Hillsong leader’s ‘foolish’ tweet
Brian Houston has deleted an insensitive tweet he posted responding to a woman’s story about being assaulted by a staff member.
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US teen’s massive Aussie ‘culture shock’
After moving to Melbourne in 2017, this teen from Texas made a huge discovery on her first day of school that was very different to back home.
‘I’ve had enough’: Influencer unleashes
A “no nonsense” fitness expert has hit back over claims his success is an example of “white male privilege” – but has he “missed the point?”
Baby dies after choking on balloon
A mother has revealed the heartbreaking moment she found her son unconscious on the living room floor after he choked on a balloon.
‘Headless beast’ tree mystery solved
Animal welfare officials responding to reports of a mysterious creature in a tree quickly found they’d been called to deal with a pastry.
Neighbour’s brutal note over ‘whiny’ man
The disgruntled neighbour didn’t hold back, unleashing on all the times they had been woken up – and issuing some strong advice.
‘Grow up’: Dad blasts memorial vandals
The memorial for a little girl killed during a police chase has been defaced, and her devastated father has issued a message to heartless vandals.
Cocaine Cassie looks unrecognisable
Convicted drug smuggler Cassandra Sainsbury has confirmed she’s returning to Australia “really soon” – and she looks completely different.
Baby dies while parents attend concert
Esme Brotherton was being cared for by her aunt while her parents attended an Ed Sheeran concert when she suddenly became “blue”.
Clue that could solve Caddick case
One of the nation’s most famous homicide detectives has weighed in on the Melissa Caddick case, revealing who might hold clues to the mystery.
Toxic behaviour all men must stop
“Good men” will claim they’ll speak up for what’s right but only 14 per cent of them will step in when they see this toxic thing happening.
Tattoo exposes prison guard’s inmate fling
A female prison officer who was having a secret “relationship” with an inmate has been jailed after the romance was exposed by her leg tattoo.
Words you can no longer use in Scrabble
Scrabble players are in uproar after the popular board game banned a number of winning words that are considered slurs.
‘Inappropriate’ kids clothing ad slammed
The fashion retailer has come under fire for its latest kids campaign, with some mums complaining it made them “uncomfortable”.
‘Dangerous’ find in bag of Aldi lettuce
A horrified Sydney woman has shared a public warning to Aussies after her son allegedly found a venomous snake in his bag of chopped cos.
Emmy winner found dead under trash pile
An Emmy-winning designer turned hoarder was found by a cleaning crew under piles of rubbish at her New York City home.
‘Butt squad’ punished for nude Dubai shoot
The models who sparked outrage for posing naked in Dubai have shared “horror” details from their time behind bars after being deported.
Man convicted of rape for ‘stealthing’
A New Zealand man has been convicted of rape after he removed a condom part-way through intercourse without a woman’s consent.
Mother stabs three children to death
A 27-year-old mother has slit the throats of her three children in Turkey after claiming she had “never lived a happy day in her life”.
Boyfriend describes ‘horrific’ boat fire
It was supposed to be a day of celebration but quickly descended into chaos after a terrifying boat explosion. A victim’s boyfriend has recalled the horror.
Naked Dubai model slams ‘idiot’
One of the models being detained in Dubai over the nude photo shoot has made explosive claims over why she posed for the racy pictures.
Married teacher ‘filmed sex’ with student
A 42-year-old married woman has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars for sexually abusing a teen student and recording the explicit acts.
Woman goes blind tattooing eyeballs
A 26-year-old tattoo lover who says she’s often mistaken for a “criminal” because of her inkings revealed her coloured eyeballs cost her sight.
Hospital apologises for huge ED bungle
Parents of a seven-year-old girl have spoken about the horror of their daughter’s appendix bursting as she waited more than eight hours for surgery.
Model left brain damaged by pretzel
A woman in the US has been awarded $39 million in damages after being left brain-damaged by a peanut butter-infused pretzel.
Tributes after teen’s ‘harrowing’ cliff death
Heartbroken friends and family have paid tribute to a beloved Brisbane teenager, who tragically lost his life in a horrific rock climbing incident.
