Kai McKenzie has struggled to come to terms with losing his right leg in a shark attack off a remote beach on NSW’s Mid-North Coast, but he doesn’t want that to define him. In fact, the keen surfer is hell-bent on returning to the water as soon as possible. “I’m going to f… sh.. up … Read more
Forbes boy Corey Woodhouse had dreams of being a pilot. But just weeks after his 14th birthday, he took his life after being bullied online on secret social media accounts he signed up to using a school-issued email address. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: NSW students banned from using school emailson social media in bullying crackdown. … Read more
A woman found with mysterious and fatal head injuries was “terrified” of her former partner, an inquest into her death has been told. Elizabeth Britton was found in her Pottsville home, in northern NSW, on October 10, 2020, with blunt force head injuries. The injuries initially left her conscious but unable to speak and with … Read more
Couples must now both earn six-figure salaries to afford a home in the majority of Sydney areas, new data from Canstar has revealed. The average Australian salary is just over $100,000, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Sydney’s eastern suburbs have a median house price of almost $4,000,000, while the north … Read more
As several big companies begin calling workers back to the office full-time, an Australian tech co-founder says she could not imagine making the same move. E-commerce giant Amazon announced to staff last week that it is moving away from its pandemic-era working arrangements. Chief executive Andy Jassy said “we continue to believe the advantages of … Read more
A Sydney school accused of ignoring allegations of relentless bullying that caused a student to take her own life says it has received support from a number of parents objecting to the “portrayal” of the school following the tragic incident. Charlotte O’Brien, 12, died in an act of self-harm on September 9 after allegedly suffering … Read more
Brisbane’s Felons Barrel Hall will close under a proposal to upgrade the riverfront Howard Smith Wharves precinct, with developers wanting to replace the popular drinking spot with a boutique hotel. Just six years after the CBD precinct was opened as a major food and dining hub, Artemus Group wants to rebuild it bigger and better. … Read more
Woolworths has introduced a new burger range to help customers achieve what is says are “restaurant experience” burgers at home. It follows a new Woolworths consumer survey that found Australians were continuing to cut back on eating out and entertainment as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. Woolworth’s Home Burger range has 16 new products, … Read more
A British soldier, who prides himself as a big Star Wars fan, was informed that he might have to forgo his family’s vacation to the Dominican Republic after his seven-year-old son, Loki Skywalker Mowbray, was denied a passport due to copyright concerns. The Home Office, in charge of the country’s immigration and security, told Christian … Read more
Renters in New South Wales can now use a free rental comparison tool developed by the state government to help them identify if what they are being asked to pay is fair. Developed by the NSW Rental Commissioner, Rent Check uses the latest bond data to compare the prices of rental properties in a particular … Read more
