Lifeline for victims of shocking crime
Dominic Perrottet unveiled a huge support package for those escaping this shocking crime a day after it was revealed they would be eligible for a $5000 payment.
Family & friends
‘My partner’s son hates me. What can I do?’
A woman says she’s at a loss after being “rejected” by her partner’s adult son, who is “hurtful and cruel” to her despite her attempts at building a connection.
How to ask a friend if they’re vaccinated
Organising a picnic? Choose your guests wisely, as only fully vaccinated people can attend. So how do you find out – and what do you do if they say no?
How government is failing women, kids
Hundreds of domestic violence and homelessness groups have joined forces to urge the federal government to provide more safe and affordable social housing.
‘Creepy’ Father’s Day post shocks online
A social media post about one premier for Father’s Day has been described as ‘nauseating’ and ‘disturbing’, but the man himself has laughed it off.
My sister is marrying my ex-husband
A woman has been left fuming after her sister — who was the maid of honour at her wedding — is now marrying her ex-husband.
Bride ‘traumatised’ by mum’s lingerie gift
A self-confessed cheapskate mum devised a way to save money on wedding night lingerie for her daughter – leaving the bride horrified.
‘Historic’ day for women seeking abortion
A bill that aims to provide safe and private access to abortion services has finally passed through one state parliament, with advocates describing it as a ‘momentous’ day.
Outrage over ‘offensive’ census question
One question on the census form has outraged many people, who have called out the Australian Bureau of Statistics for being insensitive.
‘No’: Mum’s awkward proposal bomb
Ah, some mums will stop at nothing to ruin a special moment, even if you’re in the middle of trying propose to your girlfriend.
Mum purposely got pregnant at 15
A woman has revealed her mum had her at just 15 and people are saying they can’t tell who is who in a video with more than 1 million views.
‘Senseless act’: 50 graves vandalised
Disturbing scenes were witnessed by family members of deceased relatives whose graves were vandalised at a memorial park outside Melbourne.
Man evicts wife, kids for pregnant lover
A man has asked his wife of 26 years and their three children to move out of their home so he could move back in with his pregnant girlfriend.
Blue Wiggle’s heartwarming act
Blue Wiggle Anthony Field has made a heartwarming pledge to the family of an army veteran with terminal cancer.
Signs there’s a psychopath in your life
Worryingly, most people have a psychopath in their lives. Here is what kind of traits you should look out for and what you should do.
What new moon means for your week
Four star signs in particular are in the thick of it this week with a difficult cosmic challenge. Astrologer Vanessa Montgomery reveals all.
Star sign that’s about to fight with boss
One particular star sign – known to be proud at the best of times – is just about ready for a dust-up with their boss.
Star sign that’s feeling frantic this week
If it has been a difficult two weeks then there’s an explanation as to why – the bad news is that there’s one more week to go.
Second chance for abortion measure
One state government has moved to reintroduce a Bill into parliament that aims to provide safe and private access to abortion services.
The hardest thing about being on MasterChef
Three contestants have revealed one thing about being on MasterChef is more difficult than they ever imagined.
‘I haven’t seen my family in three years’
As pandemic travel restrictions drag on, people who live far away from ageing parents are struggling with feelings of guilt and helplessness.
Identical twins’ extreme bathroom habit
Anna and Lucy do everything together – even sleeping in a bed with their shared boyfriend – as well as this surprising toilet habit.
Australia’s top baby names revealed
The most popular names given to babies last year have been revealed – with some big surprises and newcomers.
Coles selling cheaper version of cult item
A cult item that was wiped from the supermarket’s shelves in a special deal last year is returning – but this time it’s half the price.
Key to ending ugly royal feud
Princes Harry and William came together to farewell their grandfather – but now the funeral is over, will the feud reignite or will their brotherly bond seal a longed-for truce?
Close sisters share bed with husband
A pair of sisters have revealed they are so close they share a bed with one of their husbands and even swap underwear.
‘Parent Trap’ teens’ shock discovery
When Amy and Grace moved in, the uni students were baffled by how similar they looked – before discovering a shock coincidence.
