Anti-lockdowners’ sneaky new tactic
Secret messages have revealed what Melbourne’s anti-lockdown activists are planning next. They’ve promised something “big”.
Outdoors
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The popular hardware store has withdrawn a $129 Christmas product from its shelves after it raised eyebrows among shoppers.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.
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