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When paying for a story backfires
FOR as long as it has been a part of Australian media, chequebook journalism has bitterly divided people.
Lleyton dragged into racism row
A RISING tennis star disqualified for a racist outburst has been compared to Australian legend Lleyton Hewitt.
The last known photo of Prince
THE last photo of Prince suggests he was sicker than it seemed, with witnesses claiming he looked “frail” and “nervous”.
IS executes girls for refusing to be sex slaves
ISLAMIC State militants have reportedly executed 250 women after they refused to take part in ‘sexual jihad’ reports claim.
Secret to man’s incredible turnaround
BEN Harvey was overweight, unemployed, $137,000 in debt and depressed. Then everything changed. He lost 35kg, cleared his debt and started a family. This is his secret.
Schoolgirls die in tragic love pact
TWO secret lesbian schoolgirl lovers filmed their final minutes together moments before they were mowed down and killed by a speeding train.
‘Why I will never own a car again’
THE Ford Mustang is a beautiful vehicle, but even it was not enough to lure me back into car ownership. Here’s why I will be a cyclist for life.
Australia’s super rich to be unmasked
THEY say that a full coin purse doesn’t rattle, so you wouldn’t be able to pick out the ultra-wealthy in a crowd. But that’s about to change.
10 songs you didn’t know Prince wrote
WHEN he wasn’t racking up his own hit tally, Prince was writing smashes for other artists — often under various pseudonyms.
Commuter fury over ‘short-shunting’ on trams
MELBOURNE commuters are fed up with being kicked off trams before reaching their destination as the practice of “short-shunting” affects thousands every day.
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PRINCE was one of the most unapologetically filthy figures in music - until a change made him turn his back on his raunchy side.
MUSIC icon Prince was reportedly rushed to hospital and treated for a drug overdose just days before he died.
POWERHOUSE diva Hudson and the cast of The Color Purple just delivered the perfect musical tribute to Prince. Watch it and weep.
CLARE Verrall has quickly deleted a video featuring a sexy shirtless Jono Pitman, replacing it with a clip telling men not to send her rude snaps.
AFTER six long weeks John Kennerley has finally left intensive care after a serious neck fracture put him in hospital.
SHE polarised audiences on My Kitchen Rules. Now eliminated contestant Zana Pali has revealed what she thinks of her “villain” tag on the hit show.
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The murder victim we let down
THE victim of a murder-suicide at the hands of her ex did everything she could to stop it from happening, but Victoria’s family violence system let her down.
Shocking reality for foreign workers
NEW research has uncovered the disturbing reality of working in Australia as an international student.
New baby virus hits Australia
A NEW, emerging virus which has hospitalised more than 100 Australian babies could cause developmental problems and brain damage.
The question that stumped Turnbull
MALCOLM Turnbull is never lost for words but a curly question from shock jock John Laws managed to stump him this morning.
Fury against Palmer as axe falls
CLIVE Palmer is copping the brunt of anger among workers in Townsville as creditors vote unanimously to wind up Queensland Nickel.
Chemical warehouse explodes in China
A MASSIVE plume of smoke has erupted after a n explosion occurred at a warehouse with chemical products and fuel in China.
‘They’ve committed social suicide’
A FOOTBALL giant has insulted the All Blacks and become the laughing stock of Europe in an unforgivable spectacle.
Only solution to McGregor mess
IT’S the feud dividing the UFC. Since Conor McGregor was axed by Dana White for UFC 200, fans have been trying to decide — am I Team Conor or Team Dana?
The bad habit Donald Trump’s wife hates
DONALD Trump’s wife Melania has revealed the one thing she wishes the controversial billionaire would stop doing. She may have a point.
Two dead after Olympic disaster
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‘I was born with two vaginas’
THIS woman has a rare condition which means she was born with two sets of reproductive organs. You know you’re curious.
Australia’s most out-there burgers
THERE’S a burger with a “chilli syringe” launching in Sydney soon. To celebrate, let’s look at some of the country’s wackiest burgers.
A most unglamorous push present
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Why you can’t get to sleep on holiday
WHY do we sleep poorly the first night we stay in an unfamiliar place? It’s because our brains are more animalistic than you may think.
The moment miracle quintuplets arrive
PERTH couple Kim and Vaughn Tucci have given the world the first glimpse of their quintuplets. Footage of their arrival will be shown on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Internet runs wild with holiday snap
WHEN you ask the internet to help fix your dodgy holiday photos, things are bound to get a little out of hand. And that’s exactly what this poor guy discovered.
‘People were sliding and screaming’
A WOMAN’S Go Pro camera has captured the terrifying moment a tourist boat sank off the coast of Costa Rica, killing three people on board.
Is this man the worst passenger ever?
PASSENGERS had to restrain an unruly passenger by tying up his hands and feet after his bad antics on an international flight.
Why room number 420 is missing
HAVE you ever noticed room numbers in some hotels go from 419 straight to 421? This is the strange reason why.
How travel agents are spying on you
IT’S what you may have suspected has been happening for a long time, and this new investigation points to your gut feeling being right all along.
Matty Johns delivers stirring Anzac Day speech
THINK Anzac Day is just a day off to get drunk with your friends? Matty Johns spoke out about the real meaning of Anzac Day this morning.
Prince’s parting gift to Australian fans
SCORING a seat at Prince’s Australian tour just eight weeks ago was akin to finding a golden ticket — now even more so.
Famous faces we’ve lost in 2016
FROM the deaths of David Bowie and Alan Rickman to the shock loss of Prince, 2016 is proving to be a horrible year for celebrities.
World reacts to Prince’s shock death
EVERYONE from Barack Obama to Madonna and even NASA have reacted to Prince’s death, saying “the world just lost a lot of magic”.
Touching moment Wheeler returned to TV
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This new car is the ‘Tesla killer’
A CHINESE tech giant has unveiled a new electric car that it hopes will take down the Tesla Motors Model S.
Aussies miss out in Volkswagen cheating scandal
AUSTRALIANS are unlikely to benefit from an agreement to compensate car customers involved in Volkswagen’s big cheating scandal.
Take a wild ride on Google Street View
FANCY climbing a skyscraper or experiencing a theme park from you sofa? Soon you’ll be able to visit Dreamworld and the Q1 Tower on Street View.
Paddleboarder’s close-up whale encounter
AN ordinary paddle-boarding session became unforgettable for a group of onlookers in California when a curious whale joined in.
’Strapped to car using bubble wrap’
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Calvin Klein ‘stole my work’: photographer
“IT FEELS crappy to have hard work and passion taken away from you and shamelessly credited to someone else.”
Golf course, pool, shooting scene
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What speech could be worth $290k?
HILLARY Clinton is refusing to reveal what was said in her $290,000 speaking gigs to companies, many of whom won millions in government contracts.
Finance news you need to know today
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Get used to ridiculous food labelling
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Five former Sharks face 12-month bans
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Johnson: Nobody gives a f*** about UFC 197 now
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Dawn Fraser tears Adam Scott a new one
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Jones drops shock Cormier claim
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- Prince ‘treated for drug overdose’
- The last known photo of Prince
- ‘They’ve committed social suicide’
- 10 songs you didn’t know Prince wrote
- Prince’s turbulent personal life
- Why room number 420 is missing
- ‘Oscar went after her with a bat’
- Schoolgirls die in tragic love pact
- Conor’s 649-word FU to Dana White
- ‘I was born with two vaginas’