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2025 Shonky Awards: Australia's Worst Rip-Offs Named

Australia's most dubious products and services have been named and shamed in the 2025 Shonky Awards, with everything from misleading insurance to questionable education courses making the hall of shame.

Aussie Plumber Goes Global After Podcast Feature

A Perth plumbing company's viral TikTok video has earned international fame after being featured on a celebrity podcast, bringing unexpected global attention to Australia's drainage industry.

CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Big Brands Shamed

Australia's consumer watchdog CHOICE has exposed some of the nation's biggest brands for questionable practices in their annual Shonky Awards, with Commonwealth Bank, Temu and health insurer HCF among the major names called out.

Student fined $35K for insect smuggling

A 22-year-old international student faces massive penalties after being caught trying to export protected Australian wildlife including tarantulas and beetles from Sydney Airport.

WAIS Awards: Keeney & Perris Claim Top Honours

Western Australia's elite athletes celebrated at annual WAIS awards with diver Maddison Keeney and Paralympic sprinter Chad Perris claiming the highest accolades in a night recognising sporting excellence.

Daniel Johns Makes ARIA History With Silver Award

Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns receives groundbreaking honour at 2024 ARIA Awards, becoming the first artist ever to claim the prestigious Silver Award for his solo album 'FutureNever'.

70 SA Educators Honoured at World Teachers' Day Awards

Seventy South Australian educators have been honoured for exceptional dedication at the state's World Teachers' Day awards ceremony, highlighting innovation and commitment across all education sectors.

American Mystery Horse Targets 2025 Melbourne Cup

The enigmatic American dirt horse Parchment Party has racing experts scratching their heads as he becomes the most perplexing international challenger for the 2025 Melbourne Cup. Discover why this unlikely contender is turning heads Down Under.

ACT Brumbies to Play Hong Kong China in Super Rugby

Stephen Larkham's ACT Brumbies are making rugby history with a groundbreaking match against Hong Kong China in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, marking a significant expansion of the sport's global footprint.

Navitas $188M Hit as Student Caps Bite

Leading education provider Navitas reports massive financial blow as federal government's international student restrictions take dramatic toll on Australia's $40 billion education industry.

World's Best Beach Tennis Stars Descend on Perth

Perth's iconic Scarborough Beach will transform into a global sporting arena this November as international beach tennis champions compete in Australia's premier tournament. Don't miss the action!

Townsville's MyHoliday2 Wins Top Travel Award

A little-known Townsville travel platform has beaten household names to win a prestigious national travel award, proving local innovation can compete with industry giants.

Surf Coast Council's Men's Day Decision Sparks Debate

A heated debate erupted at Surf Coast Shire Council after councillors voted to include International Men's Day in the council's calendar, dividing the community and sparking intense discussion about gender equality and recognition.

WA Finalists Shine in Australian of the Year Awards

Meet the extraordinary West Australians making waves nationally! From medical pioneers to conservation champions, discover the inspiring finalists representing WA in the Australian of the Year Awards.

Qantas slashes international fares to 27 destinations

Australia's national carrier Qantas has launched an epic international sale with discounted fares to destinations across Asia, Europe, the US and Pacific. Don't miss these limited-time deals for your next overseas adventure.

Trump and Albanese: Best Mates at APEC Summit

Former US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared a remarkably warm encounter at the APEC summit, displaying genuine camaraderie that caught international attention.

Katrina Soares wins Joondalup Young Musician 2025

Discover how 17-year-old Katrina Soares wowed judges with her breathtaking violin performance to claim Joondalup's most prestigious youth music award and secure her place among WA's emerging musical talents.

Canberra rain washes out Australia-India T20 match

Heavy rain in the nation's capital forced an early end to the thrilling Australia-India T20 international, leaving cricket fans disappointed as weather triumphed over willow at Manuka Oval.

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