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TV veteran Bert Newton will undergo lifesaving quadruple bypass heart surgery on Saturday. Talking to the Herald Sun, Bert said he consulted his doctor on Wednesday after experiencing chest pains and was sent straight to the Epworth Hospital in Richmond. Bert, who is currently being comforted by his wife Patti and their grandchildren, says he […]

One of Australia’s favourite authors, Bryce Courtenay, has died at the age of 79. The South African-born novelist passed away in his Canberra home at 11pm on Thursday with his family by his side, ending a long battle with stomach cancer. The best-selling author was best known for his much-loved novel The Power of One, […]

The Greek island of Crete may make an ideal beach holiday, but if you stay on the sand you’ll be missing out on so much.

Australian best-selling author Bryce Courtenay has died at his Canberra home aged 79. The father of three was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away yesterday (Thursday), following a short battle with stomach cancer. Christine Courtenay has thanked her husband’s many fans for their support and made a request for privacy. “We would […]

With sexy David Beckham for a father, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz were always going to be good looking boys - now they're potential models!

By age 34, one in four Generation Y’s still haven’t flown the coop and left home, but that doesn’t mean they’re making domestic life any easier for mum. Researchers from the University of NSW have found that even though they have an extra pair of hands around the house, mothers are still picking up after […]

Lucy Melo, the elephant keeper who was attacked by elephant Pathi Harn, aka Mr Shuffles, has opened up for the first time about the incident.

This year marks the 65 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. We look back at their love story.

Thousands of people who have arrived in Australia by boat this year will now be allowed to live in the community, while their claims are processed. Under changes announced by the Gillard government yesterday, they will be paid around 90 percent of the NewStart allowance, or $428 a fortnight. They will also be entitled to […]

The NSW government has vowed to make adoption easier, for both parents who desperately want children, and children who desperately need safe, stable families. There were just 65 children adopted locally in 2011-12, a rise from 45 the year before. By contrast, there are more than 35,000 children living in “out-of-home” or foster care. Most […]