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.
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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.
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.
Kmart shopper’s $10 selfie hack goes viral
An Aussie bloke has uncovered what’s been described as a “game changing” Kmart hack, with his video garnering almost half a million views.
Hemsworth’s ripped rig pic sends fans wild
The Hemsworth siblings shared a glimpse into their Christmas festivities but it was one photo in particular that sent fans into a spin.
Blind psychic’s eerie 2021 predictions
A blind mystic “foretold” 9/11 and the rise of IS. And this modern Nostradamus also made predictions for 2021.
Man dies after police chase
NSW police officers chased after a car in Sydney’s southwest overnight when the driver crashed and a passenger was thrown from the car and killed.
Three women badly wounded in crash
A two-year-old has miraculously escaped major injury after a SUV rolled, while the three adults in the car have been left with critical injuries this Christmas.
‘Elephant-shaped cloud’ busts driver
A man allegedly high on meth with his child in the back seat gave police a very odd excuse for doing something else illegal while driving.
Dad’s chilling post before mass killing
Just hours before he allegedly killed his whole family Kyle Milliken took to Facebook with a rambling post about his wife.
Woolworths extends urgent prawns recall
Just days before Christmas, Woolworths has extended an urgent recall on one of its popular frozen seafood lines to three more states.
Slain bikie’s coffin emblazoned in $100 bills
Bikies roared through Perth streets for the funeral of slain Rebels boss Nick Martin as a police sniper circled in a helicopter overhead amid bikie war fears.
Horrifying moment acrobats drop 6m
A group of eight acrobats have received a massive payout, years after they were involved in a horrific fall that left them with life-altering injuries.
‘Shameless’ bride jailed for $15k cancer con
A woman who conned friends and family into paying for her wedding by faking terminal cancer – even duping her husband – has been jailed.
Bunnings husband hunt moves to BCF
The woman who took to Bunnings to find a husband after getting fed up with dating apps is now trawling the aisles of a popular fishing shop.
Woman’s epic revenge over X-rated photo
When Becky Holmes received an unsolicited explicit picture from a stranger, she decided to teach him a lesson in the best way possible.
The activities that are banned this Xmas
With all the restrictions brought in this year it can be tricky to know what rules are still in place. Here is everything you can and can’t do this Christmas.
Chilling vision of killer with body in bag
A Kiwi man who murdered a British backpacker he met on Tinder wheeled her body out of a hotel in a suitcase, sickening CCTV vision shows.
Christmas plea months after baby found dead
Police have issued another heartbreaking appeal to find the parents of a dead baby girl, months after her body was found at a recycling plant.
Footy player’s vicious attack over a SMS
Kimbarlie O’Reilly was left with life-changing injuries after her boyfriend attacked her so badly she nearly lost an eye. WARNING: Graphic
‘Great tragedy’ of model’s final hours
The 21-year-old British model had been on the trip of a lifetime when she tragically plunged to her death at a popular Sydney lookout.
Teen’s hilarious school formal fail
An Aussie teen’s “worst fear” became a reality just hours before her school formal – and now a video of the moment she realised has gone viral.
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