Threat to strip thousands off energy-guzzling homes
A NEW green scheme threatens to wipe tens of thousands of dollars from the market price of some Australian homes.
Australian strength defies global woes
IMPRESSIVE profits by Australian companies are persuading investors to look beyond their fear as the global market convulses.
The English roses caught with rioters
A TEEN turned into the cops by her mum and a millionaire's daughter face court over their alleged involvements in the UK riots.
Streaking Tigers make Panthers their prey
WESTS Tigers hold off a fleeting Penrith comeback to extend their NRL winning streak to five games, with a 32-18 victory.
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Taste training is the new weight loss tool
SCIENTISTS have come up with a novel way of helping overweight people drop some kilos - retraining their taste buds.
'Look at moi': Kath and Kim go global
SUBURBAN superstars Kath and Kim are taking on the world, with filming to start next month on their big-screen adventure.
Spring Fashion Week takes the search for "real" models to the next level, auditioning expectant mothers for the runway.
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THE Dutch have taken inspiration from the school playground, installing slides at railway stations instead of lifts or escalators.
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The best running music
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Workers 'lose jobs but win $7m in lottery'
FACTORY workers claim to have won a $7 million Lotto prize the same day ten of them got layoff notices, report says.
Bat attack sparks health fears
BAT latches onto woman's arm, scratching it and drawing blood, before climbing on to her back and head, sparking infection fears.
Italian town mayor bans 'smelly kebabs'
MAYOR objects to smell of kebabs and sandwiches, complains they are not part of Italian tradition and should be eaten at home.
DUI Esky charges for beer cooler motorist
MAN faces court on drink driving charges after Police catch him driving a motorised Esky under the influence.
Ban on toe-sucking foot fetish teacher
A PRIMARY school teacher with a foot fetish has been banned from teaching, after he was found to have groomed boys.
'Drunk' mayor racks up $1m bill
A MAYOR of a town in New Mexico has reportedly confessed he was drunk when he signed nine contracts with a company.
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One Nation return: 'We will have a voice'
PARTY has been re-registered and will run candidates in an upcoming state election, as director says support has surged.
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Experts crack down on an animal act
A CRACK team of investigators, acting on many tipoffs, is taking on one of the fastest-growing criminal industries - the illegal trade in Australian wildlife.
Queensland MP rules out One Nation deal
QUEENSLAND Labor MP Kate Jones has ruled out taking One Nation party preferences even if it cost her at the upcoming state election.
AFL Grand Final ticket prices jump again
COVETED tickets to the Grand Final have jumped in price, but the AFL says it wants to ensure fans get a better chance to see finals footy.
Two men wanted over home invasion
A WOMAN was tied up and robbed when two men forced their way into her Woodville North home overnight.
Luke Adams to cheer on Swans
WAFL ruckman Luke Adams will watch his Swan Districts teammates play for the first time on Sunday since he was bashed in Northbridge three months ago.
Last laugh for Mr Barra
THE man who sold fish to the Pope and the Concorde has died.
Teacher jailed for student sex
A FORMER senior teacher who had sex with a vulnerable student has been jailed until at least December next year.
Man kills wife with homemade missile
RUSSIAN authorities are probing the freak death of a woman killed by a makeshift rocket launched by her husband.
Discovery of unborn baby in 78-million-year-old fossil solves plesiosaur mystery
Money
Shoppers to pay fee business can't afford
A RISE in eftpos costs could lead to price hikes on everything from fruit and veg to fashions, small businesses owners say.
With Aussies holidaying more than ever, we bring you some top financial tips for travellers
Majority of women in manufacturing have never been promoted, report finds
Opinion
Hollywood, get your dirty hands off my movie
THE thing about having the time of your life is you can only have it once, Lucy Kippist writes.
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I'VE been with my girlfriend for six years and living together for three. Now she wants to get married - but I'm in love with her best friend.
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Woods misses cut at PGA
Tiger Woods misses the cut at the 93rd PGA Championship, missing the final two days at a Major for the third time in his career.
Business
Why Westfield is taking on the world
SUBURBAN shopping centres may be suffering as customers cut their spending, but Westfield is taking its malls to Milan.
ASX200 - Top Gainers & Losers at 04:40PM
| Code | Name | Price | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWA | GWA Group | 2.55 | 6.69% |
| AUN | Austar | 1.015 | 6.28% |
| NWS | News Corporation | 15.66 | 6.16% |
| BSL | BlueScope Steel | 0.905 | -7.66% |
| GRY | Gryphon Minerals | 1.63 | -4.4% |
| APN | APN News & Media | 0.9 | -3.75% |
Cherry Pie singer Jani Lane found dead
THE lead singer of 1980s glam rock band Warrant, who wrote the hit Cherry Pie, has been found dead at a Los Angeles hotel.
Entertainment Features
Jen Hawkins dazzles as the face of Myer at their Spring/Summer launch.
Katy Perry reveals the new look she's been getting fans so excited about.
Package on Jetstar flight sparks panic
PASSENGERS on Jetstar flight from Sydney to Darwin scared when a suspicious package was discovered on the plane.
Travel Features
Enjoy our best natural wonders with this interactive guide to Australia's national parks
Aussie adventurers about to embark on world first expedition across South Pole
Hollywood heavyweights hunting pirates
A GROUP of 34 movie studios and TV companies are taking the fight over illegal downloads to the highest court in the land.
NBN urges watchdog to be flexible
NBN Co has urged the ACCC not to take a proscriptive approach when it finalises competition rules for broadband services.
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