A high-profile international rugby player who was kicked off a Qantas flight from Bali after demanding cabin crew apologize to his wife has broken his silence, accusing the airline of humiliating his family. But Qantas says it “strongly denies” its crew spoke to the man or his wife “in a rude manner.” Zakir Slaimankhel was … Read more
The heartbreak of losing a loved one has been compounded for a family who may be unable to prove the death of their dad after Australia Post lost his death certificate. The late father had been living in Vietnam with his wife before he passed in late August, but the certificate had to be posted … Read more
A man traveling from overseas has been fined $2,664 and had his visa cancelled after he tried to bring 13 pounds of meat products through Perth airport. The international traveller had arrived at Perth airport from a country known to have foot and mouth disease on October 18. Australian biosecurity officers uncovered the undeclared meat … Read more
A bird has flown non-stop, apparently, from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania. And now this young bar-tailed godwit — a member of the sandpiper family — appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds. It flew at least 13,560 kilometers — or 8,435 miles — during that flight, a bird expert said … Read more
A grinning, clean-cut young man wielding a machete calmly tried to hijack a car in Australia, terrifying video shows. Footage that could have been taken from a horror movie shows the beaming man tapping on the window of the vehicle — while wielding a huge blade, The Sun reported. The passenger, Ash Massacre, was trapped … Read more
Paul Hogan has – for years now – been talking about how homesick he is. The Australian actor, 83, has been living in the US for more than two decades, making headlines more recently for his disdain for the Venice Beach neighborhood he lives in. But now he’s revealed why he hasn’t yet made the … Read more
He can handle crocodiles, but can he handle a camera? Robert Irwin is embarking on a surprising new career as a photographer, releasing a coffee-table book filled with spectacular images of Australian landscapes and wildlife. It’s an unexpected move for the 18-year-old who’s spent his entire life in front of the camera — as opposed … Read more
A bizarre UFO case dubbed “Brazil’s Roswell” has set the internet abuzz amid rumors that video of a captured “creature” may exist — and could soon be released. The so-called Varginha incident — an alleged UFO crash, extraterrestrial encounter, and subsequent military cover-up — made global headlines in 1996 and sparked a media frenzy in Brazil, despite … Read more
Uber Eats is keeping an eye on how many alcohol orders you place – and one customer is not happy about being called out for having “a few”. An email sent to an unidentified Australian customer – who then shared it on Reddit – said: “Our systems indicate you’ve placed a few alcohol orders over … Read more
Dentists are warning health-conscious people to avoid homemade and fluoride-free toothpaste if they want to avoid issues with their teeth. The warning comes amid a rise in demand for herbal toothpaste, particularly those that don‘t contain fluoride, with “homemade recipes” shared on TikTok racking up millions of views. These recipes include ingredients like lemon, baking … Read more
Talk radio was abuzz on Wednesday morning after a motorist sent a picture of the rear of the car in front of him into Melbourne radio station 3AW. Jeff told 3AW that he took the photo on the Nepean Highway, in Brighton, and initially thought it was mud. “I saw this X4 in front of … Read more
A woman has praised her dog for saving her life during a vicious kangaroo attack. Pam Baldwin, 71, was walking her rottweiler, Bundy, at Albury Wodonga on the NSW-Victoria border when the incident happened. The attack left her with bruises to her stomach and a deep gash on her arm. She had been heading to … Read more
A nurse in Sydney, Australia has urged people to update their medical identification on their phone after an ordeal at Boost Juice reminded her it “might just save your life”. Posting on TikTok, the nurse named Lauren said she was waiting in line at a shopping center on Tuesday when a woman collapsed and hit … Read more
An influencer who demanded a refund after canceling her honeymoon due to Covid concerns has tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony. Jadé Tuncdoruk, 27, married her partner of four years Lachie Brycki, 29, in a ceremony at Krinklewood Vineyard, in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia. Jadé wore a J. Andreatta dress, with … Read more
A Queensland amateur prospector has claimed his biggest find yet after excavating a precious gemstone during his evening walk. Matt Betteridge found “an absolutely massive” 834-carat Australian sapphire near his home on fossicking land near Rubyvale in Queensland’ Gemfields while on a “bit of evening specking (looking for sapphires with a torch)”. Mr Betteridge told … Read more
A furious tradie has pulled over to confront two cyclists on a busy road in Adelaide, launching into a lengthy tirade about “thinking logical.” The nearly eight-minute incident was filmed by one of the cyclists and posted to Reddit, saying the dispute started because they were riding too slowly through a roundabout. They claim the driver … Read more
A string of American celebrities have stepped out in incredibly racy cut-out dress from an Australian retailer that costs less than $80. The “Eyes On Me Mini Dress” from White Fox Boutique features a sexy “slash” like effect across the chest, revealing the wearer’s midriff, underboob and cleavage. The skimpy black number, which retails for … Read more
A mom is urging all parents to learn basic first aid after her son almost died after choking on a common children’s snack. When Ashlie Johnson decided to cut up a few apple slices to give her son Declan as a healthy snack, she never imagined it could nearly cost him his life. The mom-of-four … Read more
The Irwin family is opening its iconic Australia Zoo grounds for couples to pop the question or get married. Bindi Irwin and her husband Chandler were hitched at the Sunshine Coast venue in March 2020. They followed in the footsteps of parents Steve and Terri Irwin, who met at the zoo and also married there … Read more
A teacher at a prestigious private boys’ school in Melbourne, Australia has been seriously injured during senior pranks. While the details are still unclear, Independent Education Union Victorian secretary Deb James claimed a religion teacher at Scotch College was hospitalized with broken bones after trying to protect younger students on Friday. “It seems that a … Read more