4.1M views · 13K reactions | On Christmas Day Mick O’Dowd started feeling sick. By Boxing Day he was fighting for his life. By the New Year, he’d lost all four limbs. An incredible story of a family facing the unimaginable. | Australian Story | Facebook

Residents of the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales have enjoyed an “impressive lightning show and spectacular double rainbow” after a stormy Monday. Queanbeyan resident Kerry Furner managed to catch this once-in-a-lifetime shot from her backyard. Credit: Kerry Furner via Storyful | The Australian

Comedy Lounge is on a nationwide hunt for Australia’s funniest new talent with our exciting competition, "Australian Comedian of the Year 2025." Whether you’re stepping on stage for the first time or you’ve got hundreds of shows under your belt, this is your chance to shine and potentially walk away with a substantial cash prize! Registration Open: 15th October Registration Closed: 1st December Who Can Enter: Open to all comedians in Australia – experienced or just starting out. Prizes: $10,000