‘WORST STILL TO COME’: Rain, wind and freak waves
Residents on Sydney’s northern beaches are facing a terrifying threat tonight as experts warn the wild weather conditions are set to worsen.
Jack Black ’dead’ in Twitter hack
THE star’s band, Tenacious D, has announced that the 46-year-old has passed away - but after hours of panic, it seems it’s a cruel internet prank.
When will the storm end?
THE storm system battering the NSW north coast is on its way south but weather experts warn ‘it will get worse before it gets better’.
‘He’s just a f***ing maggot’
THE UFC’s top middleweights delivered the most brutal blows of UFC 199 with the “best post-fight press conference ever.”
The saddest thing about the Heard, Depp saga
EVER since Amber Heard accused Johnny Depp of domestic violence the truth of her claims has been called into question.
Woman dies in shark attack
A WOMAN has died after a shark attack off the northern Perth coast, just days after the death of a man who was mauled near Mandurah last week.
The new trendy way to live
IMAGINE living in a home that you barely had to clean and could own without a mortgage — this is the housing of the future.
Awkward thing about booty calls
MOST women don’t have a clue what to do when this happens. Do you slip it into conversation? Or just wait for him to notice?
How Aussie are you? Take the test
AMBITIOUS or laid-back? Caring or cut-throat? A landmark survey reveals how Aussies view ourselves — now you can take your very own personality test here.
‘We do not fear you’: Chinese admiral
CHINA has angrily accused the US of ‘provocations’ and asserted it does not fear ‘trouble’ over its territorial ambitions in the South China Sea.
What your web browser says about you
WHILE researching his book, Adam Grant came across some very surprising work by an economist detailing what our choice of web browser reveals about us.
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FIRST it was Taylor and Calvin. Then Gigi and Zayn. Now Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama have split in what’s been a bad week for celeb relationships.
MOVIE stars are ridiculously well paid ... most of the time. But every now and then they agree to do a film for a shockingly low salary.
YOU can clearly see the audience stony silent to many of the new cast’s jokes. But what the producers did next has everyone talking.
AUSSIE Prison Break star Dominic Purcell is lucky to be alive after an iron bar fell on his head on set, breaking his nose in two places.
ACTRESS Megan Fox believes Chelsea Handler’s aborted foetus has been communicating with the comedienne via her pet dog, Chunk. Seriously.
GAME of Thrones star Kit Harington has stepped out in London with a very different look to the former Lord Commander and fans are not impressed. SPOILERS
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A DESPERATE 27-year-old made a heartfelt plea for Gen Y to have a voice when he hijacked the election campaign trail with a giant placard.
Poll denies Coalition the last laugh
THERE was finally some comic relief on the campaign trail this week but the government was denied the last laugh as the week ended.
This is what Australians really want
FORGET climate, broadband and marriage equality. We can reveal the key things Aussies want for this country — and our politicians are failing to confront them.
Drink-driver stuck in floodwaters
A SYDNEY woman has been charged for allegedly driving into dangerous floodwaters while drink-driving.
Heartache as shark victim dies in hospital
WEST Australian surfer Ben Gerring has died in hospital, leaving behind a pregnant fiancée and a shattered surfing community.
Man’s parrot: ‘Don’t f***ing shoot’
THE family of a murdered man want his pet parrot to be used as a witness after the bird started saying ‘don’t f***ing shoot’. Hear it here.
Tiananmen Square massacre remembered
TENS of thousands have gathered for the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre despite many activists turning their backs on the candlelit vigil.
Lightning strikes fans at music fest
DOZENS of people have been injured after lightning struck a German music festival for the second year in a row, prompting organisers to suspend the event.
Necrophiliac murdered online date
A MAN has received a life sentence for strangling a young schoolteacher he met on a dating site to death, then sexually assaulting her corpse.
Passenger’s midair prank backfires
AN obnoxious flyer pleaded guilty to using threatening words on a Boeing 777. He yelled “Boom” during turbulence and he’s going to pay for it.
Mia Wasikowska’s Sydney refuge
THIS month’s Vogue cover girl Mia Wasikowska is emerging from a self-imposed year off, after an extraordinary film acting debut at the tender age of 17.
