Baby born with rare genetic disorder undergoes eight surgeries in 18 months: ‘You have to just be strong for him’

Baby born with rare genetic disorder undergoes eight surgeries in 18 months: ‘You have to just be strong for him’

At 18 months old, baby Luca has endured more than most people will in their lifetime. Australian parents Ashleigh and Cody welcomed their little boy at just 33 weeks – six weeks earlier than expected – and nothing could have prepared them for what would ensue in the following 11 months. Luca, who was born … Read more

‘Australia’s favorite fugitive’ — a dachshund named Valerie — is finally rescued after being on the run for 529 days

‘Australia’s favorite fugitive’ — a dachshund named Valerie — is finally rescued after being on the run for 529 days

“Australia’s favorite fugitive” was finally rescued — after 529 days on the lam. Miniature dachshund Valerie — described by her owner as “an absolute princess who rides in a car seat and only wears the color pink” — first went missing back in November 2023. An animal rescue group was “overjoyed” to announce Friday they’d … Read more

‘Minecraft’ movie screening encourages screaming, popcorn-throwing in wild move to curb vandalism

‘Minecraft’ movie screening encourages screaming, popcorn-throwing in wild move to curb vandalism

Following wild cinema scenes all over the world, resulting in high police and security presence to prevent any kind of commotion at screenings of A Minecraft Movie, a South Australian cinema has taken the opposite approach, hosting a special Chicken Jockey screening of the film for viewers to go wild. The screening, which offers $10 tickets, a … Read more

Aussies capture incredible footage of Lyrid meteor shower: ‘In awe’

Aussies capture incredible footage of Lyrid meteor shower: ‘In awe’

Australians have been treated with a rare sighting of a meteor shower, which lit up night skies in the country’s east on Monday night. The astronomical phenomenon was part of the Lyrid meteor shower that occurs annually in April. One of the planet’s oldest meteor showers, with sightings dating back as far as 687BCE, the … Read more

Private jet rentals skyrocketing as deep-pocketed travelers avoid airport madness

Private jet rentals skyrocketing as deep-pocketed travelers avoid airport madness

Once reserved for the rich and famous, private jets are now the vehicle of choice for savvy travelers looking for a stress-free and convenient way to fly. The Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally altered how people view public spaces, including commercial airports and airlines. It was a time for the private aviation industry to boom – and … Read more

Jason Momoa gets up close, personal with adorable koala at wildlife sanctuary: ‘A little baby’

Jason Momoa gets up close, personal with adorable koala at wildlife sanctuary: ‘A little baby’

Hollywood star Jason Momoa has popped up on the Gold Coast. The actor, 45, enjoyed a day at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in the Queensland city’s south this week, where he visited the park’s Wildlife Hospital. Momoa, whose latest film A Minecraft Movie is on track to hit the coveted billion-dollar mark at the box office, could be … Read more

Inside the bizarre business of ‘renting’ a girlfriend in Japan, sparking debate worldwide: ‘No way this is real’

Inside the bizarre business of ‘renting’ a girlfriend in Japan, sparking debate worldwide: ‘No way this is real’

Is this Australia’s answer to a massive issue? Overworked. Dating apped-out. Socially isolated. If the numbers are anything to go by, we’re getting lonely. One in four young Aussies feel that way daily. Something needs to change. There is currently a massive demand for rental girlfriend services on Aussie shores. Girls are being hired for company, … Read more

Bride catches shark while taking wedding photos at beach in unforgettable moment

Bride catches shark while taking wedding photos at beach in unforgettable moment

So much for your predictable tale of vows and roses.  Turns out, the real catch of the day wasn’t waiting for bride Miccala Toms at the altar but lurking beneath the waves with a toothy grin. Decked out in her stunning white gown, Toms decided to cast a line for some unique wedding photos Saturday … Read more

Over 900 people played Monopoly to honor girl who died and loved the game, setting world record

Over 900 people played Monopoly to honor girl who died and loved the game, setting world record

Over 900 people played a Monopoly game to set a world record. The late March event, which earned the Guinness World Record for most people playing Monopoly, was held in Sydney, Australia, to honor a young girl who loved the game. The parents of Alegra Vasiliou, who died from brain cancer in 2017 at the … Read more

Savage Garden’s Darren Hayes broke his jaw, lost consciousness in ‘terrible’ accident: ‘I could have died’

Savage Garden’s Darren Hayes broke his jaw, lost consciousness in ‘terrible’ accident: ‘I could have died’

Darren Hayes is on the mend following a near-fatal injury. The Savage Garden singer, 52, took to Instagram on Friday to reveal how he suffered a “terrible accident” last month in which he lost consciousness and broke his jaw. “On March 17, 2 months to the day after my Mother passed away, I had a … Read more

