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When will we know who’s won?
WE’RE hours away from knowing who will become the next US president. Here’s everything you need to know for election day.
Has NASA created warp drive?
THE results of a NASA test into “warp drive” technology were leaked on the internet, before being quickly removed by the space agency.
Gang raped at 12 and left for dead
IF XAN expected justice for being gang raped, she didn’t get it from the judge that blamed her. Now she’s getting even.
‘He recognised it was her handbag on the road’
THE partner of a 26-year-old woman who died after being struck by a truck made a horrifying discovery when he left his car in traffic to race to the scene.
Chilling images from murderer’s torture chamber
THE contents of Brady Oestrike’s “sex room” have been revealed in a video which shows the killer preparing the room with chains, whips and ropes.
Waleed’s awkward chat with anti-Muslim Trump fan
HERE’S what happened when Waleed faced off against a woman who said she was voting Trump to get Muslims out.
Why this ‘boys being boys’ chat isn’t OK
TARANG Chawla knows from terrible experience what happens when disrespect turns to violence. This is what he wants everyone to know about “locker room talk”.
Meet the man who trolls for Donald Trump
JUSTIN McConney is credited with introducing Donald Trump to social media. For better or worse, he’s the man behind the Trump brand.
‘He looks like an insurance salesman’
AUSTRALIA’S Joe Ingles isn’t the most fashionable player in the NBA — and he made Twitter explode on Tuesday.
Hysteria over Australian Netflix series
LONG criticised for not investing in Australian shows, Netflix has finally put some money into a local series. But not everyone is happy.
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WHEN it’s all politics, it helps to have a little help from your star friends. But Donald Trump wasn’t impressed when Beyonce endorsed Hillary Clinton.
PICTURES of Miranda Kerr’s swanky Bel Air engagement party have surfaced on social media — but it seems she’s not too happy about it.
THE pair of acting heavyweights clashed at a glam event this week when their opposing political views proved too much.
THE talk show host mocked the number of superhero movies that have been released this year and had a great joke about Nicole Kidman.
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From dead calm to almost dead
A SUNSHINE Coast scuba diver who miraculously survived nearly 17 hours floating in shark-infested waters off Townsville has spoken of his ordeal for the first time.
CBD crash leaves car on its roof
A CAR has rolled on to its roof after a crash involving two other vehicles in the Brisbane CBD.
Hayne’s porn blunder explained
THE school and the company Jarryd Hayne was representing have provided an explanation for what happened on Monday.
Teenager dies hunting toads
A SUNSHINE COAST teenager accidentally hit in the head with a golf club while “toading” with mates has died in hospital.
Head ‘cut off with chainsaw, kept in ute’
TWO drug dealers fatally bashed their friend and cut up his body with a chainsaw, with one then keeping the head in his car for days, a Perth jury was told.
Big problem with this viral Trump meme
BY NOW, you’ve probably seen this viral meme comparing Donald Trump to Hitler. But before you hit ‘Share', think of how Germans view such parallels today.
Who and what to blame for USA turmoil
AMERICA is bracing for a day of conflict and convulsions with no clear explanation of why the Clinton vs Trump showdown has been so disruptive.
Your 5-minute guide to US election
THE world is waiting with bated breath as Americans cast their votes for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. Here’s what you need to know.
Trump supporters you didn’t know he had
THERE’S a big myth about Trump’s supporters. They’re not the “white trash” we’re led to believe. And this could see him win.
12 states will decide the election
THERE are 50 states, but just a handful of them actually matter. These 12 battlegrounds will decide who becomes president.
Bella Hadid wants a bigger butt
THE model, who is gearing up for her first Victoria’s Secret parade, says she didn’t meant to lose so much weight.
The diet foods that actually work
SOME of these foods can work successfully as part of a sustainable weight loss program, while others may be doing you more harm than good.
Is she really going to wear that?
AUSTRALIANS can decide what outfit our contestant wears to the Miss World pageant. And boy, are there some doozies, like this Vegemite hat.
Dating dilemma we need to talk about
NOT wanting kids could be the ultimate relationship deal-breaker. So how do you tackle this difficult conversation?
