Off Beat News

Offbeat Hollywood star Russell Crowe has been spotted on the Coast, visiting the koala treatment ward that gained international attention for its quirky plaque.

Dating Twenty years ago it was unheard of in the dating world – now it’s “as common as breathing”. But it’s bad news for everyone involved.

Environment An anti-Adani protester has staged a theatrical blockade this morning, dressing up as a mermaid and chaining themselves to a cattle grid.

Offbeat “Rather be ugly than fake”: The leading fast food institution is promoting a disgusting, mould-infested burger in a new ad campaign.

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Offbeat A viral video of a woman vacuuming a pavement left many people confused — but there’s a heartwarming reason she was cleaning up.

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Lifestyle An Instagrammer amazed her followers with gorgeous shots of her lavish trip to Bali. In reality, she didn’t even leave the country.

Offbeat While a house-warming present can be a nice gesture when moving in, one landlord’s attempt at a gift hasn’t gone down well.

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Offbeat A woman has kicked out her cheating husband by spray-painting a brutal message on their marital bed and dumping it outside.

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Offbeat The iconic Big Boot is on the move. But despite its owner saying it will “soon return looking better than ever”, its future is far from certain.

Offbeat A scientist received a late night surprise in a Daintree laboratory, after discovering a “dead” snake in an unlikely place.

Offbeat Residents are up in arms after an X-rated movie appeared online showing sex acts being filmed in a library where kids were studying.

Offbeat It all started when the teacher reportedly took “25 of my humming bird bucks” from Isaiah after he was caught talking with his friend Connor.

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Offbeat A new generator that creates electricity “out of thin air” could eliminate the need for a charger – and that’s just the beginning of benefits.

Offbeat A mother is copping backlash online after sharing photos of a “relatable” parenting fail — that some have labelled “harmful”.

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Offbeat A Melbourne mum is urging people to check their change stash after discovering a $1 coin with a tiny difference.

Offbeat THE Grafton Fire and Rescue crew have shaken their rumps once again in their latest Tik Tok video.

Celebrity The official website of the Royal Family reportedly sent online visitors to a raunchy portal when they clicked on a charity link.

News Even though the flooding might have subsided there are still hidden dangers in the Tweed waters

News A snake catcher has warned of the dangers of letting cats outside after footage shows him catching a massive python who feasted on a family pet.

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Basketball The NBA All-Star Game has been overshadowed by a moment of pure horror as a musical icon butchered the American national anthem.