Last Updated: January 23, 2014

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Kate Moss, Heidi Klum, January Jones and our own Rose Byrne have all been made to look more beautiful by Gemma Howorth's extremities.

Statewide booze bans ready to roll

Statewide booze bans ready to roll

The alcohol restrictions could be rolled out all across Sydney and NSW if violence emerges elsewhere.

Ibrahim hits back at clean-up

Ibrahim hits back at clean-up

KING of the Cross John Ibrahim has offered to dig into his own pockets to fund an anti- violence campaign aimed at young men.

Michael Schumacher Schu's family told hopes are fading

Schu's family told hopes ar...

DOCTORS have warned Michael Schumacher's family that he may be in a permanent vegetative state but his loved ones say they won't give up hope.

World collapsed for bleach bombers

World collapsed for bleach bombers

TWO young women who then threw a bottle of bleach in the eyes of a four-year-old girl are in jail.

How Cosgrove's life will be as GG

How Cosgrove's life will b...

THE Abbott Government will next week announce that retired defence chief General Peter Cosgrove will be appointed as our 26th Governor-General.

Backed into a bank corner

Backed into a bank corner

Eliza Upsall considered herself a model bank customer. But when life went pear-shaped so did her relationship with her lender - until Public Defender stepped in.

Sickening cost of hospital parking

Sickening cost of hospital parking

PUBLIC patients, visitors and staff are being gouged $24 million a year for parking.

Jobless raise the white flag

Jobless raise the white flag

MORE than 40,000 young NSW residents have given up looking for a job since the global financial crisis.

The million-dollar feet

Kate Moss, Heidi Klum and January Jones - they've all benefited from this model's hands and feet.

Forget Ned, we need real heroes

SOMEWHERE along the way we began to confuse larrikinism with thuggery.

Pregnancy suits Jodi perfectly

JODI Anasta puts her blooming baby bump proudly on display.

Snoop Dogg's five-star weed

The controversial rapper posted a picture on his Instagram of him beside what looked to be a massive bowl of marijuana at the Palazzo Versace hotel on the Gold Coast.

charlotte story

PROVING Charlotte Dawson will be missed on  Australia’s Next Top Model, host Jennifer Hawkins sent her former co-worker a farewell gift.

Forget Ned, we need real heroes

Forget Ned, we need real heroes

SOMEWHERE along the way we began to confuse larrikinism with thuggery.

I won't be defined by September 11

I won't be defined by Septe...

I've had my share of low points, but 9/11 does not, and will not define me.

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EXCLUSIVE Roy and HG back to medal with Sochi

Roy and HG back to medal with Sochi

EXCLUSIVE: Hello boys! Roy and HG are set to medal in the comedy stakes at the Sochi Olympics, signing on to star in Channel 10's telecast.

Inside a supersonic jet at 40,000ft

Inside a supersonic jet at 40,000ft

EVER wanted to fly a jet like a pro? This surreal video filmed on an RAF Typhoon fighter shows what it's like to be in the cockpit at 40,000ft.

Exclusive Mixed messages stir the pot

Mixed messages stir the pot

HYPOCRITICAL parents are teaching their kids the dangers of illegal drugs while drinking to unhealthy excess and smoking tobacco, a federal MP says.

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AHA says levy should extend to all

AHA says levy should extend to all

Should fast food operators be charged a larger annual fee if fights occur at their venues? The Australian Hotels Association thinks so.

New jails to house coward punchers

New jails to house coward punchers

MORE jails will be built to cope with a hefty increase of prisoners as a result of new mandatory minimum sentences, Premier Barry O'Farrell said yesterday.

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Drunken night may end in jail

Drunken night may end in jail

A MAN accused of punching a stranger in the face at a Kings Cross nightclub, smashing his jaw into pieces, said he felt "sick to the stomach" at being charged.

Fallen Olympic hero Miller avoids jail

Fallen Olympic hero Miller avoids jail

FORMER Olympian Scott Miller has been spared a stint behind bars after a magistrate granted him his "best chance" of addiction recovery with a suspended sentence.

Mortgage broker fraud exposed

Mortgage broker fraud exposed

BORROWERS have been warned about a disturbing rise in fraud by mortgage brokers, who are using illegal tactics to help clients get a dream home.

How Cosgrove's life will be as GG

How Cosgrove's life will b...

THE Abbott Government will next week announce that retired defence chief General Peter Cosgrove will be appointed as our 26th Governor-General.

Skier escapes nasty avalanche

Watch this incredible footage of a skier being bowled over by an avalanche in the US.

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Infared cameras catch plane crash

This recording shows the chilling moment of a plane crash in Aspen as seen by infrared camera, after airport authorities were ordered to release the recording.

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Incredible stadium skydive

Ever wondered what it looks like to skydive into a stadium? Watch as this skydiving team descends into an American Football Championship game. Courtesy: Liveleak

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Eugenie Bouchard's Gangnam Style video goes viral

Canadian superstar Eugenie Bouchard has made just as many waves off the court as she has on it, this Gangnam Style video with Britain's Laura Robson providing yet another YouTube sensation.

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James wants to be the new Fifita

GOLD Coast Titan Ryan James wants to be this season's Andrew Fifita and prove himself as an NRL heavyweight.

Fittler return no gimmick: SKD

Fittler return no gimmick: SKD

Shaun Kenny-Dowall has rubbished cynics calling Brad Fittler's cameo in the Auckland Nines a Mickey Mouse gimmick.

Tiger Shark Ayshford ready to rip

Tiger Shark Ayshford ready to rip

WESTS Tigers fans can expect more heartache from talent lost to Cronulla, with Blake Ayshford tearing into the pre-season.