‘She saw me as a child, not a colleague’
Workplace power dynamics between age groups are a minefield — and traditional ways of doing things aren’t always best.
Teen charged with abusive dad’s murder
An 18-year-old boy is facing 20 years in prison for fatally stabbing his father while attempting to protect his mother from yet another assault.
Shock family violence finding
A new report has unveiled a shock finding about children who witness family violence and what it means for their future.
Huge dilemma over friend’s cheating hubby
A woman who has discovered her best friend is being cheated on can’t decide whether expose the husband’s affair or risk their friendship.
‘Incestuous’ affair blows family apart
A woman recalls the shocking moment she discovered her biological father and her half-sister were in a relationship.
‘Bias against men is getting out of control’
Women across Australia have united in defence of men falsely accused of heinous crimes, arguing ‘nobody listens to men’ anymore.
Couple’s fateful choice before crash
A young couple killed in a horror crash at Alexandra Hills made a minor decision when leaving home that put them straight in the path of tragedy.
Disturbing reality about New Year’s Eve
New data has exposed a shocking spike in domestic violence on New Year’s Eve with police across the country bracing for a busy night.
Adorable photo of Mick Fanning’s newborn
He has encountered white pointer sharks, now Aussie surf legend Mick Fanning is staring down his biggest challenge yet — fatherhood.
Friend’s awful text after woman’s stillbirth
A woman who tragically lost her baby was left in disbelief when she received a request from a friend asking something truly unbelievable.
Foster parent legal fight over gay views
A devout Christian couple who believe homosexuality is a sin have taken legal action, claiming a foster group discriminated against them due to their religious beliefs.
Family mourns ‘old fashioned country cop’
A police officer killed while riding his bike is remembered by his heartbroken family as a ‘wonderful dad’ and ‘old fashioned country cop’ that loved his community.
Phoebe celebrates after day in court
A relaxed Phoebe Burgess has enjoyed a family dinner just hours after she told a court why she leaked damaging documents about her ex-husband.
How a watch is saving women’s lives
New technology developed to help women experiencing domestic violence is giving victims an added layer of security, and their abusers more scrutiny.
Child forced to eat from dog bowl: tribunal
Two former foster children told a tribunal they had endured degrading abuse, including being confined to their rooms and forced to use a bucket for a toilet.
ScoMo names and shames organisations
The Prime Minister has revealed the government is finalising sanctions it will slap on groups “blatantly” refusing to sign up to a national scheme.
Border closure broke our family up for seven months
When Sarah Whelan’s husband stepped on a plane seven months ago, their daughter was just a bald toddler. Lockdown forced them apart but now the girl with pigtails can see her dad again.
Lisa Curry reveals daughter‘s ‘red flags’
The swimming champion has written a heartbreaking post on social media in which she opens up on the warning signs she saw in her daughter.
‘Dad gave up wanting to live’
Harrowing evidence given to an inquiry has highlighted the devastating consequences the coronavirus pandemic has had on Australian families.
Dad’s error sparks son’s 59-year fight
A man has revealed the story behind his epic fight to get his birthday changed after his dad “got the bloody date wrong” 81 years ago.
How Italian culture affects women
Italian-Australian women know when they go to nonna’s house, they go to eat but a new study suggests this culture is contributing to disordered eating.
Child care centre kids ‘assaulted’
A Perth child care worker has been charged with aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm after four children allegedly suffered scratches.
How killer dad got gun
A senior supervisor at the NSW Firearms Registry has made a shocking admission at the inquest into two kids killed by their dad.
Killer dad ‘alarm bells’ missed
An inquest into how the evil dad who stalked and shot his two kids got a gun licence has revealed troubling insights into the NSW registry.
‘It felt so demonic’: Neighbour’s horror find
A neighbour who heard John Edwards murder his own children has given chilling testimony about the “demonic” presence he felt outside the home.
The menace hiding in plain sight
A new study has shown Australia’s young people are less likely to identify bullying if it comes from someone they consider a friend.
Fiancee’s heartbreak: ‘They’ll be just like you’
The fiancee of a Melbourne tradie electrocuted while on the job has promised to raise their young boys to be “amazing” just like their dad.
