THEY’RE WATCHING YOU: Crackdown on self-service thieves
TOO many Australians have helped themselves to something extra at the self-service till, or scanned mangoes as carrots. Well, not for long.
Huge mistake ruining your career
WHEN Brianna finished school with outstanding marks, she never imagined how hard it would be to get her career on track.
Face of startling crime problem
THIS photo is the latest reminder of the crime wave that has Melbourne being dubbed “Gotham City”. WARNING: Graphic images
‘It’s going to be extremely nasty’
AS experts try to work out how a whole state was blacked out — causing travel chaos, hospital terror and looting — the worst is coming.
The holy grail of property buying
PEOPLE who are struggling to buy a home now have some more hope, with the holy grail of property one step closer.
What you never knew about The Lion King
WITH news of a Lion King remake today, here’s what you never knew about the classic film — including the adult hidden message animators inserted into it.
Optical illusion proves you have a dirty mind
THE sex-obsessed among you will see something X-rated in this optical illusion. Others will see something completely innocent. Which are you?
Mum opens up for first time on loss of her boys
IN A highly personal letter, Melissa Little reveals her extraordinary courage in the wake of the murder-suicide of her husband and sons Koda and Hunter.
Emily Blunt is making us all feel terrible
EMILY Blunt says she “looked in horror” at her latest movie “transformation”. In doing so, she managed to make the rest of us feel awful.
Buffy’s surprising Google reference
BUFFY was one of the most popular shows during its run but it was also responsible for a pretty impressive (and nerdy) cultural milestone.
Disturbing chart sparks GFC 2.0 fears
IN 2008, the collapse of Lehman Brothers sparked the start of the GFC. This bank could be about to do the same thing.
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Features
A MAJOR technical issue during last night’s Sydney news bulletin had producers panicking and viewers cringing, as computers took control of the studio.
HE’S seen as the goofy model trying to date Georgia on The Bachelorette — but Rhys Chilton’s estranged wife has revealed he supposedly has a very dark side.
KYLE and Jackie O were banned from chatting to some big celebrities after they asked Lea Michele an awkward question.
SHARON Osbourne has revealed what her husband Ozzy Osbourne has to do for her daily to make up for having an affair with a hair stylist.
FORMER One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush has slammed her ex Chad Michael Murray, after being taunted online.
BRAD Pitt was due to appear in New York this week to promote his latest film, but dropped out in the wake of his shock split from wife Angelina Jolie.
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Cassie’s mum: ‘She made a poor choice’
TEENAGER Cassie Olczak is still missing as her mother took to social media saying her daughter made “a poor choice” she hoped had not killed her.
Melbourne just got free Wi-Fi
BAD news for anyone not living in Melbourne today. Your city just got a bit less good by comparison.
Bitter blame game over freak blackout
THE finger-pointing has already begun in the wake of South Australia’s statewide blackout. One supposed culprit keeps getting mentioned.
Harriet Wran’s ex-lover jailed for murder
HARRIET Wran’s ex-boyfriend has been jailed for at least the next 13 years for the stabbing murder of an ice dealer in a Redfern housing commission unit.
Dogs ban whacks Baird’s popularity
MIKE Baird’s approval rating has plunged. It’s an epic turnaround for a Premier who, at one point, had approval ratings at 60 per cent.
Secret audio recordings damn Russia
TAPPED phone conversations filled with swearing and codenames were among the most crucial pieces of evidence from the MH17 crash.
$50,000 to punch this guy in the face
FOR sale: The chance to punch the smirk off cancer drug price-gouger Martin Shkreli’s face. Surprisingly, it’s all for a good cause.
‘Your father is a sexual predator’
THE US Presidential election is getting even grubbier, with a woman who accused Bill Clinton of rape confronting his daughter Chelsea on social media.
Man shot dead by cops was in mourning
A UGANDAN refugee shot dead by US police was upset over a friend’s death, a lawyer says, amid revelations one of the cops was demoted for sexual harassment.
The questions that haunt MH17 families
THE MH17 report is a step in the right direction, but the families of Australian passengers say their most pressing questions remain unanswered.
Coffee ‘gives men an erection with every cup’
A NEW instant coffee creatively named “Stiff Bull” claims to boost a man’s sex life thank to its secret Viagra ingredient. Drink up, lads.
Common weight loss myths, busted
LOSING weight isn’t as straightforward as it seems, and a lot of the the things you think you know don’t make it any easier. Here are the myths you should ignore.
