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.
Outdoors
‘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.
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