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Taylor Swift Announces Her Engagement & Aus Post Hits Pause On US Parcels

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia Post is the latest courier to suddenly halt shipments to the US due to new Trump administration customs rules, throwing Aussie small busines...

Prime Minister Links Iran To Anti-Semitic Attacks, Expels Iran Ambassador

26 Aug 2025

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An unprecedented diplomatic move has seen Iran's ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi, expelled from the country; Two Victorian police officers have...

What Happened When Erin Patterson Faced Her Victims

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Convicted murderer Erin Patterson is back in court this week for her plea hearing, where she'll face her sole survivor Ian Wilkinson and hear from the...

Convicted Mushroom Murderer Erin Patterson's Plea Hearing Begins

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Patterson's only surviving victim has forgiven her for trying to kill him, as he urged her in court to confess to the murders, while reading his ...

Why Is Everyone Joining A Run Club? & The Bedtime Phone Rule You Can Break

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should we all join a run club? As Sydney prepares to host its first World Marathon Major this week, we explore why Australia is in the middle of a run...

As One Menendez Brother Learns His Fate, The Other Awaits A Parole Hearing

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Security cameras will be trialled at hundreds of childcare facilities across the country in the wake of child abuse allegations rocking the sector; Tr...

Israel & Australia Trade Jabs & Is AI Going To Take My Job?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From cancelled visas to Prime Ministerial public insults; Australia's diplomatic relationship with Israel has been strained in the past few weeks. We'...

Israel Launches Ground Attack On Gaza City

21 Aug 2025

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The Israeli military says it has begun the first stage of a ground offensive to take control of Gaza City; Thousands of students are holding mass meet...

Justin Baldoni’s New Legal Drama & Meet The New ‘Karens’

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's been new allegations levelled against Justin Baldoni as his legal drama with Blake Lively gets messier. Plus, is the name "Karen" finally bein...

Aubrey Plaza Opens Up To Amy Poehler, 8 Months On From Her Husband's Death

20 Aug 2025

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Actress Aubrey Plaza has opened up about the grief she feels since her husband Jeff Baena took his own life in January this year; Home Affairs Ministe...

The Diplomatic Dance Between Trump, Putin & Zelenskyy

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has been busy dealing in diplomacy, meeting with both the Russian and Ukrainian  leaders separately this week as he positions himsel...

Data Of 280,000 Aussies Leaked In Cyber Attack

19 Aug 2025

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Hundreds of thousands of Aussies have had their information leaked in a cyber attack involving internet provider iiNet; Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

The Tel Aviv Protests That Could Change Everything & Equal Pay Day's Uncomfortable Truth

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recently Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv demanding their government stop the military expansion in Gaza and bring the hostages home; signalli...

Qantas Fined $90M Over Illegal Sackings

18 Aug 2025

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Australia's largest airline has been ordered to pay a landmark penalty of 90 million dollars; Donald Trump is urging Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy to ...

The Australian Education Boom No One's Talking About

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With recent teacher strikes and classrooms under pressure, more parents are making a radical choice for their kids... homeschooling. We explore why fa...

If You Could Be Buried With Your Pets, Would You?

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New changes will see Working With Children checks under a national system; More Aussie than ever before are taking certain illicit drugs; The Prime Mi...

The Leak That Almost Ruined Taylor Swift's New Album & A Four-Day Work Week Reality Check

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, Taylor Swift has new music on the way.  In true Taylor fashion there are lots of moving parts with this announcement, so w...

Trump Issues Stark Warning To Putin

14 Aug 2025

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The PM has warned political opponents and the media against “Hamas propaganda” after the designated terrorist group reportedly praised the...

Your Guide To The Rate Cuts & TikTok's Dodgy Contraceptive Advice

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for the third time this year, but what does this actually mean for mortgage holders, renters and first home bu...

Shots Fired At Sydney Airport, Man Arrested

13 Aug 2025

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A gun was discharged this morning inside one of Australia’s busiest airports; The Australian Council of Trade Unions will call for a four day wo...

So, Taylor Swift Is A Showgirl Now? & The Real Reason Fewer People Are Divorcing

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Swift has just announced her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl and sent the internet into chaos... but how did we get here, and did...

Taylor Swift Sends Internet Into Meltdown, Announces New Album

12 Aug 2025

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Taylor Swift has confirmed she has another album on the way; The Reserve Bank cuts official interest rates; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese deflects c...

How Trump Wants To Be Remembered & The Peace Deals That Could Define Him

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It might still be early in Trump's second term, but he's already positioning himself as a dealmaker on the world stage; from brokering peace between n...

Australia Will Recognise State of Palestine

11 Aug 2025

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Australia will recognise the state of Palestine in a historic move that will redefine the nation's foreign policy; Police hope new images of a man wan...

