Iconic New South Wales theme park Fantasy Glades is up for sale, complete with its own castle, a tiny church, and the boot-shaped home of “the old woman who lived in a shoe”. The Port Macquarie holiday destination closed down in 2002 after 35 years in operation, but the current property owner was determined “to … [Read more…]
Two world-famous hiking trails which attract thousands of visitors every year have been slapped with a shocking price increase, as the government battles rising maintenance costs. The Tasmania Park and Wildlife Service announced that fees for hikers hoping to trek the popular Overland Track and Three Capes Walk would increase between $85-100 from July 1. … [Read more…]
A type of green-black gemstone proponents claim can help “detoxify” the body and alleviate diabetes has been urgently recalled after it was found to possibly contain asbestos. The rough serpentine gemstone sold at new-age stores in NSW, Victoria, and online was recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on Monday. The watchdog revealed the … [Read more…]
A woman has slammed her mother’s aged care provider, saying the elderly woman was not allowed to die with dignity due to the level of care. Steph Fitzgerald installed a camera in her mum Fran Nilsson’s room at Ozcare Hervey Bay in Queensland after she reported staff being “rude to her”. “We had a camera … [Read more…]
The sales of an iconic Aussie delicacy have been steadily declining, reaching a five-year low this year. While meat pies are considered a staple for many, especially footy fans, new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that since September 2021, pie sales from supermarkets and bakeries have been steadily dropping. WATCH … [Read more…]
A hiker who went missing at a popular Queensland nature park was only hours away from dying when he was discovered by emergency services. Rory Lane was hiking with a friend along West Canungra Creek Circuit in Lamington National Park on Saturday afternoon when the pair became separated. Police and emergency services, including helicopters and … [Read more…]
The family of man who died after being detained during a mental episode at a train station believe his death could have been prevented. Josh was alone on Friday when he was stopped by security at Perth’s underground train station before, only moments later, being handcuffed after an altercation. The 24-year-old allegedly became aggressive with … [Read more…]
A popular bridal boutique with stores in Sydney and Melbourne has announced its shock closure, leaving hundreds of Australian brides-to-be without their gowns. The Bride Atelier, which stocks bridal gowns from different designers, has entered liquidation, a notice posted on the ASIC website revealed on Monday. TikTok account “party girl clauds”, which specialises in wedding … [Read more…]
Despite the ongoing impacts of wild weather events across the nation, new research has found nearly two-thirds of Aussie households don’t have plans of action for extreme weather events or other emergencies. NRMA Insurance’s most recent insurance claims data has revealed more than a third of all home claims made nationally this autumn were for … [Read more…]
The family of man who died after being detained during a mental episode at a train station believe his death could have been prevented. Josh was alone on Friday when he was stopped by security at Perth’s underground train station before, only moments later, being handcuffed after an altercation. The 24-year-old allegedly became aggressive with … [Read more…]