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‘Senseless’ spring lamb television ad campaign outrages Hindus
A television campaign promoting Australian lamb as the food of all religions has backfired after Hindu deity was shown tucking into a roast.
Alarm not raised when Jayde Kendall missed work
A Queensland schoolgirl killed in two thousand fifteen allegedly had a fight with another boy in the weeks leading up to her death.
Sydney mum with heart failure sent home from hospital three times
A Sydney mother suffering from severe heart failure was sent away from hospital three times over a 12-month period despite suffering from palpitations and fighting to breathe.
Flames burst from Japanese airliner after bird strike
A Japan Airlines flight strapped for Fresh York made an emergency landing at a Tokyo airport today due to engine trouble evidently caused by a bird strike, the company said.
Flu claims eighth elderly nursing home resident in Victoria
The flu has killed an eighth resident at a regional Victorian nursing home, where another five remain under quarantine.
Utah nurse says hospital security ‘betrayed’ her during arrest
The Utah nurse who was spanked in police handcuffs while on-duty after refusing to take blood from an unconscious patient has exposed hospital security «betrayed» her by failing to intervene.
Sidewalk ‘stupidness’ as speeding car deliberately leaps kerb
Movie has emerged of the moment a car ploughed down a Fresh York City footpath.
Security scare for Aussie cricket team in Bangladesh
There have been security concerns for the Australian cricket team for the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong after a rock was thrown through a window of the team bus.
Aussie worries climb on as North Korea moves missile west
As Kim Jong Un’s troops were sighted moving a ballistic missile, a fresh poll measures enhanced concerns in this country.
Observe: Charles and Diana wedding restored to stunning HD glory
It was the wedding that captivated the world – and now you can observe it in HD, for free.
‘Trump’ comebacks to SNL for Phoenix rally sketch
Alec Baldwin has reprised in his role as Donald Trump for the latest gig of Saturday Night Live`s Weekend Update, identifying the US president as the true martyr of the tragic Charlottesville rally.
Speeding driver escapes after triggering chain-reaction crash
A speeding driver who attempted to weave through traffic has sparked a chain-reaction crash that shoved another car under a semi-trailer in California.
What’s coming soon to your favourite streaming service
The beginning of a fresh month always brings fresh content for Australians to binge-watch on their favourite streaming service – and more than ever now, viewers are spoiled for choice.
Big W attempts big comeback
Big W has let out thousands of dramatic price cuts in a last-ditch bid to win back customers, with Aussie mums the multitude store’s prime concentrate.
Experts warn about predators on social media apps
Parents have been urged to take more notice of their child’s online activities after a special A Current Affair investigation exposed just how lightly a person can run afoul of a social media predator.
Teenage exposes what made him shoot his parents
A US teenager said it was being grounded combined with «severe depression» that drove him to shoot his own parents in the head when he was 14.
Bondi woman helping end ‘orphanage tourism’ in Cambodia
When 19-year-old Australian Tara Winkler travelled to Cambodia more than a decade ago, all she dreamed to do was help the poor orphans of an impoverished country.
Meet the man who can’t stop stealing trains and buses
Darius McCollum is an infamous felon. His crimes? A bizarre and heartbreaking obsession with stealing buses and trains.
Rapper Lil Wayne hospitalised suffering numerous seizures
Rapper Lil Wayne has been hospitalised in Chicago after suffering numerous epileptic seizures, celebrity news site TMZ reported.
‘This is a large loss for the city’: Stefanovic to ‘boycott’ Logies
TODAY Showcase host Karl Stefanovic has said he will boycott the Logie Awards until they comeback to Melbourne, in wake of the city providing up hosting duties for Australian television`s night of nights.
Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker dies following ‘unspecified ailment’
Walter Becker, a bassist whose eclectic tastes from jazz to reggae helped create the intricate bohemian rock sound of Steely Dan, died Sunday. He was 67.
State hit by simultaneous blizzards and blazes
While fires are being battled in Sydney and the fire risk along the coast is raised, Snowy Mountains residents are preparing for a blizzard.
Blizzards cause avalanche risk in Victoria
Two Victorians have been trapped in a blizzard for three days and monstrous snow storms are only getting worse in the Southern parts of Australia.
Hurting winds to proceed in Victoria’s big spring chill
Victoria is set for yet another chilly day despite the season shifting to spring, as hurting winds lash parts of the state.
Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest announces fresh breakaway rugby competition
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has taken his and the Western Force’s battle with the Australian Rugby Union to a fresh level after the club lost its appeal in the NSW Supreme Court.
