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Fit mum

SHARNY Kieser "got so fat" while having four kids. She was a slave to cravings. Then the outspoken trainer - who says overweight people are "fat and lazy" - set herself a challenge for baby #5.

February: You're saying it wrong

February: You're saying i...

NO, it's not Feb-oo-air-ee. Or Febry. There's a reason why so many of us can't pronounce the name of the year's shortest month.

Girlfriend had kicked Hoffman out

Philip Seymour Hoffman

PHILIP Seymour Hoffman's girlfriend had kicked him out of their New York apartment because of his $10,000-a-month heroin addiction.

Robbie lands Vanity Fair cover

Robbie lands Vanity Fair cover

AUSSIE actress Margot Robbie's meteoric rise in Hollywood continues with the former Neighbours star landing the cover of Vanity Fair's Hollywood edition.

Allison saw counsellor about affair, court hears

Allison saw counsellor about affair, court hears

ALLISON Baden-Clay went to see family counsellor about husband's three-year affair with staff member, court told.

YouTube teacher on child sex charges

YouTube teacher on child sex charges

A FORMER teacher who was accused of sex abuse by an ex-student on YouTube has been charged with 16 counts of sexual abuse.

17 things not to do on your travels

17 things not to do on your travels

SOME things are normal in one country and totally unacceptable in another. Here, 17 things not to do while travelling.

Somebody stop this absurdly annoying team

Somebody stop this absurdly annoying team

THE Melbourne Stars have too many stars, who are too frickin' awesome too much of the time. Somebody needs to beat them for the sake of our sanity.

What you never knew about Modern Family's Phil

What you never knew about Modern Fam...

JUST how similar is Ty Burrell to the character he plays on Modern Family? And what's his favourite piece of Phil-ospohy? All the answers are right here.

She's 78, he's 39, and they're deeply in love

She's 78, he's 39, and th...

EDNA Martin was nearly 70 when she met 30-year-old Simon, and both insist it was love at first sight. The happily married cougar couple bonded over a passion for organ music.

Jeopardy! genius slammed for villainous tactics

Jeopardy! genius slammed for villainous tactics

A CONTESTANT on the US game show Jeopardy! has quickly become television's newest villain after revealing the unusual tactics behind his winning streak.

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I voted Liberal, admits Paul Barry

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THE Media Watch host sprung a surprise - and upset quite a few of his Twitter followers - with his revelation.

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MKR

SHE'S made herself few fans and tonight there may be even less reason to like Kelly. Things are about to get very ugly

Revenge

THE heavily promoted return of Revenge hit our screens last night, but it was lacklustre to say the least.

Schapelle

Krew Boylan on playing one of the most recognisable Australian women of the past decade.

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A DIFFERENT side of Miley Cyrus emerged when she sat down for an interview for W magazine.

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Judd and huband Chris welcomed a baby girl on saturday

Today Tonight

WITH news of Today Tonight's axing, we look back at five of the show's cringiest moments.

Coke's real taste of controversy

COCA-Cola's Super Bowl ad - featuring a gay family and "America the Beautiful" being sung in eight different languages - has provoked uproar.

Horses fight in bloody New Year battles

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A GRUESOME tradition that pits stallions against each other in bloody fights is gaining popularity in the Year of the Horse. GRAPHIC IMAGES

Adrift 13 months? A castaway story

Adrift 13 months? A castaway story

THIRTEEN months adrift in a leaky boat. He says he survived by drinking bird blood, but authorities are trying to determine if this castaway is a miracle - or mad.

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Man arrested in 'online dating' death

WA Jette Jacobs, who was found dead in her rented villa after travelling to South Africa to visit a Nigerian man she had met...

NIGERIAN police have arrested a man wanted in connection with the death of an Australian woman who was defrauded $90,000 in an online dating scam.

Stray dogs 'threaten' Sochi

Stray dogs 'threat...

A PEST control company says it has a contract to exterminate dogs throughout the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

What really happens to your rubbish?

DENIM into dollars and iPhones into 'woodchippers.' Here's the surprising truth about the things you dump and the $500 billion rubbish industry.

Then and now: 'The Facebook' turns 10

Then and now: 'The Faceboo...

IN 10 years Facebook has gone from a college project to a company worth $US151 billion with lawsuits, movies, backlashes and the rest. See how it all started.

RBA leaves cash rate on hold

RBA leaves cash rate on hold

THE Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at 2.5 per cent.

'Time is short' for US debt ceiling

'Time is short' for US deb...

NOT this again. The US government is set to face a second debt ceiling crisis with temporary measures due to expire at the end of the week.

European hunt is on for zombie banks

Zombie Walk

IN EUROPE, the zombie hunt is on. Not for undead humans, that is, but zombie banks - the walking dead among lenders.

