Lotto winner thought $40m prize was ‘scam’
The winner of Thursday night’s Powerball jackpot was cynical at first about her huge win, with lottery officials initially unable to speak to her.
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Surprise result after terrorist slur
After a NSW community leader shared his experience of racism on live radio, he received a call on-air that left him stunned.
Sweet moment father reunited with son
A Melbourne man has had the sweetest reaction after his family surprised him by reuniting him with his father.
Hero soldiers rescue drowning man
Video shows the moment Aussie soldiers pulled a distressed man from dark waters below a popular jetty in Darwin.
Miraculous mud rescue after two-day wait
A 95-year-old man has been rescued by a friend after spending almost two days stuck in mud.
Man’s tactic revealed after $20m lotto win
One lucky man who claimed millions in a huge lotto win has revealed a “special” tactic he used to claim the prize.
How tiny tattoo solved 60-year mystery
An Aussie woman has met her biological siblings for the first time in 60 years, and made a shock discovery about another sister who passed away.
Battler ‘retires immediately’ after $53m win
A blue collar worker will “retire immediately” and buy his grandson “all the dogs in the world” after securing a jackpot most only dream about.
Three tips for record Powerball jackpot
A mother who became a multi-millionaire overnight has offered three tips for Aussies hoping to win the record Powerball jackpot.
$100m Powerball numbers revealed
The numbers are in for Thursday night’s massive $100 million Powerball draw… check your tickets now.
‘Like going to war’: Marathoner on epic feat
A marathon runner who completed a mammoth journey from Perth to Sydney and raised more than $1m has described his struggles along the way.
Heartwarming twist for homeless boy
A mum‘s desperate act to save her homeless son has had a positive outcome after a stranger’s kindness
Twist after no one shows up to boy’s party
A birthday boy left devastated after no one showed up to his party was gifted a wholesome surprise by a Domino’s worker.
Touching trait in Chumpy’s miracle baby
The widow of Australian snowboarding champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin has shared the one feature in their miracle daughter that reminds her of him.
Sunshine sends people flocking to beaches
A mass exodus to the coast has occurred this Sunday as the mercury spiked above 20 degrees, sending people outdoors.
Woman’s hilarious response to UK PM mix-up
A random UK woman has been mistaken for the country’s new prime minister – and she’s thoroughly enjoying her time in the spotlight.
Family’s plan for $4 million lotto win
A family scored a massive $4 million win have revealed what they plan to do with their new-found wealth.
DNA solves sisters’ 17-year mystery
Two sisters, who were adopted by different families as babies, have opened up about their emotional reunion after a 17-year search.
‘Regret’: drunk TikToker drops $500 at Disneyland
A TikTok influencer has shared his useless purchases and intense regret after going on a drunken spending spree in Disneyland.
How old is Australia’s oldest man?
Australia’s oldest man, who has lived through two pandemics and lost his brother to the Spanish flu, has just celebrated a new milestone.
‘So surreal’: Grandmother’s insane luck
A grandmother couldn’t move or go to sleep after she received some thrilling and life-changing news overnight.
Lotteries’ luckiest suburbs revealed
The Lott has revealed the top winning lottery suburbs across Australia, and they’re not all where you might think.
Volcano survivor reveals childhood dream
An inspiring White Island survivor has revealed what her next step is as she pursues a childhood goal of hers.
Sydney mum wins $20k a month for 20 years
A Sydney mother has become a multi-millionaire overnight after taking out the jackpot in Tuesday’s lottery draw.
Volcano victim shares incredible recovery
A 26-year-old who survived burns to 70 per cent of her body after a NZ volcano erupted has taken off her mask for the first time.
Wholesome moment student joke explained
A teacher asked Reddit to explain an ongoing joke her students were making, her discovery is so wholesome.
Fed-up Aussie uses AirTag to find missing bag
After his luggage was missing for a week with no word from his airline, a Ballarat man used an AirTag to take matters into his own hands.
Beautiful moment refugee family wins $4m
A South Australian couple who both fled war-torn African countries have rejoiced after winning one of the state’s biggest lotteries.
