Stephanie McKenna
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US President Joe Biden and UK PM Rishi Sunak pronounce Anthony Albanese’s name wrong during AUKUS meeting
We all know how annoying it is when someone pronounces your name wrong, but turns out not even the Prime Minister is immune to the common blunder. WATCH THE VIDEO. → Read More
Oscars 2023: Red carpet coverage of the 95th Academy Awards
The red carpet is being rolled out and the organisers of the 2023 Oscars have their fingers crossed the star-studded affair will go off without a hitch — unlike last year — we’re looking at you, Will Smith. → Read More
Oscars 2023: Red carpet coverage of the 95th Academy Awards
The red carpet is being rolled out and the organisers of the 2023 Oscars have their fingers crossed the star-studded affair will go off without a hitch — unlike last year — we’re looking at you, Will Smith. → Read More
Celebrities banned from Met Gala as speculation Kardashians have been snubbed from guest list grows
Vogue boss Anna Wintour is facing pressure to crack down on the Met Gala’s guest list — and one of the biggest names is on the chopping block. → Read More
Mandurah fishermen who saved bronze whaler shark with hooks in mouth hailed heroes as TikTok goes viral
A group of fishermen have been hailed heroes for their selfless act saving a shark with several fishing lines and hooks tangled in its mouth. WATCH THE VIDEO → Read More
Carlisle bakery fire: Firefighters on site battling blaze at Planet Street Turkish bakery
Several fire crews are working to contain a massive blaze at a Carlisle bakery that sparked early on Friday morning. → Read More
Cruise ship passenger discovers X-rated meaning behind cabin doors with pineapples in hilarious TikTok video
Have you ever come across an upside down pineapple on someone’s door? Well, turns out it’s not a friendly reminder to get your serving of fruit. → Read More
Doctor warns Harry Styles fans against doing ‘shoey’ amid risk of infection and gastroenteritis
Harry Styles’ Perth fans were enthralled when the megastar indoctrinated himself into the Aussie zeitgeist by doing a shoey. But a doctor has warned against following in the Brit’s sodden albeit $1200 shoes. → Read More
MAFS: Married At First Sight viewers rally behind sound operator working during erotic massage scene
A MAFS sound operator has been hailed the ‘most relatable person’ on the show after a Reddit user posted a photo of the man and his particularly unimpressed expression after enduring an erotic scene. → Read More
Phoebe Bridgers slams Margarget Court with crowd chant at sold-out Melbourne Show ahead of Laneway Festival
US singer Phoebe Bridgers has gone viral after leading a foul-mouthed chant slamming Margaret Court during a gig at the Melbourne arena named after the tennis great. LANGUAGE WARNING → Read More
Grammy Awards 2023: Red carpet fashion celebrity looks from Harry Styles, Lizzo, Cardi B, Beyonce and more
The dress code for the Grammys is a little looser than other awards ceremonies and saw the likes of Harry Styles, Lizzo, Shania Twain, Cardi B and Sam Smith push the fashion envelope. → Read More
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill issues warning after romance scammers impersonating actor target fans
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has issued a stern warning alerting his followers to the dozens of ‘shameful and disgusting’ scammers impersonating the actor to exploit vulnerable people for cash and romance. → Read More
Coles opening hours: Changes to deli trade times service counters at some supermarkets
Retail giant Coles has announced a massive change to reduce trading hours of its deli counters. → Read More
Gogglebox Australia star 94-year-old Emmie Silbery steps down from show amid dementia diagnosis
Much-loved Gogglebox Australia stars the Silbery family have announced not all members will be returning to the couch for the new season. → Read More
Carrie Bickmore announces shock split from long term partner Chris Walker after leaving The Project
Carrie Bickmore has announced with ‘immense sadness’ she and her partner Chris Walker are going separate ways after more than a decade together. → Read More
Perth haze: Bushfires in South West cause smoke haze over metropolitan area
Perth residents woke up to smoke haze covering the city and surrounds, with authorities warning it may reduce visibility on roads and cause health problems for people with respiratory conditions. → Read More
Robert Irwin’s rumoured girlfriend revealed as Heath Ledger’s Perth-based niece Scarlett Buckley
In news that will make you feel very old and equally heartened, Robert Irwin has debuted his very first girlfriend — the niece of the late Golden Globe-winning actor and Perth’s very own Heath Ledger. → Read More
British angler Andy Hackett catches one of the world’s biggest goldfish nicknamed The Carrot in French lake
Goldfish are normally big enough to live in a bowl in people’s homes, but weighing more than 30kg, this is thought to be the world’s biggest goldfish. → Read More
The Project Channel 10: Another host leaves show following Lisa Wilkinson and Carrie Bickmore’s exodus
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for Channel 10’s The Project but musical chairs on the panel isn’t over just yet. → Read More
Perth weather: Perfect summer day before temperature rises and cloud sets in
Perth residents were treated to an absolutely beautiful day as the temperature reached a sunny top of 29C in the metro area. → Read More