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Oblivious swimmer's close call after making simple mistake in water

A drone operator who filmed the heart-racing scenes is urging swimmers to be aware of their surroundings.

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Family's heartbreaking crocodile discovery prompts warning to Aussies: 'Be forever vigilant'
The 16-month-old rottweiler puppy was believed to have been taken from the yard of his waterfront home.
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Surprising secret to 'free' Qantas points every day: 'Get flights'
A feature of the Qantas Wellness app, despite being around for years, is still taking people by surprise.
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Tradie fights 'unfair' $320 parking fine after common driveway act
The builder had stopped to open the gate so he could drive in when he was photographed by a patrolling council car.
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Ben Hunt's revelation about wife as Corey Parker's new move revealed after axing from TV role
The Broncos recruit admits his move has been "stressful" on his wife. Details here.
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Young Aussie on going from a waitress to millionaire before 30
Brittany Saunders dropped out of High School in Year 11. She is now worth millions and wants to share her advice with other budding entrepreneurs.
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Daniil Medvedev facing $200,000 fine after 3am move following loss to teen at Australian Open
Daniil Medvedev fell foul of the rules on multiple occasions. Read more here.
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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster fans notice odd detail in new loved-up pics: 'Disappointing'
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster fans have noticed an odd detail in new pap pics, where the pair appear smitten. Read more.
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Clint Gutherson and Damien Cook captaincy call sparks shock wooden spoon change for Dragons
Clint Gutherson and Damien Cook were recently named co-captains. Read more here.
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Coles hack to score $50 off grocery shop or free Virgin flight: ‘Get in quickly’
Coles is offering 2,000 bonus Flybuys points for customers who purchase a $100 or $250 Mastercard gift card, which is helping savvy shoppers save cash.
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Baby Boomer with $2 million wealth issues blunt cost-of-living advice: 'No crisis'
The 75-year-old said Aussies would be able to get onto the property ladder if they had better priorities.
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Casey Dellacqua calls out truth about Danielle Collins as shock Ash Barty detail back in spotlight
Danielle Collins is public enemy No.1 in Australia. Read more here.
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David Warner calls for Sam Konstas to be replaced in brutal call on young Aussie cricket star
The Aussie legend has poured cold water on Konstas' hopes for the Sri Lanka tour. More here.
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Whopping $20 billion in Medicare and ATO superannuation waiting to claimed by Aussies: ‘Get it back’
Aussies are being urged to take a few minutes to check if they are owed a share of billions in unclaimed cash.
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Thanasi Kokkinakis delivers brutal new blow to Lleyton Hewitt after Nick Kyrgios rips umpire act
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis' dream came to a crushing halt. Read more here.
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Marnus Labuschagne 'gutted' after Matthew Kuhnemann cops brutal injury blow before Sri Lanka
Matthew Kuhnemann was hoping to add to his three career Tests. Read more here.
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Prince William's 'secret weapon' revealed as he makes major plans for the future
Prince William's 'secret weapon' has been revealed as he makes major plans to reshape the monarchy. Read more.
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David Lynch, director of Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, dies aged 78: 'Could hardly move'
Iconic director David Lynch, the director of Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive and more has died at the age of 78. Read more.
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Caravan family's fears over free camping trend ahead of imminent ban at Aussie favourite: 'Heartbreaking'
Many free camping sites are being closed across the country.
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Aldi shoppers' major complaint about 'cheap' back to school item: 'Nothing but issues'
While shoppers rave about many Aldi finds, there is one product that seems to have left customers dissatisfied.
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Mastercard, Commonwealth Bank's major push to ban all card surcharges: 'Negative impact'
Mastercard and CBA are throwing their weight behind a ban on credit and debit surcharges as the RBA weighs up its options.
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New cashless upgrade set to change the way Aussies shop: 'Fully automated'
The new technology is designed to make the shopping experience faster, seamless and easier for customers.
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Aussies urged to pack one thing for next camping trip: 'It can certainly save your life'
The survival expert's plea comes after a number of hikers have died after becoming lost. Find out what to do.
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Dire consequence if public transport strikes go on: 'Serious problem'
There are fears people are abandoning the rail transport network in Sydney, leading to heavily congested roads. Find out more.
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Woman's $15k nightmare discovery prompts warning over invasive backyard threat: 'Sneaky'
While they will make any Aussie backyard look like a tropical oasis, they may cost a fortune down the line.
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Tradie captures incredible scene on Aussie farm: 'Doing us a favour'
It prompted one snake catcher to tell Yahoo he's 'never' seen anything like it.
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Wendy's fans notice major item missing from new Australia menu: 'Half-assed'
Wendy's is the latest American burger chain to open in Australia but not all customers were happy with what was on offer.
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Caravan warning after innocent photo sparks biosecurity threat: 'Dumbfounded'
A tourist who mistook the creature for a native species had no idea it was actually an intruder 'on the loose'.
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Radical Aussie road changes coming into effect in 2025
Several new initiatives using the latest technology are being trialled on some of our busiest roads. Find out how they will work.
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VideoNew larger species of deadly funnel web spider discovered in Australia
Aussie scientists have discovered an even bigger species of one of the world’s deadliest spiders.

