Are condoms an appropriate product to display near a supermarket’s checkout? One Australian mom thinks not. The woman was shocked to discover the display at her local Coles, which usually holds small items like chocolates or gum to grab at the checkout, was selling Skyn and Durex condoms and strawberry-flavored Durex lubricant. The display appeared … Read more
Imagine stepping into someone else’s shoes and having their entire life handed to you on a silver platter. That’s exactly what 61-year-old Steven Tol is offering to the lucky buyer who’s ready to embark on the transformation of a lifetime. Mr. Tol, a resident of Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast, has decided to sell … Read more
An Australian wildlife park claims to have the world’s largest – and possibly oldest – crocodile in captivity, estimated to have lived for 120 years, with plenty more time to go, according to his handlers. “Cassius is such a magnificent, beautiful boy, and he’s obviously got a major history to tell us,” Sally Isberg, managing director at … Read more
What happens when the most G-rated Australian export does an interview with a comedian, known for their crude, British sense of humor? A lot of blushing, that’s what. Psst: It’s Robert Irwin, by the way – aka the most wholesome bloke to ever exist. The wildlife warrior, 19, was left “flustered” during a seemingly harmless interview with comedian … Read more
A notorious animal rights activist claims she’s been left bruised after she “disrupted” a restaurant after its owner “banned” vegans. Head chef of Perth’s Fyre restaurant, John Mountain, in June announced that “all vegans are now banned”. “Sadly all vegans are now banned from Fyre (for mental health reasons),” he shared on social media. “We … Read more
An Australian woman has revealed she accidentally spent $10,000 on Taylor Swift tickets ahead of the superstar’s “Eras Tour.” The “All Too Well” singer’s Aussie leg of the tour will take place from Feb. 16 until Feb. 26. Swift will perform her almost-three hour set at Sydney’s Accord Stadium and Melbourne’s MCG to thousands of … Read more
A real estate listing for an apartment in Melbourne, Australia has gone viral after potential renters noticed one hilarious detail. One picture in the now-deleted advertisement showed a human-shaped lump in one of the beds. One amused househunter took a screenshot of the two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit ad, and posted the picture to Reddit with the … Read more
An Australian homeowner has pleaded for help after making a “disgusting” discovery in their carpet. Sharing to a popular Facebook page, the resident revealed they had come across mushrooms growing out of the carpet outside their ensuite bathroom. A photo shared alongside the post showed two small, mustard-colored mushrooms shooting out from a gap between … Read more
Safety concerns have been raised after a small child was hurt by a spiked object while at a playground. The toddler was stabbed by the spiked object hidden in the sand at the Sindone Family Park in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast. The local councilor in charge of the park believes that the item … Read more
Starting July 1, Australia will allow doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat PTSD and depression. It’s a worldwide first that comes as research uncovers how psychedelic drugs have real potential for treating mental health conditions. “Australia is creating an interesting model that could pave the way forward for the rest of the … Read more
D’oh! An Australian businessman accidentally sent $560,000 to the wrong bank account, but a court on Tuesday issued an order preventing the lucky accountholder from withdrawing the dough. Digby Beaumont, the Paliside Real Assets investment head and an ex-Blue Sky executive, made the expensive mistake by writing the wrong bank state branch number on an application … Read more
A bride has unveiled her stunning weight loss transformation that saw her fit into her dream wedding gown. Back in July 2021, Brooke Reffo said her confidence had reached a low point after her weight crept up to the heaviest it had ever been at 203 lbs. As a hairdresser, she recalled how she would … Read more
A woman has lashed out at a popular website after the Melbourne apartment she booked for a short stay looked nothing like the glossy photos advertised online. Keeley Pejovic revealed the true state of the room she and a friend stayed in and, after checking out, claimed she “genuinely cannot believe how badly we got … Read more
In just a few hours Australian Taylor Swift fans will be fighting it out in the Ticketek waiting room in a bid to score tickets to the singer’s highly anticipated ‘Eras’ tour. Swift is set to play two shows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 16 and 17, before moving to Sydney’s Accor Stadium for a … Read more
Ryan Siew, guitarist for the up-and-coming Australian metalcore band Polaris, has died. He was 26. The group, known for exploring depression and loss in their music, shared Tuesday on social media that Siew died last week. A cause of death was not given. “It is with shattered hearts & the deepest sorrow that we tell … Read more
This time last year, Sherree Morris had luscious long, thick hair that she took pride in – it was a key piece of her identity and became part of how she branded herself as a makeup artist. However, by July 2022 that had all changed. Having gone 10 years without a haircut, she thought while … Read more
Former “My Kitchen Rules” contestants Carly Saunders and Tresne Middleton have shared the warning signs of the deadly disease that killed their infant daughter. The couple, who appeared on the fifth season of the Australian show, welcomed “little miracle” Poppy Grace in June 2021, after an eight-year IVF journey. Just weeks after bringing her home, however, they … Read more
When did you know your relationship was over? It is always a question that gets the most insightful response from people. Learning to know when a relationship is over is the kind of life hack that people should be making YouTube tutorials on. It is something most of us had to learn the hard way. … Read more
KFC fans are in hysterics over a viral photo of a KFC all-you-can-eat buffet, with many calling for one in their suburb. The post has transformed into something of a social media movement, as dozens of fans call for the return of fast food buffets popular in KFC restaurants in the 1990s and early 2000s. … Read more
A woman filmed riding an e-bike while pulling seven dogs on a leash has sparked outrage online, receiving a lashing for her dangerous, illegal and “stupid” act. The video, which was obtained by The Wentworth Courier, shows the woman slowly cycling on the motorized bike while a number of leashed dogs walk along at her left. … Read more