How ‘Nasty Gal’ became filthy rich
FROM rummaging through bins to make ends meet, to debuting on Forbes’ rich list. Meet #Girlboss Sophia Amoruso.
‘Snake on a plane’ forces emergency landing
PASSENGERS were given a shock when a snake slithered into their cabin in a scene straight out of a certain Hollywood thriller. And it was all caught on camera.
NT considers legal action over campaign
A CONTROVERSIAL unauthorised tourism campaign has got Tourism NT up in arms. Love it or hate it, it’s causing quite a stir. Warning: coarse language.
AFP probes radio hack at Melb airports
AFP investigators say 15 unauthorised transmissions were made with planes at Melbourne’s Tullamarine and Avalon airports, causing delays.
Where we’re going instead of Bali
THIS paradise has beaches and palm trees and could quickly become Australia’s new favourite holiday playground.
Massive brawl forces plane to land
TERRIFIED passengers feared a huge brawl aboard their flight, which was captured on video, would “bring the plane down”.
Veronicas’ Jess dating Ruby Rose
IT’S official: Ruby Rose and The Veronicas’ Jess Origliasso are in a relationship.
Wonder Years kids reunite, all grown up
IT’S been more than 20 years since the beloved sitcom left screens, but two of the key cast members reunited on the weekend — and they’re all grown up.
How Buddy and Jesinta kept their secret
Jesinta Campbell kept her wedding to Buddy Franklin a secret by using location hashtags and aliases, using their guests to help throw celeb-watchers off the scent.
Conrad Murray: MJ’s kids ‘brainwashed’
MICHAEL Jackson’s former doctor has hit out at the pop star’s children, claiming Paris, Prince and Blanket have been brainwashed against him.
Big Bang Theory spin-off coming
THE spin-off will reportedly be called ‘Sheldon’ and will focus on the childhood of the character played by Jim Parsons.
Pokemon Go addict’s massive fail
REMEMBER when people quit there jobs to play Pokemon Go fulltime? Well, now the hype is gone, it turns out that wasn’t the best move.
What Google search reveals about election
GOOGLE search can reveal a lot about what a country is thinking, so what is America looking up on the eve of election night?
Amazon launches ‘Netflix for books’
IT’S taken more than two years but Australia is finally getting Amazon’s unlimited book service. How does it compare to TV and music prices?
Different Samsung phone exploded
SAMSUNG has announced new features to be included in the Galaxy S8 but it comes as reports of another model phone catching fire.
America’s incredible threat against Russia
THE US has levelled an extraordinary threat against Russia admitting it has laid the groundwork for a devastating cyber assault against the country.
Watchdog hits out at shelf shafting
THE competition watchdog has raised concerns about the way Aldi, Coles and Woolworths dump products from their supermarket shelves.
How landlord nets $120k a month
A LANDLORD in the world’s most expensive city is raking in thousands of dollars a month with a simple but popular investment.
Being tight won’t help you save $3000
AUSTRALIANS are a nation of “misguided” savers who pinch pennies in all the wrong places, a new study has found.
Domino’s shakes up its menu
DOMINO’S has unveiled the newest addition to its menu, after sales got a boost from the biggest overhaul in decades.
Lotto winner reveals how life will change
A WOMAN who is the latest winner of Lotto’s Set for Life knew instantly what chore she would axe, now she could look forward to $20,000 a month over 20 years.
REAL ESTATE
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This sun-soaked federation cottage is set to sell under the hammer for the first time in almost 30 years.
Women better savers than men
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Nail your rental inspections
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Cook’s England captaincy bombshell
AUSTRALIA might never again play an Ashes Test against an England side captained by Alastair Cook, after the latest revelations to emerge from the UK.
Flurry of action on free agency deadline
HAWTHORN has rolled the dice on an out of favour tall, while a rising star has voluntarily selected two years of exile on a frenzied AFL free agency deadline.
What you didn’t know about Kobe Bryant
HE left his girlfriend at home to take an R&B star to prom, shocked Michael Jordan with a brazen request and once bawled after a game.
Ben Barba had everybody fooled
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Sea Eagles sign Wests Tigers’ royalty
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