Sydney Airport’s latest upgrade to its dedicated pet bathrooms has received praise from travellers, who describe the renovated facilities as “excellent” for “disability support animals, canine units, and guide dogs.” First installed in 2020 at both the domestic and international terminals, the facilities received a fresh upgrade in 2024 — catching the attention of keen-eyed … Read more
Australian academic and ex-Taliban hostage Timothy Weeks has died in Afghanistan after battling cancer “for a long time”, according to Afghan officials. The Taliban kidnapped Mr Weeks from the American University in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul in 2016. He converted to Islam and changed his name to Jibra’il Omar in the more than three years they … Read more
Perth’s iconic Cottesloe beach has been shut down after a two-metre bronze whaler shark breached the barrier net on Wednesday morning, winding up trapped on the swimmer side of the ocean. While authorities have been trying to make the shark leave, rescue efforts were derailed when an unknown resident defied the swimming ban to enter … Read more
Curious Aussies contemplating adding a “creepy” yet very common backyard fungus to their dinner have been warned to be careful. The growth, named coprinus comatus, and otherwise known as the shaggy ink cap or lawyer’s wig, more closely resembles a ball of melting tar than a mushroom, but experts say it can be eaten with … Read more
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman aboard an international flight has been banned from leaving the country while his court case is underway. Asanka Mathew Podiappuhamilage, 41, appeared alongside an interpreter and two supporters in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday as a criminal case was filed. The Sri Lankan national was arrested … Read more
A man accused of selling $700,000 worth of cannabis seeds online has been granted bail and warned it would be “pure stupidity” to break his strict release conditions. Samuel Joseph Topia, 40, appeared in Brisbane Supreme Court on Thursday via videolink and represented himself in his bail application. Topia was charged on August 19, 2024 … Read more
As beach cabana wars continue to rage this summer with Aussies reporting seeing a canopy of stripes and colourful patterns rather than sand on coastlines nationwide, beach etiquette has been thrown into question. While there is no question shade is a must at the beach, the current hoarding of space — with some going as … Read more
As beach cabana wars continue to rage this summer with Aussies reporting seeing a canopy of stripes and colourful patterns rather than sand on coastlines nationwide, beach etiquette has been thrown into question. While there is no question shade is a must at the beach, the current hoarding of space — with some going as … Read more
Aussie parents are putting their own financial futures on the line, as the high cost of housing forces adult children to tap out the bank of mum and dad. The average gift from the bank of mum and dad so their children can enter the property market exceeds $75,000, Compare Club research shows, while 37 … Read more
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie has called on young people to volunteer in the aftermath of natural disasters, warning incidents will become more severe and frequent due to climate change. Senator Lambie, who is calling for more incentives to increase volunteering among Aussie youths, to ensure the country is equipped to combat the immediate aftermath of … Read more