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.
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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.
How to watch spectacular space event
An amazing phenomenon which only happens once every 50,000 years will appear in our skies on Wednesday night.
Six ways to make a tiny garden work
From quarter acre to quarter-sized blocks, gardens are going small too. Here’s how to make a tiny patch look fabulous.
Aussies lose it over $69 Bunnings item
A $69 item is flying off the shelves at Bunnings as desperate buyers travel interstate to score the prized summer essential.
Teen airlifted to hospital after BBQ explosion
A 15-year-old has been airlifted to hospital after a summer barbecue took a life threatening turn.
Innocent mistake that cost little boy’s life
A heartbroken father has issued a plea to others and paid tribute to his three-year-old son after a tragic backyard drowning.
Desperately needed help for flood victims
One state’s government has declared its commitment to helping those battling a devastating flood crisis in the lead-up to Christmas.
Bunnings brings back popular item with twist
Bunnings Warehouse has released a new collection of pots created by an Indigenous artist after the success of last year’s collection.
Mum horrified by ‘terrifying’ Bunnings item
A newly released addition to a cult collectable from the Australian hardware store has given shoppers more than they bargained for.
Two in hospital after brutal dog attack
Several people have escaped a brutal dog attack thanks to a bottle of window cleaner.
Common item kills 4000 Aussies a year
A deadly threat is lurking in one in three Australian homes, according to a new campaign from the Federal Government.
‘Don’t use them’: Warning to P-plate drivers
Caution has been issued to learners and provisional drivers about a little-known impact plates can have on their cars.
‘Iconic’: $169 Bunnings item Aussies will love
Bunnings has released 200 new items for it’s Christmas range – including a $169 item the hardware store it says Aussies will rush to buy.
Caravan sparks incredible neighbours’ row
A woman‘s rant over a common street issue has gone viral as debate explodes over who was in the right.
Hilarious response to Sydney ‘boat war’
A controversially parked boat trailer has continued to ruffle feathers in Sydney’s affluent harbourside suburb of Mosman.
Suburb’s eye-watering new bin punishment
Residents of one Australian suburb face a truly gigantic fine if they make this one “rubbish” mistake with their waste bins.
Artist’s backflip after Queen mural vandalised
Sydney street artist Stuart Sale was hurt when he saw black paint streaming down his work. But upon reflection, his feelings towards those that painted over his piece have since changed.
How to beat mould this summer
A property expert has offered up advice on how to keep your home mould-free this wet summer and what to do if it manages to creep in.
Furious note over neighbour’s foul habit
A mystery resident living in a Sydney apartment complex has been publicly shamed by their furious neighbours over a revolting habit.
Extreme retaliation in neighbours’ fence row
When a neighbour built a fence through a homeowner’s garden, effectively stealing their land, they went to extreme lengths to get it back.
‘Wow’: Kmart’s $16 item thrills shoppers
Shoppers who have active, young kids to keep occupied are excited over a new outdoor range from Kmart that features a climbing ramp and slide.
Disgusting discovery in woman’s garage
An Australian mum’s cry for help to remove an army of unwanted visitors has shocked an online cleaning advice group.
Locals seethe over ‘monument of stupidity’
A coastal resident has built a wind turbine towering almost 11 metres on his property, but his project has won few fans.
Big home design mistake you’re making
We’ve heard the saying “make your house a home”, but how do we achieve this? It’s all about designing with your wellbeing in mind, according to this expert.
‘Like driving 150’: Crackdown on ‘cowboys’
Police are cracking down on “cowboys” doing the wrong thing by introducing strict speed limits and making warnings mandatory.
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