Genius Aussie ‘summer must-have’ revealed
Finally there’s something to solve the common conundrum of where to put your wet swimmers when you’re done at the beach.
Outdoors
Tradie baffled by ‘bizarre’ sight in Bunnings
Bunnings has responded after a video went viral showing “dangerous” items behind security screens.
‘Peak Australia’: Unexpected find in Bunnings
A clip has captured the moment an unexpected guest hopped into the Aussie hardware chain. But people say there’s a “sad” reality behind the viral moment.
‘Gross’ Aussie act horrifies the world
A national behaviour we’re all guilty of has left international viewers seriously concerned. But Aussies say it’s totally normal.
‘Buy of the summer’: $29 Kmart item divides
Kmart has released a pool essential shoppers have been racing to get their hands on – and it’s proved so popular, it has sold out in places.
Aldi releases ‘divisive’ $70 beach item
Not ready to part ways with $200 but have CoolCabana FOMO? This budget dupe is for you.
‘Just for spite’: Bizarre twist in playground saga
Drama has erupted in a local council after children and elderly people injured themselves on a newly opened playground.
‘Infuriating’ Sydney problem not going away
If you’ve been outside in the past few days, you’ve likely been subjected to this pest – and the issue “shows no sign of slowing down”.
$30 Bunnings hack has Aussies frothing
A hack to make your fence look “brand new” has been discovered, with the key item costing less than $30.
Dramatic moment hiker rescued from cliff
It took an hour for emergency services to rescue the man, who plunged 10m off a dangerous cliff face and was struggling to hold on.
‘Massive’: Shock outback find goes viral
A woman’s “stunning” discovery at a remote West Australian mine has sent the internet ablaze.
Neighbourhood war erupts over ‘$50k’ hedge
Residents of a quiet Melbourne street have found themselves embroiled in a high-stakes showdown with their local council – over a bush.
Green thumbs warned about deadly disease
One state’s green thumbs are being warned to be vigilant amid a possible spike in cases of a deadly bacterial infection.
Stop buying this $6 Bunnings item right now
The hardware store has come under fire for selling an item experts say needs to be banned as it’s a “huge problem” for the country.
‘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.
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.
Hidden danger in millions of backyards
As Australia braces for a hot and dry summer, an expert has sounded a warning about a potential bushfire hazard lurking in a third of backyards.
Grim update after woman falls from popular outlook
Police have retrieved the body of a woman who died after falling from a remote lookout popular with tourists.
Neighbour’s court battle over common plant
A homeowner in a ritzy Sydney suburb has been ordered to remove a common backyard plant after a bitter legal dispute with her neighbour.
Deadly dangers hidden in your garden
Australians are warned to take care doing one popular spring activity due to the risk of contracting a potentially fatal disease.
When to change clocks for daylight saving
We’re weeks away from Australia once again experiencing five different time zones when some states and territories jump forward.
‘Very sick’: Man trapped 1km underground
A man trapped a kilometre underground has spoken for the first time amid a potentially weeks-long effort to free him from a cave.
Grim find in search for missing fishermen
A body has been found in the desperate search for two fisherman who went missing off a remote alpine lake.
‘I own a real life Barbie Dream House’
Long before the hugely popular doll was turned into a hit Hollywood movie starring Margot Robbie, this woman was living the Barbie dream.
Gross flesh-like find in woman’s backyard
A woman has taken to social media for help after discovering a badly scented, flesh-like growth in her backyard.
Mystery woman vanishes from walking track
A desperate search is under way after a mystery woman vanished from a walking track in a popular hiking area.
Wealthy Aussies at war over gross issue
Neighbours are fighting to stop a property developer couple from installing a pool in their next luxury development, issuing a grim warning.
Body found floating in Sydney’s east
The grim discovery was made on Thursday morning, with police now investigating the circumstances.
Australia’s oldest fishing shop shuts down
Western Australians are mourning the loss of a beloved tackle and bait store that’s set to shut its doors for good next month after 90 years of operation.
Pool firm collapses, customers left with holes
Another swimming pool company has collapsed this month, leaving customers thousands of dollars out of pocket and with holes in their backyards.
Shocking price hike for nature lovers
Hikers hoping to trek some of Australia’s most remarkable nature hikes will be in for a surprise after a shock price hike.
Missing hiker ‘lucky’ to be alive
A missing hiker found with critical injuries inside a popular national park after a frantic land and air search is “lucky” to be alive.
Dramatic rescue near popular beach
Police have released video of a daring rescue near a popular dolphin watching spot after a man was found clinging to a sunken boat.
Man allegedly tried to cook bin chicken
An alleged birdnapper who claimed he “lashed out” at an ibis has been ordered to keep away from all birds.
‘Disgrace’: Neighbour’s desperate plea
Neighbours have been left fuming over a homeowner’s colossal junk pile in their front yard.
Neighbours’ wild reaction to simple request
A simple request from one neighbour to another has led to outrageous scenes over a backyard fence.
Couple at ‘breaking point’ as home attacked
A couple have been left at “breaking point” after their new dream home was trashed by graffiti vandals.
Sinister theory after gross letterbox find
A Sydney woman found baked beans in her letterbox. Then she heard the bizarre find might point to a sinister plot in her quiet neighbourhood.
Cops crack down on secret nude beach
Queensland cops are saying nude beaches don’t exist in the state as they crack down on bare-bummed beachgoers.
Huge bin change on the cards
What Australians are able to put in their yellow bins could soon change as a result of the collapse of recycling program REDCycle.
Fun gardening projects for kids over the school holidays
From living teepees to seed bombs, the backyard could be the ultimate immersive games experience this school holidays for your energetic tribe. Here’s how to press play outdoors.
Major twist in ugly ‘guerilla garden’ clash
A Brisbane council has responded after a controversial ‘guerilla’ veggie patch divided the community and sparked a furious clash between locals.
Mysterious red lump grows under hydrant
A mystery red growth climbing up a Brisbane fire hydrant has sparked an international hunt for answers, stumping academics and amateur mycologists alike.
Fury as thousands slapped with new ‘bin tax’
The Melbourne council that’s faced uproar from residents over a bin tax that was voted in last night has been forced to defend its decision.
Residents erupt over ‘bin tax’
Outraged Melbourne residents have exploded at a council meeting after a controversial bin tax was voted in despite community rage.
Triple J’s savage take-down of conspiracy
Conspiracy theorists have been embarrassed after the national broadcaster aired a savage take-down of a wild conspiracy Aussies have embraced.
Why this family photo is enraging Aussies
A photo of a family at a popular tourist hotspot has sparked outrage after being shared online by a bushwalker who spotted the scene over the weekend.
‘How to keep the passion burning’: TV garden guru Dennis Scott’s top tips
Green fingered former NRL star player turned landscaper, Selling Houses Australia’s Dennis Scott reveals why there’s no reason you can’t keep the passion burning at any age. SEE HIS TOP TIPS
Landscape guru’s plan to tackle midlife garden meltdown
He’s played 100+ NRL games for Brisbane, Canterbury and the Storm but Dennis Scott’s hardest challenge has been seeing off a midlife garden meltdown. Check out his four-step game plan.
Iconic festival cancelled hours before event
A flower and garden festival that would usually attract thousands of people was suddenly cancelled, leaving guests “absolutely gutted” this week.
Urgent recall of sporting equipment
A popular piece of sporting equipment has been urgently recalled amid fears it could cause serious injury or death if installed incorrectly.
Dad goes viral over ‘Aussie dream’ hack
An Aussie father’s surprise purchase for his family took a dramatic turn when he was forced to cut down his fence to park it.
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