A couple whose wedding guests were hit by a gastro outbreak have shared their side of the story for the first time. Rebecca and Brodey Fitz-Gerald were warned ahead of their wedding reception at The Park in inner-city Melbourne on September 16 that the venue had been linked to a gastro outbreak. “We got a … Read more
A Gold Coast woman has revealed the “ridiculous” reason she was kicked out of her gym — but her complaint has divided Australians. Kenzie Greaves claims she was booted from the Goodlife Health Clubs in Bundall for wearing slides instead of shoes on Wednesday. After leaving the gym, Kenzie took to social media to vent … Read more
Helicopter parenting didn’t fly for this study. New research out of Australia shows that letting elementary school children take risks while they play can have a positive effect on the amount of exercise they get. The study, published this month in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise, explored the relationship between parental attitudes about … Read more
When you think about the common procedure of getting a contraceptive implant, it’s not often associated with open-heart surgery, but for one young Victorian woman, this is an uncomfortable reality. Cloe Westerway, aged 22, underwent a standard routine procedure to have an Implanon inserted two years ago in a women’s health clinic, but in the following … Read more
The number of Australians having sex outside of their relationship has increased, according to new data. Affairs have been happening since the dawn of time, but interestingly, it’s not just the married among us who are getting it on the outside of their shared bed these days. As stigmas and cultural attitudes change, the number … Read more
Australians are waging a “war on oldies” but the growing resentment towards the nation’s baby boomers is misplaced, one commenter has said. In an opinion piece for The Daily Telegraph, former political reporter David Jones said younger Australians had drawn “battle lines” against baby boomers, making them “feel they’re a looming burden” on the country. “Make … Read more
Dune not disturb. Australians Bohannah Gerritsen, 32, and Tye Gerritsen, 35, are embracing their family’s unconventional lifestyle, traveling in a trailer, living in a tent and cooking dinner on the beach. The couple, who goes by @thesimplefolk_ on TikTok, call their unique way of living “a creative life on the road.” With their three children, they began … Read more
Charlie Newling, who starred on The Bachelorette in 2018, has been found dead aged 36, weeks after welcoming a daughter. The Australian reality contestant was reportedly found by police in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs on Saturday night. Paramedics attempted to revive him at Raleigh Reserve in Dover Heights around 11pm but he was unable to be … Read more
A former “Neighbours” star turned adult content creator has stunned in a revealing wedding dress — even flashing her undies on her “Big Day.” Scarlet Vas, 28, married TikTok star Tayo Ricci in Mykonos, Greece over the weekend — with the pair sharing a string of videos from the lavish nuptials on social media. The bride, who … Read more
Caitlin Alsop had been enjoying a “quiet dinner” with friends when her life, very suddenly, turned upside down. In the days prior, the 27-year-old Australian woman had felt “a bit” under the weather – but after consulting her doctor, he was convinced she simply had the flu. “And so I just took it really easy. … Read more
A family has been left devastated after their 5-year-old daughter died from what was initially believed to have been a common cold. However, they later discovered that young Cathy Kassis had actually been struck down with Strep A, a bacteria that can cause respiratory and skin infections and can range from mild to severe. But by … Read more
What used to be seen as an innocent, fun way of communicating could now carry huge legal risks as cases involving emojis increase around the world. Within the last decade, more cases that involved the use of emojis have been accepted by courts as evidence in both criminal and civil cases, with extremely expensive consequences, … Read more
A new study out of Australia suggests medical marijuana can improve the quality of life for those who suffer chronic health issues. The research, published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, found that medical cannabis not only improved quality of life in the first three months of use, but also helped ease anxiety, depression and … Read more
What attacks nuclear submarines, glows in the dark and looks like “a pencil with teeth”? Give up? It’s a type of shark called a cookiecutter shark, so named because its vampirish teeth can take 2-inch round chunks out of much larger prey. The sharks attracted worldwide attention this week for swamping a (no-longer) inflatable catamaran … Read more
A ritzy Brisbane, Australia restaurant has gone viral for its “eye wateringly expensive”, caviar-topped lasagna that will set you back nearly $50 a serving Celebrity chef Gillian Hirst first invented her famously Australian take on the Italian classic in 1992, when a staggering 400 portions per week of sand crab lasagna were served to ecstatic … Read more
Australians have hit out at a U.S. comedy superstar, whose recent Netflix promotion claims Australians “do nothing” and are responsible for “zero exports.” The clip promoting American comedian Shane Gillis’ newly released stand-up special Beautiful Dogs was posted to the @Netflixisajoke social media channels – the official accounts for the comedy arm of Netflix. In the short … Read more
A man filmed taking his pet snake surfing on the Gold Coast of Australia is under investigation by wildlife authorities as concerns emerge for the reptile’s welfare. Surfer Higor Fiuza went viral this week after footage of him and his pet carpet python surfing at Rainbow Bay was shared online. Earlier this week, Fiuza told … Read more
“Potentially hazardous” material has been discovered in a storage room at New South Wales, Australia’s largest high school, forcing the area into lockdown until specialist contractors can remove the box — which was only noticed after white powder suspected to be asbestos fell onto it. Castle Hill High School has been embroiled in an asbestos … Read more
A grieving woman whose partner died suddenly of cancer has issued a powerful warning to millions of Australians after discovering the love of her life never penned a will. Ajanta Judd spent a year locked in a bitter legal battle with her late partner Peter’s four kids over his estate when he died in 2017 … Read more
A “strange” photo taken at a Sydney beach has Australians freaking out – but there’s a simple explanation behind the “scary” photo. The picture shows a large number of people dressed in dark clothing who are dotted across Balmoral Beach while all looking out towards the ocean, seemingly in a trance. A confused onlooker shared … Read more