‘Nowhere safe’: Urgent plea for DV funds
Domestic violence advocacy bodies have issued a plea to the Prime Minister ahead of a crucial meeting with state and territory leaders.
Family & friends
Weird update in ‘human dog’ saga
Dogs are clearly a man’s best friend. A man who spends his life dressed as a dog has finally found someone just as weird as him.
‘Tired’: 27yo breaks down over taboo
A young Aussie has revealed she’s “sick and tired” of a stigma she faces over an issue impacting more Aussies than you might assume.
Boomer norm that Gen Z can’t get right
Grace has been sharing the new thing she’s been trying even though it makes her “nervous” and it exposes what young people are surprisingly bad at.
‘My sister charged me for babysitting my kid’
An American woman was stunned to receive an invoice from her sister for babysitting her daughter – slamming the charges as “ridiculous”.
Why more Aussies are warming to prenups
Once thought of as carrying a negative stigma, it seems as though more Aussies are warming to the idea of prenups, with a family law firm reporting a massive increase in requests.
Jim’s big hint on new budget winner
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged measures to encourage Australians to have more babies will be included in next Tuesday’s federal budget.
‘Can I bring my toddler to a hens weekend?’
A bridesmaid with childcare issues has put the maid of honour in a really difficult position with a request that’s fraught with issues.
‘Cheap’: Woman’s huge rant against couples
A woman has hit out at couples who don’t take into consideration their financial position over their single friends, labelling them cheap.
‘Livid’: Brothers spark war over inheritance
Estranged brothers who were all but left out of their mother’s will have decided to fight back.
Historic moment as ‘Hannah’s Law’ passes
Coercive control will become a crime in a second state after laws following the horrific domestic violence deaths of Hannah Clarke and her children passed.
‘Exodus’ fuelling crisis for state’s kids
Questions have been raised over the decline in child protection case workers, who are tasked with the welfare of some of the state’s most vulnerable kids.
Dad gets daughter’s best friend, 22, pregnant
A woman has lashed out after discovering her 49-year-old father has been having an affair with her best mate and ended up pregnant.
Surprising Aussie family habit revealed
A surprising number of Aussie families still sit down to eat this meal together, according to new research.
Superstar’s surprise day out in Bondi
Pink and her family spent the day at one of Sydney’s best known beaches before the start of her sellout tour.
Girl with 21 siblings trolled over picture
Ellie – one of 22 children – celebrated her landmark birthday dressed up in a beautiful white dress and matching sparkly heels.
Mum-of-22’s luxurious family holiday
A mother of 22 children has gone on a holiday spree in 2023 — and she managed to fit in a luxurious trip right before the year ended.
Top baby names in one state revealed
One state has revealed its top baby names for 2023, with some surprising results. See the full list here.
Tragic story behind mum’s urgent plea
A cancer survivor who gave birth to her stillborn baby boy has shared her story so other lives can be saved.
Win for mum who stabbed brother-in-law
A new mother who was jailed for stabbing her partner’s brother has scored a victory in court as she attempts to overturn her conviction.
Woolies slammed for ‘deluxe’ Christmas buy
The “deluxe” Christmas buy, which costs $15, has left customers disappointed.
Why 9yo girl’s artwork sold for $100k
A Sydney woman who spent $100,000 on a nine-year-old’s painting at a recent auction has revealed the heart warming reason behind her six-figure purchase.
‘Painful’ truth behind beautiful photos
Young people have revealed the “embarrassing” secret many of them have been hiding – and it is more common than you think.
Two big truths women must accept
Jana Hocking says there are two genuine times in life when you can do the unthinkable – but most single women don’t want to hear it.
‘Gobsmacked’: Sick reason to leave wife
A husband wants to leave his childhood sweetheart for a reason that shows an “untrustworthy” character.
Husband’s ‘toxic and unhealthy’ habit
Relationships expert Isiah McKimmie shares her advice on what to do if you fear someone you know is trapped in an abusive marriage.
Sexy celebrity trend is suddenly everywhere
Kylie Jenner recently put a wild hook up trend under the spotlight – and it’s not just celebrities who are busily embracing it.
Grisly moment 74yo stabbed son-in-law
A confronting video has revealed the moment an elderly man stabbed his son-in-law at a busy train station in a brazen daylight attack.
Toxic new trend on the rise in Australia
Experts have warned against a toxic new trend that on the rise and wreaking havoc in people’s relationships.
Entitled mum-in-law’s wild birth demand
A pregnant woman is pleading for help after being pressured by her husband to allow her mother-in-law in the room while she gives birth.
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