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Jules Robinson Shares Eerie Message Sent to Mel Schilling

In a poignant revelation, Jules Robinson has shared the heartfelt message she sent to Mel Schilling on the night of Schilling’s untimely passing. The beloved relationship coach from the popular show “Married At First Sight” tragically succumbed to illness at the age of 54. Her death came just days after she had candidly disclosed that her battle with bowel cancer had reached her brain.

Jules, who gained fame on the Nine Network’s reality series in 2019 alongside her husband, Cam Merchant, took to Instagram on Wednesday to recount the final words she exchanged with Mel. The 44-year-old reality TV star expressed the emotional weight of their last communication.

In what would be her final message to Mel, Jules sent a tender text on Tuesday night, conveying her affection and support. “Just messaging to tell you that I love you and I’m thinking of you,” Jules wrote, capturing the deep bond and sincerity of their friendship.

The reality show favourite, 44, revealed that she had sent Mel a sweet text message on Tuesday night.

‘Just messaging to tell you that I love you and I’m thinking of you,’ Jules wrote in her message.

Captioning the heart-rending post, Jules said that she took comfort in knowing her final words to Mel were filled with love.

Jules Robinson has revealed the haunting message she sent to Mel Schilling on the night of her death. Jules, who appeared on the Nine reality juggernaut in 2019 with husband Cam Merchant, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the last words she ever said to Mel

Jules Robinson has revealed the haunting message she sent to Mel Schilling on the night of her death. Jules, who appeared on the Nine reality juggernaut in 2019 with husband Cam Merchant, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the last words she ever said to Mel 

The Married At First Sight relationship coach tragically died on Tuesday, aged 54, just days after revealing her bowel cancer had spread to her brain

The Married At First Sight relationship coach tragically died on Tuesday, aged 54, just days after revealing her bowel cancer had spread to her brain

‘I sent Mel a message last night before bed,’ Jules wrote.

‘And waking to this, I’m choosing to believe there was a little moment of connection there. That brings me some comfort.’

Jules’ husband Cam Merchant also took to Instagram to share his heartbreak.

He posted a photo showing himself, Jules, and their children, Oliver, five, and Carter, one, enjoying some quality time with Mel.

‘Truly devastating,’ he wrote.

‘You are a beautiful soul @mel_schilling1. Thank you for your incredible friendship. Thank you for being so inspiring. Rest peacefully. We will love you always.’ 

Mel’s husband, Gareth Brisbane, confirmed the news of her death on Tuesday in a beautiful statement, shared to Instagram, in which he spoke about her love for him and their daughter Madison, ten.

He wrote: ‘Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love.

The reality show favourite, 44, revealed that she had sent Mel a sweet text message on Tuesday night. 'Just messaging to tell you that I love you and I'm thinking of you,' Jules wrote in her message

The reality show favourite, 44, revealed that she had sent Mel a sweet text message on Tuesday night. ‘Just messaging to tell you that I love you and I’m thinking of you,’ Jules wrote in her message

‘In her final moments, when I thought cancer had taken away her ability to speak, she ushered me closer and whispered a message for Maddie and me that will sustain me for the rest of my life.

‘It took all of her remaining strength, and that gesture summed up our wee Melsie perfectly. Even then, her only thought was for Maddie and me.

‘This is a woman who became a new mum and a TV star at 42 – and nailed both.’

Gareth continued: ‘This is a woman who, through two years of chemotherapy, when she could barely lift her head from the pillow, never complained and never stopped showing courage, grace, compassion and empathy, and never missed a day of filming.

‘To most of you, she was Mel Schilling – matriarch of MAFS and queen of reality TV. To Maddie and me, she was our wee Melsie: an incredible mum, role model, and soulmate.’

‘On behalf of our family and her incredible friendship group, thank you for the support from around the world.’

Jules' husband Cam Merchant also took to Instagram to share his heartbreak. He posted a photo showing himself, Jules, and their children, Oliver, five, and Carter, one, enjoying some quality time with Mel

Jules’ husband Cam Merchant also took to Instagram to share his heartbreak. He posted a photo showing himself, Jules, and their children, Oliver, five, and Carter, one, enjoying some quality time with Mel

Rounding out his statement, Gareth urged Mel’s fans to ‘live life to the full.’