Full trolley exposes Australia’s unseen crisis
On a freezing night outside a suburban shopping centre, hundreds gathered in the hopes of nabbing supermarket basics like produce, bread and pre-made meals.
Bilo family to stay in Aus ‘with certainty’
A Sri Lankan asylum seeker family’s bid to make Australia their permanent home seems a formality, with a key minister lending his support.
Emotional scenes as Bilo family touch down
The Nadesalingam family have disembarked their final flight on the way home to Biloela with a welcome that brought tears of joy.
Why everyone wants to hire this man
Brent Brentan found himself facing an uncertain future when the pandemic hit – so he did something new and thousands of Aussies are following suit.
Woman triples income after quitting job
WA woman Carla da Costa used to clean people’s teeth for a living – then she quit her day job and now makes a fortune in a truly unique field.
Schoolmates’ $2.3 million idea
A multimillion-dollar business has grown from three mates’ shared love of sport, but they had no idea it would prove this successful.
‘Hit after hit’: Businesses at breaking point
Wollongong florist Leah Mitchell survived multiple lockdowns, but the challenges she’s facing today are threatening her business all over again.
Beautiful story behind pic of family on bench
Melanie Stevens was scrolling through Facebook when she found a stranger’s picture of her family that captured a moment she will remember forever.
Man jetskis wife through floods for girls’ trip
After an oil leak prevented his wife from getting to the airport, a Sydney husband got around Sydney’s flooded roads with a little help from their jetski.
‘Mummy’: Four-year-old’s lifesaving call
Shayla Phillips’ mother has spoken out for the first time since the four-year-old was found in Tasmanian bushland after going missing for a harrowing 48 hours.
Beautiful story behind $1.4M lottery winner
It took Surf Life Saving five days to find the lucky winner of their $1.4 million lottery draw – here’s why the prize couldn’t have gone to a more deserving person.
Wildest photos at Sydney’s Mardi Gras
Sydneysiders have put on their dancing shoes and glitter to support the annual Mardi Gras parade.
X Factor star shares exciting baby news
The former reality TV star is ‘stoked’ with the safe arrival of his ‘beautiful’ daughter – but the name is under wraps.
$120m Powerball winner reveals wishlist
The NSW man that won half of the $120 million Powerball has come forward after officials had no way of contacting him about his win.
Woolies worker’s ‘incredible’ act praised
A 22-year-old Victorian supermarket worker has been applauded for her touching act to assist two longtime customers.
Mum embarrasses son during live cross
An adorable clip of a mum shouting, “hi baby!” at her son while he prepared to deliver an on-camera news report has gone viral.
Bunnings offering surprising free service
The hardware store has launched a new service that gets rid of an item that most of us have no clue what to do with.
Court allows boy to ‘adopt’ teddies
The Family Court’s ‘above and beyond’ response to the seven-year-old’s adorable request has brought tears to eyes and ‘renewed faith in humanity’.
Moment dog pulled out of 4m deep hole
This is the dramatic moment a group of firefighters pulled a dog out of a four metre hole after the pooch got became trapped.
‘Tears of joy’: Cleo’s mum shares happy news
Cleo Smith’s mother Ellie and stepdad Jake Gliddon have shared some happy news on social media, a week on from their tell-all $2 million interview.
$10 Kmart dishwasher hack that’s ‘genius’
If you’ve ever wished you had just one more tray in your dishwasher then you might be excited to try out this trick from a clever Kmart shopper.
Dating coach reveals shock engagement
Famous relationship expert Matthew Hussey has for 15 years helped people find love, and it seems he has finally found it himself.
‘I love my disability’: Dylan’s victory speech
Athlete and disability advocate Dylan Alcott has been named the 2022 Australian of the Year. Here’s his response to the award.
Meet Senior Australian of the Year 2022
Val Dempsey has dedicated half her life to volunteering for St John Ambulance. On Tuesday, she was awarded Senior Australian of the Year.
Meet Australia’s Local Hero for 2022
This year’s Australia Day Local Hero has helped countless people kick their alcohol addiction in the bush.