Should you take money advice from friends?

Gen Y

IT'S the age old question. Should you rely on money advice from family and friends or only qualified professionals? Our generations experts weigh in.

Yellen sworn in as Fed chair

Yellen sworn in as Fed chair

JANET Yellen has officially taken the reins as chair of the world's biggest economy, ready to begin the delicate task of unwinding economic stimulus.

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Why this will kill you

SUGARY sweets, desserts and fizzy drinks. We know they're bad for us, and now we know exactly why.

Bullied model: 'Naomi hates Russians'

Bullied model: 'Naomi hates R...

NAOMI Campbell is so difficult to work with that this Russian cover girl says she is still recovering under psychiatric care.

What do you say to someone with cancer?

What do you say to someone with cancer?

THERE are over 14 million cases of cancer around the world, so chances are you're going to come across someone with cancer at some point in your life. But do you know what to say when that happens?

The playlist that won the Super Bowl

The playlist that won the Super Bowl

THE Seahawks unexpectedly won the Super Bowl, and according to players it was because of their training soundtrack. We reveal the songs they were working out to in the lead-up.

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Aquarius

Jan 21 - Feb 19

Ethical issues sometimes arise when I write these forecasts. Suppose, for example, that I see a cosmic climate under which you can probably get away with doing something that ... Read more

Knives out for MKR know-it-all

SHE'S made herself few fans and tonight there may be even less reason to like Kelly. Things are about to get very ugly.

Krew's in control as Corby

Krew's in control as ...

KREW Boylan had to shake off any preconceived ideas when preparing for her role as convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby in Channel 9's telemovie.

Three seasons in, are we bored of Revenge?

Three seasons in, are we bored of Revenge?

LAST night, the wait for the heavily promoted return of US drama series Revenge was finally over. But it seems Emily Vancamp is back where she started. Has the drama lost its mystery?

Griffiths joins House Husbands

Griffiths joins House Husbands

AUSSIE star Rachel Griffiths will join the cast of House Husbands in a signing coup for Channel Nine.

Is that really who we think it is posing nude?

Is that really who we think it is posing nude?

SHE's one of the most photographed people in the world, but in a new series of nude shots, she looks nothing like herself. Can you pick who it is?

17 things not to do on your travels

SOME things are normal in one country and totally unacceptable in another. Here, 17 things not to do while travelling.

The mysterious underwater 'fairy rings'

The mysterious underwater 'fairy...

THESE striking circular markings can occasionally be spotted in the clear waters off the coast of Denmark. So what's behind the bizarre sight?

The photos of Australia you can't miss

The photos of Australia you ca...

SURE, there are cuddly koalas and wallabies, but did you know we also have a bizarre photobombing fish, pink lake and a stunning natural light show? Check out these amazing photos.

7 things you must know about maps

7 things you must know about maps

THE rise and fall of cities, the charting of war and adventure ... Maps can be both fascinating and beautiful.

'Don't date a girl who travels'

'Don't date a girl...

"SHE'S the one with the messy hair coloured by the sun. She's hard to please and can't hold a steady job." This is a cautionary note a female traveller has penned for bachelors.

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Chelsea shatters City's home streak

MANCHESTER CITY is held scoreless for the first time since 2010 as a Branislav Ivanovic rocket seals Chelsea's 1-0 win.

Tommy's vicious attack on Daley

Tommy's vicious attack on...

NSW great Tommy Raudonikis has launched a blistering personal attack on State of Origin coach Laurie Daley.

Ice hot! Sochi's sexiest stars

Ice hot! Sochi's sexiest...

IS it just us, or are the Sochi Winter Olympics athletes hotter than their summer counterparts? You be the judge...

Aussies score dream Cup draw

Aussies score dream Cup draw

AUSTRALIA have avoided early-round clashes with the world's top three men's teams at the FIBA World Cup in Spain.

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Paper is what Facebook should have always been

PAPER by Facebook is the company's first dip at being a news reader. It's also the best thing that has ever happened to Facebook.

Awesome things you didn't know about Google

Awesome things you didn't know abo...

GOOGLE isn't just a search-engine, it's also a calculator, music player and dictionary. Here are all the awesome things that you didn't know about Google.

And the happiest Aussies live in ...

And the happiest Aussies live in ...

A STUDY of 100 million Instagram photos has found the cities that are home to the happiest and grumpiest Australians. Can you guess where they are?

Your racist family may just be feeling left out

Your racist family may just be feeling left out

YOU know that grandmother you have that seems to just be racist for no reason? Well, a new study has revealed it's most likely because she feels left out.

Google offers glimpse at US spying

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GOOGLE has for the first time provided a glimpse into secret requests for user data being made by the US in the name of fighting terrorism.

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