‘Life can be beautiful, and life can be incredibly cruel. But ultimately, life is fleeting, fragile, and tomorrow is promised to no one. If you can do anything to honour Mel, please live life to the full, love your people well, and try not to sweat the small stuff,’ he wrote.

‘I had 15 wonderful years with my soulmate, and it was the privilege of my life to be by her side. For that, I will be forever thankful.

‘Goodbye, my love. My one. Until we meet again.’

Mel helmed the expert panel of the Australian franchise for 12 seasons and also appeared in five series of the UK version on Channel 4.

She had announced she would be stepping back from filming earlier this year to prioritise her family and health.

Just last week, the dating expert revealed that her cancer had spread to her brain and there was nothing more doctors could do, leading to an outpouring of support.

Meanwhile, Jules and Cam are recognised as one of the most successful couples in the history of Married At First Sight.

Yankees Enter New Season with Elevated Expectations and Intense Pressure

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MESA, Ariz. — As the Yankees gear up for a fresh season, the true test of their mettle lies seven months down the line.

After another year passed without a celebratory parade through the Canyon of Heroes, the Yankees are set to embark on their hopeful journey once more, kicking off with the Opening Day clash against the Giants.

Entering their 17th season since their last championship, the Yankees are optimistic about their current lineup and the depth supporting it. This renewed confidence is buoyed by the anticipation of key players returning from the injured list.

However, manager Aaron Boone shared a similar confidence in last year’s squad, which made it only to Game 4 of the ALDS before being defeated by the Blue Jays.

With a clean slate, the Yankees are determined to rewrite their story, tackling 162 games with the aim of securing another shot at postseason glory.

“October is a long way away,” Boone said Tuesday morning at Sloan Park before the Yankees wrapped up their spring schedule against the Cubs. “Obviously, we want to get there and play in it and be the last team, but there’s just so many things you got to go through as a team to give yourself a chance to be in that position. 

“It’s San Francisco Giants right now and opening on the West Coast and trying to get off to a good start in the overreaction week of the season, whether we start off good, bad [or] indifferent.”

There is pressure on Boone, entering his ninth season on the job, to finally have something to show for all the winning the Yankees have done in the regular season under his watch.


A smiling Aaron Boone looks on during the Yankees' 8-3 win over the Cubs in their spring training finale on March 24, 2026.
A smiling Aaron Boone looks on during the Yankees’ 8-3 win over the Cubs in their spring training finale on March 24, 2026. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

There is pressure on Aaron Judge, the back-to-back AL MVP who has accomplished just about everything in this game besides capturing the one thing that defines the Yankees’ greats: championships.

And there is pressure on Brian Cashman, entering his 29th season as general manager (and again the final year of his contract), to concoct the right mix of talent to add another World Series title to his resume. 

There is little they can do about those legacies right now. But at least entering the regular season, the Yankees have put themselves in a strong position to take another swing.

“Look, I caution that it’s only camp, but we’ve had a hell of a camp,” Boone said. “We’ve had a lot of the answers we were hoping to get, knock on wood a lot of really good health and a lot of guys that are on their way back, trending in a really good direction with their rehab. I feel like the young players that are going to be future cores of this, maybe sooner rather than later, really showed well. And I feel like we’re going to have competition brewing for opportunities throughout the year because of our depth right now. 

“But that’s camp, nobody cares about camp 10 days from now into the season and rolling. It’s about the 162 now and we’re excited to get after it.”

One of the ultimate wild cards that could change the fortunes of the Yankees’ season — and alter the run-it-back narrative that followed them throughout the offseason — took the mound again Tuesday at Sloan Park, taking the next step toward a potential May return.


Aaron Judge is all smiles during the Yankees spring training loss to the Cubs on March 23, 2026.
Aaron Judge is all smiles during the Yankees spring training loss to the Cubs on March 23, 2026. AP

Gerrit Cole, after that 26-pitch outing, was asked about his club entering the season and immediately reached for a bat in the bag next to him so he could knock on the wooden barrel.

“Remarkably healthy spring,” said Cole, who has looked sharp in his comeback from Tommy John surgery. “That’s really encouraging. I think the balance of the roster is good. I liked it last year. The depth of the roster is good, especially starting pitching, especially position player depth. I’m sure some of the length guys, the bridge guys bolstering the bullpen at some point. All-around looks really promising. 

