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.
Wellbeing
‘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.
90yo reveals her biggest regrets
A plucky grandmother offered some sage advice for TikTok users – and her biggest regret might surprise you.
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.
Albo to fight new tax threat from states
A push by the government to contain the spiralling cost of the NDIS could be dead on arrival, with states threatening to boycott the deal.
One colour dominates Melbourne festival
From leopard prints to luminous pink cowboy hats, discover the fashion highlights at this LGBTQI+ gala.
One reason Aussie parents ‘suffer’
Families grappling with rising living costs ‘can’t wait any longer’ for universal access to childcare, with the government urged to move quicker on industry reforms.
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.
Itsines hooks back up with ex in biz move
Instagram fitness tycoon Kayla Itsines and her ex fiance Tobi Pearce are taking back control of their multimillion-dollar fitness empire Sweat.
Radical proposal for state’s sex workers
A radical change to sex work is on the cards for one Australian state with a long history of progressive reform. Here’s everything you need to know.
Urgent recall of Chemist Warehouse product
Health authorities have issued an urgent recall for a trusted health supplement sold at Chemist Warehouse.
Disturbing theory behind Aussie autism rise
Children’s autism rates in Australia are among the highest in the world and financial incentives brought forward by the NDIS could be the reason why.
New vape laws ‘toughest in the world’
Strict new importation laws on disposable vapes will be brought forward over the coming weeks, the health minister has confirmed.
Reason health experts reject weed push
A bid to legalise recreational cannabis use in Australia – projected to raise $28bn in taxes – has been rejected by a leading health body.
Influencer’s shock bra confession
Aussie influencer and podcast host Laura Henshaw has shocked and divided listeners with her confession.
Shocking truth about your savings
A troubling detail about the amount of debt and savings among Australians has been revealed in new research.
‘3-4 packs per day’: Kids’ vaping addiction
Aussie kids are being “aggressively” marketed vapes online, prompting calls for tougher digital advertising laws.
Experts settle long-running shower debate
Experts have revealed how often it is you really need to shower – and the answer may surprise you.
Activist’s ‘plea’ to Instagram influencers
A body positivity activist has called on influencers to stop altering their pictures to help reduce record rates of eating disorders among young Australians.
Olympian reveals next career move
An Aussie swim legend has stepped out of his comfort zone and is loving life again after taking on “something I’ve never done”.
Urgent recall of popular health powder
A popular health supplement has been urgently recalled over fears it may cause a variety of unwanted symptoms.
The fatal epidemic we’re all ignoring
Joey Fry was just 23 when he fell victim to an increasingly common health issue that almost killed him and totally altered his life.
Gen Z ‘walking’ trend exposes sad truth
Gen Z are hitting the pavement as part of their new ‘movement’ they’re spruiking on TikTok, but it has caused confusion and anger among the public.
Doc reveals ‘heartbreaking’ Aussie crisis
A popular astrophysicist has opened up on the “heartbreaking” response he received after he revealed his own health struggles.
Common ‘woman problem’ can be deadly
Hairdresser Maisie Lewiss has shared her terrifying experience after a common problem turned into a life-threatening condition.
Inside dad’s horrifying health battle
A dad-of-two’s horrifying health battle with a potentially fatal disease – which has left him in and out of a coma – has been revealed.
‘My angel mum’: Hughesy’s heartbreaking news
Beloved comedian and all-round Aussie legend Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes has shared some heartbreaking news to his Instagram channel.
‘Go back’: Near-death experiences are ‘real’
A groundbreaking study suggests the phenomenon of a near-death experience is not a dream or delusion, but “another dimension of reality”.
‘Confused’: Awkward detail in star’s selfie
A battle has erupted between two superstar fitness influencers with potentially millions of dollars hanging in the balance.
‘Shame’ of men’s group exposed
Harrowing details have been revealed from within rooms full of men behind a scary Australian crisis.
‘Lonely, abusive’: Fury over 28-year shutdown
A decades-long plan to close segregated schools in Australia is “wildly inadequate”, and will subject many to “lonely” and “abusive” conditions, a Senator has said.
Doctor’s trick to look younger – and it’s free
There’s a new trend that promises to ‘reverse ageing’ but a doctor has revealed the best way to stay younger and healthier.
‘Binge-eater’ reveals 78kg weight loss
A Brisbane-based content creator has opened up about her battle with binge eating disorder, and how she managed to turn her life around.
Remarkable benefit of a good night’s sleep
We all know how good we feel after a decent night’s sleep. Now a study has proven the remarkable impact it can have on your body.
Deadly mosquito disease on the rise
Australia is recording a troubling uptick in cases of a mosquito-borne disease that kills about 20 per cent of people who catch it.
Aussie dads’ shock reaction to consent book
A consent activist has revealed some of the unexpected feedback she received after releasing her latest book on sex.
How to prepare for daylight saving
With daylight saving time just around the corner for many Australians, sleep experts share their top tips to protect yourself from fatigue and stress.
Urgent warning over RSL outbreak fear
Health authorities have released an urgent warning after a major viral infection was detected in an RSL worker.
Crackdown exposes disturbing vaping truths
One state is swinging hard against illegal vapes with a new crackdown on dodgy sellers and measures to support youngsters hooked on the toxic product.
Perfect number of hours sleep you need
Sleep can become an obsession – are you getting enough, too much? A doctor has revealed how much you should be aiming for.
AFP officer dies at Perth headquarters
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has released a statement after one of his officers took their own life at AFP’s Perth HQ.