Women suffer horror injuries after boat fire
A friend has detailed the horror injuries suffered by two ‘beautiful’ women after a boat exploded on Easter Sunday in a shocking accident.
‘Savage’ sign at Macca’s drive-through
A customer at the fast-food giant’s drive-through spotted a brutally honest sign about delays, prompting huge support online.
Naked balcony models ‘remain locked up’
The 40 models who were thrown in jail for posing nude on a balcony in Dubai are still in detention – as the photographer faces 18 months inside.
Byron Bay Insta war set to fire up
Byron Bay locals are already fuming about influencers — and it’s about to get a whole lot worse.
Victim’s horror after rapist jailed
Two brave women stood up to bring a rapist to justice but the jury only believed one of them, leaving her horrified.
Mum-of-three jailed for underage sex
A mother-of-three who filmed herself having “rough” sex with a schoolboy before sending him sexual images has been jailed.
Woman killed and stuffed in suitcase
A gang who allegedly filmed themselves butchering a woman before stuffing her in a suitcase were caught after an excavator dug up her arm.
Savage crown snatch ends in arrest
A beauty queen who ripped a crown off rival’s head when she was named the winner has now been arrested – and is refusing to apologise.
Beauty queen loses crown for video
Lucy Maino was “released” from her duties as Miss Papua New Guinea after posting a now-deleted video of her twerking on TikTok.
Woman’s viral TikTok act ends in disaster
A woman who documented her boozy brunch in a now viral TikTok video, looks unrecognisable after her stunt ended in disaster.
Dramatic rescue of abandoned baby
Police found an abandoned four-month-old baby in the woods after reports of a distraught, erratic woman banging on doors in the area.
Bride-to-be had to plan fiance’s funeral
A NSW nurse left traumatised after her partner was horrifically killed just weeks before their dream wedding is now fighting for change.
Bride discovers groom is ‘brother’ at altar
A bride in China got the shock of her life at her wedding, when the groom’s mum spotted her birthmark that unravelled a huge family secret.
Mum mauled to death by ‘protective’ dogs
A mother-of-three was mauled to death by her two American bulldogs when the pets turned on her during an argument with her pregnant daughter.
‘Ticking time bomb’ dogs kill woman
The owner of two dogs, accused of mauling a beloved grandma to death, has been exposed, with neighbours admitting they’d been terrified for years.
Beauty queen’s crown ripped off head
Moments after a beauty queen was announced a pageant winner on national TV, a rival ripped off her crown, causing her “head injuries”.
Lawyer caught out by bum tattoo
One of the 40 women busted for taking part in a nude photo shoot in Dubai has been identified as a Ukraine lawyer by her risqué tattoo.
Shock attic find after girl missing for years
Ana Loera was last seen in 2017 – but a horrific find inside the family home has prompted police to charge her parents. WARNING: Distressing
Heartbreaking detail in charity bin death
New details have emerged about the woman who tragically lost her life after becoming stuck in a charity bin on the Gold Coast.
Naked photo lands 40 women in jail
At least 40 women are facing six months in jail after being locked up for posing naked in a “lewd” shoot on a balcony in broad daylight in Dubai.
Heartbreak after grandmother killed by dogs
An 85-year-old, isolated from her family due to the UK lockdown, was just days away from reuniting with her family when tragedy struck.
Tributes for ‘angel’ killed in ute incident
Social media is awash with tributes for a 23-year-old Queensland woman who died after she fell from a ute on Friday night.
Women arrested for naked photo shoot
A group of women have spent the weekend behind bars after they were filmed taking part in a naked photo shoot in Dubai in broad daylight.
Man’s baffling quarantine hobby
A returning Aussie stuck in hotel quarantine made his room into a Wild West film set, complete with a horse, six-shooters and a cowboy nemesis.
Vigorous debate over caravan’s colour
Yet another optical illusion is going viral on social media after the colour of a two-tone retro caravan sparked massive debate.
Terror victim’s parents reveal heartbreak
Julie and Mark Wallace went through every parent’s worst nightmare when their daughter Sara Zelenak was murdered.
The mysterious overhaul of Lara Bingle
Lara Bingle’s life in the spotlight started out with a flurry of scandal. Fifteen years later, it looks very different.
