STABBED, DOUSED: Cops shoot man dead after petrol attack
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Citizens beat UK govt over Brexit
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Toilet break that changed history
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Elephant attacks Aussie tourist
AN Australian man has reportedly been injured in a wild elephant attack on the Thai resort island of Phuket.
Cubs’ Groundhog Day ends and Bill Murray cries
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Melania to deliver rare election speech
ROLLING UPDATES: Melania Trump is set to deliver her first speech since she was accused of ripping off a Michelle Obama address in July.
Warner capitalises on Philander blunder
A HUGE blunder from South Africa paceman Vernon Philander gave David Warner a lifeline early on — and boy did he act on it.
Donald and Hillary, ultimate frenemies
THEY may have bad blood now, but once upon a time the warring presidential candidates were great mates, supporting, praising and socialising with each other.
Woman has ‘three-week orgasm’ after birth
THIS woman says she had four pain-free labours using hypnotherapy and breathing exercises, before enjoying a three-week orgasm. As you do.
Say goodbye to the 40hr week
HOW would you like to have a long weekend every week? It might be possible. Three-day weekends could be the future for all of us.
Wheelie bin girl holds head high
PICTURES of Jade Jillings riding a wheelie bin at the Melbourne Cup went viral — so what does she have to say for herself?
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Fatal shooting ‘a mercy killing’
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KENDALL Jenner stunned in an $11,700 flesh-baring frock at her star-studded birthday party — but there were some notable no-shows.
WHO knew the world needed more Russell Coight? Channel 10 has resurrected the hapless bushman as it unveils what viewers will be watching in 2017.
WITH its three leads played by actors at the very top of their game, The Light Between the Oceans is lifted by its commanding performances.
THE trailer for Leah Remini’s new show about Scientology has been released and she seems to go straight at its controversial leader, David Miscavige.
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Daughter charged over The Gap murder
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Freak factors in Dreamworld tragedy
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Should Australia adopt these public holidays?
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IS leader releases dark message
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Dead Aussie a ‘Hollywood mystery’
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Couple busted having sex by workers
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Mystery call days before JonBenet murder
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Oh Jen, you’ve done it again
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Gigi told she’s ‘too fat’ for runway
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Bec Judd kills swimsuit pic comments
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Why it really matters how you eat Nutella
DO YOU spread Nutella or dollop it on dessert? Suddenly it’s become important and the makers really want people to make the right decision.
Cleavage is no longer in fashion
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Why Facebook post could cost these guys $20K each
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Man ‘tried to open door’ mid-flight
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Pokies ‘glitch’ costs woman $56 million
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Honey? I think we have a problem
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Man faces jail over crazy airport stunt
A “DRUNK” husband trying to stop his wife from leaving the country pulled off a brazen stunt that sparked a major emergency at a major airport.
Meryl Streep to get major award
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Do Trump fans know any of his policies?
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Is Breaking Bad actually a Walking Dead prequel?
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Secret feud between iconic comedy duo
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Why Mariah ‘demanded $65m’
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iPhone 8 to go wireless?
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Calls for Aussies to be given a say
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Ridiculous letter tries to troll Microsoft
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Goosebumps: 10 things you didn’t know
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Karl Stefanovic’s pad reportedly up for sale
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Court to decide if beer is ‘wholesome’
IT’S our go-to beverage after a long day, but can beer be described as “wholesome”? A century-old brewery in Germany is about to find out.
Hidden crisis in housing affordability
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‘Are you a pathetic man-child?’
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Starbucks cups outrage Trump fans
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Heart condition forces Chalmers from final
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Who’s soft now, Shane?
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