I Talk To Bullied Kids All Day. One Thing That Keeps Coming Up, Is Their Parents

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent data shows more young children are reaching out to Kids Helpline about bullying, but two-thirds aren't telling their parents because they don't...

Erin Patterson’s Ex-Husband Claims She Tried To Poison Him Before Killing His Family

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The estranged husband of convicted murderer Erin Patterson told a court he believed she tried to poison him four times before the fatal mushroom lunch...

Police More Harming Than Helping Family Violence Survivors & Carrie Bradshaw's Final Farewell

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new report has found Victorian police practices around family violence not only fall short, but are actually harming some of the people they're supp...

East Coast Braces for Another Wet Weekend

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine. Following las...

Should We Ban Gambling Influencers? & The Parenting Style Dividing Everyone

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a surge of gambling influencers on social media, with young people streaming their pokies sessions and big-ticket bets to hundreds of tho...

Hundred Of Thousands Of Students Kept Home As Teachers Strike For Better Conditions

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of Queensland’s teachers are striking today; Anthony Albanese has discussed Palestinian statehood with France’s president ahead ...

What Does Military Occupation Mean For Palestinians In Gaza?

05 Aug 2025

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The conflict in Gaza has entered a volatile new chapter, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly ordering a full military occupation...

One In Three Aussie Women Suffer Migraines

05 Aug 2025

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Anthony Albanese has backed a two-state solution in a phone call with the Palestinian Authority leader; Consumer confidence is at its highest level in...

Is Bedtime A Battle For You And Your Child?

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has bedtime turned into a nightly battle for you and your child who just can’t go to sleep? So many parents and kids are waking up tired. We&rsq...

PM Seeking Call With Netanyahu Following Protests

04 Aug 2025

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Anthony Albanese is seeking to press Benjamin Netanyahu about the devastation in Gaza as soon as possible; Parents and carers across NSW will benefit ...

Have You Seen These People? & Mamamia’s Cheating Survey Unpacked

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's National Missing Persons Week, a time when families, advocates and police come together to remember the Australians who are long-term missing and...

Young Aussie Rivals Ian Thorpe’s World Title Record

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two Australians say they were “brutalised psychologically in every way” while being detained in Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza...

Will Australia Ever Recognise A Palestinian State? & The Science Of Your Time Personality

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More nations have announced they'll recognise a Palestinian State in September - but only if Israel doesn't meet their conditions for peace first, rai...

Sydney Man Accused of Child Abuse Offences Across Multiple Schools

31 Jul 2025

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A Sydney man has been accused of producing child abuse materials of kids aged six and under of while working across suburban schools; Australia’...

The Social Media Crackdown Expands & Do We Really Need All These Sequels?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

YouTube has become the latest platform added to the list of banned social media for under 16s in Australia's world-first move. Plus, from Bend It Like...

Police Arrest Man They Believe Is Behind Melbourne's Synagogue Blaze

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Man arrested over Melbourne Synagogue fire; 'Moral momentum' to recognise Palestine after UK move; 'Show about nothing': PM taunted over US tarif...

The Push To Ditch Net Zero Targets & The New Way To Think About Getting Older

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a growing push from some politicians to scrap Australia's net zero targets, but what would that actually mean for our climate commitments and ...

Jeweller Michael Hill Has Died Age 86

29 Jul 2025

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Jeweller Michael Hill has died aged 86; Australia could be hit with US tariffs of 15 to 20 per cent; 4 people killed in a Manhattan shooting; New rese...

Gaza Is Starving, Here's What You Can Do To Help

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the last 72 hours, devastating images from Gaza have moved the world - babies with swollen bellies lacking vital nutrition and children reduced to ...

Aid Deliveries Begin To Enter Gaza

28 Jul 2025

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Large-scale aid deliveries have reached a besieged and embattled Gaza for the first time in months; Israeli troops have boarded an aid ship carrying t...

Why Jet Lag Hits Harder Coming Home & Netflix’s Billion-Hour Viewing Report

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

School holidays are over and for some, that means the long journey home from a European summer along with all the brutal effects of jet lag that scien...

Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Meeting Sparks Fresh Epstein Investigation

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche met this week with Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein; Children dying of hunger are ...

How Worried Should We Be About Data Breaches? & Why You Feel Younger Than You Are

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Qantas to Louis Vuitton to fertility clinics, major companies are falling victim to cyber attacks, exposing millions of Australians' personal dat...

Australian Cattle Producers Left Blindsided By Beef Ban Lift

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian cattle producers are feeling blindsided by the federal government's decision to lift a ban on US beef; US President Donald Trump is current...

Trump's Epstein Obsession & The $10 Billion Murdoch Lawsuit

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Donald Trump so obsessed with Jeffrey Epstein? In today's fresh Trumpdate, Amelia Lester unpacks the latest headlines around Trump; from the Ep...

