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DO these 10 stars have good genes or great plastic surgeons? We've found the celebs whose looks have barely changed in a decade. Spot the difference.

Rich brothel squabble ends in court

Rich brothel squabble ends in court

A BROTHEL empire which had its beginnings in Melbourne is at the centre of a multi-million dollar legal spat.

Warner ton puts urn in sight

Warner ton puts urn in sight

A SPARKLING century from David Warner has lifted Australia to within touching distance of regaining the Ashes urn.

Kewell in worst penalty miss ever?

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A-LEAGUE cellar dwellers Melbourne Heart can't win a game and this Harry Kewell spot kick miss was an absolute howler.

China to build next Commodore

China to build next Commodore

EXCLUSIVE: A top-secret deal between General Motors and Holden will see the 2017 model Commodore built in China.

Man, 86, chokes before sex prize

Man, 86, chokes before sex prize

Hours before collecting his prize of sex with two prostitutes at the Bunny Ranch, an 86-year-old widower choked on a celebration steak and died.

This is where children come to die

This is where children come to die

WALKING through the doors of Manly's Bear Cottage immediately leaves a lump in your throat and sick feeling in your stomach - this is a place that children come to die.

Google robot Wildcat faster than man

Google robot Wildcat faster than man

GOOGLE'S new robots BigDog and Wildcat are agile on rough terrain and run faster than humans. Watch them in action.

The world's most exclusive airline terminal

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EVER wondered where celebrities, sports stars and the mega rich wait for their flights? Welcome to the world's most luxurious airline terminal.

'Rude' SBW stripped of boxing title

'Rude' SBW stripped o...

SONNY Bill Williams has been stripped of his heavyweight title and his management slammed for a "rude" attitude.

Loneliest butler advertises for Christmas friends

Loneliest butler advertises for Christmas friends

WHEN an 85-year-old former butler to Britain's wealthiest families couldn't face another Christmas alone, he took action. You won't believe the surprising and heartwarming response he got.

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PAUL Walker's character may not be cut from the next F&F instalment after all.

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IF Elle was worried about being embroiled in her billionaire hubby's wrongful death lawsuit, she sure wasn't showing it.

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CHRISTMAS is quickly creeping up on us and, if you're like most of us, you're overworked, broke, and not feeling the festive spirit.

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JULIA Roberts says she is discreet about swearing, so what caused her to slip up in front of her children?

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IN TOE-curling news from the Kardashian clan, Bruce is allegedly looking to shave off his Adam's apple. Find out why.

Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffanys. Picture: Supplied

Who could forget Audrey Hepburn's dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's? Here are film's greatest frocks.

South Africa farewells 'greatest son'

THE world's most beloved freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela, has been laid to rest in the beautiful rolling green pastures of his ancestral village.

Nation in shock after teen rapes nun

Nation in shock after teen rapes nun

A SMALL town is reeling after a teenager punched an elderly nun to the ground behind a church before raping her, sending shock waves across America.

Son search ends in Lockerbie grief

Son search ends in Lockerbie grief

A WOMAN who decided to search for the son she gave up for adoption almost 50 years ago has discovered her only child was killed in the Lockerbie bombing.

School shooter 'out to get teacher'

School shooter had 'grudge with teacher'

A TEENAGER who opened fire with a shotgun at a US high school, wounding two students before killing himself, may have been hunting one of his teachers.

Commuters undone by escalator falls

Commuters undone by escalator falls

BURDENED with Christmas shopping, or over-indulged at the Christmas party? Best you don't take the escalator at the train station then, as this video shows.

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Holden workers call for action

UP to 1000 manufacturing workers will rally outside the Liberal Party headquarters in Melbourne before delivering a formal demand for urgent action to save jobs.

Country Road in racial snub storm

Country Road in racial snub storm

COUNTRY Road is backpeddling today after it snubbed a customer complaint and sparked a social media storm over the skin colour of its models.

US lotto jackpot soars above $613m

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ONE of the largest jackpots in US lottery history climbed even higher this weekend, after nobody won the $474.2 million top Mega Millions prize.

Why this man gave up a life of diamonds

Why this man gave up a life of diamonds

HE lived a life surrounded by richness and worked with some ofthe world's wealthiest people. So why did Michael Hall give up a life of prestige to move to Australia?

Couple say $12m lotto win 'just a headache'

Couple say $12m lotto win 'just a ...

