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Laura Koefoed is a news reporter from Sydney who covers local and international news, with a particular passion for writing about social justice issues, current affairs, and LGBTQIA+ stories. Before Yahoo, Laura was as a social producer and writer for Mamamia. You can contact her at laura.koefoed@yahooinc.com
Yahoo News AustraliaHomeless tradie's makeshift home targeted by vandals: 'Everything destroyed'
The man has been sleeping rough in a park after losing his job and becoming homeless, with his items now destroyed for a second time. Find out more.
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Aussie pub's hilarious attempt to stop common move by customers: 'Please don't'
The venue has recreated a retro Aussie TV ad in a bid to stop the frustrating behaviour. Find out what they did.
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Senator's brutal reality check on problem in Australian cultural: 'This is a men's issue'
Following the brutal murder of Molly Ticehurst, Senator Pocock has called out the 'men's issue' Australia is facing.
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Kmart mocked over embroidery kit error: 'Flamin' galahs'
Aussies were quick to point out the glaring error in the $5 product. Can you spot what's wrong?
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Firefighters required to rescue puppy with head stuck in popular Bunnings item
Little Ace found himself in need of professional help after the Saturday night mix-up. Watch the video here.
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Jetstar passenger's 900 gram mistake results in 'steep' $75 charge
The traveller was shocked by the unexpected fee, admitting 'it's steep'. Find out more.
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Pet owner details harrowing way dog was poisoned at Aussie campsite: ‘On death’s door’
A woman's dog ended up in the emergency room of a vet after being poisoned in a bizarre way.
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Australia on the brink of an unprecedented weather moment
With El Niño officially declared over and suggestions La Niña could be on its way, Australia may be in for a history-making weather sequence.
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Man’s incredibly rare $120,000 find in Aussie forest
A rare log of pine has been found in an Aussie forest and is set to fetch a whopping $120,00 to $140,000.
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Delivery driver caught out after ‘disrespectful’ move with parcel
A delivery driver has been slammed after he was caught dumping a parcel onto the dirt near the footpath of an Aussie's home.
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Woman's drastic move after being 'terrorised' by pantry find
One woman's terrifying pantry find that left her food covering her kitchen is a sight all too familiar to many of us.
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100kg find in FOGO bin causes controversy among residents: 'People don't care'
The bizarre contents of the bin revealed a much bigger misunderstanding among Aussies.
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P&O cruise passenger stunned by $18.50 packet of chips on board
Cruises are once again in the spotlight, this time for their 'inflated' prices after one mum found a chip packet labelled as $18.50. Despite the backlash, more and more Aussies are taking cruises.
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Aussie breaks down over 'pivotal' moment in wake of Bondi stabbing
Following the Bondi stabbing rampage, stories of an 'inadequate' system failing those with mental illnesses have emerged, with calls to overhaul the system.
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Devil Comet returns to Aussie skies for in once in a lifetime event
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, known commonly as Devil's Comet, is heading to Aussie skies this month in an incredibly rare celestial event.
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Bunnings shopper stunned by troubling detail in heater aisle
Heaters are back in stock as the weather cools down in Australia, but the cost of running cheap heaters has shocked one Bunnings shopper.
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Tradie's disbelief as thieves “rip out” $300 item from under Aussie home
A home left vacant for a short time between tenants has had an unexpected item allegedly ripped and stolen from it.
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Aussie farmer stunned by little-known driving rule
A perhaps little-known drink driving rule has shocked one Aussie driver.
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Local's divisive solution to Australia Post vehicle 'butchering' lawn
A resident claimed Australia Post drivers have 'butchered' the grass across their nature strip after riding along it, but not all agree with their solution to the problem.
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Cruise trend labelled 'disrespectful' after passengers spotted on balcony
A cruise trend has been slammed online by many, with one cruise planner urging people not to follow suit.