How to raise $150K in 24 hours
WITH all the awful things going on in the world, it’s nice to hear a positive story for once. Here’s how a Perth woman used her fame to raise $150,000 for a great cause.
Good News
Big Issue seller marries woman he helped while homeless
THIS is a love story that stemmed from a homeless man’s generosity, and a woman’s desperation to pay her electricity bill.
‘Homeless man changed my life’
A YOUNG woman who became stranded and turned to a homeless man for help says his response “completely changed (her) perception” on those living rough.
Finally, good news for the Morcombes
AFTER 12 years of unimaginable agony, the Morcombe family finally has something to celebrate.
‘Brain dead’ teen leaves hospital
A TEEN who was declared ‘brain dead’ and was moments away from having her organs harvested after being shot by an Uber driver has left hospital.
Penguin swims 8000km to visit soulmate each year
PENSIONER Joao Pereira de Souza rescued the bird from death. Dindim the penguin now swims over 8000km to see him each year.
Why you should check your junk email
WHEN you get an email in your junk folder telling you you’ve won $AU200,000 you ignore it, right? One Aussie almost made this terrible mistake.
Obamas greet their most excited visitor
AT 106 years of age, Virginia McLaurin has seen a lot, but we’re not sure the Obamas have encountered anyone quite like the spritely centenarian.
Would you give this man money?
TONY ‘Top Hat’ Moroney looks like a scary bloke. He’s a bikie and he’s covered in tatts — even on his face. But he’s asking for your help to save sick kids.
Postie’s family rescue a first class effort
HE WAS just on his normal morning round but a postie is being hailed a hero after his actions saved a father and daughter.
A stranger’s generous promise
INSTEAD of buying a yacht, one man has promised to give his money to this entire class of kindergarten kids.
Amazing school captain beats cancer
JAKE Bailey made headlines with his inspiring school captain’s speech while battling cancer. Now he is in remission and passed his Year 12 exams.
Lovers reunited after 71 years
TRUE love never dies, and American war veteran Norwood Thomas is living proof of that, after travelling to Australia to reunite with his long lost love.
How Ash London became queen of YOLO
ASH London has just become the queen of YOLO. The radio star quit everything in December to move to a tiny tropical island. And she hasn’t looked back.
Why photo of this joey went viral
WRAPPED in bandages to cover his painful burns, this little joey is melting hearts around the world.
Jilted bride swaps tears for travel
ALMOST four years ago, Katy’s fiance walked out on her just weeks before their wedding. Her response? She booked a one-way ticket and never looked back.
Pup helps bride overcome anxiety
Bella found Valerie Parrott and has not left her side since, including when Valerie walked down the aisle.
Freckles are so hot right now
FRECKLES. You either love them or hate them. Now an award-winning photographer is taking the term freckle face and turning it into a compliment.
‘They were hanging on for dear life’
TWO window washers were at the top of a 75-storey tower when their cleaning rig malfunctioned, leaving them dangling at a 45-degree angle.
Who’ll be making headlines in 2016?
IT’S been the year of Waleed Aly, Donald Trump and Caitlyn Jenner. Look into our crystal ball and find out who we’ll be talking about in 2016.
Photographer’s incredibly generous act
ON CHRISTMAS day, the photographer behind Humans of New York started something ambitious. Four days and $750,000 later, he’s succeeded.
Isla Fisher’s incredible $1m donation
AUSSIE actress Isla Fisher and her husband Sacha Baron Cohen have opened their hearts — and chequebooks — this holiday season.
The Christmas talk we must have
OPINION: FOR many people, Christmas isn’t awesome — in fact it can be really s***. We need to talk about it.
Strangers buy school cleaner a car
A COUPLE have raised enough money to buy a high school cleaner a car after they spotted him walking home after a long day’s work.
Saving thousands of dollars in a call
GONE are the days when banks tell customers that mortgage interest payments can be cut. But two calls has saved me thousands of dollars.
What’s the go with a scratchie gift
MANY people send loved ones and friends an instant scratchie ticket for Christmas and birthdays. If the ticket won the top prize, would you let on?
‘It’s okay to be you’
THIS little boy told Santa he had autism, because he was worried he’d end up on the “naughty” list. The response he got will restore your faith in humanity.
Homeless man’s shock $700k pay day
HE lost his business, went through a divorce and became homeless. Then he bought a $10 scratchie ticket.
Target praised for using ‘real women’
AUSSIES have given retail giant Target the thumbs-up for featuring women of all shapes, ages and sizes in its Christmas catalogue.
Couple’s incredible Christmas donation
A COUPLE stunned Salvation Army bellringers after quietly slipping a generous cheque into the donation bucket.
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