Sad truth

It was a Sunday morning, I’m a stand-up comedian and I was booked for an unusual gig. I would be sitting opposite a male comedian as we read dad jokes from the internet to each other and tried not to laugh. If we did laugh, we had to take a…

Australian tenants are being hit hard by inflation with fresh analysis showing 75 per cent of rental properties have increased in price over the past year.Before the pandemic, landlords had increased the rental prices of only about a…

It’s rare to see tangible evidence of a decade of inflation but an old Woolies receipt in an old coat pocket has offered an intriguing flashback to a far away pre-cost-of-living crisis era. Melbourne TikToker Iknowtegan shared the “very…

Comedian Celeste Barber is going viral because she looks really hot … But here’s the thing – she was always very hot. Celeste was one of the many celebrities at a star-studded party at the finals of the Australian Open, and her look caught…

A high-profile cheating scandal has erupted after The Daily Telegraph released a video showing stylist Jade Yarbrough slapping former cricketer Michael Clarke, while accusing him of cheating on her with his ex, P.E. Nation founder Pip…

Ash Barty has announced she’s pregnant with her first child, and while the baby news is utterly joyful, it is a loud and uncomfortable reminder that women can’t have it all. The three-time Grand Slam winner announced she was expecting a…

Jackie O Henderson has kicked off 2023 by asking her followers to join her in losing weight. Yes, that is still seen as a worthy New Year’s resolution. Forget following your dreams – try counting calories instead. When I came across…

Brisbane mum Daisy Foxglove says she is one of the “most boring” people she knows.Her ideal evening involves channelling her “inner grandma” by curling up with a blanket, a good book and a freshly brewed cup of tea. She loves spending her…

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are some of the most highly anticipated and celebrated events of the year.Seeing loved ones, opening presents, eating delicious food and enjoying a sneaky drink — or five — is on the agenda for a lot of us. But…

Scott Morrison has been officially censured for secretly appointing himself to five ministerial portfolios while prime minister. In a historic vote, Mr Morrison became the first ex-Australian leader to be condemned in the house of…