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The family of slain cafe manager Tori Johnson have spoken out about the moment their world changed forever. Mr Johnson’s aunt, Lyn Whittaker, has recalled the very second her family received the heartbreaking phone call telling them that the 34-year-old had been killed in the Sydney siege. “The phone rang about 4:30 in the morning […]

Carmel O’Connor got the surprise of a lifetime when her family welcomed her home from Brisbane, but little did they know that she had a surprise in store for them too! Carmel, 26, was returning from Australia after having spent four years living in Brisbane and it seems her Irish family couldn’t have been more […]

Sydney siege survivor John O’Brien had just been to a doctor’s appointment when he decided to stop in for a quick coffee at the Lindt café in Martin Place. Mr O’Brien, 83, wasn’t to know that just seconds after walking into the popular café he would become caught up in a horrific 17 hour nightmare […]

Aussie singer-song writer Wes Carr has written and recorded a heartfelt song in tribute to the innocent victims of the Sydney siege, and it’s truly touching. The 32-year-old was inspired to pen the track titled ‘I pray’ after feeling an overwhelming sense  of shock and sadness, much like all Australians, following the tragic end to […]

The Sydney siege tragedy proved too much for Sunrise host Natalie Barr who broke down on air while learning of the female hostage killed in the horrific ordeal. The 46-year-old was in the middle of a live mourning broadcast alongside her co-host, David Koch, when she revealed the devastating news. Visibly shaken, the popular TV […]

Like all other Australians, Katrina Dawson was going about her usual Monday routine of grabbing a quick coffee ahead of a busy morning in the office when she got caught up in an unimaginable act of terror. The 38-year-old barrister and – heartbreakingly – mother of three has been identified as one of the two […]

One couple found everlasting love amid the chaos of Schoolies. Steve Davey, now 34, didn’t think his Schoolies trip would be where he’d find the love of his life. As for Kristy McClelland, also now 34, she was just out to have a bit of fun with her girlfriends following the stress of her year […]

Two women, wearing Lindt employee uniforms, have escaped the Lindt cafe in Martin Place taking the total of freed to five. It comes about an hour after three men were seen running free from the building to safety a short time earlier, after being held by a gunman since just before 10am this morning. Prime […]

Now they have their little angel Aleeia, these ?new parents can’t wait to celebrate! Jodi Anasta’s huge blue eyes light up like a sparkly tree bauble at the mere mention of Christmas.? The gorgeous young mum is brimming over with excitement at the prospect of her first yuletide with baby Aleeia. “I’ve been Christmas present shopping for […]

The body of missing WA toddler Sam Trott has been found in a lake in Landsdale. The two-and-a-half year-old was last seen at about 10.30am yesterday morning, when he wandered out the front door of the family home after it was left open by tradesmen who were at the residence installing mirrors. Police were quick […]