Bondi victim’s mum makes tragic plea
The mother of Jade Young, who was murdered in the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, has made a tragic and desperate plea for mental health reform.
Mental Health
‘Sorry for him’: Support for Dutton’s son
A man with a very unique perspective on public life has put an arm around Peter Dutton’s son after a controversial image of the teenager surfaced.
One in four Aussies battle with this issue
More than a quarter of Aussies are living day to day with this chronic condition, according to a national health snapshot.
If you do these 7 things, you’re a narcissist
A psychologist has revealed the seven chilling signs that you or someone you love could actually be a narcissist.
Radio star reveals secret health battle
2GB radio star Chris O’Keefe has revealed his own personal health battle with a debilitating disease that affects 10,000 Aussie kids.
Surprise new face of Aussie drug dealers
A new generation of drug dealers has emerged in Australia, with the “stereotypical dodgy looking guy” no longer the norm.
‘Courageous’: Candid Fanning’s admission
Surfing legend Mick Fanning has called on young men to be open to help as he detailed his own mental health journey, following his brother’s death.
Minns lashed over hidden mental health cut
Mental health bodies are in arms over a cut to a vital program which helps vulnerable mental health patients ease back into the community.
Push to legalise pot rejected
Australia won’t see any cannabis cafes selling brownies anytime soon, despite agreement that the use of marijuana should be prioritised as a health issue.
Sad reason everyone’s buying this salt
A new item will hit the shelves at Woolworths across the country. And while it has a sad backstory, it’s also raising money for a vital cause.
‘Prey’: Dad’s chilling social media claim
The father of a girl who took her own life says Instagram has a lot to answer for, claiming it’s the “perfect platform” for people “vulnerable to feel worse”.
Creepy TikTok reveals your darkest secrets
A viral TikTok has repopularised a creepy personality test that uses the faces of real psychiatric patients from the 1930s.
Tragic way these 10 young Aussies are linked
These are just some of the faces of young Australians whose lives ended because of social media, which in some way contributed to their deaths.
Dark secret behind teen’s mirror selfie
A Melbourne woman has revealed the very dark secret she was hiding from the world behind her seemingly normal mirror selfie.
Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
As parents of lost teens like Jessica Cleland call for change, social media’s “like” button is being blamed for mental health disorders — and there is an even darker side preying on our kids.
Tragedy as bullied 12yo girl takes her life
The grieving parents of a 12-year-old girl who tragically took her own life have lashed out at the school, claiming their daughter was relentlessly bullied.
Staff meeting flips Aussie’s life upside down
Melissa had always struggled with her weight, but she had no idea her problems might be caused by a misunderstood disease she had been suffering for most of her life.
Gen Z are miserable and this is why
Young Aussies are the most boring and miserable generation getting around, and now there’s research to show why.
Dolly should have turned 21 this month
She was an adventurous, bright and energetic 14-yar-old girl. One night in 2018, everything changed forever.
23yo reveals incredible transformation
A 23-year-old woman has revealed how she hit “rock bottom” and managed to turn her life around in just five years.
Scary new alcohol warning for Aussies
Aussies who consume more than one glass of wine or beer a day are putting themselves at serious risk of developing a debilitating disease.
‘Unprecedented’ demand on Aussie service
A record number of people have reached out to one essential service amid fears about cost of living and mounting violence.
‘I’m the person most people are going to hate’
A Sydney mum had a deeply personal reaction to watching the Bondi stabbing footage. Now she has expressed her feelings about the killer.
A cheesy ’90s pop song saved my life
An ultra uplifting bubblegum pop song from 1990s British group S Club 7 averted a near-tragic end for a terrified teenager living in regional Australia.
ScoMo makes candid health admission
Scott Morrison has revealed he was placed on medication to cope with “debilitating” anxiety during his prime ministership.
MasterChef star shares terrible secret
Something so awful happened to Masterchef’s Julie Goodwin that she had no choice but to “burn it all down”, the star has revealed.
National hero left ‘a shell of a man’
As Australia pauses to mark Anzac Day and those who died for our freedoms, countless modern heroes who also served their country have been all but cast aside.
