‘Hundreds’ gather without face masks
Another illegal house party has jeopardised Melbourne’s virus battle as disturbing reports emerge of “hundreds” of people not wearing face masks.
Outdoors
Rejoice! Bunnings sausage sizzles return
Not everything is back to normal yet — but the prospect of a snag in the sun is a step in the right direction, with Bunnings’ iconic sausage sizzles returning.
Aussies are going crazy for these items
Stay-at-home orders may mean avoiding stores for many Australians, but online shopping for certain home-related items has increased.
Push to stop dangerous driving habit
A survey has found big support for installing more roadside cameras to catch drivers performing this dangerous habit.
Jim’s Mowing joins massive class action
Hundreds of Jim’s Mowing franchisees are joining a huge class action lawsuit that could cost the Victorian government millions.
Strict virus rule could be extended
Victoria’s chief health officer has warned a controversial virus restriction is “open to being extended” following dramatic arrests at crowded Melbourne beaches.
Sydney’s last summer worse than thought
Several Sydney suburbs saw summer temperatures last year that were hotter than previously thought, with several suburbs recording temps over 50C.
How you’ll be watched on Sydney’s beaches
Officials have revealed the hi-tech gadgets that will be used to watch sunbathers on Sydney beaches this summer.
New CBD feature ‘an incredible place’
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has unveiled a new public space in the Sydney CBD to “take in the sights of our beautiful city”.
Where to find the cheapest petrol
Major differences in the price of petrol have been revealed depending on where motorists fill up – with the cost expected to rise before the long weekend.
Meaning behind mysterious circles
The creators of mysterious circles emerging across Melbourne have revealed why the initiative could be the “new way forward”.
Kmart shopper’s clever $20 sofa solution
A savvy Kmart shopper has revealed how she used an affordable pet item to help transform her outdoor living space that’s been dubbed “amazing”.
Experts warn of stormy summer ahead
Intense cyclones and big downpours are on the way with the weather bureau officially forecasting a La Nina event for summer.
New restrictions on Bondi Beach
Visitors to Bondi Beach will be affected by new rules to manage summertime crowds as authorities consider what are “safe limits”.
Anti-lockdowners’ sneaky new tactic
Secret messages have revealed what Melbourne’s anti-lockdown activists are planning next. They’ve promised something “big”.
Thunderstorm warning for multiple states
Several states will be hit with thunderstorms over the next few days — but don’t cancel your October long weekend plans yet.
Bunnings pulls ‘inappropriate’ item
The popular hardware store has withdrawn a $129 Christmas product from its shelves after it raised eyebrows among shoppers.
Jim vows to fight government
Despite Jim’s Mowing franchisees being able to return to work, its founder has revealed why he’s not letting up in the company’s fight to sue the Victorian government.
‘Looks pro’: Man’s $300 Bunnings reno
When a Perth woman sent her hubby a snap of an outdoor shower to replicate, she didn’t expect the “amazing” end result.
‘Final straw’: Council elections turn ugly
A Melbourne councillor vying for another stint in the role says she’s “living in fear” after being targeted, and the latest incident is the “final straw”.
Huge snake found under wheelie bin
A wrangler was “genuinely shocked” after finding “one of the biggest carpet pythons I’ve caught in years” under a wheelie bin.
‘Need this’: Frenzy over cheap pizza oven
Major excitement has been brewing after Aldi announced it was selling a budget-friendly wood-fired pizza oven in time for spring.
Bizarre police search ends in false alarm
A frantic overnight search for a man last seen walking into the water fully clothed at Surfers Paradise Beach has ended in a false alarm.
New viral risk emerges ahead of warmer weather
Thousands of Victorians are at risk of serious illness – even death – as family pools go untreated since the start of lockdown.
Jim’s furious letter: ‘Blood on your hands’
Jim’s Mowing has written a scathing letter to Daniel Andrews, saying the extension of the lockdown had filled his workers with “despair”.
Jim’s Mowing: ‘I’ll cop the fine and fight it’
Jim’s Mowing is vowing its contractors will work and fight fines, even if the Victorian Government moves to extend lockdown past September 13.
‘Stupidity’: Jim’s Mowing to sue for millions
Jim’s Mowing is preparing a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against the Victorian Government as lockdown hits more than 600 contractors.