Sydney business being compared to US luxury supermarket

Sydney business being compared to US luxury supermarket

A dupe of a $19.16 smoothie popularized as the “It” girl drink has gripped social media, with many Sydneysiders stunned at the similarity. Erewhon’s Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie features ingredients such as almond milk, strawberries, bananas, maple syrup, coconut cream, collagen peptides, dates, hyaluronic acid, sea moss gel and avocado. It’s typically a … Read more

Tyra Banks reveals why she ditched the US and moved to Australia with her family: ‘Dream come true’

Tyra Banks reveals why she ditched the US and moved to Australia with her family: ‘Dream come true’

Tyra Banks says her new life in Australia has been a “dream come true.” The former model, 51, opened up about her move Down Under during an appearance as a guest co-host on Monday’s episode of “Today with Jenna & Friends.” “So I have this ice cream company, SMiZE and Dream,” the former host of “America’s … Read more

Man breaks back in three places during devastating paragliding accident: ‘Worst situation of my life’

Man breaks back in three places during devastating paragliding accident: ‘Worst situation of my life’

Incredible footage has captured the moment a man called triple-0 after he broke his back in three places in a horror paragliding accident he’s since called “the worst situation of (his) life”. Hawaii-born Gold Coast university student Maverick Robbins was left slumped over an unstable sand ledge about 260ft down a 330ft cliff after he … Read more

Passenger sticks legs completely out of car during insane stunt on busy expressway

Passenger sticks legs completely out of car during insane stunt on busy expressway

A driver has captured the insane moment a passenger stuck their legs out of a car traveling at over 60 mph on the busy Northern Expressway in Adelaide, Australia. Footage of the incident obtained by 7News shows a person’s entire leg, up to their thigh, dangling from the rear window of a burgundy 4WD with P-plates, indicating … Read more

Could bad toothbrushing be to blame for your migraines and body aches? New study finds surprising link

Could bad toothbrushing be to blame for your migraines and body aches? New study finds surprising link

It might be time to brush up on your oral health. You probably know that inadequate toothbrushing can increase your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. A new study out of Australia also found a surprising link between poor oral hygiene and body aches, migraines and stomach pain — especially in women. … Read more

Australian surgeon fined $10K for sharing picture of coma patient’s swastika-tattooed penis

Australian surgeon fined K for sharing picture of coma patient’s swastika-tattooed penis

A doctor in Australia found himself stuck between a rock and a hard place. A Queensland surgeon was reprimanded and slapped with a $10,000 fine for snapping a photo of a coma patient’s penis, which featured a swastika tattoo, and then sharing it in a WhatsApp group chat, according to the New Zealand Herald. A … Read more

Cheap sports fans sitting in aisles are ‘seat squatting’ more expensive rows: ‘Ruining the game’

Cheap sports fans sitting in aisles are ‘seat squatting’ more expensive rows: ‘Ruining the game’

Heading out to see your favorite team play isn’t exactly the cheapest outing for families, so imagine the fury when you have paid good money for some decent seats only to see someone settle into a spot near you, knowing full well they weren’t the seats they paid for. In fact, knowing full well it’s not actually a seat! That’s … Read more

OnlyFans star dubbed ‘most sexually active woman’ reveals what happened when mom found out about her work

OnlyFans star dubbed ‘most sexually active woman’ reveals what happened when mom found out about her work

The content creator dubbed Australia’s “most sexually active woman” has revealed the fallout after her own mother discovered what she did for work. Annie Knight, who is based on the Gold Coast, told news.com.au she was “devastated” when her mum didn’t talk to her for two weeks after discovering she was publishing content on OnlyFans. … Read more

Drunk passenger arrested at airport after being booted from plane, punching wall outside gate

Drunk passenger arrested at airport after being booted from plane, punching wall outside gate

A 37-year-old man from Western Australia has been arrested after he allegedly became aggressive towards cabin crew and punched a wall outside a boarding gate. The Australian Federal Police charged the Byford man with disorderly behavior following the incident at Perth Airport on March 24. He is expected to appear before Perth Magistrates Court on … Read more

Farming family gives rare look into unique 10-story house: ‘We’re nothing fancy’

Farming family gives rare look into unique 10-story house: ‘We’re nothing fancy’

A farming family in rural New South Wales have given Australia a rare look inside their unique 10-story house after an intrigued passerby’s video of the high-rise went viral. The stunned stranger, who captured the footage from the main road, asked if they had just spotted an apartment building in the bush. The clip attracted … Read more