‘Useless’ feature in every Aussie street
Experts have backed a big call to ditch a “functionally useless” part of modern Australian life, found on virtually every street across the country.
Outdoors
Council wages war on residents over plants
Residents and business owners in an affluent pocket of Sydney have hit back after being slapped with huge fines from their local council.
’Horrifying’ discovery at playground
A parent has made an alarming discovery at a playground, prompting the council to shut the play area down.
Dangerous thing campers shouldn’t do
Campers this Easter long weekend need to be careful of a common device that can become a “bomb”.
Why this photo is making Aussies rage
A viral photo from the carpark of a popular beachside hotspot has Australians fuming online.
Moment mum learns daughter drowned
A neighbour has shared the devastating moment the woman’s screams echoed up the street.
Picture exposes Aussie beach truth
A historical photograph shows many of us are being too sooky when it comes to a common beach complaint.
‘Why?’: Kmart’s new $25 product roasted
Kmart released a 2-in-1 Inflatable Pool Lounger, but social media users had a strong reaction to the Anko product and its sun safety implications.
Tassie woman wins ‘world’s ugliest lawn’ prize
The Tasmanian says she was proud to be crowned the owner of the world’s ugliest lawn in a bizarre contest that was backed by a Hollywood actress.
‘Shocked’: Kmart selling $900 item for $199
A Kmart dupe of a luxury $900 tent has sparked a frenzy on social media, with shoppers declaring they need it “immediately”.
Bin act sparks war in Aussie suburb
One Australian has found themselves in hot water over a bin act… but others see no problem with.
Bizarre sight spotted at iconic Sydney beach
An iconic beach has been turned green as surfers brave severe storm warnings for a Christmas Day swim.
Hidden danger in common Aussie act
Millions of Australians are planning to put themselves in the path of danger while taking part in one time honoured Summer tradition.
‘Stop breeding’: Suburb locked in Xmas war
Residents of an up market Sydney suburb have been issued a scathing demand after a Christmas debate raged.
Most magical Christmas lights revealed
Muggles have been welcomed to a special Christmas lights display as the team from Harry Potter have transformed an Aussie home into a magical wonderland.
Sick reason wasp chose not to kill spider
An Aussie mum filmed an orange spider wasp taking on a giant huntsman – and the outcome of the battle is guaranteed to disturb you.
‘Rats, maggots’: Council’s bin move slammed
Residents in one of Sydney’s largest councils have attacked controversial rubbish bin decisions, claiming it has caused the number of rats, maggots and flies to skyrocket.
Aussie’s ultra-rare find inside backyard pool
An Aussie man got more than he bargained for during a routine swimming pool clean.
‘Exploded’: ALDI product’s major warning
A popular product from ALDI’s Special Buys has been recalled after customers who purchased it reported it had “exploded, melted and caught fire”.
‘Total ban’: Huge call from Mitre 10
Four more companies have announced they will ban the potentially deadly engineered stone, following in the footsteps of Bunnings and Ikea.
Kmart shoppers go crazy for ‘genius’ $39 item
A new product which takes sun lounging to a new level is proving very popular among Kmart shoppers due to a “revolutionary” feature.
Major recall over ’deadly’ solar batteries
Aussies are urged to search their homes for ‘deadly’ solar batteries as thousands are urgently recalled.
Shock change to exclusive beachside suburb
A protracted legal battle has forced a local council to scrap one decades-old aspect for local residents.––
$450k unit sale proves Sydney has lost it
The eye-watering price for a tiny studio apartment on busy Bondi Beach has revealed the dire state of Sydney’s property market.
Toddler drowns in backyard pool
The young boy was found facedown in the water and couldn’t be revived, prompting reminders for parents about water safety.
‘Unpredictable’: Grim warning ahead of summer
Parents of young children are being warned to stay vigilant around pools this summer, with drowning rates tripling once a child turns one.
Kmart slapped with $1.3m fine
The communications watchdog has hit Kmart with an eye-watering fine over an act toward customers that broke the law.
Popular Bunnings product recalled
A common outdoor item in Aussie homes has been recalled over fears it could cause death to young children.
$19 Bunnings item transforms hated task
A woman is raving about a $19 Bunnings item after she realised it could transform a much-hated cleaning task.
‘Disgusting’ cause of star’s yellow fingers
Channel 9 presenter Deborah Knight has shared a photo showing the effects of a “disgusting critter” infestation in her Sydney home.
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