“At the same time, every year, it’s so early, whatever’s on paper, you put yourself in a good position to have championship aspirations. That’s the blessing of playing for the Yankees, but at the end of the day, you got to play. You got to execute. So we’ll see where it takes us. But as far as what we can do right now, everybody’s healthy, everybody’s feeling good, and that’s a great place to start.”

Tragic Shooting Near United Center: 67-Year-Old Man Dead, Two Individuals in Custody

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CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police have detained two individuals for questioning following the fatal shooting of a 67-year-old man near the United Center on Tuesday afternoon.

The tragic incident unfolded just before 1 p.m. in front of a residential building on the Near West Side, at the intersection of West Madison and South Leavitt streets, according to police reports.

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Authorities stated that two armed suspects approached the victim on the bustling street, which is in close proximity to a fire station and a public library. The assailants brandished handguns and fired multiple shots.

Julie Losch, a resident in the area, recounted hearing several gunshots during the incident.

“I heard about four or five shots,” Losch shared. “I stepped out onto my balcony and saw police arriving almost instantly. It took a little longer for the ambulances to arrive.”

The shooting prompted a large police response, in part because there was initially an emergency call to assist responding officers, ABC7 is told.

Whether officers were nearby when the shooting happened was not immediately clear, but no officers were injured in the shooting.

Witnesses said first responders performed CPR on the victim, who was shot in the head. But the man was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity was not immediately released.

“There’s people going to work, walking around. There’s a couple schools down the block, you know, a lot of families walking their kids, so yeah, it’s kind of disturbing,” said neighborhood resident Mike Ramirez. “It’s just concerning that, especially during daylight, you know, anything can happen.”

Police remained on the scene until about 4 p.m. Officials cordoned off a long stretch of Madison Street between Leavitt Street and Hoyne Avenue for hours.

Area detectives are investigating. Police did not immediately offer a motive for the shooting or release more details about what led to the gunfire.

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Australia’s Housing Goals Under Threat: How Middle East Tensions Are Impacting Nationwide Targets

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In Brief

  • Australia’s target to produce 1.2 million homes by June 2029 is behind schedule.
  • Housing supply ambitions have taken a hit from the war in the Middle East, with surging oil prices now increasing material costs.

No state or territory is currently poised to meet its housing agreement goals, despite numerous efforts to increase supply and enhance affordability.

According to the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council’s inaugural quarterly report released on Wednesday, only 219,000 new homes were constructed in the first five quarters of the agreement. This figure falls significantly short of the necessary pace of 280,000 new homes.

The accord originally set a challenging goal of 1.2 million new homes across Australia by the end of June 2029. However, projections now indicate that this national target will likely only be achieved by June 2030.

In terms of progress, Victoria, Western Australia, and the ACT are leading but are projected to only meet their targets by September 2029.

Meanwhile, New South Wales is expected to reach its goal by June 2031, with the Northern Territory lagging behind, not anticipated to complete its share until after 2034.

Victoria and the ACT had made the greatest progress on the accord, with 23 per cent of the target built to date.

Measures such as relaxing zoning for middle density housing and removing third-party appeals for public housing appeared to be paying dividends for the ACT, with 117 per cent more dwellings approved in the year to January compared to the 12 months prior.

But the outlook for Victoria was less promising.

Building approvals fell one per cent over the year to January, despite efforts to boost density in priority areas, streamlining approvals and a vacant land tax to unlock more space for development.

NSW and Victoria have led the way with zoning and planning reforms to make it easier to build, but all states and territories have implemented some initiatives to increase supply since the start of the accord.

“The quarterly report highlights the tangible progress that has been made since the start of the accord period and the continuing efforts by states and territories to increase the supply of housing,” said the council’s chair, Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz.

During the last quarter, building approvals and completions were up 17 per cent compared to the final quarter before the accord started.

Although the cost to build a new home has fallen 0.9 per cent in real terms since the start of the accord, Australia’s housing supply ambitions have taken a hit from the war in the Middle East.

Surging oil prices have already caused material costs to increase, while the industry is concerned that supplies of PVC pipe could be disrupted.

