Aussies into one of two categories. Right under our noses, the instant meal has decided if we follow the rules or if we break them. It … Read more

4 flight attendants injured after severe turbulence on Delta flight from LA

4 flight attendants injured after severe turbulence on Delta flight from LA

Four Delta Air Lines flight attendants were injured after experiencing turbulence on a flight to Australia on Friday morning. The flight departed from Los Angeles, California, with 245 passengers and 15 crew members and was headed to Sydney when it experienced “brief turbulence,” according to the airline. Four Delta Air Lines flight attendants were injured … Read more

American youths are miserable — despite happier young people in the rest of the world

American youths are miserable — despite happier young people in the rest of the world

Red, white and feeling blue. Turns out that Gen Zers aren’t universally unhappy — they’re just sullen in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Outside those four countries, people under 25 reported increasing feelings of happiness over the last decade, according to the 14th edition of the World Happiness Report, released Wednesday. Gen Zers … Read more

Bridesmaids swear new trend at bachelorette parties even ‘better than a stripper’

Bridesmaids swear new trend at bachelorette parties even ‘better than a stripper’

The classic bachelorette party stripper show might be down to its very last trick, with bridesmaids across the country swapping abs and lap dances for a new kind of thrill. Brides-to-be are changing the rules, with a Melbourne-based magician claiming he’s noticed a massive surge in requests for his services at bachelorette parties recently. “Over … Read more

Why more women are freezing their eggs earlier than ever before

Why more women are freezing their eggs earlier than ever before

At 35, Catrina Matheson decided she didn’t want to leave her future to chance. The corporate professional from Orange, New South Wales, had returned to Australia after years working in Canada, certain she wanted children one day but still waiting to meet the right partner. And she’s not alone. New figures from Adora Fertility show the number … Read more

Diner outraged after finding added charge for charity donation on bill: ‘When did this become a thing?’

Diner outraged after finding added charge for charity donation on bill: ‘When did this become a thing?’

A customer was left confused after spotting a $1 donation automatically added to their bill at popular Melbourne restaurant Chin Chin, without explicit consent. The frustrated diner vented on social media, sharing a photo of the receipt from the Southeast Asian restaurant’s CBD location, with the line ‘1 x $1 donation’ listed above the rest … Read more

Legendary rock drummer dead at 70

Legendary rock drummer dead at 70

The global music industry has been rocked by the death of legendary Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, 70, after an almost three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Hirst is survived by his wife, Lesley Holland, and daughters Gabriella, Lex, and Jay. “After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain – ‘a … Read more

Actor’s audition as bank robber is so convincing even the police are fooled —as cops swarm studio

Actor’s audition as bank robber is so convincing even the police are fooled —as cops swarm studio

There’s method acting – and then there’s David Howell. The Aussie actor was so spectacular when he auditioned for the role of a bank robber in the new BINGE series “Run,” that concerned neighbors believed he was actually a criminal and called the police. Needless to say, Howell got the role in the miniseries based on the life of … Read more

Hearse seen ordering at fast food drive-through in ‘wild’ scene — and it’s more common than you think

Hearse seen ordering at fast food drive-through in ‘wild’ scene — and it’s more common than you think

Most people ensure their loved ones know what songs or readings they want included in their funeral plans. Others request a visit to a truly unique Aussie location. While you may not be able to take your riches to the grave, apparently, a good ol’ McDonald’s McFlurry is still an option. Footage of a hearse approaching the entrance … Read more