‘STAB IN THE BACK’: Putin angry after warplane shot down
RUSSIA’S President Vladimir Putin warns Turkey there will be “serious consequences” for shooting down its jet on the Syrian border.
‘Dead’ girl found 10 years later
XIAOYUN was just 14 when she ran away from her parents after an argument. Where she was found 10 years later was bizarre.
The country where cyclists rule
CHECK out this massive bridge for cyclists. How great would it feel to ride on a path strung between two skyscrapers?
‘My dirty Facebook confession’
I’M sure I will regret writing this. For the past six months I have been using Facebook for something very sneaky.
Woman married to cousin killed herself
A WOMAN who committed suicide four months after her sister also killed herself suffered years of depression following her forced marriage to a first cousin.
Travel to this island paradise if you dare
IT SOUNDS strange to use the words ‘danger’ and ‘paradise’ in the same sentence. But are these islands so amazing they’re worth risking your life for?
Man catches cheating girlfriend via Snapchat
A MAN who suspected his girlfriend was cheating finally caught her out by creating a fake Snapchat and getting her to send sexy snaps.
The creepy lake at the end of the earth
THIS vast, ancient lake is in the middle of nowhere. Every winter it claims the lives of drivers who — to save time — tempt fate by driving across its frozen expanse.
Doctor haunted by day Phil Hughes was struck
A YEAR on from the death of Phillip Hughes, felled by a bouncer aged 25, there is one person Dr Tim Stanley can’t scrub from his mind.
What not to wear for your court date
WEARING skinny jeans, regularly wearing a neck tie and being allergic to the sun could be the ticket to avoiding jail. Here are the best tips for a “get out of jail free” card.
Alleged victim taunted over ‘Mockingbird’
UPDATE: A CLASSIC American novel that explores the alleged rape of a young white woman by a black man brought footballer Majak Daw to the attention of police, a court has heard.
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SA footy stars to sparkle at home
In what proved to be recruiting coup, both Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide have recruited local players as their top picks at the AFL national draft.
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FORGET Taylor Swift’s squad. Adele is collecting her own group of famous friends including an Oscar winner and an Aussie heartthrob.
GIGI Hadid just broke up with Joe Jonas but it appears she is already dating again. Hadid appears to be dating another singer who has recently gone solo.
HAMISH and Andy boldly took on the food challenge to end all food challenges this morning, completing a nugget raid on an unsuspecting fast food restaurant.
SEVEN and Nine have lost viewers to the unprecedented challenge from streaming services. Do the networks have the shows to hit back next year?
KIWI actor Martin Henderson’s arrival on TV drama Grey’s Anatomy suffered a backlash from fans. ‘I knew it was inevitable,’ he says.
SUZI Taylor has opened up about the lewd photo scandal that hit the headines last week, admitting she has a problem and has sought professional help.
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The suburbs you’ll never rent in
WHEN it comes to renting, the average wage doesn’t stretch far with a new report revealing Australia’s most, and least, affordable suburbs to live in.
Labor calls for domestic violence leave
TODAY is White Ribbon Day and domestic violence leave would be a guaranteed minimum for working women under a new policy pledge from the Australian Labor Party.
Nixon book ‘portrays Duthie as temptress’
RICKY Nixon’s tell-all biography tries to paint “St Kilda Schoolgirl” Kim Duthie as “a slut and a prostitute”, a court has heard.
$90k for teacher who had sex with former student
THIS teacher will be paid out $90,000 after being fired for starting a love affair with a former student.
Male witch child abuser loses court bid
A MALE witch who hypnotised two 15-year-old girls and then prostituted and abused them has lost his bid to vary his supervision order.
Chemical attack fears after Paris ebola suits stolen
THERE are new fears that Paris could be hit with a chemical attack after ebola-style protective suits were stolen from a code-locked room in a hospital.
Spelling mistake foils murder plot
THIS is the “suicide” note Douglas Patrick supposedly left after drinking poison. But one small mistake uncovered his evil wife’s cunning murder plot.
Suburban sex slave horror heard in trial
THE leader of a suburban cult that kept woman as sex slaves believed he had magical powers and used a ‘mind control’ abuse his captives, a court has heard.
Lazy postman busted on camera
WE’VE all suspected this — waiting at home for a package only to find a “failed to deliver” note. Here’s proof the postie doesn’t always ring once.
Islamic State schooled by the mob
THE son of an infamous mafia boss says the mob is protecting New York from Islamic State and is doing a better job at preventing terror attacks than police.
Wife sells cheating hubby’s house while he’s away
THEY say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. One cheating husband certainly found this out the hard way when his wife sold his house while he was out of town.
Desperately funny letter goes viral
THIS man took his predicament to extremes when he wrote to a national paper complaining he couldn’t find his tea towels.