Popular Aussie festival suddenly cancelled
A radical, edgy festival celebrating the darkness and mystery of life in one of Australia’s major cities has been punted to 2025.
Aussie chemist giant’s major announcement
The founder of Terry White Chemists and his wife have made a major decision after 65 years in business.
Major abortion change in one state
The updates to 25-year-old abortion laws also mean women will no longer need a referral from a doctor to terminate a pregnancy.
State on high alert as bushfire intensifies
Several ‘prepare to leave’ notices have been issued as firefighters battles to control widespread bushfires.
5 million Aussies to be slugged up to $170
Australians doing it tough with cost-of-living pressures won’t get any respite when this price rise – up to $170 a year – is factored in.
Inside Rich Lister’s anti-ageing ‘cult’
When he’s not sparking fury and making headlines, developer Tim Gurner is hanging out in his $150 million “cult-like” health retreat.
Shock as landlord evicts mum with cancer
A mum with terminal cancer has opened up about the heartbreak of receiving an eviction notice as she struggles to find out how long she has to live.
63yo fitness fanatic looks younger every year
For women who dread getting older, one 63-year-old woman may have found the secret to retaining youth.
‘Stonewalled’: Fury over Aussie crisis
The ADF and successive governments have been lashed for an alleged “relentless failure” to address the crisis of suicide eating up the military community.
Shocking find about Aussie diets
Australians aren’t eating nearly enough vegies and continue to drink too much, new research from the CSIRO has found.
Sad reason being over 6ft tall is actually bad
Being tall is seen as a desirable trait but a doctor has revealed why it may not be a good thing after all.
Tassie hospitals buckling under winter surge
Staff sickness and demand pressures have pushed one state’s hospitals to the brink with authorities asking people to stay away if they can.
You’re not crazy, we’re all acting strange atm
Are you feeling a little out-of-character at the moment? You’re not alone. A rare cosmic phenomenon is taking place and it’s “intense”.
Popular wellness food company collapses
Halo Foods Co Limited, the parent company of four food brands sold in Australia, has called in the administrators.
Tame’s candid admission over viral picture
It’s been described as the world’s most awkward photo opportunity. Now Grace Tame has shed a new light on the infamous moment.
’Soft’: Horror demand of grieving dad
A veteran’s mother has told how her son who died by suicide said he had to re-live the death of his own son at a Navy training course.
‘Too expensive’: Aussies face new reality
Young Aussies are having to sacrifice basic items like prescription medicine and fresh food as the high cost of living continues.
Scary reason to avoid latest health fad
The latest fad in the ever growing list of health trends needs to be approached with caution, one doctor has stressed.
Oldest Aussie, 111, shares secrets to long life
Australia’s oldest person, an Adelaide great-grandmother, has shared her tips to long, happy life ahead of her 111th birthday.
Hangover cure you’ve been using wrong
A Sydney pharmacist has shocked his followers after revealing the three reasons this popular hangover cure might not be working for you.
‘Intense’ surge in flesh-eating infections
The family of a one-year-old whose life was on the line after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria have joined calls to help find a cure.
Surprising trend loved by celebs returns
Popular in the late 90s and early 2000s, the last few years have seen a return of the clamshell-style mobile phone, with a smartphone twist.
Shock death prompts new medical warning
The medicines watchdog has warned that medicines and herbal supplements with these ingredients could cause liver injury and even death.
‘Should be banned’: Habit we need to quit
If you want to improve your health, creating a perfect morning routine – and sticking to it – is a gamechanger.
Aussies should foot bill for cheaper drugs
Peter Dutton says taxpayers should foot the bill for a contentious plan to cut the price of medicines for some Australians.
Wild twist in fight to cut medicine prices
Six million Australians will be able to access half-price scripts in coming weeks after a bizarre series of events in Canberra.
Brain secret to being overweight revealed
Scientists using brain scans have found overweight people have an issue with the part of the brain key to controlling appetite.
What you need for a ‘perfect’ sleep
We know getting enough sleep is important – so here’s everything you need to know when it comes to getting some quality shut-eye.
Great Aussie dream creating ‘hell on earth’
An urban planner has warned that Aussies chasing the dream of owning their own home are causing a liveability nightmare.
Shock plan to steal Aussie savings
Aussies could dip into their savings to fund one thing under a bold new proposal and a “conversation that we need to have”.
Influencer at ‘breaking point’ over boob job
A popular online influencer has been forced to defend herself against “relentless trolls” after launching a Gofundme page to help pay to get her breast implants removed.
‘Major’ concern found in Shane Tuck inquest
An AFL player Shane Tuck is looking into whether his death in 2020 is linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy and his time playing football.
Vitamin queen’s court battle over Insta posts
The glamorous owner of a multimillion-dollar wellness brand claims a competitor went on a campaign against her due to his ‘unhealthy obsession’.
‘Will I walk again?’: Tragic buck’s accident
A Queensland groom has been involved in a horrific motorbike accident at his buck’s party two months out from his wedding.
‘Maddening’ parking habit slammed
This maddening act by a delivery driver has highlighted an all-too-common parking gripe that endangers lives.
Union takes on CBA’s return to office order
The Financial Services Union is up in arms about Commonwealth Bank’s push to get workers back in the office.
Why these photos should scare you
There’s been a cultural shift recently and there’s a sad reality women are now having to face.
Surprising hacks for staying awake
Next time you’re tempted to reach for a coffee, consider these two foods instead for a healthy, natural stimulant, says Dr Zac Turner.
Huge call on Aussie four-day work week
Calls for a four-day work week are stronger off the back of successful trials in Australia and New Zealand.
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