Neighbour’s brutal note to new owners
A family who recently moved into their new home went away for a few days only to return to find a letter labelling them “vultures”.
Bizarre detail in rental house ad
A woman searching for a new rental online spotted a very creepy detail in the ad for an available property.
Mum jailed after sharing explicit snap
A mother of two is facing time behind bars after she shared a naked photo of her ex-boyfriend to Instagram after a “phone sex” session.
Woman’s ‘scary’ spider find in backyard
While it may look like a photo of just one spider, on closer observation, you will notice there’s actually hundreds of spiders in the image.
13 kids orphaned after couple’s death
A couple who died just weeks apart after contracting coronavirus have left behind 13 devastated children.
Killer dad back in touch with mistress
An inmate sharing a prison with Chris Watts has revealed chilling details about his contact with the mistress he murdered his family to be with.
Reward after teen left to die on dark road
Two years ago on his 15th birthday, a boy’s body was found on the side of a remote highway. Police have now announced a huge reward to catch his killer.
New twist in Russian teen mum scandal
A 15-year-old social media star, who made headlines when she claimed a 10-year-old boy got her pregnant, has made shock claims about her new relationship.
Big change coming to Google Maps app
A significant change to Google Maps will soon be rolled out in Australia that will affect routes taken by drivers.
‘Disgusting’: Anger at chaos in UK parks
Revellers flocked to the UK’s public places to celebrate as COVID rules eased, sparking fury at the mountains of litter and fears of another lockdown.
Message that left me totally floored
After writing about being assaulted at Sydney University, Katrine Tully received a shock Facebook message from one of her attackers.
Twins steal grandparents’ life savings
The 25-year-old sisters stole thousands from their pensioner grandparents – who now say they are “ashamed” to be related to them.
Kmart item leaves mum with horror injury
A South Australian woman said had nearly fainted when a $5 Kmart item injured her finger, causing blood to “pour out” everywhere.
Couple’s accidentally ‘creepy’ new sofa pic
Kellie and Sam were excited to show off their new couch – but a celebratory photo turned into a viral sensation over a “creepy” detail.
Tradies’ surprising ’pay slip’ goes viral
A woman thought tradies couldn’t wait to leave her home after her son kept “hounding” them, but she couldn’t have been more wrong.
Hope of recovering Caddick’s millions
A month after her decomposed foot washed up on a beach, the corporate watchdog has revealed it’s hopeful of getting its hands on some of the millions she swindled.
TikTok star’s Jimmy Fallon stint angers
Addison Rae, 20, has been accused of “stealing” from black creators after performing a series of TikTok dances on Jimmy Fallon’s show.
Teen tied to ‘rapist’ during sick parade
Harrowing video footage shows a 16-year-old girl tied to her alleged rapist as she is paraded and beaten by her own family to shame her.
Vile sex question to female MP
A former Labor minister has made a claim about an unnamed political staffer, as she speaks of the “toxic” working culture in Parliament.
‘Racist’ NSW town to be renamed
Calls are growing for a town in NSW to be renamed after its founder’s links to slavery and racism were described as a “slap in the face”.
Woman’s sad plea to missing boyfriend
The girlfriend of a Brisbane man missing in surf since Saturday has vowed they “won’t stop until we find you” as the search for him continues.
‘I lost my legs and fingers on holiday’
A mum-of-two’s dream holiday to Spain’s Canary Islands ended in horror when she fell unconscious and woke up “suddenly so short”.
‘Earth-shattering’: Mia’s mum’s final plea
The mother of murdered backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung has called on Australia to act as she reveals the full story of her daughter’s tragic death.
Vow to find man missing off Qld beach
A friend of the 21-year-old man missing off a Queensland beach has vowed that efforts to locate him will continue until he is found.
Teacher’s shocking rant caught on video
A US teacher has allegedly been caught making shocking comments about one of her black students after she forgot to hang up a Zoom call.
Reason Aussie star left Hollywood
The Aussie actress shocked fans when she announced she was giving up her precious US green card and now she’s opened up about the decision.
Gloating influencer’s embarrassing error
Influencers are running wild through Insta feeds after the demise of the one authority that kept them in line. But for how long?
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