Housing Minister Clare O’Neil held a roundtable with industry leaders on Tuesday, exploring pathways to access alternative markets and substitute inputs, where feasible.


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Father Sentenced to Prison After Toddler Son’s Tragic Death Involving Snakes and Cocaine Exposure

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Left: Cinceir Croxton Sr. (Spotsylvania Sheriff”s Office). Right: Cinceir Croxton Jr (Waddy Funeral Home).

A Virginia father faces a 20-year prison sentence following the tragic death of his 2-year-old son, who was found with cocaine in his system after spending time in a Pack ‘n Play alongside snakes.

Cinceir Croxton, aged 25, was sentenced earlier this week for the death of his son, Cinceir “CJ” Croxton Jr. Last fall, Croxton admitted guilt to charges including second-degree murder, child abuse, and drug offenses.

As reported by WRIC, the local ABC affiliate, the tragic incident occurred on December 7, 2023. Several months later, both Croxton and the boy’s mother, Kahleighya Coleman, found themselves under arrest.

The family had been residing at an Econo Lodge in Spotsylvania, partly to avoid attention from authorities regarding their son’s welfare. It was here that Croxton discovered his son unconscious and promptly called 911. Despite being rushed to the hospital, young CJ’s life could not be saved.

Medical personnel, upon finding cocaine in CJ’s system, alerted the police. The response from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office led them to the hotel room, where they uncovered cocaine on a PlayStation and within an unlocked safe, in addition to a firearm hidden in a clothes hamper. Overall, deputies seized approximately 70 grams of cocaine and $4,000 in cash.

Also in the hotel room was a Pack ‘n Play containing a reptile cage with snakes, WRIC reported. CJ reportedly tested positive for salmonella, which is carried by snakes. When the hospital tried to treat CJ for salmonella, Croxton and Coleman refused to allow them to do so.

CJ also had sickle cell disease, which needed treatment every two months, but he received none. Child Protective Services began investigating the parents when CJ was 6 months old after the agency received a complaint that Croxton would leave CJ alone in his car seat with loud music playing when he was fussy because he could not “tolerate him crying.”

However, Croxton moved the family from their home which made it difficult for CPS to find them. CPS marked the case incomplete.

Coleman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and child abuse charges last month and was sentenced to 15 years in prison, WRIC reported.

Croxton claimed at sentencing that he loved his son “dearly,” but Judge William Glover said CJ’s living situation “inevitably” killed him.

“None of these actions were accident,” Glover told Croxton, per WRIC. “It was a series of choices you made.”

 

Rams’ Puka Nacua Faces Allegations of Misconduct in Disturbing Incident

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In a shocking turn of events, Puka Nacua, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, faces accusations of biting a woman and making anti-Semitic remarks.

The alleged incident led the woman to seek a temporary restraining order, detailing her experience during a New Year’s Eve outing in Los Angeles’s Century City.

Court documents accessed by the Daily Mail reveal that Nacua is accused of making derogatory comments about Jewish people during dinner, which the woman found deeply offensive.

She described the remark as the initial act in what she claims was a series of increasingly inappropriate and aggressive behaviors by the NFL player.

Following the dinner, the woman alleges that Nacua, along with her and others, entered a Sprinter van, where he allegedly began acting inappropriately towards her.

Then, out of nowhere, Nacua ‘dropped his head into [her] girlfriend’s lap and crotch area and bit her thumb so forcefully that she screamed in acute pain’ before the wide receiver then turned to the alleged victim and bit her left shoulder.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is being accused of uttering an anti-Semitic phrase before then biting a woman with enough force to break her skin

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is being accused of uttering an anti-Semitic phrase before then biting a woman with enough force to break her skin

The woman attached this photo of the bite mark allegedly left by Nacua in court documents

The woman attached this photo of the bite mark allegedly left by Nacua in court documents

The woman accused Nacua of making the remark at dinner before biting her and a friend

The woman accused Nacua of making the remark at dinner before biting her and a friend

The bite allegedly broke the woman’s skin and left a circular imprint of his teeth. A photo of this was included in the application for a temporary restraining order.

A day after the incident, the alleged victim contacted police and filed an incident report.

