IN HIS OWN WORDS: Gable Tostee on that fateful August night
IN a lengthy post to a bodybuilding forum four months after Warriena Wright died, Gable Tostee revealed what happened inside his apartment.
How I fixed my hellish commute
A MUM whose stress levels went through the roof sitting in traffic jams each morning says she found the miracle cure.
Live: Big Red Bull call backfires
LIVE: Daniel Ricciardo’s aggressive gamble has backfired early at the US Grand Prix after his big move was blunted by Merecedes.
World’s most brutal punishments
CASTRATION and stoning are among the most extreme forms of punishment carried out in parts of the world. WARNING: Graphic.
RUSH HOUR: The stories you need to know today
A PHOTO of Eric Trump apparently stealing from a fast food restaurant has gone viral, after the photographer realised what he was holding in his left hand.
Fears over Tara Reid’s thin frame
NEW fears for Tara Reid’s health have been sparked after she revealed her tiniest frame yet at a Halloween party in LA.
Simple idea turns into $20 million business
ALL you need is one brilliant business idea. Dannielle Michaels’ light bulb moment came as she changed a nappy on a flight to New Zealand.
Katich: Clarke the real ‘tumour’ in team
SIMON Katich has added further fuel to his feud with Michael Clarke, shooting down the former captain’s claim the pair are on reasonable terms.
The A-lister who saved Leonardo DiCaprio’s life
IF it hadn’t been for the actions of this Hollywood A-lister, Leonardo DiCaprio probably wouldn’t have been alive today.
Aussie tech pioneer killed in US
AN AUSTRALIAN social media personality has been killed and his two daughters hurt during an alleged hit-and-run in the US.
‘She told us she was going to die’
A MOTHER-OF-FIVE has tragically died after hurling herself out of a moving car in the US, allegedly to escape her abusive husband.
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KHLOE Kardashian is about to be a single woman again — finally. She and Lamar Odom have reportedly signed divorce papers.
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Inside the hotel of horrors
IT’S the notorious hotel where guests have been murdered, drugs injected and alcohol swigged. But it could be sold in a week.
Sydney’s next high-rise precinct?
KINGS Cross will be transformed from party precinct to high-rise residential hub under an ambitious property plan from nightclub owners.
Gina Rinehart reveals her slim new look
AUSTRALIA’S richest woman turned heads yesterday when she showed up to a charity lunch a shadow of her former self.
‘Parental leave crackdown hurts mums’
LABOR said it will never vote for the government’s planned crackdown on parental leave payments because it punishes 80,000 new mothers.
Man trapped in collapsed mine dies
POLICE and firefighters have dug with their hands to retrieve the body of a 62-year-old man from a Queensland opal mine.
Pensioner blows himself up at festival
A RETIRED soldier, aged 72, has blown himself up in a Japanese park, killing himself and injuring three other people in an apparent suicide.
Kurds seize IS town in dawn raid
KURDISH troops have seized control of a town close to Mosul as part of a military campaign to retake the Iraqi city from the Islamic State.
Tourists killed in horror bus crash
A TOUR bus has ploughed into the back of a truck on a US highway, killing at least 13 passengers and injuring more than 30.
Porn star: Trump offered me $10,000
A PORN star is the latest woman to come forward and accuse Donald Trump of inappropriate conduct as the billionaire says he plans to sue all the women.
‘What the hell’s going on in US?’
ANY expats living in the US can relate to this feeling at the moment. So we sat down with one Aussie to make some sense of the madness.
Ten mistakes all brides make
NO MATTER how many have done it before them, brides seem to make the same mistakes over and over. Here’s how to avoid them.
Creepy graffiti linked to murder?
“WHO put Bella in the wych elm?” The graffiti started appearing after teens found a body in the woods. More than 70 years later it’s back.
From fat to world record holder
SEVEN marathons, on seven continents in seven days. This former party guy set himself the challenge, and underwent an amazing transformation.
‘My dad’s poo saved my life’
WHEN Rachel Challen fell chronically ill as a teenager, her dad Jeremy made a donation to help her get well. But it wasn’t his blood or an organ – it was his poo.
Crackdown on paid parental leave
THOUSANDS of pregnant mothers will lose money under a government crackdown on paid parental leave that could start as early as January.