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Peculiar device at entry to popular Aussie national park raises eyebrows
They were installed to combat a major, multi-billion dollar issue. Find out more.
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$250 million reason Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness haven't divorced: 'Messy'
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their split in September 2023, but the pair are still not divorced. Read more.
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Campers blasted after shocking discovery in popular Aussie river: 'Disgusting'
It highlights a recurring problem at campgrounds all over the country.
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Caravan owners' $5 Kmart hack for storage problem on the road: 'Never had any issues'
A Kmart product is proving to be a lifesaver for many Aussies on the road.
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Caravan couple who 'sold everything' and live on $150 a week: 'No more high rents'
With caravanning rising in popularity, some couples and families are forgoing rentals and mortgages to live life on the road and be able to travel instead.
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Game-changing solution to $200m problem affecting 'everybody'
Since as early as the 1800s, Australians have been plagued by this costly pest.
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Home and Away announce two new characters for 2025
Sophea Pennington and Ryan Bown are the newest arrivals to cause some drama in Summer Bay. Here's everything we know.
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Residents erupt after council forces Aussie icon off beach: 'Stressed'
Beachgoers are devastated by the end of the tradition.
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Off-grid camper's laundry act divides caravan owners: 'Still get the eye rolls'
Even off-grid or on your summer holidays, some basic jobs like laundry never stop - but how often should you be doing it?
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Kevin Rudd's major Donald Trump move, man's mistake lands him two $161 fines, China's brutal assessment of Australia
Follow along as we bring you the stories that really matter to the everyday Aussie.
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ATO puts landlords on notice with fresh rental crackdown: ‘Pay their fair share’
Landlords who are doing the wrong thing have been put on notice as the ATO tracks down undeclared properties and income.
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Prince Harry 'wary' of Prince William's 'wrath' as he prepares to be King
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are said to be 'wary' of Prince William's 'wrath' as he prepares to take the throne. Read more.
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Aussie model hits out at swimming pool's 'concerning' bikini rule: 'Shame'
"These conversations often disproportionately focus on women and femme fashion trends, whilst similar discussions about men’s swimwear, like budgie smugglers, are notably absent."
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MAFS detail most fans missed leaves 2025 cast furious
MAFS hasn't even started yet but the drama has already kicked off with some of the cast feeling as though they're being "set up to be hated".
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Warning to Aussies over garden threat in 'plague proportions': 'Millions of them'
Heartbroken residents experienced 'overnight devastation' after their gardens were swarmed by the tiny pests.
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Woolworths shopper's warning over self-checkout glitch: 'Check your receipts'
Bek couldn't believe her eyes when she saw how much her shopping basket came to and discovered a big error.
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Plea to Aussie drivers after tiny find on country road
Motorists should be aware of how to help the marsupials when they encounter one on the road.
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Caravan owner's $29 Bunnings fix for common summer issue: 'Have to get one'
While there is nothing better than roaming around with your bestie in tow, there are some issues that come up when travelling with pets, especially in the heat of summer.
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Dire Aussie dollar sparks RBA warning for February interest rate cut: 'They will be worried'
One economist has sounded the alarm that the Reserve Bank of Australia might be forced to hold interest rates.
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Coles announces major nationwide ban on popular kitchen staple
The announcement follows the alleged stabbing of a staff member in Queensland.
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