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Ten ordinary Australians who are battling drug, alcohol and gambling addictions have volunteered for a radical new treatment program in a bid to kick their habits.      Explosive new SBS documentary Addicted Australia premiered on Tuesday night, offering a heartbreaking glimpse into the country's addiction crisis.  The four-part series documents the journey of the ten addicts as they complete a six-month treatment program with Melbourne's Turning Point Centre.  From a divorcee who turned to ice after a scarring IVF journey to a chef who secretly drinks a bottle of whisky every day, here are their harrowing personal stories.  Heidi, 31-year-old admin worker from Melbourne  who downed up to 80 drinks a week Heidi used to wake up and takes a swig from a bottle of wine hidden inside her wardrobe to stop her hands from shaking. The 31 year-old student and administrator from Melbourne was battling a secret alcohol addiction which saw her drink up to 80 standard drinks a week. Heidi

A 24-year-old man has been arrested for punching a congressman on live television in Peru moments after the president was impeached and removed power Monday. Carlos Ezeta managed to get near a media scrum while Popular Action congressman Ricardo Burga was being interviewed outside the Legislative Palace in Lima, and delivered a blow with his left hand that sent the politician stumbling. Ezeta subsequently pointed at Burga before three police officers detained him. He was booked and charged with assault and resisting arrest, and as of Tuesday was being held at a police station house in Cercado de Lima, the historic city center. Burga was among the 105 legislators who voted for President Martín Vizcarra's removal. Peruvian congressman Ricardo Burga was holding a press conference outside the Legislative Palace in Lima after President Martīn Vizcarra was ousted from office. Carlos Ezeta punched him in the face Despite being in police custody, Carlos Ezeta went on his Instagram Stor

When the majority conservative Supreme Court weighs the fate of Obamacare on Tuesday it will affect the way life is lived in the US for just about every American, especially the 20 million who be left uninsured if the law is repealed.   Arguments will revolve around arcane points of law like severability - whether the justices can surgically snip out part of the law and leave the rest. The argument against the Affordable Care Act from the Trump administration and conservative states is that the 10-year-old statute was rendered unconstitutional in its entirety when Congress dialed down to zero a penalty on those remaining uninsured.  The court has shifted solidly to the political right under President Donald Trump, with the newest addition of Amy Coney Barrett, and if opponents of the law prevail, what's at stake has real-world consequences, including allowing insurers to classify COVID-19 as a pre-existing condition to deny someone coverage.  Before the ACA, insurers could turn a

Boris Johnson's former lover has blasted him a 'puppet' and a 'Great supine protoplasmic invertebrate jelly' for congratulating Joe Biden.  Jennifer Arcuri, 35, slammed the Prime Minister on Twitter for congratulating Joe Biden before he has been officially named President.  Mr Johnson tweeted to say: I just spoke to Joe Biden to congratulate him on his election.  'I look forward to strengthening the partnership between our countries and to working with him on our shared priorities – from tackling climate change, to promoting democracy and building back better from the pandemic.' However, some social media users have responded to remind the Prime Minister that while Mr Biden is President-elect, his title hasn't officially been announced.  Jennifer Arcuri (pictured with Boris Johnson in 2012), 35, slammed the Prime Minister on Twitter for congratulating Joe Biden before he has been officially named President Ms Arcuri wrote: 'Alex the Great embarrassm

President-elect Joe Biden told the nation President Trump's refusal to acknowledge his victory was an 'embarrassment' Tuesday – but took a casual approach to being blocked from an ordinary transition. He told reporters in Wilmington he has not yet spoken to the president, who said Tuesday he 'will win' and claims the election was filled with fraud, nor has he connected with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. 'Mr. President I look forward to speaking with you,' Biden said, asked his message for Trump. 'I just think it's an embarrassment, quite frankly. I think it will not help the president's legacy,' Biden predicted. He spoke - with Kamala Harris, the vice president-elect at his side, on a day when:   But in Delaware, a relaxed president-elect Biden offer no suggestion of being concerned.  Not a single Trump administration official has acknowledged the win that networks declared, but Biden took a low-key approach. He grinned and joked wh