‘Worthy’: Abuse survivors help each other
After being in an abusive relationship as a teenager, Anna Coutts-Trotter is on a mission to help other survivors of abuse.
Family challenge claims on how 10yo died
Family members of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy who died while in state care last week have spoken out about the incident.
10-year-old boy takes own life in state care
A 10-year-old Indigenous boy has taken his own life while living in state care after being removed from his parents in 2020.
Hero dad lauded after Bondi attack
Experts have praised the actions of quick-thinking parents who shielded their children from seeing the horror unfold during the deadly stabbing attacks in Bondi.
PM shares update from victims’ families
Anthony Albanese has spoken with the families of six people killed during a violent shopping centre rampage.
‘Could always do more’: PM’s Bondi message
Despite the admission, the Prime Minister outlined the steps Australia was taking to bolster services in one key area.
Call to overhaul puberty blockers access
Australian governments are being urged to review how trans kids access gender affirming medication after a review found gender blockers are dangerous.
Survivors paid $1.3bn amid funding warning
Tens of thousands of survivors have been paid redress, but advocacy groups are warning more could slip through the cracks unless the government props them up.
4.2m Aussies think this is worse than cheating
Heartbreak comes in many forms, but a shocking new poll suggests one in five Australians see one particular act as worse than cheating.
Elon Musk sues Australia over trans furore
Global tech titan Elon Musk is pursuing legal action over a post on his social media platform that was allegedly harmful to a transgender activist.
‘Catastrophic’: Scathing end to suicide inquiry
The commissioner heading the Royal Commission into Australia’s military suicide crisis has delivered a scathing conclusion, warning of a ‘catastrophic failure’ in leadership.
Defence boss admits ‘we could have done more’
Jarring testimony from the man leading Australia’s vast Defence workforce has revealed the deep complexity of the suicide crisis hitting the country’s military and defence heroes.
‘Lost hope’: Mum’s hell after son’s suicide
A mother who lost her army veteran son to suicide said the military’s ‘delay, deny, die’ culture had taken the life of her beloved boy.
Bosses comment nearly killed Aussie tradie
This upbeat, ocker country firefighter just a decade ago was driven to the dark depths of despair from which he almost didn’t return. Read his brave message.
‘Absolute hell’: Hidden pain crushing women
It’s a debilitating disease that affects almost a million Aussie women, and now one state is finally listening.
Aussie influencer’s emotional confession
*WARNING*: This story discusses eating disorders. Model Steph Claire Smith was brought to tears while recalling a detail from her teenage years.
Red carpet rolls out for Gaza refugees
From free school fees and hospital visits to food vouchers and free bus cards, one state is rolling out the red carpet for refugees fleeing violence in Gaza.
Call to expand psychedelics for mental health
The NSW Mental Health Minister says it is currently “too difficult” for sufferers of severe PTSD and depression to access emerging therapies.
Survivors’ plea over conversion therapy ban
Survivors of horrific gay conversion therapy said banning gay conversion therapy would save lives, and called on all politicians to pass the historic bill.
Horror stats show youth suicide crisis
Crisis interventions involving suicide attempts by young Aussies have nearly doubled in the last five years, a major report has revealed.
‘Need change now’: Labor defends decision
Defence Minister Richard Marles says ‘history would judge’ whether Labor had been right not to extend an inquiry into defence suicides, saying the government genuinely wanted to make real change.
‘Broke me’: Navy hero’s secret report shock
A navy diver has made shocking claims to a royal commission after he was sent a secret report into his brother’s suicide.
Senior military leaders front suicide inquest
Australia’s senior-most military and civilian leaders in defence will front the final hearings of an inquest in veteran’s suicide.
Cash bonus for thousands of Aussies
Thousands of Aussies are in line to get some extra cash back in their pocket from a major insurer, but there are some requirements to be eligible.
‘Gone too soon’: Popular porn star dead at 36
A well-known adult entertainer has left fans in shock after she reportedly took her own life at the age of just 36.
Senator admits to drinking before hearing
The senator has admitted to drinking before a parliamentary hearing after she was accused of slurring her words.
