Australia

Dog joins early morning commute by hopping on train alone: ‘He just needed an adventure’

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Dog joins early morning commute by hopping on train alone: ‘He just needed an adventure’

Melbourne commuters were forced to do a double-take when an adorable four-legged passenger independently boarded a train en route to Flinders Street Station. Storm the Labrador effortlessly made his way onto the 8.20am train departing Hoppers Crossing Station last weekend, without any human assistance. Footage captured by closed-circuit television cameras installed at the station shows … Read more

Rugged adventure meets 5-star style on this island at the end of the Earth

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Rugged adventure meets 5-star style on this island at the end of the Earth

For diehard hikers there is nowhere quite like Tasmania. Split between east and west by an anomaly called Tyler’s Corridor, the Aussie island is famed for the distinctive climates, geology and vegetation found on either side. To the west, the rainforests and mountain ranges can receive up to 141 inches of rainfall per year (New York … Read more

78-year-old man’s wild rampage outside gym caught on camera: ‘Nothing will stop this man from working out’

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78-year-old man’s wild rampage outside gym caught on camera: ‘Nothing will stop this man from working out’

Footage has captured the moment gym-goers had their evening workouts interrupted due to a Melbourne, Australia man’s alleged drunken rampage outside a gym. In videos posted to TikTok, an agitated 78-year-old man is observed repeatedly kicking a glass door situated at the entrance of Anytime Fitness Collingwood. The man can be heard grunting as his … Read more

Singer gets tased three times on flight after fighting with his girlfriend

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Singer gets tased three times on flight after fighting with his girlfriend

A Melbourne singer who was Tasered three times by Australian Federal Police on a Jetstar flight has revealed the reason behind the disturbing incident — he refused to sit in his designated seat after a fight with his girlfriend. Bolic Malou, a “Sudan-born, Melbourne-based” singer known as Rockstar Bo La, was boarding a flight home … Read more

Sex guidebook for teens prompts pearl-clutching among parents: ‘Disgusting!’

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Sex guidebook for teens prompts pearl-clutching among parents: ‘Disgusting!’

The birds and the bees just got a lot more controversial. A sex-positive guidebook marketed for teenagers detailing several sexual acts is causing outrage among parents — some of whom may have led to it getting pulled from some store bookshelves. Originally published in May, “Welcome to Sex: Your No-Silly-Questions Guide to Sexuality, Pleasure and … Read more

Sailor who survived 2 months lost at sea with his dog speaks out: ‘Really didn’t think I’d make it’

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Sailor who survived 2 months lost at sea with his dog speaks out: ‘Really didn’t think I’d make it’

The Australian man who spent over two months lost at sea with his dog when his storm-damaged boat drifted over 1,000 miles from shore spoke out as he set foot on land for the first time on Tuesday. Tim Shaddock, 51, who was rescued by a Mexican tuna boat over the weekend alongside his dog … Read more

‘Welcome to Sex’ children’s book causes chaos on retailers’ shelves

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‘Welcome to Sex’ children’s book causes chaos on retailers’ shelves

Australian department store chain Big W has confirmed staff in its stores have been abused, forcing the retail giant to move a controversial sex book to online sales only. The “graphic” sex book written for children as young as eight has received intense criticism after it attracted nationwide attention this week for its discussion of … Read more

Enormous, ‘highly venomous’ sea snake washes up on beach, terrifying locals

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Enormous, ‘highly venomous’ sea snake washes up on beach, terrifying locals

Beach walkers were greeted with a grisly scene on Tuesday, with an enormous snake stopping them in their tracks during their early-morning stroll. They encountered a highly venomous stokes sea snake with a sizable gouge out of its side on Sunshine Beach, near Noosa on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. The walkers reported the startling find … Read more

McDonald’s served me raw chicken — now I think I have salmonella

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McDonald’s served me raw chicken — now I think I have salmonella

The horrifying moment a woman bit into a wedge of raw chicken disguised inside a McDonald’s burger has been revealed. TikTok user Maddie treated herself on Friday to a Caesar Chicken McWrap from the Armadale outlet, southeast of Perth — and quickly regretted her choice. She took one bite before taking a closer look inside … Read more

I’m the ‘world’s hottest truck driver’– I make $120K and work 6 months a year

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I’m the ‘world’s hottest truck driver’– I make 0K and work 6 months a year

