Off Beat News

Mon 25 Feb 2019

Elon Musk makes new wild driverless cars claims

Elon Musk makes new wild driverless cars claims

Bold claims from Elon Musk are nothing new. But the outspoken Tesla leader’s latest position has created headlines around the world.

Dumped after humiliating texts exposed

Dumped after humiliating texts exposed

The MAFS affair has finally crashed down in flames — with cheating villain Ines dumped by her lover in the most embarrassing way possible. James Weir recaps.

Sun 24 Feb 2019

The little ragdoll cat that could

The little ragdoll cat that could

An exclusively indoor ragdoll cat has defied remarkable odds by surviving for five months in the Adelaide Plains — more than 2500 kilometres from home.

Mystery of woman's $189k diamond swapped with $1000 stone

Mystery of woman's $189k diamond swapped with $1000 stone

A woman going through a divorce discovered the diamond in her $189,000 engagement ring was replaced with a $1000 cubic zirconia.

Sat 23 Feb 2019

In defence of the full bush

In defence of the full bush

Many men find Brazilian waxes erotic — but David Smiedt has written an open letter to women who think they have to shave to be sexy.

Thu 21 Feb 2019

Classic Peter Brock designed Commodore sells for $165,000

Classic Peter Brock designed Commodore sells for $165,000

Two icons of Australian motoring earned big paydays for owners at Melbourne auction.

Grandad slammed over marriage and baby plans with teen

Grandad slammed over marriage and baby plans with teen

A 19-year-old girl who is trying to have a baby with her 62-year-old husband says she fell in love with him for his good looks.

Wed 20 Feb 2019

The car you can drive without a licence

The car you can drive without a licence

French brand has designed the ultimate city car that reduces pollution and lowers demand for carparking spaces, but there’s a catch.

Honeymoon horror as hotel shower explodes

Honeymoon horror as hotel shower explodes

A NEWLYWED couple’s $5500 trip went terribly wrong when the shower door in their resort room exploded as the husband was in the bathroom.

Mon 18 Feb 2019

’Hot cop’ sends fans into meltdown

’Hot cop’ sends fans into meltdown

YouTube viewers are going crazy for a police constable from Auckland thanks to her “stunning looks” and sweet personality.

Queensland resident finds massive 40kg scrub python in home

Queensland resident finds massive 40kg scrub python in home

A video of a massive scrub python found inside a Far North home has been watched almost four million times.

Sun 17 Feb 2019

Tragic MAFS horrors that ignited it all

Tragic MAFS horrors that ignited it all

The putrid mess of Ines and Sam began well before this year’s series began. And it involved even more questionable people.

Sat 16 Feb 2019

Town’s cheeky nod to iconic biscuit

Town’s cheeky nod to iconic biscuit

It’s the national day of our favourite sweet treat and one Aussie town is celebrating in style.

Brutal comeback to ‘very rude’ email

Brutal comeback to ‘very rude’ email

A nasty, error-riddled complaint from a “wealthy and well-educated” customer has gone viral thanks to a brewery’s epic response.

Man who fought and killed a cougar unmasked

Man who fought and killed a cougar unmasked

HE killed a mountain lion with his bare hands after it attacked him, now the man seized upon by the wild animal has revealed how he miraculously survived.

Dress sparks wedding etiquette debate

Dress sparks wedding etiquette debate

CAN you ever justify wearing white to a wedding? A woman has faced criticism and divided opinion for wanting to do exactly that.

Fri 15 Feb 2019

Stray seal sparks peak hour highway chaos

Stray seal sparks peak hour highway chaos

HOW did the seal cross the road? With a little trouble and a police escort apparently, as this stray sea mammal caused peak hour chaos.

Confusing road rule sparks wild debate

Confusing road rule sparks wild debate

What was meant to be a fun road rules quiz has proved so divisive the motoring organisation that posted it has told users to “keep it civil”.

‘Hatin’ it’: Outrage at Macca’s change

‘Hatin’ it’: Outrage at Macca’s change

MCDONALD'S has been slammed for this “ridiculous” change, but the fast-food chain insists it has had “great feedback from customers”.

Rusciano ‘smoking in bed’ with baby joke backfires

Rusciano ‘smoking in bed’ with baby joke backfires

WHEN Em Rusciano’s husband told a nurse she smoked in bed with their newborn baby, she wasn’t impressed. So he explained what really happened.

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