Will history be the largest obstacle for the Tigers Grand Final desire?
The year is 1980. Malcolm Fraser is Australia`s Prime Minister, Evonne Cawley wins her 2nd Wimbledon title, Ted Bullpit makes his television debut in «Kingswood Country» and Split Enz tops the charts with «I got you».
Panthers captain Matt Moylan taking shock break from the game
The starlet playmaker is committed to the club but is stepping away for “individual reasons” just days before the embark of the NRL finals.
RBA leaves interest rates on hold at record low of 1.Five percent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has refused to budge from the historically-low rate of 1.Five percent, keeping the official cash rate on hold for the 13th consecutive month.
Are you willing to pay more for renewable energy?
A fresh Newspoll exposed that forty nine percent of Australians are not willing to fork out for renewables.
Switch of season puts a spring in Sydney’s property market
Homebuyers have reason to rejoice as lenders welcome in spring with a smorgasbord of rate cuts and special deals.
Four-year-old who saved mother’s life wins bravery award
A four-year-old doll has become the youngest recipient of a NSW Ambulance courage award after saving her mother`s life on a family farm.
Strangers form human chain to save elderly man trapped in floodwaters
An elderly Houston resident trapped in his SUV by floodwaters has been pulled to safety thanks to the help of at least a dozen strangers.
Texans reject to abandon pets as they flee floodwaters
Texans compelled to abandon their homes amid flooding caused by Tropical Storm Harvey have flocked to shelters clutching both their valuables and pets of all shapes and sizes.
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Five-year-old boy dies just hours after discharge from hospital
A five-year-old boy from Sydney’s North Shore has died just hours after being treated and released from Hornsby Hospital.
The fresh deal that can save Queenslanders hundreds on their power bill
‘Power down` – that’s Ron Court’s philosophy around the home, switch it off, and only switch it on when necessary.
How to squeeze the best discounts out of your energy provider
There has never been a better time to knock some dollars off your power bill, as energy companies bow to government pressure to point customers to available discounts.
Trump completes Obama’s program protecting youths from deportation
The Trump administration has announced it will wind down the Obama-era program protecting youthful immigrants from deportation.
Zika virus could be used to help people with brain cancer
The Zika virus can wreak havoc on the brain of a developing fetus, but its disruptive power may also be harnessed to fight a stubborn form of adult brain cancer, researchers said Tuesday.
Swedish journalist ‘killed by submarine hatch closing on her’
A Danish judge has extended the detention of Peter Madsen, the inventor suspected in the death of a Swedish woman aboard his home-made submarine.
Prince William keen for very first stage of Kate’s pregnancy to be over
In the Duke of Cambridge`s public appearance since news broke he and wifey Kate are expecting their third child, the prince has spoken of his desire for the very first stage of the pregnancy to be over.
Turnbull to speak to Trump over ‘dangerous’ North Korea
As the rogue nation warns of a “bounty package” delivery to the US, the two leaders will discuss the escalating threat.
Brazil Olympic chief’s home raided over Rio two thousand sixteen vote-buying scheme
Brazilian police have conducted raids to probe a suspected vote-buying scheme which could have helped Rio to win hosting rights for the two thousand sixteen Olympic Games.
Witness: Charles and Diana wedding restored to stunning HD glory
It was the wedding that captivated the world – and now you can witness it in HD, for free.
‘Trump’ comes back to SNL for Phoenix rally sketch
Alec Baldwin has reprised in his role as Donald Trump for the latest gig of Saturday Night Live`s Weekend Update, identifying the US president as the true martyr of the tragic Charlottesville rally.
Speeding driver escapes after triggering chain-reaction crash
A speeding driver who attempted to weave through traffic has sparked a chain-reaction crash that shoved another car under a semi-trailer in California.
Fresh campaign adding sky-high incentives to weekly shop
A fresh marketing campaign from a major supermarket chain could see thousands of customers jetting across Australia on free flights.
Kate ‘got her own way’ on pregnancy, says experienced
A veteran Royals observer has suggested the Duchess of Cambridge “got her own way” with a third pregnancy, which she and her spouse the Duke announced yesterday.
Mum’s heartbreak over autistic son’s alleged bashing filmed for ‘joy’
The mother of an autistic teenager claims he has been serially targeted by hooligans to the point where he now suffers seizures and blackouts.
Teenage exposes what made him shoot his parents
A US teenager said it was being grounded combined with «severe depression» that drove him to shoot his own parents in the head when he was 14.
Bondi woman helping end ‘orphanage tourism’ in Cambodia
When 19-year-old Australian Tara Winkler travelled to Cambodia more than a decade ago, all she desired to do was help the poor orphans of an impoverished country.
