‘Bogan Lottery Family’: My parents won Lotto and I became a sudden rich kid
“Overnight, we went from pretty decently poor to multi millionaires. We didn’t fit in anywhere.”
Parenting
Elite school that costs $52k to attend
Independent high schools across the country have announced record high fees for 2025, and their budgets stand in stark contrast to public schools.
My in-laws demand I pay for everything since I inherited money
“My MIL joked about my “inheritance pocket” so I got up and left the restaurant.”
Influencer’s candid ‘mum rage’ confession
An influencer has made a candid confession about “mum rage” and the guilt she felt after screaming at her son.
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‘A taxi driver drove off with my nine-year-old. We’re still not sure why’
“When the door shut, he floored it – and kept going despite my husband running behind and screaming.”
Unpopular baby names in 2024 revealed
Baby names that have fallen out of favour in 2024 have been revealed, with one dropping a whopping 14 spots.
Warning after 41 Aussies drown in 36 days
An expert has issued a dire warning after 41 people drowned in Australian waterways over the holiday period.
Mum, 10 kids homeless after house fire
A blind man used a garden hose to try to help fight a massive house fire that has left a single mother and her 10 children homeless.
Push for sweeping Aussie junk food ban
A fresh push is underway for a federal ban on advertisements for unhealthy food and drink, citing concerns for the welfare of children.
My husband asked about dinner. I accidentally-on-purpose fat-shamed him
“He whinged I don’t feed him, so my response was cruel… but fair?” Please note: sensitive topics
My girl will have gender disappointment big time if she gets a brother
“I have a reason for not wanting to find out until the birth just so she has a head’s up.”
‘You are the problem: the types of parents childcare centres DON’T WANT’
“Hire a nanny for that level of care,” a controversial Aussie ex-educator says, frustrated with “PITA parents.”
Kids injured in horror boating incident
Two children have been rushed to hospital after their “biscuit-style” inflatable crashed in a horror incident on a busy lake.
‘I’m planning to use my kid’s Xmas gift money’
“I do feel really guilty… I don’t have a choice, really.”
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