Masterchef beats election on Google
GOOGLE has confirmed what Julia and Tony already knew - what they're cooking up on the campaign trail is no match for Channel 10's ratings juggernaut.
Beware of drunks crossing the road and no exploding cars among world's strangest signs
It's the new unspoken rule: Don't call workers after 3pm on Friday - they're at the bar
MIranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom have surprised all after they tied the knot overnight
Family businesses end in tears if you don't set ground rules for working together first
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'Beyonce undies' beef up sales
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A FASCINATION with the bums of celebrities like Kim Kardashian is fueling a booming market for undies that amplify the derriere.
Cop skips beat to see dwarf porn star
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A POLICE officer has resigned from the force after leaving his beat to see a well known dwarf porn star.
Man swallows poisonous snake for $2 bet
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AN Indian man has cheated death after a swallowing a highly poisonous snake raw for a bet worth just a couple of dollars.
Culling feral farts could curb carbon
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CULLING feral animals that burp and fart their way around Australia could eliminate billions of tonnes of carbon emissions.
Wedge-tail eagle leaves nuptials in a flap
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FORGET something borrowed and something blue at your upcoming wedding - how about using a bird of prey?
Microwaved squid leaves pair queasy
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POLICE suspect a a microwaved squid caused noxious fumes that left apartment dwellers queasy.
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How to be a Facebook killjoy
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Want to lose your Facebook friends in record time? Then keep up the boring status updates, says Lucy Kippist.
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National & Local
Williams accused to claim self defence
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THE man accused of murdering gangland killer Carl Williams can argue self defence when he fights the charge, a court says.
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Drama as fire rips through factory
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FIREFIGHTERS battle for three hours to douse searing flames at dilapidated factory.
Harley rider killed by Camry
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POLICE are baffled by a fatal motorcycle crash in which a 35-year-old riding a Harley Davidson was killed turning into a driveway.
Gambino family 'have to move on'
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THE uncle of three children murdered by their father when he drove into a dam says his family knows they have to move on.
Speeding drunk killed four friends
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A YOUNG man who only commits crimes "whilst affected by alcohol" has been jailed for killing four of his friends while driving at speed drunk.
Man charged after car park shooting
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POLICE have charged a 20-year-old Duncraig man over the shotgun shooting in a Padbury car park which left his victim with serious stomach injuries.
Thongate restaurateur slams diners with kids
A DARWIN restaurant owner launched a tirade against a group of mothers - suggesting they "keep their legs closed" - after one diner brought her 11-week-old baby to his eatery.
A-League tips for Tassie youngsters
TWO recruits from A-League team Melbourne Victory visited Tasmanian schools yesterday to talk about their experiences and to run coaching clinics.
World
Teen kills family, torches home in suicide
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A TEEN slashes sisters' throats, then sets his home ablaze - killing himself, his mother and brother.
Parasailing donkey's mental state unclear as animal rights activists condem "cruel" stunt
Ponting leads Australia revival
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SHANE Watson's bowling and a defiant knock by Ricky Ponting bring Australia back into the second Test against Pakistan at Headingley.
Business
Business
MasterChef serves up restaurant boost
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POPULAR TV show MasterChef is creating a "restaurant renaissance" as customers become more discerning about food.
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Money
Money
Hundreds caught in tax office clamp down
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ALMOST 300 people and 70 companies have been convicted of tax fraud in the past three months.
Are you one of those annoying money types? Justine Davies identifies the traits
One of Australia's most luxurious properties is on the market and may be split up
Entertainment
Entertainment Features
Etiquette expert says judges need to learn some manners
Final trio head to Canberra
Giorgio Armani isn't afraid to rock white speedos at 76
Bieber lands TV gig
Travel
Travel Features
Big air and cool tricks at Thredbo's Freeride Series
Ski 2010 guide
Technology
NBN coverage increased to 93pc
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THE federal government will extend the fibre footprint of the NBN to an additional 1.6 million premises should it regain power at this year's election.
Network Sites
Mini Countryman: first drive
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Neil Dowling road tests and reviews the Mini Countryman at its German launch.
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