Complaint over Scrabble’s ‘racist slurs’
The maker of popular board game Scrabble is facing a human rights complaint for including racist slurs against Aboriginal people as playable words.
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Disturbing note to topless sunbather
A woman has shared the disturbing note she received while sunbathing at a Sydney spot which led to an even more horrifying online discovery.
People flee homes as bushfire rages
A bushfire raging north of Perth has burned through more than 9000 hectares, with residents in several areas warned to leave their homes.
‘Deeply shocking’ act of animal cruelty
An elderly cat was left malnourished and in need of treatment for an infected stomach wound after an act designed to cause a ‘slow, terrifying and agonising death’.
Shopper’s Kmart air fryer warning
It’s a cult kitchen item that costs a fraction of the price of other brands, but one woman shared an urgent warning for anyone using a Kmart air fryer.
‘Karen’ slams vegan’s G-string bikini
A vegan social media influencer has posted a video of a woman who questioned her decision to wear a G-string bikini at a family beach.
Elite Sydney ‘Karen’ threatens fisherman
A resident in the elite suburb of Birchgrove has been caught on video threatening to call the police on a fisherman after a fish he caught died.
Second new year fatality on SA’s roads
A man has died after his car smashed into a tree near the Barossa Valley. He is the second fatality on South Australia’s roads in 2021.
Bizarre way people documented 2020
We can all look back on 2020 with many memories but some people really committed to documenting their year in great – and tedious – detail.
Pregnant influencer dead at 36
A pregnant influencer and mum of five “suddenly became unresponsive” three days before Christmas and died.
Why this photo speaks a thousand words
It’s the viral video the world will never forget – seeing the pain and suffering in young Quaden Bayles eyes. But life for him today is very different.
Sydney’s luxurious NYE fireworks loophole
Sydneysiders willing to shell out between $6000 and $19,000 on New Year’s Eve can use this luxurious loophole to watch the fireworks up close.
Mum’s shock find hidden inside 95c buy
A woman thought she had bought a paperweight at a garage sale, but five years later she discovered the “haunting” truth.
New Year’s act could cost you $27,000
As cops prepare to launch a statewide operation, NSW residents are warned one specific act could cost partygoers almost $30,000.
Reason for star’s $1.4m spending spree
OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa was criticised for spending up to $280,000 a month this year – but said she has a good reason for her lavish lifestyle.
Shock as healthy dad dies on Christmas
Mark Cox had spent Christmas Eve playing games with his young children in matching pyjamas. Then on Christmas Day, without warning, he died.
Homeowner’s bizarre break-in discovery
A homeowner in Alice Springs was more puzzled than scared when an intruder made a strange move after breaking into a home overnight.
Harsh penalties for not using NSW app
These two industries will face major penalties for not using the Service NSW app, while signing in with fake names like Donald Duck won’t be possible.
Social media erupts over Vinnies act
An act that’s become a ‘common occurrence’ at Vinnies stores, especially over the holidays, has enraged social media commenters.
Mum falls from balcony on Christmas
A tragic last photo has emerged of a mum, clutching a Christmas gift, before she fell to her death from a balcony during a cigarette break.
Moment ‘massive’ kangaroo punches dad
A father came face to face with a “massive” kangaroo after he tried to shield his children from the marsupial loitering in his front yard.
Dozens evacuated in Sydney fire
A fire in Sydney’s northwest caused dozens to be evacuated from their homes, destroyed two cars and left police scratching for answers.
How woman allegedly escaped COVID hotel
Mystery surrounds how a woman was able to allegedly walk out of a Perth quarantine hotel, but she faces a massive fine and potential prison sentence if convicted.
‘Beautiful’ detail in Lisa’s Insta snap
Three months on from her daughter’s Jaimi King’s tragic death, Lisa Curry has posted a family photo with a touching detail in the image.
What ‘Farmer Dave’ looks like now
He was known for his trademark long blonde locks and contagious smile — but his fans are now loving his new look.
Judd returns home for Melbourne pastime
After sending social media into a spin by leaving Melbourne for Byron Bay, Bec Judd has returned home for a very Australian pastime.
‘Tragic’ accident leaves man critical
Bystanders have been praised for helping a 65-year-old man after a “tragic” accident that left him in a critical condition.
Woman dies, teen driver escapes crash
One woman has died while the teenage driver sustained non-life threatening injuries in a crash in regional NSW.
Playgrounds, pools open in virus zone
Despite a growing cluster, residents in this coronavirus-plagued Sydney suburb are allowed access to public playgrounds and beaches.
Boy’s heartbreaking wish for Christmas
William Bayliss, 4, has endured multiple open-heart procedures in his short life and he has asked Santa for just one wish this Christmas.
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