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.
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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.
Coles checkout act leaves woman in tears
A Coles shopper in South Australia started “bawling her eyes out” at the checkout after a cashier and fellow customer’s act of generosity.
Teen stumps millions with mum’s age
A teen girl has had more than 18 million views on a clip asking people to guess how old her mum is, leaving everyone scratching their heads.
Hero cop saves newborn from choking
A rookie police officer in the US said he was “freaking out” the whole time as the baby had turned purple and stopped breathing.
‘I’m going to die’: Mum’s beach terror
A pregnant mother’s relaxing day at the beach quickly turned into a horrifying scene when a group of children got into trouble in the water.
14yo gymnast’s Special Olympics reaction
The heartwarming moment a teenage gymnast was surprised with the news she was selected to compete in the Special Olympics has gone viral.
Cops’ ‘heartwarming’ lockdown act
Two Melbourne police officers have gone viral for an act of extreme generosity during Victoria’s week-long lockdown.
How to switch to your dream career
With a little planning, some upskilling and a leap of faith, changing careers is easier than you might think. Here’s where to start.
Incredible story behind this photo
A 10-year-old chess prodigy who was living in a homeless shelter with his refugee family is the one story you need to read today.
Cop solves 100-year war medal mystery
A police officer has tracked down the descendants of a soldier who lost his war medal at a Melbourne beach almost 100 years ago.
Why couple sat on lotto win for months
A NSW couple have finally come forward to claim their jackpot lotto win and revealed why it took them eight months to do it.
Supermarket problem sparks business idea
Leah Dezsery was “rushing” to the supermarket when she encountered a familiar problem – so she decided to do something about it.
Boy’s bravery after radical surgery
After months of daily seizures, Malu Hunt showed incredible determination in the face of an operation that saw his brain rewired.
Why ‘entitled’ generation is so unhappy
Young people have more opportunity at their fingertips than ever before, but have record high rates of unhappiness — and there’s one reason why.
Mum’s ‘selfish’ 20-minute daily habit
For 1000 days and counting, Shannon Harvey did this 20 minute task by herself. And the habit has been life-changing.
Couple’s surprise after home floats away
A young couple lost everything when their rental home floated away in floodwaters on their wedding day – but there’s finally some good news.
‘My work has gone’: Rowe’s shock reveal
Three years on from leaving the “best job I’ve ever had” at Studio 10, Jessica Rowe has admitted to having a “pretty crap” career run.
Fashion queen’s unusual bedroom rule
Alannah Hill has been with her boyfriend for 10 years but there is one relationship habit she rejects — and she wants other women to follow suit.
Mum floored by Woolies checkout act
A Melbourne woman buying groceries with her son found herself in an “embarrassing” situation – then the man behind her made an astonishing offer.
Air balloon sculptures finally take off
Stunning pictures show two gigantic air balloon sculptures finally taking off in Canberra after a month-long delay.
Why man left his six-figure job
In his early 20s, James Smith was climbing the corporate ladder. He one day he decided to throw it all in.
The three letter happiness trick
Her life was irreversibly changed in 2011 when she suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body. But Turia Pitt has a simple happiness trick.
Pregnant granddaughter’s voice a lifesaver
The motorbike rider ‘knew he was going to make it’ when he heard his granddaughter’s voice after 10 hours of lying at the bottom of an embankment.
Ambos praised for heartwarming gesture
Two Queensland paramedics have been celebrated for their act of kindness after they were snapped taking a sick patient to see the ocean.
Snail hunters stranded, stuck in mud
Two avid snail enthusiasts on a journey to spot a rare breed spent two days stranded in the outback – with one stroke of foresight saving their lives.
‘Extraordinary’: Grazier finds missing man
The grazier and local MP who found a man missing for almost three weeks on his property has told of his miraculous find.
Missing man ‘survived on mushrooms’
Almost three weeks since he was last seen and reported missing, a local property owner spotted the 58-year-old at a dam on Sunday morning.
Mauled boy’s incredible transformation
Bridger Walker, 6, was left with horrific injuries to his face when he saved his sister from a dog attack – but five months on, he looks very different.
Blind Harry Potter fan’s awesome present
The magical moment a blind girl is gifted the Harry Potter series in braille has been captured on camera and her reaction will melt your heart.
Trio walk 12 hours to save dad and son
A dad and his 10-year-old son have been rescued from floodwaters in Queensland after their travel companions walked for 12 hours to raise the alarm.
Big move will ‘protect koalas forever’
Koala populations were ravaged by last summer’s bushfires. Now the NSW government has taken a decisive step to help them thrive.
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