Australia

Sydney Airport suffers 4th near-miss in 2026 forcing plane to brake hard

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Sydney Airport suffers 4th near-miss in 2026 forcing plane to brake hard

A major international airport is facing mounting scrutiny after investigators released preliminary findings into a series of runway incidents and near-collisions. The incidents, which involved passenger aircraft, all occurred at Sydney Airport during the past three months. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released preliminary reports on Sept. 30. The incidents began July 27, when a Qantas … Read more

Young man’s toothache led to open-heart surgery with ‘silent killer’ diagnosis

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Young man’s toothache led to open-heart surgery with ‘silent killer’ diagnosis

An ordinary evening took a terrifying turn after a young man’s minor injury left him fighting for his life against a notorious “silent killer.” Luke, 35, was suffering a simple toothache when he began feeling unwell and feverish. The Queenslander had no prior medical issues, and initially didn’t think anything of it. “I didn’t think … Read more

Noah Eagle’s pronunciation of ‘Melbourne’ divides Netflix NFL viewers

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Noah Eagle’s pronunciation of ‘Melbourne’ divides Netflix NFL viewers

Noah Eagle opted for a local sound in the NFL’s international opener. The veteran broadcaster, calling Thursday’s Rams-49ers game for Netflix from Melbourne, Australia, pronounced the name of the Victorian capital as “Mel-bin.” Eagle’s attempt to sound like an Aussie didn’t exactly go over well with viewers of the internationally streamed game. “Love Noah Eagle … Read more

NFL fans left baffled by bizarre ‘Welcome to County’ ceremony: ‘I know Aaron Rodgers is pissed’

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NFL fans left baffled by bizarre ‘Welcome to County’ ceremony: ‘I know Aaron Rodgers is pissed’

The NFL’s first ever game in Australia kicked off on Thursday, though the pre-game festivities included a rather confusing ceremony for American viewers. Australia’s “Welcome to Country” was delivered by Aborigine elder Joy Murphy Waldin, a Senior Wurundjeri Elder of the Kulin Nation, who honored “60,000 years of our culture.” She welcomed all of the … Read more

Roger Goodell wears wild kangaroo coat in bizarre NFL Australia pregame scene

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Roger Goodell wears wild kangaroo coat in bizarre NFL Australia pregame scene

The NFL’s second game of the season was just a hop, skip and a jump for the commissioner. Roger Goodell, in attendance for the league’s first regular season game in Australia, donned a kangaroo coat while joining Netflix’s pregame show for the Rams-49ers clash. Host Elle Duncan reminded Goodell that he previously wore Santa Claus … Read more

Christian McCaffrey’s wife Olivia admits ‘uncomfortable’ reality after 49ers star leaves for Australia

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Christian McCaffrey’s wife Olivia admits ‘uncomfortable’ reality after 49ers star leaves for Australia

The 49ers have surely felt some discomfort adjusting to the massive time change from California to Melbourne, Australia. But star running back Christian McCaffrey’s wife, Olivia Culpo, will not want to hear any complaints about jet lag, given what her own body is going through. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey stands on the … Read more

Sean McVay’s wife Veronika takes trip away from Rams coach before Australia departure

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Sean McVay’s wife Veronika takes trip away from Rams coach before Australia departure

While the Rams are preparing their trip to Australia for their regular-season opener, coach Sean McVay’s wife, Veronika, had already left the United States for another country. This was shown by Veronika McVay’s social media posting on Monday. She shared several photos from a wedding in Mexico City, including a set of photos in which … Read more

Woman with history of anorexia was prescribed weight-loss jab — and told: ‘You’re eating too much’

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After years of managing her eating disorder, one woman got her hands on a prescription for GLP-1 weight loss drugs from a telehealth service — and says it was “criminally easy” to do so. Kate, identified only by her first name, told Australia’s ABC News that she had a history of anorexia nervosa prior starting … Read more

Touch down: Fresh flights and football are connecting two world capitals of sports

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Tickets sold out in just hours. Now, two of the world’s greatest cities for pros and their fans are ready to create an intercontinental superpower of sports. Next week on Sept. 11, the LA Rams will play the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia — a first ever for the team, which made a multi-year … Read more

Letting off steam: Australia’s legendary luxury rail line rolls out sumptuous new suites

