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An indigenous Australian boy who was bullied for his disability has landed a role in the new Mad Max movie. Quaden Bayles went viral in 2020 when his mom, Yarraka Bayles, shared a clip of him crying uncontrollably and asking for a knife so that he could end his life.…
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A scuba diver who was left stranded at sea more than 30 miles from the shoreline recorded his "last moments" after losing hope. As reported by ABC News, 30-year-old Jacob Childs became stranded off the south-east Queensland coast after becoming separated from his scuba diving group. Childs, who describes himself…
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A dad has revealed how he is already teaching his two-year-old son how to hunt - but not everyone agrees with the activity. Zach Williams, from Australia, is a father to a two-year-old son and a seven-year-old stepson. He is currently teaching his eldest how to shoot with a bow and…
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An Australian MMA fighter has been applauded for stepping in to stop a street fight. Mixed martial artist Viktor Lyall calmly tries to diffuse the tension - then deals decisively with the attackers when they won't be put off. In a video of the incident that has been widely circulated…
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An avid skydiver has passed away after a tragic accident midair. According to 7News, Mark Hanna had over 300 jumps under his belt when he tried jumping with a wingsuit for the first time. However, when both of his parachutes failed to deploy, the 34-year-old tragically plunged to his death…
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An Australian heiress has revealed that she is unable to inherit her late father's $12 million fortune until she gets a job. Clare Brown, 28, lives in Western Sydney's Mount Druitt and is challenging her father's will in court after her family members blocked her from accessing the funds because…
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An Australian pub owner has gone viral on social media after his unique security procedure was caught on camera. The fearless landlord is a local legend in the Northern Territory, known as 'King' Kai Hansen. Amazingly, he was unphased when an 8-foot crocodile started skirting around his Goat Island lodge.…
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Robert Irwin showed the world what a gentleman he is when an American tourist tried to get his number. But while Robert won nothing but praise for the exchange, the persistent tourist has been called out by people who think she needs to learn to take a hint. In a…
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A woman who survived the White Island volcano eruption in December 2019 has removed her compression face mask for the first time in more than two years after sustaining life-threatening burns. Per News.com.au, 26-year-old Stephanie Browitt was on a cruise with her family from Australia to New Zealand when they…
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Uber Australia has launched a new in-app feature called Women Rider Preference that allows its female and non-binary drivers to change their passenger preferences. Western Weekender reports that the new feature was announced in response to feedback from the rideshare company's drivers. It is to provide female and non-binary drivers…
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A free fall ride in Australia has been closed down after an autistic four-year-old was seen unrestrained - seconds before he was launched into the air. Tristan Curtis' terrified parents rushed to stop the ride at Sydney's Royal Easter show from setting off when they realized his harness was firmly…
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It's fair to say that Rebel Wilson had some pretty jaw-dropping gags lined up for her stint hosting the BAFTA's last night. The 42-year-old Australian actor and comedian certainly put in a memorable performance helming the British Academy Film Awards in London. While many of her jokes and snipes had…
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Rising music and social media star Lil Bo Weep has died aged 22. The Australian singer - real name Winona Brooks - tragically passed away on Thursday, March 3, according to a statement on Facebook from her father Matthew Schofield. Schofield did not clarify the singer's cause of death, but…
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Rebel Wilson is celebrating her 42nd birthday with a very special gift. The Australian actress shared on Instagram that her permanent US residency has now been officially acknowledged. Despite living and working in the United States for more than a decade, the Pitch Perfect star revealed that she only just…
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Steve Irwin's children are paying tribute to their dad on what would have been his 60th birthday. The Australian animal lover and beloved wildlife presenter tragically passed away over 15 years ago. But his legacy lives on in his kids Bindi and Robert, who have both taken to Instagram to…
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Novak Djokovic has opened up about being deported from Australia, saying he would rather forgo future trophies than be forced to get vaccinated. In an interview with BBC News, the world No. 1 tennis pro insisted he did not want to be associated with the anti-vax movement - but made…
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Legendary voice actor Isaac Bardavid has passed away at the age of 91. The iconic performer - who provided the voice of Wolverine, Dr. Eggman, Skeletor, and Freddy Kreuger - died as a result of emphysema on Tuesday, The Sun reports. Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman - who played the role…
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An Australian man accused of kidnapping four-year-old Cleo Smith has pleaded guilty to the child's abduction. On Monday, 36-year-old Terrence Darrell Kelly pleaded guilty to holding the child captive for nearly three weeks, CNN reports. Appearing via a video link at Western Australia's Carnarvon Magistrates Court, Kelly pleaded guilty to…