THEY could have bought fancy cars and designer clothes. Instead, this couple claim they can't shake their thrifty ways and their lotto win is "just sitting in the bank".

Gillard's home goes under the hammer

Gillard's home goes under th...

THE Altona home of former PM Julia Gillard has sold for more than $250,000 over its asking price in front of a crowd of hundreds at auction.

Bosses fear new bully dob-in laws

Bosses fear new bully dob-in laws

BOSSES fear staff blackmail over new powers imposed by the former Labor government for workers to dob in an office bully.

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Stressed and hormonal? Eat this

IF the hectic lead up to Christmas is playing havoc with your hormones, here's an eating plan to heal your abused endocrine system.

Why your kids' disappointment is a good thing

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PARENTS want to make life better for their kids. It's only natural. But children need to learn how to deal with disappointment, writes Angela Mollard.

Truth about drinking in pregnancy

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THE advice from experts is clear: there’s no "safe" level of drinking in pregnancy. But that message gets blurred by human factor.

How to stay perky in the party season

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WANT to eat, drink and be merry without all that festive fun taking its toll on your body? These five tips will help you avoid the Christmas burnout.

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It's official: Khloe files for divorce

AFTER months of speculation, Khloe Kardashian is ending her troubled four-year marriage to NBA star Lamar Odom.

Wiggles still sharing the love

Wiggles still sharing the love

IT'S BEEN 22 years since he started, but Anthony Field is showing no signs of running out of Wiggle.

Walker's bro may take on Furious 7 role

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THE younger brother of Fast & Furious star Paul Walker has reportedly been asked to take his place in the final scenes of his last movie.

Clarke to star in Terminator reboot

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EMILIA Clark is set to trade dragons for cyborgs, with the Game of Thrones star cast as Sarah Connor in the latest Terminator reboot.

Swift celebrated bday with Lorde

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TAYLOR Swift has taken to social media to gush that her Melbourne-style birthday party, attended by none other than Lorde, was her best yet.

Aussie held over 'arson, assault'

A 47-YEAR-OLD Victorian man has been arrested by Thai police after clashing with the manager of a motorbike rental company in southern Thailand.

How to survive flying with children

How to survive flying with children

THERE are a lot of tips and tricks that will help make your journey bearable - even if it's long haul and with a newborn. Here's what you need to know.

Snow in Cairo first time in 112 years

Snow in Cairo first time in 112 years

SNOW has fallen in the Egyptian capital of Cairo for the first time in more than 100 years, as a powerful storm system struck parts of the Middle East.

Dead man found riding rush hour train

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TRAIN conductor shocked after finding dead man riding the subway during morning rush hour commute.

Lipizzan horses put through paces

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ELEGANT and disciplined, Lipizzan horses trot, pirouette and capriole with what seems like the greatest of ease.

Warner ton puts urn in sight

A SPARKLING century from David Warner has lifted Australia to within touching distance of regaining the Ashes urn.

Broad injured by Mitch grenade

Broad injured by Mitch grenade

STUART Broad has been taken to hospital to get his foot checked after Mitchell Johnson struck with a vicious yorker.

Sydney pile more misery on Aloisi

Sydney pile more misery on Aloisi

HARRY Kewell missed a penalty as Melbourne Heart's winless run continued with a 2-1 loss to Sydney FC.

Fanning takes crown with epic ride

Fanning takes crown with epic ride

VIDEO: MICK Fanning has produced an epic ride under pressure to secure his third surfing world title at the Pipe Masters.

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Cyber bullies stalking public servants

SCARED bureaucrats are being granted anonymity and silent phone numbers to stop angry Australians abusing them on social media.

China's lunar rover 'lands on moon'

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CHINA'S first lunar rover landed on the moon on Saturday, state television showed, in the first soft landing on the moon in nearly four decades.

Facebook turns to AI for help

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FACEBOOK has hired an expert in artificial intelligence to head a new research arm aimed at making its user experience more relevant.

The most influential website you've never heard of

The most influential website you've neve...

IT'S the website more shared on Facebook than Buzzfeed, but you've probably never heard of it. What's everyone's been sharing and what's its secret?

Most cringeworthy Take-Me-Back texts

Most cringeworthy Take-Me-Back texts

CHECK out this rogue’s gallery of losers who had the VERY BAD idea of trying to get back with the ex they dumped via text. The results are funny.   

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