Before the woman filed the petition for a temporary restraining order on Tuesday, the two sides met at a mediation conference that was attended by both the woman and Nacua, both their attorneys and a crisis PR team.

In that meeting, Nacua’s attorney – Levi McCathern – allegedly ‘made unprivileged threats to contact TMZ and other press and media outlets and to disseminate false, inaccurate, and/or deliberately exaggerated public statements’ about the events on New Year’s Eve. 

According to court documents, the request for a temporary restraining order was denied until a follow-up hearing on April 14.

The Daily Mail has reached out to McCathern for comment on the matter.

McCathern released a statement, saying ‘A completely sober witness has stated unequivocally that Puka never made the comments [the alleged victim] claims.’

He added that the alleged victim ‘continued to spend time with our client [Nacua] after the alleged incident – conduct that directly contradicts the narrative now being advanced.’

McCathern also claims, ‘In the months that followed, our office was contacted with demands for millions of dollars in exchange for not publicizing these allegations. That is not a legitimate legal claim – it is blackmail.

Nacua's attorneys then threatened to go to TMZ and other media to spread 'false statements'

Nacua’s attorneys then threatened to go to TMZ and other media to spread ‘false statements’

Nacua's attorney denied the accusations against his client, calling it an attempted 'shakedown'

Nacua’s attorney denied the accusations against his client, calling it an attempted ‘shakedown’

This alleged incident took place just days after Nacua performed an offensive Jewish stereotype on a live stream at the behest of Adin Ross (L). Nacua later apologized.

This alleged incident took place just days after Nacua performed an offensive Jewish stereotype on a live stream at the behest of Adin Ross (L). Nacua later apologized.

‘The timing of the claimant’s recent legal action – nearly three months after the alleged incident and just says [sic] after [Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s] record breaking contract as a wide receiver – further underscores the complete lack of credibility behind these accusations.

He concluded, ‘Puka denies these allegations in the strongest possible terms. We will be filing a defamation lawsuit and pursuing all available legal remedies in response to these false and damaging statements.’ 

The timing of this alleged incident came just days after Nacua was embroiled in another anti-Semitic controversy with streamer Adin Ross – who tried to convince the receiver to celebrate a touchdown with Ross’ so-called ‘Jewish dance.’

The ‘dance’ was little more than the streamer rubbing his hands together – evoking a negative stereotype of Jewish people from a racist cartoon. 

Nacua was publicly criticized by the likes of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy among others. 

The receiver then apologized, saying he had ‘no idea’ about the reference.

Wealthy Neighborhood in Shock as Social Media Posts Link Suspect to Gruesome Murder

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A tragic stabbing incident in a normally serene and upscale area of Northern California is sparking fresh worries about possible targeted violence. This comes after unsettling online posts emerged, seemingly mentioning the victim weeks before his untimely death.

Authorities responded to a call around 11:36 a.m. on Saturday at a residence on Westminster Place in Lafayette, as reported by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. Upon entering the home, officers discovered the lifeless body of 34-year-old Christopher Jaber.

According to KTVU, law enforcement sources revealed that the murder involved the use of a hatchet.

Soon after the grim discovery, 35-year-old David Prince from Chico was apprehended nearby. He has been arrested in connection with the homicide and is currently held at the Martinez Detention Facility, facing a murder charge with bail set at $1 million.

2019 booking photo of David Prince

This booking photo, provided by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, shows David Prince following a previous arrest in 2019. Prince is now charged in connection with the fatal stabbing in Lafayette, California, according to authorities. (KTVU)

As investigators work to determine a motive, attention has turned to a series of cryptic Facebook posts linked to an account bearing the suspect’s name.

According to KTVU, one post from February referenced Jaber by name and included his Lafayette address alongside a message invoking “the chaos of the supernatural.” About a week before the killing, the same account escalated the language, writing: “Can someone please kill this man.”

Authorities have not confirmed whether Prince authored the posts or whether he knew the victim.

Police tape blocks off a quiet Lafayette neighborhood street following a reported homicide

Police tape blocks off a residential street in Lafayette as investigators canvass the area following a deadly stabbing in a community where homicides are exceedingly rare. (KTVU)

Still, neighbors told KTVU the messages, now circulating within the community, have fueled fears that the attack may have been deliberate.

