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A scuba diver who became stranded 30 miles out at sea captured what he thought would be his final moments on camera. Back in 2016, Jacob Childs was out with a group of divers off the coast of south-east Queensland, Australia when he found himself alone in the ocean. At…

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The parents of the teenage girl who tragically died from huffing toxic chemicals are desperate to raise awareness of the dangerous trend. On March 31, a 13-year-old girl named Esra Haynes took part in the viral trend called "chroming" - which is a harmful and sometimes even fatal mania, particularly…

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The heartbroken parents of a teenage girl who tragically passed away in a "chroming" incident have opened up about their loss. On March 31, a 13-year-old girl named Esra Haynes took part in the viral trend called "chroming" - which is a harmful and sometimes even fatal mania, particularly among…

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A man from Australia who survived two months lost at sea with only his pet dog has finally spoken out about how the pair made it through the ordeal. Back in April, Timothy Shaddock set off from La Paz in Mexico in an attempt to sail across the Pacific Ocean…

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A single mother has stirred up a heated online debate after she created a GoFundMe campaign soliciting funds to fulfil her "dream home" aspirations. Securing a home can be a daunting and costly endeavour, especially when it comes to making a substantial down payment to qualify for a mortgage. Many…

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An Australian family has seen their vacation turn into a disaster after their 10-year-old daughter developed "the most painful" condition known to humans. The Macey family were vacationing in Fiji when they discovered a blister on 10-year-old Bella's foot. The blister subsequently became infected and caused Bella's foot to become…

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A woman was left stunned after being told that she couldn’t withdraw money, so she decided to close her bank account on the spot. Taryn Comptyn, from Brisbane, Australia, shared a video on TikTok explaining that she went to her bank to withdraw $3,500 to pay for home renovations but…

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An 85-year-old woman was given the opportunity to gaze upon the coastline in Australia where she met her husband one last time before she passed away. As reported by 7News, 85-year-old Mavis from Port Macquarie in Australia was transferred to palliative care from her home earlier this week. During the…

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A woman has warned other travelers to check their passports thoroughly after finding a "tiny" issue meant she was rejected from boarding a flight from Sydney, Australia, to Bali, Indonesia. Emma Doherty, a Brit who recently moved to Australia, found herself "stranded" at Sydney airport after planning the 10-day getaway…

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A grim report from a coroner's inquest has shed light on how Tamworth Hospital in regional New South Wales failed to accurately diagnose a toddler's brain bleed, leading to his death eight days after discharge. The case of Baylen Pendergast, a 21-month-old boy, has raised serious concerns about the hospital's…

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In a deeply touching ceremony that unfolded exactly as she had planned it herself, 23-year-old Lily Thai was remembered as an "intelligent, compassionate, and brave" young woman. Lily's life ended a week ago when she chose to use South Australia's voluntary assisted dying laws after enduring years of intense pain and…

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Following the death of 23-year-old Lily Thai, an assisted dying advocate has spoken out and claimed that her story is proof that voluntary assisted dying laws work. Dr. Philip Nitschke, has spoken to The Advertiser about Thai's story, after the young woman chose to end her life after battling a…

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Following the harrowing Titan sub tragedy, ABC Kids' Play School has inadvertently stirred an online debate due to an "unfortunately timed" episode, featuring an underwater adventure. This episode, part of their “Sea And Space: 2” series, aired just a day after the tragic event where five individuals perished during a…

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Following the heartbreaking yet comforting news that 23-year-old Lily Thai has passed away from assisted dying, her final requests are being remembered. As a spirited individual who battled a rare, debilitating condition, Lily’s story has touched hearts far beyond her hometown in South Australia. The brave young woman chose to…

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A clash between a prominent chef and an unsatisfied vegan customer has resulted in the famed cook banning all plant-based eaters from his restaurant. Chef John Mountain, a celebrated culinary artist and restaurateur from the UK, has caused quite the debate on social media with his contentious declaration on Facebook.…

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A couple face being removed from their home in Australia and sent back to the UK, all because they are "too old". Uprooting your life and moving to the other side of the world is no small venture, as it involves saying goodbye to family and friends and many other…

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Robert Irwin has turned back the clock as he has shared an almost identical video of himself getting bitten by the same species of snake that once bit his dad. Steve Irwin was a legend – let's not beat around the bush about that. Not only did he entertain us,…