Congratulations to Channel Nine presenter Ben Fordham and his wife Jodie Speers on the birth of their beautiful baby boy! The much-loved Aussie couple welcomed adorable Freddy Thomas Fordham to the world on Friday, and they’re completley in love. Thrilled new dad Ben made the exciting announcement via twitter, sharing a sweet photo of his […]

Anyone with even a passing interest in the online feminist space will be familiar with the kinds of pond algae that swim in its waters. Many prominent feminist writers have spoken out about the kinds of sick-making abuse that has been hurled at them simply for speaking out.

Congratulations are in order for Mel Grieg and her fiancé Steven Pollack, who recently tied the knot in beautiful Byron Bay. Hand-in-hand with her proud dad, the glowing former radio host couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she said married the man who’s been with her through thick in a small and intimate […]

Adorable Ariana, 3, decided to donate her hair to charity after learning that some other children, like her, can lose their hair because of “medicine”.

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke today gave voice to the anguish of a nation, fighting back tears as with a touching tribute at the funeral of his “little brother”, Phillip Hughes. Speaking at the emotional ceremony in the Macksville High School hall where Phillip grew up, Clarke said the spirit of cricket would forever be […]

Social media giant Twitter has introduced an easier way for users to report abuse and harassment on the site. Twitter users can now block and file a report, identify problems and choose from a list of issues (impersonation, private information, harassment, self-harm or suicide). They can also report the degree of harassment. Starting today we’re […]

Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes has been farewelled at a funeral service in Macksville, the tiny town on the NSW north coast.

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I want for Christmas’ has been given a medical makeover as the dancing Doctors of Pindara Private hospital on the Gold Coast use it to get their workplace into the festive spirit. Leading Gold Coast Oral Surgeon Dr Shannon Webber uploaded the clip to Youtube and amongst the dancing participants staff joining […]

Brave Queenslander Emma is finding the strength to battle cancer in the arms of a very special man. Surrounded by family, friends and the Gold Coast hinterland, it was a fairytale wedding for courageous Emma and her new husband Serge Simic. Gazing adoringly into each other’s eyes, the young couple wished each other “comfort on difficult […]

The Australian cricket team, politicians and celebrities are amongst the Australians who have today honoured the memory of the cricketer on the day of his funeral.