Joe Attanasio

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Calls are growing for routine biosecurity checks on one of Australia’s most iconic tourist islands, as concerns mount over the spread of one of the nation’s most destructive invasive species. Five colonies of yellow crazy ants (YCA) have now been detected in Maryborough in Queensland, a key access point to K'gari, following earlier detections in Booral, a Hervey Bay suburb near the airport and barge terminal used by thousands of tourists.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

It's estimated there are hundreds of thousands of learner drivers on Aussie roads at any given time, as fresh-faced teens trade sneakers for steering wheels. And while spotting an L-plater on the road is hardly rare, seeing one slapped on the back of a cop car is a little less common. But that’s exactly what stopped Aussies in their tracks this week — a now-viral clip captured a NSW Highway Patrol car proudly rocking a bright yellow L-plate.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

With the $30 million Powerball draw just hours away, hopeful Aussies are lining up for their shot at a life-changing jackpot. But according to the Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell, the real surprise often comes after the win. Many people simply can’t believe it’s real, no matter how official the call. Speaking to Yahoo News Australia, Anna said it's "certainly quite hard" to convince people over the phone that "they've scored millions" of dollars.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Surrounded by friends, family and her adoring parents Maddie and Sam, little Audrey Tunks recently celebrated her first birthday. Guests at the party couldn’t help but ask Maddie, "Does she ever cry?" — a reflection of Audrey’s happy nature and content spirit. But on May 1, the first day of Global Brain Cancer Awareness Month, the family's world changed. The "beautiful, vibrant" one-year-old was diagnosed with the devastating disease.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

In one of the most quintessentially Aussie moments to emerge this week, a west coast man has shared his delight at spotting not one, but two emu chicks wandering into his yard for a cheeky dip in the pool. Perth man Callum Layton, from Dawesville in Mandurah, shared stunning footage of the chicks helping themselves to his dog's water bowls, going for a dip, and exploring the property on Wednesday.