The push is on for an all-natural sweetener from South American to be more widely used as a sugar alternative, hoping to help our sweet addictions.

The tried and tested advertising strategy of getting a well-known personality to talk about a product means there are fortunes to be made for those famous enough.

A bloke with a rough exterior and a heart of pure gold has lent a helping hand once again, this time to a young boy with a life-threatening disease.

Scientific tests on beef, lamb, pork and chicken have shown alarming levels of chemicals in both fresh and processed meats being sold in our stores.

An investigation into the growing international black market dealing in fake identity documents has come as a wake-up call for Pauline Hanson.

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Thomson's truth test | World's best diet | Television's top judges | Hanson's ID investigation

In an hour-long speech protected by Parliamentary privilege, embattled MP Craig Thomson denied allegations the he had misused public funds.

For seven years it's been called the world's best diet, but not it's been upgraded to give greater choice for better weight loss results.

TV judges are driving the bumper ratings of the talent and reality shows they appear on, and causing plenty of controversy along the way.

An investigation into the growing international black market dealing in fake identity documents has come as a wake-up call for Pauline Hanson.
Runway to wardrobe | Dumped singer strikes back | Cars used as weapons | Terrorised by trouble tenants

A new retail website is offering their customers some very fast fashions, promising to go from runway to delivery within just three hours.

Dumped TV talent shows singer Carmen Smith has found her voice once again and is ready to return to the stage with a new mentor in her corner.

A road rage incident nearly turned deadly when a driver became so enraged he used his car as a weapon, deliberately running down two women.

Sadly kindness isn't always repaid in kind, as mum and dad landlords, who've helped those in need, found when their homes were trashed by tenants.
Nutty neighbours at war | Suburban drug raids | Miracle Mick's reno project | Clemency for Corby

Schapelle Corby's successful clemency appeal has created a media frenzy in Bali and Australia, but it seems that's just part of the story.

You certainly don't want to live near Australia's worst neighbours - driving others in their streets round the bend with their outrageous behaviour.

Police are staging major raids to bust drug lords living in respectable middle class suburbs, in everyday homes that hide some very dark secrets.

A bloke with a rough exterior and a heart of pure gold has lent a helping hand once again, this time to a young boy with a life-threatening disease.
Parking permit scam | Police spy bikes | Australia's best bodies | Renovations that ruin

Council parking officers are being armed with new scanners that detect fake disabled parking permits while allowing them to enforce massive fines.

Unmarked bikes are the latest weapon being used by the police in the hope of reducing road tolls and picking up drivers breaking the law.

The women judged to have the best bodies in Australia by WHO Magazine are all very well known, but some winners might still come as a surprise.

The popularity of TV renovation shows is driving more and more people to look for tradesmen to turn their dream house projects into reality.
Hit and run doctor | Fired for being 40 and fat | Natural sugar alternative | Second class senior citizens

In a cowardly and callous act, a doctor has left two young people for dead after slamming into their car and driving off in a hit and run incident.

A 40-year-old television traffic presenter is suing his former bosses for claiming he was too old and too fat to be allowed on the air.

The push is on for an all-natural sweetener from South American to be more widely used as a sugar alternative, hoping to help our sweet addictions.

Australia's senior citizens often complain that they're treated as second class citizens, ignored and tricked instead of being shown respect.

When Chicken Mick and his army of helpers transformed little Nicholas’ home, something extraordinary happened.
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Little Nicholas has just one wish: a house that's safe to live in, and Chicken Mick is the man to do it - during an epic renovation in just 72 hours.
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