‘Too popular’: free yoga class under threat
A free yoga program in Melbourne could be slapped with a $400 fee per class for becoming too popular.
‘Pathetic’: War erupts over free beach yoga
A council has been branded “useless bureaucrats” after it asked a woman to pay it $10,000 for free yoga sessions she provides.
Up 70 per cent: rural mental health crisis laid bare
The number of farmers seeking mental health help doubled last year, with nearly 70 per cent of those reaching out being men. But there is help at hand.
‘Party drug’ doctors are prescribing Aussies
A popular party drug is being used on people with mental health issues – and these new treatments are gaining traction.
Aussie star’s sister-in-law banned over ‘affair’
A Sydney psychologist, who tried to protect the identity of her famous brother-in-law, has had her registration suspended after an affair with a vulnerable client.
Physical feature of psychopaths revealed
A new study analysed a group of clinically diagnosed psychopaths and uncovered many share this one thing in common. Do you have it too?
Tragic note 20-year-old surfer left behind
The family of a 20-year-old surfer who took his own life late last year have spoken out about the heartwrenching tragedy.
‘No drugs’: New way Aussies are getting high
It promises to do in 10 minutes what 10 days of meditation can do – and it’s landed in Australia.
Source of star’s crippling groin pain revealed
A British model thought she had MS when her groin pain wouldn’t go away but the true explanation for her mystery pangs took her by surprise.
‘I tried to overdose when I was just 11’
A young Australian advocate, who uses they/them pronouns, was diagnosed with autism when they were eight years old.
New tax to hit Aussie travellers
Aussie travellers will soon be hit by a new tax when trying to visit one of the nation’s most popular holiday destinations.
$1300 millions of Aussies missing out on
Australians have just four days left to potentially claim thousands of dollars back in health cover costs. Here’s what you need to know.
Horror at husband’s ‘disgusting’ sex demand
Laura Byrne and Brittany Hockley are “mad” after a husband said his sex life was “bad” as his wife won’t give in to his bedroom demands.
Shocking reality of common job
Shocking attacks on one group of workers is on the rise, with industry leaders saying the holiday season is particularly dangerous.
‘Serious risk’: Warning on dodgy China pills
The TGA has issued warnings about dodgy pills being shipped to Australia from China, with one product including ingredients that have been banned since 2010.
Common ‘irrational fear’ after Xmas party
Work Christmas parties are in full swing but there’s a secret fear enveloping the fun – and it’s all too common.
10 expert hacks to manage festive stress
Behind the glimmering lights and merry gatherings lurks an unwelcome yuletide guest: stress. Here’s how to manage it as we head into the holidays.
‘Failures’ led to hospital starvation death
The man refused to eat or drink for his 33 day admission before he died from starvation and dehydration.
One group of Aussies ruined by rate rises
A widening gap in generational economic distress has raised alarms as Australia faces a sad surge amid a period of steep interest rate rises.
Horror illness a million Aussies are battling
A 25-year-old man is just one of the Australians who have battled through the illness, and is throwing his support behind a campaign to help others.
One colour dominates Melbourne festival
From leopard prints to luminous pink cowboy hats, discover the fashion highlights at this LGBTQI+ gala.
Hospitals object to voluntary assisted dying
Some hospitals in one state have refused to transfer patients who have requested voluntary assisted dying, a new report has revealed.
Health battle Aussies are still getting wrong
In 2021, ambulances in Australia responded to more than 16,800 call outs for the same situation, yet as a nation we’re still not talking about this silent health battle nearly enough.
Major life change Elle doesn’t regret
Elle Macpherson was “numbing” herself with alcohol before making the decision to go sober in 2003. She celebrated 20 years of sobriety in September.
‘Paralysed’: Aussie kids too anxious for school
In the two years since the first waves of lockdowns closed schools across the country, some students have missed 50 per cent of their classes.
Lifesaving change for common service
The government has launched a new campaign to help make crisis support more accessible to people across the country.
Tip-off leads to $8m cocaine bust on ship
A seemingly ordinary tip-off has turned extraordinary with a multimillion-dollar drug find.
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