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Yahoo News AustraliaTragic roadside photo highlights increasingly common trend at Aussie tourist spot: 'Very hairy'
Locals are fed up with what they said was inaction from government. Now they're speaking out.
- Yahoo News Australia
Aussies warned after sad discovery on tourist island: 'Stay away'
An estimated 800,000 visitors tour the island every year. They've now been formally warned to keep their distance.
- Storyful
Man Charged With Racial Vilification Over Offensive Electronic Sign in Window of Home
A man in a Brisbane suburb has been charged under Australia’s racial vilification laws for allegedly displaying an offensive electronic sign in his home.Footage released by Queensland Police shows the sign saying “Death To” followed by a series of words scrolling across the screen, which were blurred by police.According to The Australian, the sign said “death to Jews” and vilified non-white people.Police said they searched a property in Morningside on December 11, seized the sign, a computer, and a phone. The man was arrested at the scene.As a result of the investigation, counter-terrorism police charged him with one count each of serious racial, religious, sexuality, or gender identity vilification, serious assault and obstructing police, a statement read.“We urge people to remain respectful and we strongly condemn anyone who incites violence and hatred within our community. There is no place for anti-Semitism or prejudice or hatred of any kind,” Assistant Commissioner Charysse Pond said. Credit: Queensland Police via Storyful
- Hello!
Elizabeth Hurley divides opinion with latest racy selfie in daringly plunging dress
Elizabeth Hurley has left fans divided with her most recent racy selfie. See photo.
- HuffPost
Joe Biden Calls Himself 'Stupid' For Not Doing 1 Donald Trump Thing
The president said he "learned something" from the president-elect.
- HuffPost
‘Oh My God!’: Seth Meyers Has Dark Realization About Donald Trump’s Billionaire Cabinet
“Do you know what this means?”
- WWD
Dua Lipa Gives Racer Style a Wild Spin With Leopard-print Miniskirt and Emily Ratajkowski Wears Dress Over Pants for Puma Speedcat Launch Celebration
Both wore Lyst's "hottest sneaker in the world" at the Milan event.
- Yahoo News Australia
Travelling caravan family 'in shock' after witnessing incredible river scene: 'Had no idea'
An expert has explained what likely occurred with the family saying they never knew such a thing existed.
- Futurism
Elon Musk Gloats as Trump Announces Billionaires Will Be Exempt From Normal Environmental Rules
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is dancing with joy now that his new father figure has promised him that he will no longer have to abide by pesky environmental rules. On Tuesday, president-elect Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post that the government would be for sale after all, promising that any company investing $1 billion in the US government would "receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals." "GET READY TO ROCK!!!" Trump ex
- InStyle
Kate Middleton "Is Not Back to Normal" Yet Amid Her Cancer Recovery
"She is a different person now."
- BuzzFeed
My 14-Year-Old Daughter Watched Porn And It Changed Our Lives In Ways I Never Imagined
"As the mother of a girl, I had imagined so many of the difficult conversations and situations I would have with my daughter as she grew to womanhood.... But porn? I never even considered that I would have to have this discussion."
- NewsWire
Horror as teen chased, cornered and stabbed
The teenager had been walking down a suburban street when he was allegedly chased, cornered and stabbed.
- BBC
Man jailed for 'despicable' abuse of young girl
The 25-year-old man's crimes against a young girl were "quite simply despicable", police say.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Warwick Capper's new career endeavour stuns AFL world as icon's return date locked in
The Swans great wants to create history. Read more here.
- NewsWire
‘Privilege’: Sonny Bill’s shock career move
A global sports star known for his deep faith and “passion for social equity” has made a surprising career change.
- NewsWire
Boys’ vile alleged attack caught on camera
Four boys have been caught on CCTV allegedly attacking a disabled man with broomsticks while he attempted to wash his clothes.
- The Daily Beast
Jimmy Kimmel Knows Why Trump Sent Don Jr.’s Fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle Packing
Although Donald Trump Jr. and right-wing media personality Kimberly Guilfoyle have not officially broken up their engagement, rumors are spreading after Trump Jr. was spotted in Palm Beach on Monday with another woman: model/influencer Bettina Anderson. The pair’s romance is reportedly an “open secret” in the area. As Jimmy Kimmel explained in his monologue Tuesday, “The first boy has not made an announcement about the status of his relationship with former Fox Newser Kimberly Guilfoyle, but som
- HuffPost
Mitch McConnell Says Trump Win Puts Americans In A 'Very Dangerous World'
The GOP's outgoing Senate leader said he plans to spend his final two years in office pushing back against the Trump-fueled isolationism within his party.
- NewsWire
‘Very violent’: Mum killed while AVO in place
Police expect to lay a murder charge later on Wednesday after the “very violent” killing of a mother of five in Sydney.
- Sky video
Russia tells citizens to avoid travel to the West - and responds to Donald Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire
Russia has issued a travel warning to its citizens as it said tensions with the US are "teetering on the verge of rupture".