Groom’s ‘aggressive’ wedding act slammed
A bride has defended her husband after a video of his wedding “prank” went viral, causing concern as many believe it’s a “red flag”.
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Melania abandons Trump on tarmac
Just seconds after stepping off Air Force One and into their new lives in Florida, the former First Lady left her husband to face the cameras alone.
Teen with 149 siblings reveals life in a cult
A teenage boy has revealed what it is like to grow up in a polygamous family after his 64-year-old father married a staggering 27 wives.
What girl from lolly ad looks like now
She was the adorable little girl known for the famous catchphrase, “Don’t chop the dinosaur, Daddy”. But 16 years on, she’s all grown up.
New poll reveals Australia Day support
The vast majority of Australians support Australia Day staying on January 26, a new poll has revealed.
X-rated way teacher makes 40k a month
When the pandemic saw Lauren Kennedy’s work as a gymnastics instructor dry up she turned to the internet – with her husband’s help.
‘Cruel’: Aussies slugged extra for fresh air
A woman who endured hotel quarantine says charging extra for rooms with balconies and access to fresh air is ‘outrageous’ and ‘cruel’.
Grim details of influencer’s mystery death
After being found naked on the side of a road, Alexis Sharkey’s family believed her mystery death was “foul play”. Now grisly details have emerged.
Photo behind Tomic’s girlfriend’s ban
Vanessa Sierra was raking it in selling explicit photos – but then a really raunchy photo cost her one million followers and hit her bank balance.
Teacher ‘too short’ for sex position
A married teacher accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy has claimed she’s “tiny”, making the logistics of their alleged sex impossible.
‘Beautiful’ PR worker tragically dies
The “clever and courageous” Sydney woman has been remembered by friends after a GoFundMe for her heartbroken fiance was created.
Paedo teacher’s sick threat to silence boy
A married teacher had sex with an underage boy in a field, then threatened to “bring him down” if he reported her by accusing him of rape, a court has heard.
Three words spark bikini photo backlash
At first glance it looks just like any other Instagram post, but three words in the caption prompted furious fans to unfollow this influencer.
Heartwarming truth about dog’s injury
Footage of a man on crutches walking beside his limping dog has gone viral after the owner revealed the pet’s “condition” isn’t what it seems.
Tributes flow for young motorcyclist
A 20-year-old man who died after a horror motorbike crash in Prospect has been remembered as a ‘kind, funny’ person who was ‘full of love’.
Bomb explodes outside suburban home
The homemade bomb was placed out the front of the home before it exploded. Police believe it wasn’t a random attack.
Why Sydney and Melbourne both suck
When Australia’s greatest city is debated, it comes down to Sydney and Melbourne. But there are lots of reasons why it shouldn’t.
Calls to scrap Australia Day entirely
Activists pushing to change the date of Australia Day have flooded social media ahead of next week’s increasingly controversial holiday.
Teen killed in horror tree crash
The teenager, 19, died in a single car crash about 10.30pm on Sunday night. He was the only occupant in the vehicle.
Instructor allegedly assaults L-platers
Three students of an elderly driving instructor have allegedly been assaulted by the man while learning to drive.
Motorcycle 10m in air before crash
A local resident has recounted the incident that left two men fighting for life after crashing their motorcycle.
Expat upset to learn Aussie slang ‘is a lie’
A US woman living in Victoria is very “upset” after discovering the truth about an Aussie expression, describing her childhood as a “lie”.
Horror at rapist’s Facebook ‘confession’
An Australian woman couldn’t believe it when her attacker admitted his crime, but his admission only sparked a legal “nightmare”.
‘Embarrassing scenario’ for WA Premier
Premier Mark McGowan has joked he was forced to ‘embarrass and besmirch the good name of WA’ by dancing during a Fringe World Festival show.
New love for embattled war veteran
Embattled war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has debuted his new girlfriend, Sarah Matulin, at a glamorous Gold Coast race day.
Waitress’ secret note at cafe saves boy
A waitress’ perceptive nature and intuition led to her saving a young boy, 11, from an abusive household where he was tortured and starved.
Woman’s extreme makeover earns $1.5m
A woman who spent $30,000 on a makeover to get more dates has now embarked on a racy new career following her marriage breakdown.
X Factor singer slams ‘heartless’ scams
A former X Factor singer has called scammers a ‘waste of space’ for using his name and a family tragedy to con people into donating to fake fundraisers.
Mum and daughter’s pregnancy shocker
When a mum and her 24-year-old daughter decided to take a pregnancy test together, the results came with an unexpected twist.
Influencer’s ‘sick’ sex act photo slammed
A YouTuber known for sharing racy content has left social media users furious over explicit fetish images shared online – but she’s “not sorry”.
Gran’s X-rated career move after divorce
She was once a chef, but when her husband of 25 years left her, this 69-year-old grandmother embarked on a racy, new career.