All the dresses from the Dally M’s
AT THE Dally M’s, buff NRL stars in suits won medals for being really good at footy. But these awards were all about the dresses.
Are you hot enough for this club?
DATING website Beautiful People is opening a club where guests are vetted to ensure they are attractive enough … and this is the benchmark.
The big secret about narcissists
RECKON you know how to spot a narcissist? Turns out we’re missing one important clue that reflects the severity of the condition.
How to score free Wi-Fi at airports everywhere
A TECH-SAVVY traveller has done all travellers a big favour by sharing passwords for free Wi-Fi at airports across the world.
3 passengers airlifted from cruise ships
THREE people from two separate cruise ships have been evacuated off the Gold Coast in just 24 hours.
What to do if your phone is stolen
DON’T wait until it’s too late. Learn how to protect your identity and keep your holiday snaps.
Flying next to a kid doesn’t have to be a nightmare
GETTING stuck flying next to a child can be enough to make you shudder, but there are a surprising number of upsides.
America’s creepiest abandoned hotels
THESE abandoned hotels are now eerie relics of the past that you can still visit — but you won’t want to stay the night.
Sunrise’s awkward Eva Green interview
PRO tip: If you’ve got five minutes to talk to a Hollywood actress about her new film, don’t talk to her about pooing on people instead.
Bachelorette contestant’s desperate stunt
SOME guys will do absolutely anything to score a date. Take this particular guy, for example. No stunt was too desperate for him if it led to time with Georgia.
Kim Kardashian attacked in Paris
A SERIAL prankster has been caught on camera trying to kiss Kim Kardashian’s famous derrière before he was tackled by her bodyguard.
Why Goldie and Kurt never married
GOLDIE Hawn and her partner Kurt Russell have been together for an incredible 33 years. Now the 70-year-old actor reveals why they’ve never been tempted to tie the knot.
Why Tom refuses to talk about Taylor
EVERYONE wants to know what happened to Hiddleswift — and Tom Hiddleston isn’t happy about it.
Archaeologists unearth ancient gate-shrine
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed a 2,900-year-old gate-shrine they say confirms the biblical story of King Hezekiah.
‘Lower than a snake’s belly’
THE Federal Energy Minister has been blasted online for turning the South Australian storm into an attack on renewable energy.
Australia set to rejoin space race
AN Australian team could be set to revolutionise interplanetary travel after their new engine prototype got fast-tracked to be tested on the International Space Station.
Australia gears up for rare weather event
IT’S been described as the most spectacular thing you can see in the sky, other than a full eclipse. And it’s happening right here in Australia.
Does the iPhone have a radiation issue?
THERE is scant evidence to suggest consumers should be worried about the level of phone radiation but if you are, the iPhone’s not the best handset.
Secret weapon in the jobs market
IT’S the ultimate catch-22: you need a degree, but employers want candidates with experience. There’s one thing that can make all the difference.
Bunnings plots world domination
BUNNINGS is about to kick off its $1 billion British offensive, with the aim of snatching the number one spot in UK home improvement. Here’s how they’ll do it.
Property sales are slowing
PROPERTY transaction levels have slowed throughout Australia, although a few areas are going strong. Where are they?
Finance news you need to know today
DONALD Trump’s estimated net worth is $4.8 billion, $1 billion less than a year ago, largely due to New York’s softening real estate market.
Student auctions virginity for $230k
A 20-YEAR-OLD student is auctioning off her virginity online so she can raise enough money to study abroad, with bids starting at $230,000.
REAL ESTATE
Inside NBA legend’s home
The home of Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen is up for sale with an asking price of $US3 million.
Hottest property right now
Find out which areas are the most sought after this spring and why these suburbs appeal to buyers.
Rousey’s win hits McGregor where it hurts most
SOME fighters think Conor McGregor basically runs the UFC, but president Dana White put him in his place with a brutally honest assessment.
Retirement already occupying Dan’s thoughts
DANIEL Ricciardo has given an interesting insight into his thoughts on when the right time to walk away from F1 is.
Burgess responds to being called ‘drunk’
SAM Burgess was acting so strangely at the Dally M Awards on Wednesday night people thought he was drunk.
When Grand Final rev-ups fail miserably
SOMETIMES coaches don’t always get it right. A couple of AFL legends revealed how funny it was when motivational tactics fell flat.
Nadal’s dramatic mid-match interruption
RAFAEL Nadal enhanced his reputation as one of tennis’s good guys by halting a match to search for a missing toddler in the crowd.
