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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How many times have you had a stopover after a long-haul flight and all you’ve wanted to do was curl up in a warm, cozy bed to get some shut-eye before jumping on your next flight? While many people often find solace in lying across a row of empty seats, or creating a makeshift bed … Read more
A mother has shared a new-age parenting technique that has worked wonders for both her and her children. While many Australians use ChatGPT to predict the stock market or to diagnose a weird cough, Doctor Nici Sweaney has a whole other use for it. “I actually have ChatGPT as my babysitter,” Sweaney told news.com.au With … Read more
An Aussie traveler has revealed how her trip to Italy became a nightmare when she was allegedly kidnapped twice within hours by two different men. Stephanie, an executive from Melbourne, visited Europe with friends last October. When her friends flew out, the 36-year-old stayed behind. She’s known for sharing DIY home renovation videos on social media … Read more
Richard White, the embattled co-founder and executive chairman of Australian software giant WiseTech Global, is stepping down after allegations emerged that the billionaire businessman exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex. Shares of WiseTech – which offers software that companies can use to manage and streamline logistics – soared by as much … Read more
A Sydney mom has gone viral after she aired her disappointment over a pregnancy milestone, with thousands weighing in. Fitness and mum creator Emily Jeffery took to TikTok to share the “sad” reality she faced as her due date approached, revealing that the “village” she hoped for was nowhere to be found. In the viral video, which … Read more
Costco shoppers are flocking to the shelves over a legendary Aussie snack that has finally touched down in American stores. The “Australian Oreo” is sparking a wild Costco frenzy. Tim Tams, the iconic Australian cookie, have been stocked in Costco’s across the U.S. and American shoppers have been hoarding. The Original Tim Tam is a … Read more
Cases of a devastating STI are on the rise and newborns are at high risk for deadly complications. The deadly and entirely preventable disease has claimed the lives of 42 babies in Australia, and a spike in cases in the US has experts worried about a potential uptick in domestic deaths. Across the US, syphilis … Read more
An Australian mother has shared her ultimate post-partum “baby brain” mistake after realizing she accidentally tattooed her daughter’s name with a permanent typo. Katie Benjamin, who posts under the handle @givingmumvibes, left social media in tears after revealing her new ink had gone horribly wrong. In a viral clip that has racked up thousands of views, the … Read more
“The Thorn Birds” star Rachel Ward candidly opened up about leaving Hollywood behind to become a farmer in Australia. Born to an aristocratic family in Britain, Ward, now 68, launched a successful modeling career across London, Paris and New York City before moving to Los Angeles in the early 1980s to pursue acting. However, during a recent episode … Read more
A terrifying kitchen mishap turned a celebratory baking session into a parent’s worst nightmare, leaving a 14-month old boy fighting for his life and facing a future of potentially permanent lung damage. Dustin “Dusty” Wildman was rushed to an Australian hospital in early May after inhaling a metallic decorating powder that transformed into toxic paste … Read more
According to a new global study, one in five workers feels severely underpaid and that they’re due a huge pay raise. The international poll of 4,000 employed adults across the US, UK, France, Germany, Singapore and Australia found 18% believe their pay can’t satisfy them, and they would need a 32% pay increase in order … Read more
One fish, two fish, red fish — Mr. Snuffleupagus fish? A new species of ghost pipefish resembling the beloved star “Sesame Street” character — now officially named Solenostomus snuffleupagus — has recently been discovered by research scientists, with the show creators supporting the fish’s matching moniker. The fish, whose identifying characteristics include a lengthy snout … Read more