A Melbourne man who started a side hustle to make some extra cash is now a millionaire at just 25 years old. Vinul Karunaratne arrived in Australia from Sri Lanka nine years ago with barely any money and started studying and working the nightshift at a 7-Eleven. In 2019, armed with a couple of items, … Read more
With the weather starting to warm and the days beginning to feel longer, it means one thing — daylight saving is almost upon us. For many of us, it’s nearly time to change the clocks. But just what do you need to do, when, and why? Here’s everything you need to know. Know the news … Read more
With Australians losing $2.74 billion to scams in 2023, it is clear many of us are still falling for the ever-growing list of sneaky tactics being used by cybercriminals to steal our money. However some fall victim more than others, according to Westpac, and it all depends on where we live. New data gathered by … Read more
Patients in Australia face a “life or death” situation if they need a stem cell match due to a critical shortage of blood donors, a cancer organisation has warned. There are about 1000 Australians urgently waiting for a living stem cell match, also known as a bone marrow match, at any one time, according to … Read more
A number of Pinot & Picasso studios face an uncertain future after their parent companies entered voluntary administration. There are currently more than 40 Pinot & Picasso studios around Australia, allowing people to book a group painting session where they’re guided on how to recreate a piece of art while enjoying a few drinks. Salea … Read more
The smell of popcorn will once again fill the foyer of an almost century-old cinema in regional Victoria which has been saved by one of Australia’s largest independent film distribution companies. Ballarat’s iconic Regent Theatre abruptly announced its closure in June after 96 years of operation. Management did not elaborate on the reason but said … Read more
A grieving father has issued a plea to the Victorian premier as she arrives in India for a trade mission. Jacinta Allan flew out on Sunday for the four-day trip, with food, education, technology and cultural connections all on the agenda. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Father’s plea to the premier as Jacinta Allan jets off … Read more
High levels of sick leave left Victoria down 50 ambulances overnight and in a dangerous position, according to the boss of the state’s paramedics union. Victorian Ambulance Union Secretary Danny Hill said he’d been told of a 69-year-old Melbourne man who died after waiting hours for an ambulance during the shortage on Saturday night into … Read more
Lyn Whiteway thought she had the flu but she had actually developed a life-threatening condition known as sepsis, which many Australians know little about. Thankfully she went back to hospital where doctors finally diagnosed the condition just in time — 24 hours later she would have been dead. WATCH VIDEO ABOVE: Australians film tongue twister … Read more
Tensions could flare between anti-war protesters and police as activists signal significant actions on the final day of a controversial weapons expo. Rally organisers are expecting “significant protest activity” on Friday as the Land Forces weapons expo winds down in Melbourne following days of unrest. “There will be renewed vigour to protest because it’s the … Read more