A FIFO worker dubbed the “world’s hottest truck driver” has revealed her insane six-figure salary that she says has allowed her to live her “best life.” Perth-based Ashlea took to social media to offer a glimpse into her busy life working in remote Western Australia. Working as a dump truck driver, she works 14 days … Read more

Seven feral office habits you need to stop doing

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Seven feral office habits you need to stop doing

Australians are being forced back into their workplaces, bringing office etiquette back into the cultural conversation. Who hasn’t muttered: “What on earth is Jim eating today?” There’s no denying that some Aussies behave like absolute ferals in the office, and they need to be called out. It doesn’t matter if you’re the boss or the … Read more

Student stranded in Greece with life-threatening injuries after balcony fall

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Student stranded in Greece with life-threatening injuries after balcony fall

An Australian university student who plunged nearly 20 feet from a balcony while on a European trip, is now stranded overseas after sustaining life-threatening injuries from the fall. Sydney man Jacob Konaraki was selected by his university to go on an overseas excursion to Greece for an archaeology dig. After the experience concluded, he decided … Read more

Woman almost killed by deadly flesh-eating bacteria

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Woman almost killed by deadly flesh-eating bacteria

Carolyn Gower was like any other healthy woman her age when suddenly she was struck down by a mystery illness that would have killed her if it wasn’t for an eleventh-hour act. The Australian woman was found by her adult children in bed on the evening of March 14 suffering from delirium and a high … Read more

Women are refusing to shave their bikini areas in latest summer trend

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Women are refusing to shave their bikini areas in latest summer trend

Women aren’t just burning their bras. In 2023 they are breaking up with their waxers and throwing out their razors. A trend has emerged online of women rallying against the idea that they should have to hide their pubic hair at the beach – or at all. It has long been the social norm that … Read more

‘Creature from hell’ finally identified: ‘Now I’m actually scared’

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‘Creature from hell’ finally identified: ‘Now I’m actually scared’

The author of all your night terrors has been identified. Scientists have identified an insect that’s been dubbed the “creature from hell” following nightmarish footage that had even fearless Australians metaphorically wetting themselves down under. A TikTok video of the entomological terror had amassed 11 million views and sent shivers down social media’s collective spine. … Read more

Best ticket prices on Taylor Swift’s international ‘Eras Tour’ concert dates

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Best ticket prices on Taylor Swift’s international ‘Eras Tour’ concert dates

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ is far from done. In fact, the 12-time Grammy winner is just getting started. After Tay Tay completes the U.S. leg of her tour … Read more

Flight attendant catfished into relationship with famous TV star shares ‘cunning’ ways she was duped by ‘subhuman creature’

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Flight attendant catfished into relationship with famous TV star shares ‘cunning’ ways she was duped by ‘subhuman creature’

A flight attendant — manipulated into believing she was in a devoted and loving online relationship with a TV star she met while working — spent years being duped by an imposter in what’s being described as the worst case of catfishing authorities in Australia have ever seen. In 2011, Jess, who did not reveal … Read more

10-year-old girl’s vacation ends with her developing ‘most painful condition’ known to mankind

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10-year-old girl’s vacation ends with her developing ‘most painful condition’ known to mankind

An Australian family has opened up about the anguish they’ve faced after their daughter was diagnosed with a rare and debilitating illness. Their trip to Fiji turned into a living nightmare after a blister she developed became infected and caused her foot to become inflamed. Often called the “most painful condition” known to mankind, 10-year-old … Read more

McDonald’s customer claims worker’s glove was inside sausage and egg McMuffin: ‘I know I swallowed some’

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McDonald’s customer claims worker’s glove was inside sausage and egg McMuffin: ‘I know I swallowed some’

On her third bite into a sausage and egg McMuffin, Margaret Francic bit into an item that doesn’t feature anywhere on the McDonald’s menu. The Australian woman stopped in at the restaurant in Hervey Bay last Friday and picked herself and two kids up one of their favorite breakfast treats. Not far down the road … Read more

I checked myself in to a sleep sanctuary to finally get the Z’s I deserve

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I checked myself in to a sleep sanctuary to finally get the Z’s I deserve

Cherishing a good night’s sleep, I have always prioritized its importance in my daily life. It’s no secret that sleep impacts every facet of our well-being, from our energy levels and mood to our cognitive abilities, overall health, and even our physical appearance—bringing the saying ‘get your beauty sleep’ to life. Recently, I had been feeling a bit worn … Read more