Greeted at door, knocked out cold
ISABELLA had returned from a night out with friends when her husband punched her hard in the face. It wasn’t the first time. Warning: Graphic.
PC madness: Yoga canned due to ‘cultural oppression’
THIS is political correctness gone mad. A popular yoga class has been cancelled due to “cultural issues” surrounding “oppression” and “genocide”. Huh?
Kim Kardashian’s ridiculous post-pregnancy request
JUST when we thought Kim Kardashian was getting real, sharing her doubts and fears about pregnancy and birth, she goes and does this. She’s lost us.
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What’s hidden in first class?
IT’S a secret world for the super-rich. Our travel editor was invited inside first class and found quite a few surprises.
US issues global travel alert
THE United States has issued a rare worldwide travel alert warning of “increased terrorist threats” in multiple regions.
Drunk sailor crashes 7000-tonne ship
A VERY unable seaman drank half a litre of rum before a giant cargo ship crashed full speed into Scotland, an investigation has found.
The world’s most expensive passports
IT’S your entry to the world but how much you pay for your passport varies considerably from country to country. You’ll be surprised at where Australia comes in.
Hilarious reviews of the world’s famous landmarks
THE SYDNEY Opera House, Stonehenge and the Eiffel Tower have been slammed in hilarious Tripadvisor reviews.
Cyrus Villanueva crowned X-Factor 2015 winner
CYRUS Villanueva has been crowned the X-Factor 2015 winner after beating mum Louise Adams in a rousing final.
Home & Away rejected Joel Edgerton
JOEL Edgerton one of our few exports who bypassed the Neighbours, Home and Away training ground on his way to the top. And now he’s revealed why.
‘Illegal gay wedding’: 10 years on
A DECADE after he made headlines around the world by marrying his long-term partner live on radio, former newsreader Geoff Field reflects on his big day.
Katie Holmes ‘head over heels’ in love
KATIE Holmes and Jamie Foxx still don’t want people to know they’re an item, but the actors have been quietly dating since 2013.
J-Law’s big tattoo regret: ‘I’m an idiot’
JENNIFER Lawrence says she regrets her first tattoo after making a pact with her Hunger Games co-stars to all get inked together.
Ferrari speed for less than a Toyota
FOR less than a price of a Toyota SUV, you could have this cracker of a car that’s quicker than a Ferrari 360 or Audi R8.
Witch girl’s brutal execution
SHE was only 15. So why was she starved, bound by the elbows, burnt — and then thrown into a pit under a heavy stone slab?
Is Putin really kicking that much IS arse?
RUSSIA has made big claims about how effective it has been in bombing Islamic State targets in Syria. But the US is sceptical that Moscow is telling the truth.
France strikes back with carrier assault
THE French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle last night launched air strikes against Islamic State in a major escalation of ‘war’ following the terror raids on Paris.
The best controller money can buy
MICROSOFT has gone back to the drawing board to create a brand new controller for the Xbox One and it is as close to perfection as humanly possible.
How to make $106m in 10 months
AUSTRALIA is the land of opportunity. Thanks to Labor, this company was able to charge more than $100m to the taxpayer.
‘Press 1’ for Qantas phone scam
IT’S a sophisticated scam, with automated phone calls talking of loyalty rewards. But if you press ‘1’ you could be hundreds out of pocket
Couldn’t pay fines, paid with life
IMAGINE if not paying your fines meant a death sentence. For this 22-year-old West Australian woman, it did.
‘Open heart surgery’ on our cities
MULTIPLE transport projects are kicking off across Australia. And if experience overseas is anything to go by, we’re headed for a world of pain.
15 words you should stop using
WANT to sound smarter? All you have to do is drop these 15 words from your conversations. Yep, it’s really that simple.
REAL ESTATE
Who will win The Block this season?
Predicting the winners of The Block based on online clicks has become something of a sport.
Best markets for buyers within 10kms of the city
Want to live close the city but think things are pricey? Here are the top inner-city areas where buyers are in the driver’s seat.
Blow up over beer wench ad
CRICKET bar maids have been a bit of a thing for about 10 years now, but this ad may have gone too far.
AFL No. 1’s cheeky little secret
HE may be the new top dog of the AFL, but nobody is so important that you can’t be embarrassed by your mum on live TV.
How league’s last draft collapsed in farce
WHILE the enduring memory of the 1991 draft is the Terry Hill court battle that confined it to history, Wayne Bennett and Trevor Gillmeister also played a role.
‘He looked scared at the death’
THERE’S been nothing but excessive praise for Aussie Ben Simmons, but now an NBA legend has poured some cold water on the red hot rising star.
Behind the scenes with Warnie in America
WHEN you put 30 of the greatest cricketers to ever play the game in one place, who dominates the room? Matthew Hayden’s inside report.
