Woolworths recalls Shortcrust Summer Berry Mince Pies sold in NSW over contamination fears

Woolworths has recalled a batch of its Christmas mince pies over fears the festive treat may contain metal. The supermarket giant issued the recall on Friday, warning consumers its six-pack of Shortcrust Summer Berry Mince Pies may contain metal fragments. “Food products containing metal may cause illness/injury if consumed,” Woolworths warned. Watch the latest news … Read more

Australians owed millions in unclaimed cash: How to check if you’re eligible

Australians may have a Christmas present waiting for them in the form of unclaimed money. More than $582 million worth of unclaimed money is waiting to be collected by over a million Australians, according to statistics released by the NSW state revenue. Much of the unclaimed funds come from uncashed cheques and payments, unclaimed refunds, … Read more

Man dying of lung cancer shares deathbed confession with his daughter

Thomas Randele was dying of lung cancer and had a secret. In March of 2021, with his daughter at his bedside in suburban Boston after his first chemotherapy session, he made a stunning confession: He was a fugitive, and had been one for more than five decades. More than 50 years earlier, when he was … Read more

Firefighter Michael Kidd who died in Grose Vale house fire, in Sydney’s northwest farwelled by friends and family

A firefighter who died battling a house blaze has been remembered as a man with a “vibrant spirit” who made the ultimate professional sacrifice. Michael Kidd, 51, died on December 12 after being hit by a falling wooden beam while fighting a blaze that engulfed a house in Grose Vale, in Sydney’s outer northwest. WATCH … Read more

Peta Murphy, Victorian MP in Albanese government, dies aged 50 after cancer battle

Labor MP Peta Murphy has died at home surrounded by family after a battle with breast cancer. She was 50. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Albanese leads emotional tributes for Victorian MP Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the death of the member for the Victorian … Read more

Missing British boy Alex Batty found alive in France living among spiritual community

A teenager from Britain who disappeared six years ago has been found in southern France, local authorities said on Thursday, fleeing a spiritualist mountain community according to a driver who crossed paths with him and informed police. His family has confirmed his identity as Alex Batty, originally from Greater Manchester, the local prosecution office told … Read more

Frank Green water bottle brand slammed by angry customers over Christmas shipping delays

Cult water bottle brand Frank Green has been slammed by fed-up customers anxious over whether their orders will be delivered in time for Christmas. The brand shot to popularity for its colourful reusable bottles and keep cups, landing collaborations with names including Vogue and the Australian Open. But angry customers have turned against Frank Green, … Read more

Indexation to boost Centrelink payments including Youth Allowance, disability pension, Austudy from January 1

Almost one million Australians will receive a cash boost in the new year, as government support payments increase from January 1. More than 936,000 people receiving youth, student or carer support will see a six per cent boost to their payments when indexation takes effect. Youth Allowance payments will increase by $22.40 and $25.80 per … Read more

Centrelink recipients made to sweat on miscalculated debts

Welfare recipients have been forced to wait years as public servants responsible for Centrelink payments try to unscramble unlawful debts. Two federal agencies have been warned to speed up their work to fix tens of thousands of miscalculated debt notices. As many as 100,000 welfare debts were miscalculated by Services Australia and the Department of … Read more

Fast and Furious actor Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by ex-assistant

A former assistant of Vin Diesel has accused the Fast and Furious star of sexual battery and creating a hostile work environment during the time she worked for him in September 2010. Asta Jonasson filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday alleging the actor forced himself on her in a hotel … Read more