Summer’s Dark Side: Drowning Deaths on the Rise Less than a month into summer, Australia has already seen more drownings compared to the same time last year. The alarming figure stands at 18 deaths, up from 14 in 2023. And the worst part? The deadliest time is yet to come – the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Riskiest Time to Be Around Water According to Royal Life Saving Australia, this festive period is when the dangers of drowning peak. An average of 15 lives are lost each year as people gather at beaches, rivers, dams, lakes,…
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From Valentine’s Day to wedding season, society is obsessed with coupledom. Pop culture and social media would have us believe that being in a relationship is the ultimate key to happiness. But what if we’ve had it wrong all along? Research suggests that single people who prioritize positive relationships with themselves and others are actually the happiest bunch. Meet four women who have embraced the single life, and they’re not just content – they’re thriving. Meghan Jones: Finding Purpose in Being Single After a decade-long marriage, Meghan Jones, 41, decided to take a break from dating and focus on herself.…
In a shocking breach of privacy, eight SA Health staff members have been forced to quit their jobs for accessing the medical records of Charlie Stevens, the son of South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens, who tragically died in a car crash last year. A Serious Breach of Trust The electronic privacy breaches were uncovered during an audit in July, which revealed that up to 19 staff members across various positions, including administrative personnel, nurses, and doctors, had accessed the confidential files. Consequences for Those Involved After a thorough investigation, 10 individuals were found to have engaged in misconduct related…
More than 10 years have passed since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished into thin air, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and devastated families. But now, Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage, bringing hope to the loved ones of the 239 people on board. The Tragic Disappearance On March 8, 2014, the Boeing 777 took off from Kuala Lumpur, bound for Beijing, with 227 passengers and 12 crew members from around the world, including six Australian citizens and one New Zealand resident. But it never reached its destination. The plane disappeared in international waters, sparking…
You might have heard about Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam’s recent crash, where he got off with an $850 fine and a six-month driving ban. But what you didn’t know was that this wasn’t his first rodeo. In fact, Mam has a history of driving offences, with four prior incidents since 2021. The Latest Incident: A 4-Year-Old Girl Injured and Cocaine in His System In October, Mam crashed his car while unlicensed and with cocaine in his system. A four-year-old girl was injured in the collision, suffering a broken hip. To make matters worse, Mam had used cocaine socially the…