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The rebirth of luxury train travel has stocked fresh elegance, polish and nostalgia into the most harried part of any journey, getting from boring here to exciting there. It’s been a whistling success. Today you can ride the Royal Scotsman into the heart of the Highlands, the ever-expanding and incomparable Orient Express across Europe, Rovos … Read more

Fasten your seatbelts: ‘Project Sunrise’ will allow nonstop flights up to 22 hours

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Nine years ago, Qantas challenged Airbus and Boeing to create an aircraft capable of flying from Australia’s East Coast to anywhere in the world, nonstop. Airbus responded by building the A350-1000ULR, outfitted with a fifth fuel tank to enable long-distance flying of up to 22 hours nonstop. Now, Qantas has announced that this aircraft will … Read more

Family furious after company sends girl Kim Jong Un costume instead of Mary Poppins

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A young student hoping to step into Book Week in the most delightful way has been dealt a cruel blow after her mother received the wrong costume just days before the parade. While planning to attend her Melbourne school festivities as the iconic Mary Poppins, CostumeBox instead sent the 10-year-old girl a Kim Jong Un … Read more

Curious baby shark swims alongside diver in unforgettable encounter: video

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A marine biologist on a dive in Australia swam upon a gummy shark pup, swimming just beneath the water’s surface. This rare moment was captured on video in mid-August, on a dive in Port Phillip Bay, Victoria. The video showed the teeny tiny shark swimming in front of the diver with the sun shining through the water. The diver, … Read more

Australian activewear brand shuts down after receiving backlash from ‘gym shaming’ video

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An online activewear brand has announced its closure after facing online backlash earlier this year. SUAVE, owned by Connor Wright and his wife Chloe, began operations in Perth in 2023. Back in May, the couple issued an apology after Mrs. Wright shared a personal Snapchat that many accused of “shaming” a man while he was … Read more

Stressed out mom’s worst travel nightmare becomes reality after her baby starts crying on plane

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Stressed out mom’s worst travel nightmare becomes reality after her baby starts crying on plane

As parents, we all know that flying with kids, toddlers, and babies is not fun. The anxiety and stress parents feel while boarding is immense, regardless of the age of their children. Charlotte Heinrich Freeman recently learned that the hard way while traveling with her two children: her toddler daughter, Mimi, and her son, Freddie, … Read more

Woman wrangles ibis out of bustling Sydney restaurant in chaotic scene

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Woman wrangles ibis out of bustling Sydney restaurant in chaotic scene

Diners at a busy restaurant in Sydney’s northwest were treated to a bit of a spectacle on the weekend when a woman stepped up to deal with a wayward bird that had made its way inside. In footage shared on social media, the woman, named Alice, can be seen calmly approaching the ibis, which is … Read more

Grandma permanently disfigured after hospital mistakes her for other patient: ‘I’ve lost my confidence’

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Grandma permanently disfigured after hospital mistakes her for other patient: ‘I’ve lost my confidence’

A Melbourne grandmother has been left permanently disfigured after hospital staff mixed her up with another patient with the same first name. Debra Buchanan was admitted to the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Sunshine Hospital for a routine procedure to remove a cancerous skin tag from her pelvic area on January 23. Instead, … Read more

Heated online debate ensues after Shaboozey fan refuses to let child stand in front of her at concert: ‘Get there earlier’

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Heated online debate ensues after Shaboozey fan refuses to let child stand in front of her at concert: ‘Get there earlier’

A viral TikTok video has sparked a fiery online debate over concert etiquette, entitled parenting, and who really deserves the front-row view when music icons hit the stage. The drama unfolded after a parent shared a recent experience at a concert featuring American singer-songwriter Shaboozey, known for his mega-hit A Bar Song (Tipsy). According to … Read more

Book found bricked in fireplace is returned to a library — 150 years overdue

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Book found bricked in fireplace is returned to a library — 150 years overdue

A book on Greek antiquities has been returned to an Australian public library about 150 years late, with water damage from years bricked into a fireplace. The book was returned to the library in the seaside town of Kiama last week by a local Ross Simmons who had found it during recent home renovations inside a tea crate bricked … Read more

Online debate ignites over the best way to steep tea bags for stronger hit: ‘Game changer’

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Online debate ignites over the best way to steep tea bags for stronger hit: ‘Game changer’

An online debate has reignited over a daily office ritual, with thousands of tea drinkers realizing they might be ruining their morning brew without even knowing it. The controversial “dunk vs. squeeze” debate has taken over social media after a viral Reddit post warned users to immediately stop pushing their tea bags against the side … Read more