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Michelle is a writer, producer and chicken nugget connoisseur based in Sydney, Australia. Before joining Yahoo News in 2018, Michelle was a TV panellist/presenter on the ABC quiz show ‘Think Tank’, a question writer on iTV show ‘The Chase’ and travelled around Oceania as a foreign desk reporter for the Japanese newspaper, the Asahi Shimbun.
Yahoo News AustraliaPilot serenades passengers on flight to Bali
The musical pilot sang a soulful Ed Sheeran ballad over the PA system.
- Yahoo News Australia
Bizarre way to get revenge on ex this Valentine's Day
This takes pettiness to a whole new level.
- Yahoo News Australia
'She escaped her enclosure': Man's surprising note for neighbours
Sydney man Troy Murphy said he was “petrified” when he read the note.
- Yahoo News Australia
Frantic search for grandmother's dog after she was 'thrown from car' in crash
The two-year-old chihuahua miraculously survived the crash and has been spotted around the scene.
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Student who was found dead near shops was on phone to sister when she was attacked
Police say Aiia Maasarwe, 21, was on the phone to her sister when attacked near a Bundoora train stop.
- Yahoo News Australia
Catcher coaxes hiding python out of lawnmower by tickling it
The 1.5-metre-long reptile was curled behind the sharp blades of the lawnmower.
- Yahoo News Australia
Energy workers banned from entering yards with loose dogs after attacks
It follows revelations that workers suffered over 70 dog bite injuries over a year long period.
- Yahoo News Australia
How Santa replies to thousands of Christmas letters from Aussie children
'Mrs Claus and I read your letter this morning while we ate breakfast.'
- Yahoo News Australia
The secret Woolies Christmas promo stunning lucky shoppers
Santa's elves appear to be masquerading as Woolworths supermarket staff surprising shoppers with free gifts as part of a secret Christmas campaign.
- Yahoo News Australia
'Serious injury or death': Christmas candle holder recalled over fire hazard
The festive decoration could cause 'potential burns or fire causing property damage.'
- Yahoo News Australia
Teen, 19, found in 'distressed' state before suspected drug overdose death
NSW Police revealed he was found at a railway station near the Sydney venue.
- Yahoo News Australia
Man, 19, dies and three critical after suspected drug overdoses at dance party
A 19-year-old man has died and three people remain critically ill after suspected drug overdoses at the Knockout Games of Destiny Dancy Party.
- Yahoo News Australia
Man attacked by shark on NSW Mid-North Coast
The man is believed to be aged in his 30s and suffered a severe leg injury.
- Yahoo News Australia
Girl, 11, critically injured after falling from moving car
The girl’s mother was driving the car when she fell and was left critically injured.
- Yahoo News Australia
Woman's terrifying discovery after waking up in bed with bite marks
It could've been a nightmare – but the Queensland resident was definitely awake.
- Yahoo News Australia
Snake hunting for food finds unique hiding spot in backyard
Terrified residents watched the 1.5-metre long coastal carpet python slither into the hiding spot.
- Yahoo News Australia
Pilot in control of plane falls asleep and misses destination by 46 km
The pilot was flying a freight plane in Tasmania, and was the only one on board, when he fell asleep.
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Woman, 36, dies after undergoing plastic surgery on her nose
'Thank you for being the best sister in the world,' her sister wrote in an emotional post.
- Yahoo Life UK
Couple's holiday horror as man falls seriously ill on dream trip
"It was heartbreaking to see."
- Yahoo News Australia
Teen falls from cliff during schoolies celebrations
The 18-year-old fell approximately two metres from a cliff near Yallingup, an hour south west of Perth.