Women need to stop saying this
IF EVEN Jennifer Lawrence does this, what hope do the rest of us have? Why being nice is doing you a disservice.
The big myth about paleo diets
IF YOU’VE jumped on the paleo bandwagon to lose a few kilos, you might be barking up the wrong tree. Here’s the truth about this diet.
Jet-black food is the latest craze
YAWNING over the rainbow craze that’s infiltrated social media? It looks like our food is crossing over to the dark side.
Girl with prosthetic leg gets matching doll
THIS young girl’s reaction upon receiving a doll with a prosthesis, like her, is beyond priceless.
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Whopping catch amid Paris floods
ONE man has landed a huge haul from a Paris river as floods force famous museums to evacuate artwork.
Bec Hewitt heads to the shops in $800 sneakers
IF YOU’VE ever wondered what $800 sneakers look like, keep reading. Bec Hewitt’s been snapped rocking Chanel trainers at the shops like it’s no one’s business.
Sorry, we knew this wasn’t cool
PUBLIC outrage, coupled with the scorn of a Hollywood actress, has forced a movie studio to apologise for this offensive artwork.
The Veronicas bare all for new song
THE Veronicas reveal more than just their souls for their new single In My Blood, teaming up with a Russian photographer to strip off.
Martika: The truth about Prince and I
SHE’S been described as one of Prince’s ‘romantic conquests’, but Martika has revealed what really went down between them.
Calvin breaks silence over split with Swift
THE superstar DJ has confirmed the pair are no longer an item - and revealed what the ‘only truth’ of the split is.
How ‘Planet 9’ came to our solar system
SCIENTISTS in Sweden have used computer simulations to propose a new theory about how Planet 9 came to be a member of the solar system.
Are our dumb cities falling behind?
FROM buildings that construct themselves to self-emptying bins, Australia needs to embrace technology if we’re to be a smart nation of the future.
Why fitness apps simply do not work
DO you rely on fitness apps to help you stay on track with your goals? Well, experts suggest you are wasting your time. Here’s why.
Are you taking clean eating too far?
NEXT time you’re tempted to cut food groups to achieve dietary excellence it’s worth considering this advice.
Shot elephant seeks humans’ help
IF you need further proof elephants are incredible, highly-intelligent animals, this is it.
Force holding your income back
IF YOU haven’t had a pay rise in a while, you’re not the only one. So why, if our economy is doing so well, aren’t we seeing the benefits?
‘We’ll be toast within a decade’
THE head of Commonwealth Bank has revealed the “existential” threat he faces, saying if the business doesn’t act, “we’re toast”.
Inside Australia’s priciest suburbs
PIANO rooms and private jetties. Homes in these postcodes are the most expensive in the country. But how do prices compare by state?
Will your job exist in five years?
IF YOU work in an office every day, start preparing for changes. Your role may soon look entirely different or not exist at all.
The 27-year-old behind Trump’s success
SHE may be young but her position in Donald Trump’s inner circle since day one has been vital to his path to the White House.
REAL ESTATE
Why the winter market is hot
This shouldn’t be the season of property’s discontent, Here’s why it’s time to buy, sell or rent.
Beach box smashes record
Tomorrow might be winter but someone just bought a Brighton beach box for $307,000.
Good news for home buyers
Housing affordability is on the mend according to one industry report. How does your state fare?
What did Stevie J say to Selwood?
WHAT’S a sledge between mates? Stevie J has revealed the banter exchanged between himself and Joel Selwood during Geelong’s clash with GWS.
‘Holy s***’: Shock KO stuns UFC world
IT WAS the fight Michael Bisping wasn’t supposed to win, but the Brit defied the odds to sensationally knock out Luke Rockhold at UFC 199.
Incredible finish seals golden Titans win
THE Rabbitohs had a winning field-goal disallowed before Titans young gun Ashley Taylor potted one of his own for a famous golden point victory.
UFC bombshell that can overshadow McGregor
THERE’S one man who can make Conor McGregor’s absence from UFC 200 an afterthought, and he’s making a return to the Octagon.
Ali’s daughter’s incredibly moving tribute
THERE have been no shortage of well-wishers, but Muhammad Ali’s daughter has posted the most touching tribute of all to the legendary boxer.