Girl, 3, mauled by dog in horror attack
A toddler was walking into a restaurant when a dog in a service animal vest suddenly mauled her, dropping her like a “rag doll”. WARNING: GRAPHIC
Karen’s standoff over car bay goes viral
A video has gone viral showing a woman dubbed a ‘Karen’ reserving a car bay for her husband by standing in it. Is that OK?
‘Too much skin’: Airline’s crazy demand
A young woman was left ‘in shock’ after being told her top was showing ‘too much skin’ for her to board her Virgin Australia flight.
Stomach-churning clip people ‘can’t watch’
A video showing the moment a dancer crashes to the ground when the move she’s performing goes horribly wrong is proving too much for some.
Ivanka brutally snubbed by elite club
Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner have been told they “need not apply” to the glitzy golf club near their new $30m plot of land.
‘Disgusting’ Costco toilet paper haul angers
A photo of a ute loaded with jumbo packs of toilet paper outside a NSW Costco has been branded “disgusting” – but is the behaviour “wrong”?
TV star shares rare photo as teen mum
Actress and model Pia Miller has shared two never-before-seen photos from her younger days, proving she hasn’t aged a day since.
Aussies mocked for how they say ‘no’
Australians are being roasted the world over for their pronunciation of one seriously common word in a hilarious, viral TikTok video.
Mum’s ‘explicit’ $102k-a-year job swap
Jane has almost doubled her salary after ditching her teaching job for a racy new career selling “explicit” items from her bedroom.
$10 Bunnings item we’ll be fighting over
Hardware superstore Bunnings is releasing a range of five limited-edition collectables that is sure to send DIY lovers into a wild frenzy.
Australia’s oldest person reveals his secret
Australia’s oldest person Dexter Kruger has celebrated his 111th birthday. And revealed his unlikely secret to a long life.
Parents bailed after girl’s head lice death
The parents of a girl who died following a severe head lice infestation have been bailed on murder and child cruelty charges. Warning: Graphic
Best reader photos of the week: 21 December 2020
A Sydney-based photographer has captured the most incredible sunset, making it one of the best photos submitted to news.com.au this week.
Loo paper ‘panic buyer’ wrongly slammed
Viral vision of a Byron Bay man stocked up with a trolley full of toilet paper, which went viral and sparked a flurry of abuse, isn’t what it seems.
Inside deadly Sydney gang feud
The brutal murder of an alleged underworld figure could reignite a violent feud between two deadly Sydney gangs that has plagued the southwest for years.
‘We thought our son was Chinese’
When John and Layla adopted a ‘perfect Chinese boy’, they made sure he knew his heritage growing up – 17 years later, they learnt the truth.
Tiny bikini backlash brilliantly backfires
The Newcastle woman who went viral after receiving a torrent of “nasty comments” about her string bikini has officially had the last laugh.
Alert for fake Woolworths scam
A watchdog has put shoppers on alert after scammers posing as Woolworths representatives correctly identified people’s names.
Woman ‘banned’ by family over X-rated job
A woman has revealed she’s been banned from family gatherings after her grandma discovered her risqué career and was left “hysterical”.
Man in hiding from bikies still fears for life
An Aussie who’s spent a decade on the run from bikies after being exposed as an informant has spoken from his Canadian hiding place.
Sydney mayor slams ‘cheap COVID excuse’
Councils are using COVID as a “cheap” excuse to ditch Australia Day celebrations, one mayor claims, saying cancel culture is the true reason.
Women go crazy for sexy fugitive
Social media users just can’t get enough of this hot fugitive, with people raving about his smouldering mugshot after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
‘Selfish’ detail in receipt sparks fury
A dad who showed his lengthy receipt after stocking up at the supermarket has found himself on the end of some very unexpected criticism.
Photo that exposed Insta model’s secret
As Britain faces tough restrictions to battle spiralling COVID-19 cases one influencer’s careful attempt to hide a secret from her fans has been exposed.
Michelle Obama shames ‘infantile’ Trump
The former first lady has issued a blistering rebuke of Trump and his followers, describing him as a man “willing to burn our democracy down”.
Crash victim, 10, to have leg amputated
The family of a little boy allegedly mowed down by an unlicensed driver says the 10-year-old will need his leg amputated.
Man dies after being hit by 3 vehicles
A pedestrian in the Northern Territory has died after being hit by three separate vehicles on one of the nation’s major highways.
Man dies after collapsing on car at Maccas
An elderly man has died in hospital following a freak accident in the drive-through of a McDonald’s restaurant.
Teen missing in national park found
A 13- year-old boy missing overnight in a South Australian national park has been found after he knocked on the door of a remote cabin.
Wanted man charged with baby’s murder
The 41-year-old Brisbane man is the second person to be charged with the murder of nine-month-old Dexter Wilton.
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.
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.
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