Labor’s New HECS Scheme Will Be Waved Through Parliament

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Legislation to slash HECS debts by 20 per cent is expected to be waved through parliament; A coroner has found that the death of 41-year-old Prabha Ar...

Will The Latest Call To End Gaza's War Work?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia has joined 24 other nations in signing a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, but questions remain about whether this diplomatic...

Oasis Frontman Lashes Coldplay Over Exposed Affair

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Young campaigners have successfully rallied global support for a landmark international climate case, originally conceived by a group of Pacific-based...

New MPs Sworn In & Labor's HECS Debt Promise: Your Auspol Update

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the start of Australia's 48th Parliament, with fresh faces finding their seats and Labor wasting no time pushing through major election promises....

Police Offer $500,000 Reward To Find Woman’s Killers

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first Newspoll since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s May election win shows support for Labor has crept back up as backers of the coalitio...

Can A New Baby Bonus Break Our Baby Recession?

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's birth rate is teetering on the edge of a new low. So is it time to dust off the baby bonus and try to reboot population growth, or do we n...

Trump Explodes Over Epstein Report: “I’ll Sue His Ass Off”

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump says he plans to sue Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over what he calls a “fake” letter tying him to Jef...

Torres Strait vs The Commonwealth & The Verdict 4 Years In The Making

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two Torres Strait Islander elders took the Australian government to court; arguing the Commonwealth has a duty of care to protect their communities fr...

Focus Turns To Senior Pilot In Air India Crash Investigation

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a man was found stabbed to death outside his Sunshine Coast home in Queensland; The investigation in...

The Trust-Breaking Fashion Trend & The Outback Killer's Final Secret

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fashion brands are using AI-generated models to sell their latest looks, but shoppers are feeling tricked when they discover the "person" wearing that...

Bradley John Murdoch Takes Secret About Peter Falconio's Body To His Grave

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bradley John Murdoch, who killed British backpacker Peter Falconio in the outback in 2001, has died; The NSW government has launched a ‘pattern ...

This Is What Your Body Does When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're halfway through Dry July; whether you're participating or not, we're taking a closer look at what actually happens to your body when you stop dr...

More Childcare Centres Identified as Former Employers of Accused Child Abuser

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Victorian detectives have identified a further four childcare centres which employed a male worker accused of 70 offences against children; Coalition ...

Is Social Media... Over? & Australia's Highest-Paid Jobs

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Zuckerberg says the era of posting about your everyday life for friends is over - so what does this mean for how we connect and scroll? Plus, if ...

Gisèle Pelicot Receives France's Highest Honour

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is “pretty relaxed” after the accidental public release of independent Treasury advice; Lawyers for a one-t...

The Fake Clothing Stores Flooding Your Feed & Why Your Colleague Drives You Crazy

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been tempted by those local boutique closing-down sales flooding your social media feeds, you might want to think twice; the ACCC has issued...

Missing WA Backpacker's Car Likely Became Bogged Before She Set Off On Foot

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The search continues for 26-year-old German backpacker Carolina Wilga after her van was found abandoned in remote bushland in WA; A woman has died and...

Why Celebs Are Suddenly Telling Us About Their Cosmetic Surgeries

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the Kardashians casually listing their procedures to Australian stars revealing their cosmetic secrets, celebrities are suddenly being brutally h...

Australian Government Unveils New Plans To Curb Antisemitism

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tragedy continues to unfold in the quiet rural town of Coonabarabran COON-A-BARA-BRAN, New South Wales, as prosecutors wait for autopsy results in the...

Trump's New Tariff Threat To Australia & The Science Of Being Cool

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US is threatening to slap a 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals and a 50% tariff on copper; we break down what this could mean for Australia's economy....

Trump Threatens Australia's Booming Pharmaceutical Business

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pharmaceuticals, one of Australia’s biggest US exports, might be slapped with 200 per cent tariffs; Millions of Qantas customers are being infor...

NAIDOC's Journey From Protest To Pride & Is This Cult Prophecy Vanishing Children?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's NAIDOC Week - marking 50 years of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievements. We explore how this nation...

Reserve Bank Keeps Rates On Hold

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The prime minister has stressed that tariffs punish the country imposing them, as Donald Trump increased levies on exports from Australia's most impor...

Melbourne's Anti-Hate Taskforce & Inside Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a weekend of allegedly anti-Semitic attacks in Melbourne, the Victorian government is launching a new anti-hate taskforce... but what will it ac...

BREAKING: Verdict Reached In Erin Patterson Mushroom Trial

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Patterson has learned her fate in her triple-murder trial; The findings of Australia's longest-running inquest have been handed down almost six y...