“It seems like he was looking for him,” neighbor Christina Coleridge told the station, adding that she witnessed the suspect being taken into custody. She described him as handcuffed with plastic bags placed over his hands.

Legal experts say the posts, if tied to Prince, could play a key role in court. KTVU legal analyst Michael Cardoza said prosecutors could use them to argue premeditation, while defense attorneys may point to them as evidence of diminished mental capacity.

Screenshot of Facebook posts allegedly made by David Prince referencing the Lafayette victim

Social media posts attributed to the suspect referenced the victim by name and address weeks before the killing, raising questions about whether the attack was premeditated, according to KTVU. (KTVU)

Jaber had previously been placed under a conservatorship, according to court records cited by KTVU. His family has declined to comment.

Detectives and crime lab personnel process the scene of a fatal stabbing in Lafayette

Detectives and crime lab personnel with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office process evidence at the Lafayette home where a 34-year-old man was found dead, as the homicide investigation continued. (KTVU)

The killing has rattled Lafayette, part of the Lamorinda area, including Moraga and Orinda, a region known for its affluent communities. Home prices in the city typically range from about $1.8 million to $2 million, according to data from Zillow.

Homicides in Lafayette are exceedingly rare. Police records show no reported killings from 2013 through 2024, and none in 2025, underscoring the rarity of such violence in a community frequently ranked among the safest in the region.

The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office.

Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.

Diesel Prices Surge to $4.25/Litre on K’gari Amid Fuel Crisis Revelations by Local Proprietor

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Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar, one of the few options for filling up on K’gari, is now charging $4.25 a litre for diesel – well above the national average of $2.84 a litre as reported by the Australian Institute of Petroleum.
After facing backlash on social media over the seemingly record price, co-owner Nicky took to Facebook to explain she has “done everything [she] can” to minimise surging costs at the bowser.
Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar
Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar is now charging $4.25 per litre for diesel. (Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar)

“I understand the frustration about fuel prices—believe me, I don’t like them any more than you do,” Nicky expressed in a recent communication.

“However, it’s important to keep in mind the challenges faced by a small, independent service station located in a remote area. We operate completely off-grid, relying on generator power, and often can’t confirm delivery dates or prices ahead of time. This is simply the reality of supplying fuel in such a location,” she explained.

Transporting fuel to the 122-kilometre-long sand island presents significant challenges.

The Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar is one of only five places where fuel is available on K’gari.

At this location, drivers have the option to purchase either unleaded or diesel fuel.

Fuel on the island is generally more expensive than mainland Australia due to the high delivery costs, which involves the use of a barge.

Before the conflict in the Middle East disrupted the flow of crude oil to Australia, diesel could already nudge $3 per litre on K’gari.

Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar
The general store is one of just five options for fuel on the island. (All About Fraser Island)

Nicky said her business is getting “absolutely smashed” by suppliers, including new charges for delivery.

“Those costs add up fast,” Nicky said.

“And just to clear a few things up… if anyone thinks we’re sitting on cheap fuel bought months ago – yeah, nah,” she added.

Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar
Supplying fuel to the 122-kilometre-long sand island is already a precarious exercise. (Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar)

“We don’t have big storage tanks, and this place runs on close to 2,000 litres a week just to stay open.

“I am absolutely not here to take advantage of anyone – just focused doing my absolute best to keep a service running in a pretty tough environment.”

She urged visitors to K’gari to fill up their cars on the mainland beforehand, particularly 4WD drivers.

The owners declined to comment when contacted by Nine.com.au.

Fears are growing that the price of diesel could surpass $4 per litre more broadly across Australia.

Around 550 petrol stations around Australia have run out of at least one type of fuel as prices skyrocket and supplies threaten to dry up.

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Actors Jackie Long and Sloan Byrd Joyfully Announce Birth of Their First Child

Celebrated actor Jackie Long and his partner, Sloan Byrd, have joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, a beautiful baby girl named Jackie Marie Long.

The heartwarming news was shared with their fans and followers on Instagram on March 20. The couple posted a touching video capturing the intimate and exhilarating moment of their daughter’s birth. In the video, Jackie Long is seen by Sloan’s side, beaming with excitement as their little one makes her entrance into the world.

