Few years on the Earth
The deaths of a seven-year-old boy and his parents in Sydney have drawn widespread shock after police accused a local taekwondo instructor of murdering all three. Authorities allege that Kwang Kyung Yoo, a well-known martial arts teacher in the community, carried out the killings at his academy and later at the victims’ home. The case … Read more
Pauline Hanson’s decision to once again enter the Australian Senate wearing a burqa has triggered widespread condemnation across the political spectrum, reigniting a national debate around religion, cultural expression, and parliamentary conduct. The One Nation leader repeated her 2017 stunt in an attempt to revive her push for a nationwide ban on the burqa, arguing … Read more
The arrest of Sydney resident Anya Phan, a self-proclaimed fortune-teller and feng shui master, has exposed what authorities describe as one of the most sophisticated financial crime operations uncovered in recent years. The 53-year-old woman and her 25-year-old daughter, Thi Ta, were taken into custody at their Dover Heights home, marking a significant escalation in … Read more
A serious safety incident at Melbourne Airport’s Qantas business lounge has renewed global concerns around lithium battery-powered devices, after a passenger’s power bank suddenly caught fire in his trouser pocket and caused burns, panic, and the evacuation of nearly 150 people. The dramatic event unfolded at around 11am local time on Thursday, when several travellers … Read more
When Andrew and Jo Melville-Smith drove their brand-new Tesla Model Y off a dealership lot in Adelaide, South Australia, they expected a smooth, celebratory journey home. Instead, they found themselves at the centre of what may become one of the rarest recorded events in automotive and scientific history. During their drive, their vehicle was struck … Read more
Australia’s new online safety law, which enforces a sweeping ban on social media use for children under 16, has sparked intense debate across the country. Among those most affected are young influencers who have built careers—and entire livelihoods—through platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. One of the most high-profile examples is The Empire Family, a … Read more
The Australian cricket community is mourning the tragic loss of 17-year-old Ben Austin, a promising young player from Melbourne, who died after being struck by a ball during a training session earlier this week. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully, located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Despite immediate … Read more
The mysterious and tragic death of 80-year-old New South Wales resident Suzanne Rees has sparked grief, outrage, and questions about how an elderly passenger could be left behind on a remote Australian island by a cruise ship. Rees, described by her family as a vibrant and active woman, was reported missing after the Coral Adventurer … Read more
A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand narrowly escaped death after Swallowing 100 High-Power Magnets purchased online, in what doctors describe as one of the most severe cases of magnet ingestion ever seen in the country. The incident has sparked renewed concern about the safety of online marketplaces and the continued circulation of banned high-powered magnetic … Read more
A 40-year-old Australian man has been arrested and charged after allegedly stealing dozens of collectible Labubu dolls worth nearly A$9000 from a Melbourne shopping centre. The arrest, carried out by Victoria Police earlier this week, has shone a spotlight on the growing global craze for the fuzzy, elf-like figurines that have inspired long queues, social … Read more