‘Worst green pool ever’ revealed
This Aussie pool guy got the shock of a lifetime when he looked at the pool he was expected to clean – there was a tree growing out of it.
Families ‘sleepless’ for 25 nights
Families and frontline healthcare workers living beside a 24-hour construction site say they’ve struggled through 25 “sleepless” nights.
Photo shows ‘ridiculous’ lawn dispute
This patch of lawn shared by two Sydney neighbours has sparked a fierce debate online, with some labelling the apparent dispute “ridiculous”.
Fury over truck driver invasion
Hundreds of trucks have invaded a quiet Melbourne suburb causing a “major disturbance”. Now residents are fighting back.
Kmart camping toilet hack goes viral
A Melbourne woman has come up with a “genius” $12 toilet solution for fellow female campers who prefer not to do their business in the bush.
Entire Swedish village for sale for $10m
If you can fork out $10 million, then you won’t just own a property … you’ll own an entire 18th century village, if you buy this place in Sweden.
Task you can finally get done at home
Being stuck in isolation may have you flexing your green thumb but here’s what you need to know before you head out to your local hardware store or garden centre.
Veggie growing hack anyone can do
No garden, no problem. You don’t need any gardening know-how, space, or equipment to try out this gardening hack. Just a glass of water and the off-cut of your chosen vegetable.
Renter’s $200 Bunnings courtyard solution
With all of us spending a lot more time at home, one renter has come up with a clever way to transform her small outdoor space.
Chamber’s unrecognisable home transformation
An ambitious couple have somehow achieved an extraordinary home transformation, converting an underground water reservoir into a gorgeous family home.
Aldi product sends internet into meltdown
Aldi lovers are going mad for this $30 product with nearly 70,000 people tagging their mates about the popular item on Facebook.
Surprise ending to Block’s final reveal
Some teams ended with a bang but unfortunately for others it wasn’t the bang they were hoping for as they rushed to finish the show’s biggest ever reno.
Couple’s ‘boring as bats**t’ design
It was a design so bad it left The Block judges fuming. The “tragic” reveal resulted in one of the show’s lowest scores of the season.
Huge object inside Aussie backyard
A new unit in a Melbourne suburb has a shocking 50m power tower that has alarmed neighbours. But council insists the tower is fine.
Aussie man’s ‘wacky’ underground home
Standing in the middle of this garden in a Canberra street, you’d have absolutely no idea you’re actually on top of a fully functional home.
Fans fume after Insta icon’s makeover
A Perth hotspot that was the brainchild of Julie Bishop has undergone a plastic makeover for visiting football side Manchester United and some fans are unimpressed.
Cheap detail that transformed ‘ugly’ house
This house in a popular Queensland suburb would not sell — until owners made a quick and simple fix that boosted its value.
Secrets of Adelaide’s coolest garden on the street
As Adelaide sweltered through its hottest start to autumn in more than a decade, a couple in the city’s northwest revelled in the glorious shade of their home garden. Here’s their simple secret.
Chilling koala photo causes uproar
A wildlife charity has caused divide over a heartbreaking image of a dead koala shared online — with many branding it “triggering”.
Cones put out to block public parking
Just to make Sydney parking a little more difficult, someone has blocked off a large section of the road with cones and wheelie bins.
Wedding present becomes national icon
WHEN Sir Keith Murdoch gave his young bride this wedding present, no one knew it would become a national treasure.
Aldi does it again: Inflatable spas selling cheap
ALDI have added inflatable spas to its speciality items, just in time for the scorching summer months.
When it comes to lawns he’s a broken record
HE RUNS the Australian Lawn Fanatics Facebook group, is about to hold the nation’s only lawn festival, and hopes to set a new lawn-related world record.
IKEA launches massive sale
JUST in time for the festive season, one of Australia’s largest retailers has announced a huge sale across stores in Australia.
Family only leaves home once a year
MOST of us have had the daydream of getting away modern life and going off grid. But this family has taken it to the next level.
Brad Pitt slammed over rotting homes
THE actor has come under fire after the homes he promised to build desperate residents following Hurricane Katrina were never completed.
Home dream we must give up
IT’S a part of the great Australian dream, ingrained in our psyche like beach cricket and meat pies. But as our population grows it’s increasingly unattainable.