The joyful announcement was accompanied by a simple yet significant caption: “03/19/2026 Jackie Marie Long.”

The post quickly garnered a flood of congratulatory messages from friends and supporters. Among them, fellow artist Kevin McCall shared a heartfelt reflection on fatherhood: “Beautiful if I never experience it again I saw it twice and it changed me forever. I Loooove My daughters so much… miss em like Hell every day. Keep your family close.”

Actress Bresha Webb chimed in with warm wishes, saying, “Congratulations. So happy for your beautiful family!” Meanwhile, Asia Monet Ray expressed her excitement, stating, “My bunny girl is finally hereeeee!!!”

Long first revealed that he and Byrd were expecting back in October 2025 with a Halloween-themed post. In the image, Byrd’s baby bump was painted like a basketball. “dribbling through halloween tonight,” he wrote at the time.

He later confirmed they were expecting a girl in January, writing, “On Jesus daddy I can’t wait for this little girl to be in my arms.”

In that same update, Long gave followers a glimpse into the pregnancy timeline, noting Byrd was about 29 weeks along in the photo. “March or April she 29 weeks in this picture 3 lbs. 3 oz.,” he shared, suggesting their daughter would arrive in early spring.

Byrd also responded to the announcement in the comments, directing a message to Long. “She’s told me to tell you she loves you…& I love you too,” she wrote.

Long is known for roles in films including ATL, The Comebacks, and Bodied. He has also appeared in television series such as Real Husbands of Hollywood and Games People Play, and voiced characters in Grand Theft Auto V.

Barbara Evans Claims She’s Been Cut Off from Reaching Out to Jace by Jenelle

Barbara Evans stands outside the courthouse on an episode of 'Teen Mom 2'

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Barbara Evans is determined to regain custody of her teenage grandson after being cut off from him by her daughter, Jenelle Evans.

Currently, Jace Evans is undergoing mental health treatment in a residential facility as a custody dispute unfolds. Barbara is actively pursuing custody, while his mother, Jenelle, is reportedly preventing any contact between Jace and his grandmother. The well-known Teen Mom star is not backing down easily and is preparing to fight the issue in court, concerned that Jace may be struggling without her support.

Why was Jace Evans removed from Barbara Evans’ home?

The situation escalated when Jace was removed from Barbara’s home in February following a distressing 911 call. During the call, Barbara reported that Jace was out of control, damaging property, and making threats of self-harm. The authorities intervened and took the 16-year-old to receive necessary treatment.

While the source of Jace’s mental health crisis has not been verified, several sources allege the teen grew agitated after learning that his mother had reconnected with David Eason, the man who physically assaulted him back in 2023. Barbara has neither confirmed nor denied the reason for the incident.

There have been several incidents in recent years in which Jace has lashed out and destroyed property. Jenelle Evans placed one 911 call about the teen after her move to Nevada. The teen is reportedly on probation, though it’s unclear what that probation stems from.

A custody battle over Jace Evans is playing out now that the teen is in a mental health facility. Barbara Evans filed for emergency custody of the teen earlier this month. Although that motion was denied, a temporary custody hearing is scheduled for next week. According to several sources, Barbara, along with Jace’s biological father, Andrew Lewis, is planning to present evidence during that hearing. They are hoping a judge will grant Barbara temporary custody of the teen. Jenelle Evans is expected to attend, too.

This isn’t a simple custody case, though. Apparently, it’ll be a battle. Jenelle is reportedly hopping mad that Barbara is trying to regain custody of Jace, despite the teen being in her care for the last several months. TMZ spoke with Barbara Evans about the situation. The iconic grandmother is reportedly pretty concerned.

She told the outlet that Jenelle has prevented her from contacting her teenage grandson, but she’s continuing to check in with staff and is trying to get messages to him. Barbara revealed that she calls each morning and evening to check in on the teen with staff at the facility, and has asked staff to tell him to just hang on. She thinks Jace is likely struggling without being able to speak with her.

It is unclear how long the teen’s stay in an inpatient unit will be, or what his living arrangements will look like upon release. While Jenelle moved the teen to Las Vegas in May 2024, he returned to North Carolina in August 2025. He had been living with Barbara since his return to the East Coast.