Street medic Young Australian for 2022
The 26-year-old who founded a network of homeless medical services has been honoured for his selfless work.
Man survives 27-hour swim after tsunami
A 57-year-old disabled man has shared his amazing survival story after swimming for 27 hours to safety following the Tongan tsunami.
Heartwarming detail on Coles worker’s outfit
An employee at the Aussie supermarket took to TikTok after being “abused” at work – but another detail in her video caught attention.
‘Get her out’: Shocking sight in Aldi trolley
A man has revealed the heartwarming reason he had a koala in a trolley while shopping at Aldi following a viral TikTok.
Landlord’s note to ‘struggling’ tenant
A tenant has shared the heartwarming note he received from his landlord, with his post clocking more than 100,000 likes online.
Mum ‘off the streets’ in Christmas miracle
A missing, mentally ill mother who was homeless for months has been found in what her family believes is nothing short of a Christmas miracle.
Aussie town with biggest heart revealed
It’s been revealed which Aussie towns have donated the most money to necessary causes in 2021. One ‘caring’ community has come out on top.
Bizarre new Jacqui Lambie TikTok trend
Senator Jacqui Lambie’s furious rant at anti-vaxxers has sparked a hilarious new TikTok trend – and even she has got in on the action.
Paramedics’ amazing act for dying woman
Two paramedics in NSW have granted one palliative care patient an extra special trip, taking her to the Blue Mountains for one last look.
Nurse’s life-changing 1am phone call
One rural Queensland nurse couldn’t have predicted the challenges that lay ahead when she got a phone call in the middle of the night during the pandemic.
Mum’s fight against reason both kids died
Alannah McGregor tragically lost two of her three children to suicide in the space of a month. But she didn’t let it stop her from making a huge difference.
Man ‘manifested’ $4.8m lotto win
A man who won millions in the lottery claims he has been ‘manifesting’ a division one win for years.
Lifeguards go viral over sweet daily act
A group of lifeguards have gone viral after they went above and beyond for a 95-year-old woman, all so she could enjoy her holiday.
Australia Post worker’s incredible act
An Australia Post worker has been captured sharing friendly moments with a dog who he has been befriending for the past few weeks.
ScoMo reveals surprising music taste
The Prime Minister has made a revelation about his playlist preferences that has polarised people online.
Aussies recognised for ‘remarkable’ acts
NSW man Robert Smith – who “would give you the shirt off his back” – is one of eight Australians being recognised for an “incredibly inspiring” act.
Miracle as boy, 3, found after days
A three-year-old boy has miraculously survived 72 hours alone in the woods, after disappearing while chasing his neighbour’s dog.
Woolies shopper stunned by note in order
A Melbourne woman who placed an online order with the retailer was shocked to find two surprise items in her home delivery — along with a note.
Dad blown away by ‘amazing’ Coles worker
A father of a non-verbal son with autism has shared the incredible encounter his boy had with a Coles employee that made his day.
Woolies worker floored by customer’s note
One personal shopper opened an online order only to find out the customer had left a surprising note directed at them.
Mum discovers ‘best Aldi hack ever’
A shopper has gone online to share the “best Aldi hack ever” after seeing someone do it at her local store.
Aldi shopper’s surprising trolley act
The Sydney customer shared the “unseen favour” he decided to do for another shopper – with people praising the “kind” gesture.
Unexpected note found in Woolies item
A NSW woman was taken by surprise when she discovered an unexpected note from Woolworths staff in one of her grocery items.
Coles checkout guy just made our week
A Coles shopper “almost cried” when she witnessed a young staffer help an elderly lady struggling to pay for groceries.
Dad’s ice-cream van idea to help children
Joel Wegener started the Special Neat Treats ice-cream business to ensure his two adult children with Down syndrome had jobs and to make a point.
Woolies worker’s secret life
For three years Riley Day has spent every Sunday working at her local supermarket but she’s about to take time off for a very exciting reason.
Bizarre item found in op shop backpack
There were a variety of suggestions from social media users for what the bizarre item was, and why it ended up in her new bag.
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