Last updated: March 03, 2011

Assange's 'bizarre' bid to trademark his own name

Julian Assange

CRITICS slam WikiLeaks founder's decision to register his name as a trademark as legal team launches an appeal against his extradition.

Teen pleads guilty to 'free money' grab

banks

FIRST person charged over yesterday's ATM glitch pleads guilty, as Commonwealth Bank struggles to work out cost of malfunction.

Sex predator breaks in twice in two days

break-in

WOMAN tells of terror after fleeing knife-wielding intruder, only to return home a day later to find him hiding behind her bedroom door.

Aussie price hikes among world's highest

Hotel Room

HOTEL room rises on the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney were among the biggest in the world over the past year, research shows.

Would you like maggots with that?

Leigh Savage

McDONALD'S launches an investigation into how "20 to 30" maggots allegedly found their way into a man's hamburger.

Theatre and film declare war over Harry

Film Review Harry Potter

STAR'S double-booking during Harry Potter launch sparks battle between Broadway producers and "furious" Warner Bros chiefs.

Mark Donaldson

AUSTRALIAN recipient of military's highest honour says seeing families of fallen mates is the hardest part of his job.
Lest we forget: Those who gave the ultimate sacrifice

Charlie Sheen interview

Sheen

Judge "very concerned" that Sheen is "currently insane" as he arranges party of a lifetime

Mortal Kombat

How Mortal Kombat helped to create game rating system in Australia, then fell victim to it

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She may be influenced by Madonna, but Lady Gaga says losing virginity was "terrible"

skydive

It's not skydiving or bungy jumping. The scariest moments you'll never see coming

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Derryn Hinch's cancer back

Derryn Hinch

BROADCASTER tells listeners that his liver cancer has returned, after initial positive signs, but insists it's "business as usual".

Weighty problem

Ask Bossy

ASK BOSSY: I said no to a date with a fat friend and now she's telling everyone that I'm shallow. Can I help it if I'm not attracted to her?

 

Secret world of cabin crew

Icelandair

AIRLINE'S new tongue-in-cheek video of a dancing flight attendant who secretly longs to be pilot reveals a funny side of the job.

Just water thanks - Bieber

Justin Bieber

AS teen pop sensation Justin Bieber turns sweet 17, he tells fans what he wants for his birthday, suggesting they all pitch in a few bucks.

Save me Australia

Justine Davies

MONEY STUFF: The stats say we're getting better at saving as a nation but how are you doing? Can you save or is it a real struggle?

 

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For sale: Home-smashing rock

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MAN whose home was hit by massive rock in Christchurch quake is selling the culprit online. There's just one catch...

Breast milk ice cream health fears

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BREAST milk ice cream being sold in London has been confiscated over fears it could contain hepatitis viruses.

UFC afterparty fails, promoter hides in van

UFC Acer Arena

PROMOTER hides in police van from angry fans after he sold tickets to a cage-fight after party that never took place.

Breast milk ice cream on the menu

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BREAST milk ice cream scooped up by customers as parlour uses milk from UK mum to make the "totally natural" treat.

Yasi didn't just wipe out bananas ...

Marijuana

CYCLONE Yasi has helped Far Northern police in the fight against drugs by destroying much of the region's marijuana crops.

Canteen takes up online spy technology

Canteen

NEW canteens allow parents to spy on their children's school lunches - and remotely block them from buying junk food.

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Feb 20 - Mar 20

The Moon, soon, will be new in your sign. Or rather, it will be invisible. The term 'New Moon' can refer either to the first sliver of moon to appear after the moon has disapp... Read more

Gillard hit by gay marriage rebellion

Julia Gillard

JULIA Gillard is facing a backbench backlash over fears she'll support a Greens Bill that could enable gay marriage and legal euthanasia.

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Search for pair after servo theft

police tape

POLICE are searching for two men who robbed a service station in Allenstown on Rockhampton's southside last night.

Coalition moves to censure Madden

Justin Madden

THE Coalition will today table a censure motion in Parliament calling for Justin Madden to be dumped from Labor's front bench.

Former board member sues SAJC

sajc

A FORMER South Australian Jockey Club board member is suing the club, claiming it "deceived him".

Tragic mother 'heard voices'

A MOTHER told an inquest into her baby's death yesterday that the infant's face would distort when she looked at him so that he no longer looked like a human child.

Money

Costly toll tipped for big bank rivals

Cameron Clyne

THE price war erupting in Australia's mortgage market is helping consumers but threatens to hit profitability in the banking industry.

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An investment property can be a dream or nightmare, warn David and Libby Koch

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Aussies are putting more away for a rainy day. What are your best savers' tips?

 

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Stupid people: legion and dangerous

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LET'S stop celebrating morons and defending idiots and their self-imposed tragedies, says Brett Rutledge.

Ask Bossy

Ask Bossy

My boyfriend lives in squalor, with mouldy  food, dirty towels and garbage all over the place - what can I do about him?

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Sydney open ACL account

Nicky Carle

Sydney FC hold on for 0-0 draw with Suwon Samsung Bluewings, after captain Terry McFlynn was sent off after 30 minutes.

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Rihanna cashes in on Sydney club invite

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POP princess is set to collect a five figure sum to put in an appearance at a Sydney nightclub after her Saturday night concert this weekend.

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Johansson and Sean Penn sighted on another rendezvous
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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied

Portman and fiance grab brunch in Oscars afterglow
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Travel Features

Pilot

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Firefall

Waterfall that takes on a fiery glow is one of nature's rarest and most stunning phenomena

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Geneva Motorshow 2011

The 81st international motorshow in Geneva promises to deliver an automotive eyeful of technology and design.

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