Buzz: Nines loophole exploited

Buzz: Nines loophole exploited

WHAT'S the Buzz: The Nines may have guidelines about the quality of players involved but there's a coaching loophole.

OMG, Jesus! That's quite a view

PHOTOS of repairs to the Christ the Redeemer statue reveal a different side to one of the world's most recognisable landmarks.

Quiz: Are you an expert traveller?

GOT your passport, plane ticket and packing all sorted? Before you head off, test yourself with our travel quiz.

Thailand warning: Check your cover

Thailand warning: Check your cover

AUSTRALIAN travellers in Thailand are being urged to check their travel insurance policies after Bangkok was placed in a state of emergency amid civil unrest.

Fun or fail? When hosties dance

Fun or fail? When hosties dance

THE latest video of dancing flight attendants is out. This time it's from China. Awesome or awkward? Watch and decide.

Snoop Dogg's five-star weed

The controversial rapper posted a picture on his Instagram of him beside what looked to be a massive bowl of marijuana at the Palazzo Versace hotel on the Gold Coast.

'Stop saying Jessica is engaged'

'Stop saying Jessica is e...

JESSICA Mauboy mother has denied claims her daughter is engaged, saying she would be the first to know.

From heart-throb to heavy hitter

From heart-throb to heavy hitter

LEONARDO DiCaprio cements his reputation as one of the best actors of his generation playing a drug-addled, greedy money man in Wolf of Wall St.

'I prayed to God for big breasts'

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KATY Perry tells GQ that she prayed for big breasts as an 11-year-old. Her photo shoot for the cover confirms that God does answer prayers.

Jen sends Charlotte farewell gift

Jen sends Charlotte farewell gift

PROVING Charlotte Dawson will be missed on Australia's Next Top Model, host Jennifer Hawkins sent her former co-worker a farewell gift.

2Day's peace offering to Kyle, Jackie O

2Day's peace offering to Kyle, ...

2DAY FM has used Facebook to show there are no hard feelings towards departed breakfast hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O.

Sunrise Sam's pole dancing prowess

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SUNRISE host Samantha Armytage sparked an online debate this morning over whether pole dancing and breakfast television mix.

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Murray no match for Federer

ROGER Federer's career resurrection took a defining step when outlasted Andy Murray to book a spot in an Australian Open semi-final.

Who is the top Aussie athlete?

Who is the top Aussie athlete?

WHO is Australia's greatest current athlete? Richard Hinds names the top 100, starting the countdown with numbers 100-81.

Rolex ads get timing all wrong

Rolex ads get timing all wrong

THIS just in, Li Na and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are this year's Australian Open champs. And apparently they look a lot like Tiger Woods.

SuperCoach price list: Bulldogs

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AHA says levy should extend to all

Should fast food operators be charged a larger annual fee if fights occur at their venues? The Australian Hotels Association thinks so.

Future is black for stressed business

Future is black for stressed business

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of NSW businesses are paying staff in cash and striking black market labour deals because Australia's workplace laws are killing trade and costing jobs.

Burger chain takes on vegetarians, loses

Burger chain takes on vegetarians, loses

A BURGER restaurant has lashed out at its vegetarian customers and their "(lentil derived) protein filled brain cells". It didn't go down too well.

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Sport star's Q and A descends into sexist barrage

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EVER wondered what to ask a female sports star? Probably not the kind of questions that Olympic champion Beth Tweddle was subjected to in this eye-opening exchange.

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BMW M235i first drive review

Nelson Ireson road tests and reviews the new BMW M235i in the US.

Car world stunned by rigged award

Volkswagen removes trophy reference from Golf winner's advertising.

Lifetime capped price servicing arrives

Mazda's capped price servicing will continue for the life of the car, and apply to both new and used current models.

Order to surrender 'indecent' plates

Man told to hand plates in after advertising them for $20,000.

Market tough for first-home buyers

FIRST-home buyers face an uphill struggle to get into the market over the rest of this decade, as property prices are tipped to continue rising faster than wages.

US homes sold in bulk to Aussies

US homes sold in bulk to Aussies

IS now the time to buy the dirt-cheap American dream? Australian real estate agents will have you think so, offering local investors US homes in bulk.

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Star Wars fans, here's your perfect...

GEORGE Lucas unleashes the 'Sandcrawler' into the workforce, opening an office that resembles the Star Wars vehicle.

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Is this our poshest 'holiday...

THREE kitchens, eight bathrooms, an indoor swimming pool, 25 chandeliers, gym and home theatre - and this was built as a holiday house.

Edelsten love nest lock-up

Edelsten love nest lock-up

THE OVER-the-top condo that was once the love nest of Brynne and Geoffrey Edelsten was pulled from a high-profile auction at the last minute.

Is it ok for a school student to appear in porn?

A HIGH school has suspended one of its students after discovering he appeared in a porn film; but the young man's classmates are rallying around him.

Why the online music war is set to explode

Why the online music war is set to explode

MOBILE music is making serious noise this year with the launch of streaming services all gunning for a slice of the action.

Geeks crack gran's 20-year puzzle

Geeks crack gran's 20-year...

INTERNET sleuths have united to help a woman crack a decades-old riddle left to her by her dying grandmother.

Inside a supersonic jet at 40,000ft

Inside a supersonic jet at 40,000ft

EVER wanted to fly a jet like a pro? This surreal video filmed on an RAF Typhoon fighter shows what it's like to be in the cockpit at 40,000ft.

Young DJ set to be first black African in space

Young DJ set to be first black African in space

MANDLA Maseko will be the first black African to ever go to space, when he goes up in 2015.

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