Insiders reveal Disney World’s biggest secrets
FROM hidden A-list chambers and disappearing rubbish to why real American flags can’t be used, here’s the insiders’ view of Disney.
Bermuda Triangle enigma solved?
STRANGE clouds could explain why dozens of ships and planes have mysteriously vanished in the notorious patch of sea.
Rural Qantas flight makes history
A QANTAS A330 has soared into the history books, making the first ever international passenger flight from Toowoomba’s two-year-old airport to Shanghai, China.
What NYC does better than Sydney
THEY’RE both exciting global cities, but there’s a crucial difference that makes Sydney a pale comparison to New York City.
Why the world should turn Japanese
“HAVING just returned from my second visit to Japan, I’m struck by the vast differences between them and us.”
Why Wilkinson banned her kids from social media
SHE MAY be the face of one of Australia’s favourite breakfast shows but that doesn’t mean she’s keen on the social media side of it.
Deadpool director quits sequel
THE dynamic duo created one of the highest grossing films of 2016 but the sequel is now without a director because of creative differences.
Are people setting fires for Bach Cam?
THE fireman didn’t win Georgia Love’s heart but he certainly won the rest of Australia’s. Don’t be starting fires though.
‘He’s a bum’: Lauper unleashes on Trump
Cyndi Lauper is passionate and energetic about everything, especially her hit musical Kinky Boots; not so much for Donald Trump
Clinton uses star power to score states
WHEN it’s a swing state that could determine who wins the election, Clinton isn’t taking any chances — and some stars are happy to help.
‘Everyday devices used in hacking attack’
THE hacks which crippled PayPal, Twitter and Spotify are believed to have been unleashed by hackers using household devices made by a Chinese company.
Hunt for Planet Nine heats up
ASTRONOMERS have long been baffled by a quirk in the solar system and they believe a mysterious unseen planet is responsible.
The bike lock that makes thieves vomit
A NEW bike lock that makes releases noxious gasses, making would-be thieves vomit is causing one hell of a big stink.
Smartphone battle for your dollars
WITH Samsung out of the pre-Christmas smartphone race, its rivals are fighting for your attention. Can Google, Sony, or Motorola tempt you?
How social media shaped the trial
GABLE Tostee’s obsession with technology helped acquit him of murder.
‘Where’s the chicken? You get half a bucket!’
A WOMAN who was disappointed in her bucket of KFC chicken is suing the company for $26 million.
A ray of light for first-home buyers
GOOD news on prices can be hard to come by, but as a growing number of Chinese buyers walk away from off-the-plan apartment sales, expect prices to come down, down.
Branson’s ‘disturbing’ date with Trump
THEY were two larger-than-life billionaires but when Richard Branson met Donald Trump for lunch he found they couldn’t have had less in common.
Suburbs where first home buyers reign
FIRST home buyers are muscling out investors in parts of Sydney as they take advantage of stamp duty concessions.
The great Australian nightmare
ONCE you’ve made the decision to chase the great Australian dream, prepare for a world of pain. Oh, and say goodbye to Saturday mornings.
REAL ESTATE
Home hunting mistakes
These are the five things you should NOT tell a selling agent when searching for a property to buy.
Snag a rental bargain
If you’re looking for a better rental deal but don’t want to move too far, these are the cheapest inner-city suburbs in each capital city.
What buyers want
More and more buyers may be turning to the unit market but a backyard is still a priority for many.
Proteas send Aussie batsmen ominous warning
THEY were playing against a bunch of kids but South Africa’s vaunted pace attack showed the CA XI no mercy in an ominous display ahead of the first Test.
Live: Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
FOLLOW all the action from the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo starts from third place. Live blog, timing, video streams.
Banned Dons to face Hawks
ESSENDON will welcome back their banned stars with a blockbuster clash against Hawthorn in round one of the 2017 AFL season.
Bennett brushes off disrespect claims
WAYNE Bennett has denied accusations from new France head coach Aurelien Cologni that England had disrespected their hosts in the lead-up to their clash in Avignon.
What it looks like to win $26,000
A BLOKE from Warrnambool took home a colossal $26,000 at the Cox Plate after putting a $220 punt on Winx in February.
