HITS AND MISSIVES: Rudd is not letting Turnbull off hook
FORMER Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s letters suggest Malcolm Turnbull pulled his support for the UN gig. Here’s what happened.
Rising shares many miss out on
A REBOUND on the sharemarket has delivered Aussies strong investment gains, but many mum-and-dad investors are missing out.
‘Impossible’ burger blows minds
AFTER years of development this firm has done the impossible. This may be the most game-changing food news in decades.
Newspaper’s cruel Jordan snub
AS HE attempted to take a stand against gun violence, NBA icon Michael Jordan was shown the ultimate insult.
Social media brag costing your privacy
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Prison’s drastic measure to protect Hey Dad star
PRISON authorities have gone to great lengths to protect sex offender Hey Dad star Robert Hughes from being pelted with faeces and urine.
Federal Election 2016: It’s the count that never ends
ALMOST a month after the Federal Election and we’re still waiting for results. Here’s an update of where we are up to.
The unforeseen cost of Apollo missions
NEW research with major implications for space travel studied the Apollo astronauts and points to the potentially fatal consequences of deep space expeditions.
What thousands are signing up for
IT MIGHT not be your first thought following a terror attack, but the people of France are signing up in droves for a surprising new role.
First date ends in gruesome beheading murder
POLICE are hunting a killer Romeo after a young shop assistant’s quest for love turned into a date with death.
Apple’s secret iPhone 7 feature has been leaked
NEW leaks show Apple likely has a trick up its sleeve for the release of the iPhone 7.
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“Screw the scales”
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Features
THERE’S something about the grit and perseverance of a survivor that fascinates TV viewers. Those audiences will find plenty to sink their teeth into in Thirteen.
VETERAN action star Jean Claude Van Damme had a spectacular meltdown during a satellite interview with Australian TV.
VIVEAN Gray, the actress known to millions for her role as stickybeak Ramsay Street resident Mrs Mangel in Neighbours, has died aged 92
BINDI Irwin has praised Ariel Winter’s body confidence, describing the Modern Family star as “one of the strongest women I know”.
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KHLOE Kardashian has slammed critics who have accused her of going too far with her weight loss, after showing her dramatically slimmed-down figure.
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Gunman dead after Brisbane siege
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Court stress weighed on homicidal mother
A WA mother who murdered her two daughters before taking her own life was severely mentally ill but unwilling to seek professional help, a coroner has found.
New river search for missing mum Karen
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NT drops threat to sue tear-gassed teens
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‘You were not threatening rape’
ZANE Alchin told a woman “he’d rape her if she was better looking” and he’s avoided going to jail, thanks to a lenient judge.
Manhunt as cop killed in double shooting
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‘Insulting’: Donald Trump hits back hard
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Donald Trump’s biggest mistake
PRESIDENT Obama’s rousing speech yesterday made one thing absolutely clear: Donald Trump has made a massive mistake.
Why Scientology is ‘oddly seductive’
HE was warned off, followed, and buried in legal letters, but Louis Theroux still finds the religion “oddly seductive”.
‘Dark days’ as drug traffickers executed
FOUR convicted drug traffickers have been put to death by firing squad after desperate families’ appeals for clemency were rejected.
Devastating consequences of baby’s oxygen tragedy
THE mother of another baby left severely disabled after being denied oxygen in Bankstown Hospital has been living with the effects for almost eight years.
Video that sparked global panic
WHEN Marina’s fans saw her latest ad, they thought it wasn’t right. This is what happens when speculation turns into mass hysteria.
The Aussie town selling for $1
A SMALL town of just 448 people on the border of NSW and Queensland essentially goes under hammer tomorrow. And it could be sold for a gold coin.
Woman’s shocking find on stroll in park
A WOMAN was taking a stroll through a park when she found a cute little duck by the river. Wait, that’s not a duck ...
‘I can’t imagine anyone in that much pain’
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Airline takes off with woman’s laptop
“IT’S BEYOND a joke now”. A woman who left her laptop on a plane might have to fork out hundreds of dollars to get it back.
MH370 wing part’s crucial clues
THE largest piece of MH370 debris recovered to date could provide vital information about the ill-fated flight’s final moments.
Holiday snaps are fashion statements
FOUR Qantas passengers have had their holiday snaps turned into luxury limited edition silk scarves in collaboration with an Aussie designer.
$66 to own an island resort
A SNAP decision to buy a raffle ticket on his lunch break has paid off in a very big way for one young Australian.
Save serious cash in Southeast Asia
SOUTHEAST Asia has long been popular with budget travellers. Here’s how to stretch your money even further.
Karl’s mea culpa: ‘I was an ignorant tool’
VIEWERS were divided after a controversial segment on yesterday’s episode of The Today Show. Today, Karl didn’t pull any punches when admitting he was at fault.
Bachelor evictee: what Richie smells like
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’Awful mean-spirited human being’
THINGS got heated on The Bachelor last night when Keira blew up at one of her rivals. And she doesn’t care what you think.
Ariel bares her butt in tiny shorts
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Kim and Kanye’s ridiculous joint talk
KIM and Kanye’s newest interview is gold: He says Kim not posting nude selfies would be like Adele not singing, and it just gets better from there.
How the NBN really hurts Telstra
THE completion of the National Broadband Network will shave $2 to $3 billion annually from Telstra’s earnings, according to a major credit ratings agency.
How easy it is to hack your phone
WE WATCHED a hacker gain access to an Android and an iPhone in a matter of minutes. You’re far less safe than you think.
China launches new global space race
CHINA is about to launch a groundbreaking mission into space, sparking a new technology race with huge implications for us back on Earth.
FBI’s dark warning for Silicon Valley
THE director of the FBI has a warning for Silicon Valley and wants to resolve a major issue before “something terrible happens”.
‘Money doesn’t just buy access’
A DAMNING report has highlighted the cosy and often secretive relationship between political parties and their donors.
What it takes to deliver a game-changing speech
BARACK Obama makes it look so easy, but delivering a moving speech takes a lot more work than you realise.
Can this fix our housing crisis?
WHILE young Aussies battle to save for a deposit on a home out in the sticks, our UK cousins have got housing affordability licked.
‘Hands off our chicken schnitz’
THE nanny state has hit its peak with a bizarre plan to regulate the size of our favourite pub meal, for the strangest of reasons.
Zuckerberg hits another level of rich
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Woolies ditches private label supplier
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REAL ESTATE
Kendall Jenner buys Emily Blunt’s house
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Surprise winner of best house
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Foran era over in 27 words
THE Kieran Foran era at Parramatta officially ended on Friday with a low-key statement containing just 27 words.
Football star’s insane career change
THIS former pro footballer gave up his dream job while still in his prime to pursue an extremely irregular career path.
Re-live: Best of short but enthralling day
LESS than 41 overs were played on day four of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka, but there was plenty of action packed in.
Kyrgios’ bizarre toilet ’emergency’
IF THERE'S one thing Nick Kyrgios is good at, it’s leaving everyone shaking their heads. He was at it again with his strangest confrontation yet.
These footy dinosaurs need a history lesson
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