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Scott Morrison Sends Text Message To Victorian Premier Asking: ‘R U OK?’
Today is the annual day when all Australian's are urged to ask ‘R U OK?’ to help start a conversation that might make a difference in someone’s life. And it seems the country's highest profile politicians are getting on board....
Aussie Journo Who Fled China’s Harsh Regime, Arrested In Melbourne For Sitting On Park Bench
Two Australian journalists who returned home from China today say they’re now living in fear for their basic human rights. One of them - ABC's China Correspondent Bill Birtles - was arrested this afternoon in a Melbourne Park for sitting...
Hungry Jack’s Introduces Its Very Own Brand Mascot: ‘Snack Jack’
Fast food chain Hungry Jack's has today unveiled its very own brand mascot. "Snack Jack will spend his time visiting our 390 outlets around Australia," says Hungry Jack's CEO Peter Reeves. "If you're lucky enough, you might get to meet...
Woman Who Live-Streamed Her Arrest, Asks To Be Re-Arrested After Putting On Some Makeup
A Victorian woman who bravely live-streamed her arrest while wearing pink pyjamas has formally requested police arrest her again. "It was a bit unfair of police to barge in without any warning," Zoe Buhler told DBT. "I didn't even have...
Queensland Premier Announces Schoolies Week To Go Ahead ‘Via Zoom’
Schoolies Week 2020 was formally cancelled last week due to Covid-19, but today the Queensland Government has announced a change of heart. "We don't want to deny school leavers the chance to experience Schoolies Week, so we've decided it will...
Tony Abbott Granted Overseas Travel Exemption After Agreeing To Never Come Back
A former Prime Minister has been granted a special exemption from the federal government's ban, on the grounds that he never return to Australia. Tony Abbott has flown to London to start his new role as a UK trade ambassador....
Zac Efron Spotted Selling Beaded Bracelets At The Byron Bay Flea Markets
Byron Bay flea markets has a Hollywood Heartthrob as one of its new stall operators. Zac Efron was spotted selling beaded bracelets at the markets on Saturday. "He was just standing in his stall with a ciggie, occasionally calling out...
The Masked Singer Allowed To Resume Filming After Performers Agree To Wear Face Masks
Fans of the reality TV show The Masked Singer are breathing a sigh of relief tonight, after authorities gave the show the all clear to resume production in a Melbourne studio. Yesterday Network 10 announced the suspension of the show,...
Barnaby Joyce Announced As Contestant On Next Season Of ‘The Farmer Wants A Wife’
The Nine Network has announced that former National Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will appear on next year's season of The Farmer Wants A Wife. "We're excited to have such a high profile cast member on the...
Victorian Teenager With Acne Problem Grateful For Mandatory Face Masks
Victoria's mandatory face mask rules have come as a big relief to one young Victorian man. Nineteen year old Tom Ridley suffers with bad facial acne and says his quality of life has improved dramatically since face masks became compulsory...