Meet the man who can’t stop stealing trains and buses
Darius McCollum is an infamous felon. His crimes? A bizarre and heartbreaking obsession with stealing buses and trains.
Prince Jackson praised for being ‘articulate’ after infrequent TV interview
Michael Jackson’s eldest son, Prince Jackson, is being hailed as a “lovely youthfull lad” after he gave a uncommon interview on a UK breakfast television showcase.
Rapper Lil Wayne hospitalised suffering numerous seizures
Rapper Lil Wayne has been hospitalised in Chicago after suffering numerous epileptic seizures, celebrity news site TMZ reported.
‘This is a meaty loss for the city’: Stefanovic to ‘boycott’ Logies
TODAY Showcase host Karl Stefanovic has said he will boycott the Logie Awards until they come back to Melbourne, in wake of the city providing up hosting duties for Australian television`s night of nights.
State hit by simultaneous blizzards and blazes
While fires are being battled in Sydney and the fire risk along the coast is raised, Snowy Mountains residents are preparing for a blizzard.
Blizzards cause avalanche risk in Victoria
Two Victorians have been trapped in a blizzard for three days and monstrous snow storms are only getting worse in the Southern parts of Australia.
Bruising winds to proceed in Victoria’s big spring chill
Victoria is set for yet another chilly day despite the season shifting to spring, as hurting winds lash parts of the state.
Security scare for Aussie cricket team in Bangladesh
There have been security concerns for the Australian cricket team for the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong after a rock was thrown through a window of the team bus.
Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest announces fresh breakaway rugby competition
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has taken his and the Western Force’s battle with the Australian Rugby Union to a fresh level after the club lost its appeal in the NSW Supreme Court.
Will history be the fattest obstacle for the Tigers Grand Final wish?
The year is 1980. Malcolm Fraser is Australia`s Prime Minister, Evonne Cawley wins her 2nd Wimbledon title, Ted Bullpit makes his television debut in «Kingswood Country» and Split Enz tops the charts with «I got you».
Loyalty cards for toll roads: The plan that could switch the way we drive
A secret plan is being worked up by the Fresh South Wales premier to overhaul how drivers pay tolls, by potentially introducing a “loyalty scheme” for regular users.
RBA leaves interest rates on hold at record low of 1.Five percent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has refused to budge from the historically-low rate of 1.Five percent, keeping the official cash rate on hold for the 13th consecutive month.
Are you willing to pay more for renewable energy?
A fresh Newspoll exposed that forty nine percent of Australians are not willing to fork out for renewables.
The babies of one thousand nine hundred seventeen on living a utter life at 100
As far as birthdays go, it is hard to hit the milestone of turning 100, and no one knows that better than Victoria’s newest centenarians.
Four-year-old who saved mother’s life wins bravery award
A four-year-old dame has become the youngest recipient of a NSW Ambulance courage award after saving her mother`s life on a family farm.
Strangers form human chain to save elderly man trapped in floodwaters
An elderly Houston resident trapped in his SUV by floodwaters has been pulled to safety thanks to the help of at least a dozen strangers.
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Childcare centres to close across Queensland as staff walk off the job
Sophie Jones has worked at the same childcare centre in West End for the best part of seven years.
Man charged after woman stabbed in belly
A woman has been stabbed in what police say was a domestic dispute in inward Sydney.
Call for hospital probe after NSW boy dies
Calls have been made for a state-wide audit of pediatric services in NSW following the death of a boy hours after being discharged from a Sydney hospital.
Are kids falling out of love with Lego?
Popular fucktoy maker Lego said it has had an unusual drop in sales and will cut staff and “reset” the company in a bid to switch roles declining profits.
Sydney drivers facing decades of tolls
Drivers in Sydney’s south-west are facing decades of tolls on the M5 Motorway after the government confirmed it’s considering extending the toll beyond the expiry date of 2026.
Former nurse jailed over crash that killed an unborn baby
A Melbourne woman has been jailed over a crash that led to the death of a baby born prematurely.
Tourist films uncommon aerial view of Pyongyang
A Singaporean tourist has filmed movie demonstrating a uncommon aerial view of North Korea`s capital Pyongyang.
‘Most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever’ hits the Caribbean
The most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history has made its very first landfall in the islands of the northeast Caribbean.
UK ‘sadomasochist’ waterboarded woman, 6
A “masochistic” man who inflicted “waterboarding” on a six-year-old chick has been jailed for twelve years by a UK court.
