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Grim reason everyone is sick at the moment

If you’ve had a persistent cough lasting weeks, it may not be the flu or Covid but a little-known infection doctors say is on the rise again.

‘Terrified’: Panic rises over mass job cuts

A new mum still on maternity leave is set to be sacked as savage job cuts at a massive employer get underway, sparking anger among staff and the union.

Simpsons episode comes true 28 years later

A 1996 episode of the beloved animated sitcom has sensationally come to life in London overnight.

Well-known comedian to replace Sheargold

One of Australia’s most popular stand-up comedians has been tapped to replace Marty Sheargold on radio, after the star abruptly quit.

Major retailer facing court over credit scheme

The consumer watchdog alleges popular Aussie chain ran ‘false or misleading’ promotions that promised store credits.

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‘Significantly weaker’: Disturbing Aussie trend

A disturbing inequality between one group of Aussies and everyone else has been highlighted in a new report.

Dad ‘manipulated’ by faith healers: court

The leader of a faith-healing group accused of the murder of a young girl by withholding her insulin was given $200 a week as a tithe by the child’s father after the group alleg...

Man‘s bizarre way of trying to evade cops

A man has attempted an unorthodox getaway through suburban backyards to try to evade chasing police.

Former sitcom child star and dog found dead

Former child star Benji Gregory, who featured in the hit series Alf, has been found dead in his car, his sister has announced.

Novak becomes Wimbledon’s most hated man

The normally reserved crowds on Wimbledon’s centre court have turned on Novak Djokovic in a feud that threatens to turn nasty.

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‘Sold out’: Kmart selling $200 item for $29

Shoppers have snapped up stock nationwide of an item that many claimed is identical to a cult Australian product that’s much more “expensive”.

Iconic river could get new Aboriginal name

A major Aussie river could be stripped of its association with Captain James Cook and given the Indigenous name “Goolay’yari”.

Legend slams front page with one photo

Wayne Carey has weighed in on the front page controversy that rocked the league on Wednesday in the wake of Adam Simpson’s axing.

Tourist crushed to death by elephant

A tourist has been crushed to death by an elephant in front of his screaming fiancee in South Africa.

Shock as huge celebrity spotted in economy

It’s not every day you find a millionaire on-board a commercial flight, let alone flying in economy – but this superstar had somewhere to be.

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