Residents’ fury at bizarre place council planted tree
EVERYONE likes a suburban street shaded by trees, but these residents were left scratching their heads when council planted a new specimen.
Couple’s fury over street lamp
A PERTH couple has to constantly warn visitors to their home to “mind the post” after a lamp was erected in their driveway.
Mitre 10 sign mocks Aussie cricketers
A KIWI hardware store has tried to see the funny side in this whole mess, posting this cheeky sign outside one of its stores.
‘Hairy panic’ invades homes
A WOMAN fears she is losing the battle with a “hairy” plague that seems to have a life of its own and has overtaken her backyard.
Bongo ban sign sparks outrage
A WEIRDLY specific sign banning bongo drumming and fire twirling has caused outrage and residents say the council is acting like the “fun police”.
Inside Pete Evans’ lavish NSW farm
PALEO Pete and his model wife Nicola Watson have given fans a sneak peek around their lush farm in far north NSW.
Risk of burns peaks this weekend
THE number of children suffering burns has surged — and Queenslanders are warned this long weekend is a high-risk period.
Neighbour’s terrible demolition blunder
SHOCKING footage has emerged of the moment a demolition goes horribly wrong and the neighbour’s house is accidentally damaged.
Secrets of the Lawn Porn masters
TENS of thousands of Australians spend hours each week perfecting their patch of grass. And then they spend even more hours online admiring their work.
Elyse Knowles: ‘We are homeless’
THEY’VE sold two multi-million-dollar properties and made a tidy profit, but The Block’s Elyse and Josh won’t be living in luxury this summer.
Mum loses thousands in reno disaster
A BUILDER has left a woman’s pool and backyard in ruins after tearing up the yard and disappearing with thousands of dollars.
Giant rat terrifies Sydney family
A MONSTER rodent has been found dead in an inner city family’s backyard, prompting calls for a special “rat taskforce” to address the problem.
Australia’s renovation TV epidemic
WE just can’t get enough of home renovation TV, tuning in en masse and desperate for tips, tricks and advice on how to create the dream home.
Andrew Winter’s victory dance
ANDREW Winter wasn’t afraid to break out his dad dancing when he triumphed over Neale Whitaker in the debut episode of Love It or List It Australia
We’re off our block on renovation obsession
AUSTRALIA’S obsession with TV property shows is driving a surge in demand for increasingly complex renovation jobs, with designers saying we should be more realistic in out demands on tradies.
How to makeover your house for $200
YOU don’t have to spend a fortune to spruce up tired old spaces. Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference.
‘This is your new Australia’
A HOMELESS camp in the financial heart of Sydney’s CBD has been kicked out by authorities who described them as a “public nuisance”.
How to tell if swingers live next door
IF YOU’VE suspected your neighbours are a little kinkier than that morning wave has let on, just look for this plant in their front yard.
Council’s bizarre move on elderly couple
AN ELDERLY couple who built a garden on their nature strip have been shocked by a council order to remove it for “safety reasons”.
Snakes leave a parting gift for homeowners
AS BRISBANE’S weather finally cools snakes should begin to hibernate, but not before causing some residents a double-take.
Tourism boost after Debbie
A MULTIMILLION-dollar campaign to help the Queensland tourism industry bounce back from Cyclone Debbie will be unveiled in Airlie Beach.
Aussie family’s next level parenting
THIS family is rebelling from our “culture of excess”, and they have strong stomachs. Think re-usable toilet paper and road kill for dinner.
‘Now I don’t need real porn’
IT REALLY doesn’t get more Aussie than this. It’s being called “the best page on Facebook”, with men and women alike bonding over one of life’s random joys.
Designed for a land down under
WITH Australia Day tomorrow and all things Aussie – from plastic flags to toy koalas – suddenly becoming must-haves, there’s never been a better time to explore contemporary local design.
Mum shamed by neighbour
A MOTHER was told to ‘shape up or ship out’ by an anonymous neighbour. Her crime? Not planting enough shrubs in the front yard.
Langbroek’s message makes her appy
WHEN Kate Langbroek decides she doesn’t want to call you, believe me — you won’t be talking to her. She developed an app so she doesn’t have to.
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