Observe: Charles and Diana wedding restored to stunning HD glory
It was the wedding that captivated the world – and now you can witness it in HD, for free.
‘Trump’ comes back to SNL for Phoenix rally sketch
Alec Baldwin has reprised in his role as Donald Trump for the latest gig of Saturday Night Live`s Weekend Update, identifying the US president as the true martyr of the tragic Charlottesville rally.
Speeding driver escapes after triggering chain-reaction crash
A speeding driver who attempted to weave through traffic has sparked a chain-reaction crash that shoved another car under a semi-trailer in California.
Mum of autistic teenage attacked at mall ‘overwhelmed’ by support
The mother of an autistic teenage attacked at a Sydney shopping centre has had her “faith in humanity” restored after a wave of support for her family from across Australia – but her son proceeds to suffer.
Fresh campaign adding sky-high incentives to weekly shop
A fresh marketing campaign from a major supermarket chain could see thousands of customers jetting across Australia on free flights.
Kate ‘got her own way’ on pregnancy, says experienced
A veteran Royals observer has suggested the Duchess of Cambridge “got her own way” with a third pregnancy, which she and her hubby the Duke announced yesterday.
Teenage exposes what made him shoot his parents
A US teenager said it was being grounded combined with «severe depression» that drove him to shoot his own parents in the head when he was 14.
Bondi woman helping end ‘orphanage tourism’ in Cambodia
When 19-year-old Australian Tara Winkler travelled to Cambodia more than a decade ago, all she desired to do was help the poor orphans of an impoverished country.
Meet the man who can’t stop stealing trains and buses
Darius McCollum is an infamous felon. His crimes? A bizarre and heartbreaking obsession with stealing buses and trains.
‘You will be scared’: Cinema to host ‘interactive’ It screening
Moviegoers are being daring to attend a appalling «interactive» screening of the classic horror film It.
Prince Jackson praised for being ‘articulate’ after infrequent TV interview
Michael Jackson’s eldest son, Prince Jackson, is being hailed as a “lovely youthfull lad” after he gave a uncommon interview on a UK breakfast television display.
Rapper Lil Wayne hospitalised suffering numerous seizures
Rapper Lil Wayne has been hospitalised in Chicago after suffering numerous epileptic seizures, celebrity news site TMZ reported.
Ski fields herald snowiest year since 2000
There was more joy on the slopes this morning, with blizzard conditions dumping 50cm of fresh snow in Thredbo, bringing the total snowfall in the storm to 130cm since Monday morning – and there could be more.
Trapped guys rescued after three days as severe winds lash south-east
People in Victoria and Fresh South Wales are being urged to take care on the roads and in the outdoors after severe weather, hurting winds and rainfall lashed much of the south-east coast overnight.
State hit by simultaneous blizzards and blazes
While fires are being battled in Sydney and the fire risk along the coast is raised, Snowy Mountains residents are preparing for a blizzard.
Jimmy Barnes headlining The Footy Display Grand Final edition
While the Logies might have moved homes, the Grand Final Footy Display is here to stay and plans to be fatter and better this year.
Brazil Olympic chief’s home raided over Rio two thousand sixteen vote-buying scheme
Brazilian police have conducted raids to probe a suspected vote-buying scheme which could have helped Rio to win hosting rights for the two thousand sixteen Olympic Games.
Security scare for Aussie cricket team in Bangladesh
There have been security concerns for the Australian cricket team for the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong after a rock was thrown through a window of the team bus.
The fresh deal that can save Queenslanders hundreds on their power bill
‘Power down` – that’s Ron Court’s philosophy around the home, switch it off, and only switch it on when necessary.
Loyalty cards for toll roads: The plan that could switch the way we drive
A secret plan is being worked up by the Fresh South Wales premier to overhaul how drivers pay tolls, by potentially introducing a “loyalty scheme” for regular users.
RBA leaves interest rates on hold at record low of 1.Five percent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has refused to budge from the historically-low rate of 1.Five percent, keeping the official cash rate on hold for the 13th consecutive month.
The babies of one thousand nine hundred seventeen on living a utter life at 100
As far as birthdays go, it is hard to hit the milestone of turning 100, and no one knows that better than Victoria’s newest centenarians.
Four-year-old who saved mother’s life wins bravery award
A four-year-old damsel has become the youngest recipient of a NSW Ambulance courage award after saving her mother`s life on a family farm.
Strangers form human chain to save elderly man trapped in floodwaters
An elderly Houston resident trapped in his SUV by floodwaters has been pulled to safety thanks to the help of at least a dozen strangers.