Melbourne speedboat competitor Nate Mullan in race against time as fiery crash destroys vessel

A Melbourne teen has walked away from a fiery speedboat crash just seconds before his racing vessel exploded. Nate Mullan was in the final lap of an Australian V8 Superboat Series race at Griffith at the weekend and was travelling at about 100km/h when he lost control. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Melbourne speedboat racer narrowly … Read more

Class action launched over ‘unfair’ Toyota Finance costs to customers applied by dealerships

More than 100,000 car owners have been ripped off by “unfair” Toyota dealer loans, a law firm claims. Melbourne-based firm Echo Law is seeking compensation for Toyota Finance customers, who they say were slugged hundreds of millions of dollars in extra costs because of a hidden dealership incentive. For years, Toyota Finance and its dealerships … Read more

Taylor Swift concert ticket scam victim, 9, becomes viral concert moment

A mother and daughter who were caught out by Taylor Swift ticket scammers have had a remarkable reversal of fortune. Milana Bruno met her hero in a viral moment from Swift’s Eras Tour concert on Friday night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The 9-year-old scam victim whose luck turned into … Read more

Severe storms cut power and close roads in NSW and Victoria

A wild afternoon electrical storm has hit parts of Western Sydney dumping hail, downing trees and sparking a fire as wild weather batters Australia’s east coast. In Victoria, a storm has knocked out power to half a million customers. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Intense electrical storm causes chaos throughout Sydney. Watch the latest news and … Read more

Melbourne yoga teacher ordered to pay $10k for permit by City of Port Phillip to keep running free beach classes for mental health

A Melbourne yoga teacher leading free open air yoga gatherings on St Kilda Beach has been told by the local council that she’ll need to pay nearly $10,000 to keep running the mental health initiative. The twice-weekly sessions have grown so much in popularity they’ve exceeded their current permit, prompting the City of Port Phillip … Read more

Artificial ovaries may give women diagnosed with leukaemia the chance to have children

Breakthrough Australian research into artificial ovaries hopes to give women diagnosed with leukaemia the chance to have children. Stacey-Lee Craanen was diagnosed with leukaemia at age three and again at age seven, and like others with cancer, her future fertility options were compromised. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Australian researchers on the verge of breakthrough artificial … Read more

Victoria police officer buys toys for accused thief at Toyworld Central in Greensborough

A police officer shocked staff at a Melbourne toy store with a touching gesture for an accused shoplifter. On Christmas Eve last year, a man was caught on camera grabbing three wrestling figurines from the shelves at Greensborough’s Toyworld Central for his son. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Kind-hearted police officer goes above and beyond. Watch … Read more

Wellness chain Body Catalyst shuts more than 20 stores in NSW and Queensland

A major wellness chain has closed more than 20 stores, a month after administrators were appointed to the business. Body Catalyst passed a resolution on January 16 to wind up operations at 26 locations. The company marketed itself as Australia’s largest and leading body shaping and wellness company with stores across the country. Watch the … Read more

Drugs alone not cause of mass overdose at Melbourne Hardmission rave party

A mass drug overdose at a Melbourne rave last weekend was not cause by MDMA alone, with extreme heat and physical exertion also playing a role, Victoria’s health department revealed on Friday. Nine revellers were raced to hospital following suspected drug overdoses at the Hardmission festival last weekend. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Melbourne festival drug … Read more

McDonald’s cashless move sparks outrage from angry customers as chain cites safety concerns

Disgruntled customers have threatened to boycott McDonald’s, after some Australian stores made the move towards cashless payments. A restaurant customer posted pictures on social media of signs at the entrance of Clayton South McDonald’s, in Melbourne’s south, advising patrons only card payments would be accepted at certain times of the day. “For the ongoing safety … Read more