Melania’s secret war with Ivanka Trump
A new book by Melania Trump’s ex-best friend reveals her secret war with stepdaughter Ivanka Trump who she mocks as a “princess”.
‘Throuple’ says life isn’t just a sex party
A “throuple” have welcomed their second baby in just three months but say people shouldn’t assume their life is just a “sex party”.
Inside Sonia Kruger’s low-key private life
Sonia Kruger has given a glimpse inside her laid-back family life – and shares how it suddenly became less “awkward”.
What you can and can’t do on Mother’s Day
Social distancing restrictions are being eased across Australia but Mother’s Day won’t be the same as it was last year. Here’s what you need to know.
New son is Boris Johnson’s sixth child
Boris Johnson has became a dad again with the birth of his son with fiancee Carrie Symonds. These are his other five children.
‘Hottest mum in world’s’ transformation
Her stunning likeness to her daughter won her more than 100,000 Instagram followers, but 43-year-old Joleen Diaz didn’t always look this way.
Mum, 40, mistaken for 21yo daughter
A 40-year-old mum has spilled the “secret” to her youthful looks after “always” being mistaken as her daughter’s sister. Can you tell them apart?
Oils star reunites with secret daughter
When Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst was 17, he discovered his girlfriend was pregnant. It was a secret he carried for 36 years.
Mum stole my husband and got pregnant
A woman has detailed the moment her mother stole her husband and had his baby — just months after marrying him in a dream wedding.
She keeps demanding ‘time out’
They’ve been besties for years, but recently she’s started doing something he’s finding increasingly hard to ignore — with good reason.
Wedding guest’s ‘tacky’ skin-tight dress
A wedding guest has been slammed after she turned up to a friend’s big day wearing a figure-hugging, full-length white gown.
Bride slams ‘trashy’ skin-tight dress
A furious bride has publicly shamed her own cousin after she showed up at her wedding in a “horrible” skin-tight dress.
Woman discovers dad’s ‘sexts’ with aunt
A horrified daughter has revealed the moment she found out her father was having an affair with her aunty.
Bridesmaids shamed for ‘bin bag’ dresses
A group of bridesmaids have been shamed online for wearing black dresses that looked like bin liners and sneakers on their friend’s big day.
This scary scene is a big warning to friends
A social faux pas ended in a scary scene this week. And it’s a warning to all of our friends — James Weir writes.
Wedding guest’s ridiculous demand
Most people can attest that planning a wedding is hard enough. But this wedding guest took their request to the extreme, shocking many.
William Tyrrell’s doomed life
William Tyrrell’s life was doomed long before he was abducted, claims a child welfare expert who says the boy was “handpicked” for removal.
‘Just desserts’: George slammed after exit
Social media has pounced on under-fire MasterChef judge George Calombaris after he and fellow judges exited the show over a pay dispute.
Dad killed in freak beach accident
A father died after a huge wave snapped his neck, leaving behind his wife and six kids, but his family has since seen an outpouring of love in response to the tragedy.
Potent warning from festival death mum
The mum of festival drug death victim Alex Ross-King has broken down about losing “everything” and warned laws must change or someone else will die.
Why Dubai’s princesses are fleeing
Three princesses in Dubai’s mega-rich royal family have fled the glittering realm of the powerful, but secretive Sheikh al Maktoum. Here’s why.
Bride slaps mates with brutal fine
A bride has detailed the ruthless rules she imposed on her mates attending her hens weekend — including a savage fine for breaking them.
Grisly secret of Aussie cattlemen
Behind the legend of two pioneers are the dark stories of their house which held human ears and skulls as souvenirs. WARNING: Graphic
Ex mother-in-law’s controversial act
Becca thought her relationship with her mother-in-law had survived the divorce. But all it took was one playdate to realise she was horribly wrong.
‘Jealous bridesmaids ruined my wedding’
Vanessa thought of her best friends as sisters, so you can imagine her shock when all three of them betrayed her — on her wedding day.
Furious bride’s drastic wedding decision
A bride-to-be has revealed the major wedding day decision she made while in a “blind rage” — just to spite her mother-in-law.
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