Legal synthetic versions of illegal drugs are being sold in suburban stores, and authorities warn they're even more dangerous than street drugs.

Competition experts who dedicate their lives to winning have revealed their tricks, tactics and secrets to getting the top prizes.

A woman has spent three years transforming herself into a man, and every moment of the journey has been filmed for a documentary.

The price we pay for electricity is more likely to be determined by where we live, rather than how much power we actually use.

Seniors and pensioners are being bombarded with 'spam scam', and many are falling victim to the elaborate cons.

A restaurant has been linked to around 100 diners suffering from food poisoning, and the cases are so severe emergency departments are being flooded.

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Steve Irwin's dad gets on board | Best home renovations | Cop sues offender's family | Battery operated tiny home

Bob Irwin, father to crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, has visited the Sea Shepherd's flagship named after his son.

Three family homes from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne are vying for Houses magazine's 'Australian House of the Year'.

A police officer traumatised by a crime scene is suing the family of an offender for compensation.

A Victorian man has downsized his house to the size of a caravan and pays almost nothing in bills.
Upmarket dog breeds | Reya travels to Norway | Discrimination based on looks | Exploiting tourists?

Hybrid dogs are becoming more popular in the belief that cross-breeding can help produce more resilient and healthier dogs.

You should expect to win a job based on your qualifications or experience, but in some workplaces how you look is more important than what you know.

Australia's biggest spending tourists are not being treated like welcome visitors but herded around and ripped off instead.

The father who found his daughter Reya after years of searching around the world has taken her back to their home country of Norway.
'Legal bank raid' | Chicken growth | 'Unethical tours' | Cosmetic surgery teens

From Cairns to Melbourne, Asian tourists have been getting 'railroaded' for more than 20 years, so why have these practices continued?

More and more Australian teens and young adults are turning to cosmetic surgery to enhance their appearance.

Bank robbery has been officially 'legalised' in Australia after a couple discovered their savings had been cleaned out by their bank.

Poultry consumption is worth almost $20 billion a year, and chicken producers are speeding up the growth of chickens to keep up with demand.
Reducing road death tolls | The 'real' wolf of Wall Street | Meter Maids under threat | Aussie unemployment woes

The iconic Gold Coast Meter Maids claim they're under treat because a key Surfers Paradise marketing group wants to keep them out of sight.

Leonardo DiCaprio will be playing the convicted fraudster and former stockbroker Jordan Belfort in Hollywood's feature film 'Wolf of Wall Street'.

A road safety expert, who claims road death tolls can be reduced by half overnight, says the next car you buy might actually be death-proof.

Global car manufacturer Ford's announcement of shutting down Australian operations mean 12,000 jobs will be lost.
Queensland Premier's wife | 'Old rockers' rolling on | Double your wealth

Some of Australia's best loved older rock 'n' roll musicians are still performing and selling out, despite their age.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman's wife Lisa shares a rare glimpse into the Newman household and reveals who really wears the pants.

Financial experts say anybody can boost their income, as they share their tips on how to double your wealth in a matter of years.

The Australian Medical Association has issued a public health warning on a potentially deadly flu strain heading to Australia.

Melbourne holds the mantle of being one of the world's most livable cities but there is an emerging 'great divide' between the outer and inner suburbs.
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