National News

Thu 5 Sep 2019

Woman's cat poisoned by common household item

Woman's cat poisoned by common household item

A pet owner has issued an urgent warning online, after her pet cat was poisoned by coming into contact with a small amount of laundry liquid.

Huge BBQ planned outside vegan’s house

Huge BBQ planned outside vegan’s house

Thousands of people have vowed to attend a cookout outside a vegan woman’s home after she took her neighbours to court for their BBQs.

Wed 4 Sep 2019

Research links air pollution and dementia

Research links air pollution and dementia

Australian researchers have established a link between air pollution and an increased risk of developing dementia, a new study shows.

Horror moment that left truckie ‘in tears’

Horror moment that left truckie ‘in tears’

Heather Jones was driving down an Australian highway recently when she came across something potentially deadly on the road.

Walmart announces gun crackdown

Walmart announces gun crackdown

Walmart has made a big change following a series of mass shootings in the United States — but not everybody is happy about it.

Today in History: September 4

Today in History: September 4

On this day in 2006, Steve Irwin died after a stingray’s barb pierced his chest on Australia’s northeast coast.

Radio boss’s $18 million mistake

Radio boss’s $18 million mistake

An Aussie radio exec once sold his Boost Juice shares to buy his girlfriend an engagement ring. That decision apparently cost him a fortune.

Tue 3 Sep 2019

Inside look at world’s ‘first space hotel’

Inside look at world’s ‘first space hotel’

Designs for the “first space hotel” have been revealed and it’s everything as weird and futuristic as you could hope for.

Weird Bali problem costing Aussies thousands

Weird Bali problem costing Aussies thousands

A lot of Australians travelling to Bali are making insurance claims because of this very bizarre, but very expensive problem.

Simple blood test to lose weight

Simple blood test to lose weight

If you’ve ever wondered why the latest fad diet only makes you gain weight, the answer may be in your blood.

Facebook tests big change to ‘likes’

Facebook tests big change to ‘likes’

Tech giant Facebook is considering following in Instagram’s footsteps by hiding “likes” on posts — and is already testing the change.

How to get 12 Krispy Kreme’s for 16-cents

How to get 12 Krispy Kreme’s for 16-cents

This isn’t a drill — here is everything you need to know about how you can get your hands on this sweet Krispy Kreme deal.

Vegan’s ‘extreme’ move to ban BBQs

Vegan’s ‘extreme’ move to ban BBQs

A frustrated vegan woman has gone as far as taking her neighbours to court over meat and smoke smells wafting into her yard.

‘Quaker’ identified as body in plastic

‘Quaker’ identified as body in plastic

The 29-year-old woman whose body was wrapped in plastic and dumped in a NSW creek once made headlines as the “Quaker” baby.

Today in History: September 3

Today in History: September 3

Children fled through explosions and gunfire and more than 330 Russians were killed on this day in 2004, after separatist rebels held them hostage.

Mitsubishi Pajeros in national recall

Mitsubishi Pajeros in national recall

The ACCC says Mitsubishi has announced a national recall for some models of its Pajero, affecting more than 6000 vehicles sold between 2017 and 2018.

Barty back as Osaka crashes and burns

Barty back as Osaka crashes and burns

Defending US Open champion Naomi Osaka’s shock round of 16 exit has huge consequences for Ash Barty — and Serena Williams.

Mon 2 Sep 2019

Heat spike to send temperatures soaring

Heat spike to send temperatures soaring

A blast of heat is rolling through from the desert to bring a summer-liker start to spring. Here's what to expect in your state.

Aldi bag of cash a blow for Albo

Aldi bag of cash a blow for Albo

An Aldi bag containing $100,000 was handed over at Labor’s Sydney HQ five years ago, but only now are its consequences being realised.

Houses record ‘significant’ jump in value

Houses record ‘significant’ jump in value

The downturn that wiped billions of dollars off Aussie homes appears to be over, but experts warn more policy is needed to stimulate the economy.

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