Why We’re All Scared To Spend Money & The Post-Natal Rage No One Talks About

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get a sinking feeling every time you tap your card? Fear of spending money is hitting a new high, changing how we socialise, shop and make life...

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Passes US House In Tight Vote

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A childcare operator is urgently reviewing its records amid concerns that an accused child sex offender may have worked at centres longer than previou...

Why The Diddy Verdict Doesn't Feel Satisfying & Can Maccas Fries Get Me Pregnant?

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The verdict is in for crimes stacked against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Despite being found guilty of some, but not all of his alleged crimes, no...

Hunter Valley Bus Crash Driver Appeals His Sentence

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A wedding bus driver impaired by an opioid during a horror crash that killed 10 and injured 25 people has appealed against his 32-year jail sentence; ...

Diddy Guilty But Not On All Charges & How The Child Care Sector Is Reeling Following Child Sex Abuse Allegations

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with more than 70 sexual offences against babies and toddlers, sending shockwaves through the early chil...

Diddy Trial: Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Charges

02 Jul 2025

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The jury at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial has reached a verdict on four of the five counts; Donald Trump said Israel has...

Do The Libs Need A Gender Quota? & An Update In The US Campus Killings

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does the Liberal party need a quota for women? The party faces a stark reality - just six women among 28 elected officials, we examine whether quotas ...

Parents Notified Of Childcare Worker's 70 Abuse Charges

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 30 year old man has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students; A childcare worker has been charged with dozens of child ...

The July 1 Changes You Need To Know & Why Your Adult Friendships Suck

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy new financial year to all those who celebrate!  If you're not already busy preparing your tax return, take a listen for all the changes you...

Survivor Host Blindsided; Jonathan LaPaglia Dumped

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The jury in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial have now been sent for deliberation; Former Greens MP Hannah Thomas , who was inured by police whil...

The Death Of The Dating App & Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Cortisol?

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As less and less people turn to platforms like Tinder & Bumble, does this signal the death of the dating app?  Plus, your social feeds are pr...

95-Year-Old Given 'No Chance' To Avoid Tasering By Cop

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Albanese is pushing back on calls for Australia to lift its defence spending, despite mounting pressure from the US to do so; A court has hear...

What To Do With Your Sunscreen Now & The Rise Of AI Therapy

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Choice's bombshell sunscreen testing revealed some of our fave products don't meet their SPF claims, we examine what this means for the bottle i...

Katy and Orlando Split Rumours and Australia Holds Firm on Defence Spending

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is holding firm on its defence spending strategy; A former Western Sydney University student is facing a slew of hacking and fraud charges a...

Trump's Blunt Take On The Ceasefire & The Death Of The Dining Table

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding, Donald Trump didn't hold back his colourful thoughts on the situation. Plus, wha...

Diddy Confirms He Won't Testify In New York Sex Trafficking Trial

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has told a judge that he will not testify at his sex trafficking trial; Journalist Antoinette Lattouf will be paid $70,...

The Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel & Iran Holds & Everything We Know About The Big Bezos Wedding Bash

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon founder Jef Bezos and fiancé Lauren Sanchez are tying the knot this weekend in a lavish ceremony and reception reportedly costing tens o...

US President Donald Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel & Iran

24 Jun 2025

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US President Donald Trump has announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran; Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is marking the one year anniver...

'Hypernormalisation' Might Explain Why You Feel This Way About The World Right Now

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When did seeing the worst of humanity become so normal? We are living in a time where we are exposed to so much of the world, the best and the worst, ...

Albanese Backs US Strike On Iran & Calls For Negotiations

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia supports the U.S. military strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities; Pakistan has condemned the recen...

What Happens Now The US Has Bombed Iran & Taylor’s Texts Go To Court

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've just lived through the shortest day of the year, but sorry to break it to you - the coldest weather is still to come. Plus, in pop culture news ...

Trump's War Decision & Australia's Iran Exit

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian government has announced the suspension of operations at its embassy in Tehran, advising all staff and their families to immediately le...

Venice vs Jeff Bezos, A Viral Murder Trial Verdict & Why Your Brain Feels Fried

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Aussies escape to Europe for summer, locals in Venice, Paris and Barcelona are pushing back against over tourism. Plus, after going viral on TikTok...

First Aussies Evacuate Israel As Bombings In The Region Continue

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel’s ambassador says the country is helping Australia evacuate its citizens as its bombing campaign against Iran continues; A US woman charg...

Albo Was Ghosted By Trump, But Not All Is Lost & How's Your Social Biome?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Albanese was left hanging at the G7 Summit when Donald Trump made an early exit to deal with the Iran-Israel crisis, but it wasn't a complete ...

Brain-Dead Mother Gives Birth On Life Support

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A baby has been born to a brain-dead mother in Georgia, United States. Adriana Smith was declared brain dead back in February, but was kept on life su...