THIS IVORY TOWER: The enclave blocked for most Australians
A SMALL corner of Australia is rapidly becoming a foreigners-only enclave that ordinary Australians will never be able to afford.
Richie’s surprising quake role
FORMER All Black captain Riche McCaw has flown to the rescue as New Zealanders are mystified by blue lights in the sky.
Salim Mehajer arrested, reports
EX-Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has allegedly been “arrested and handcuffed” in Ibiza, in footage aired by A Current Affair.
Best pictures of the supermoon
MOON gazers have taken to social media to share the best pictures of the supermoon dominating the night sky. Here are some of the best.
Warne addresses 17-year mystery
SHANE Warne appeared to take a pot shot at Scott Muller 17 years on from the biggest mystery in Australian cricket folklore.
Millennia-old mummy uncovered
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered the well-preserved body of a 3200-year-old nobleman inside a brightly painted sarcophagus in Egypt.
Donald Trump: ‘Don’t be afraid’
AUSTRALIANS have had their first chance to watch Donald Trump’s controversial interview where he told his supporters to stop harassing minority groups.
Millions exposed in sex website hacks
THE dirty secrets of nearly 400 million sex website users have been revealed in a massive hack of Adult Friend Finder, Penthouse.com and others.
Price: ‘I’m a big boy, I can look after myself’
STEVE Price has told viewers to “get on with it” over his treatment during a fiery debate about the presidential election.
Couple go to court over engagement ring
A CANBERRA man has taken legal action against his former fiancee in an attempt to reclaim the cost of her engagement ring, following the breakdown of their relationship.
The warnings Dreamworld ignored before fatal ride
DREAMWORLD’S chief executive has revealed information that could be critical to the investigation over why four people were killed.
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From muso to bikie: Dark past of the Lizard man
BRONSON Ellery’s mother insisted her one-time Bandido son was “no bikie”. His long-time lawyer described him as a “good kid”.
‘Can’t believe this is happening’
IT WAS an investigation three months in the making. An eye opening documentary reveals what really goes on in our country’s child protection services.
House erupts in flames after car crash
TWO people have been rushed to hospital after a car reportedly ploughed into a home at Brookwater, west of Brisbane.
‘There has never been a happier PM’
MALCOLM Turnbull has denied he is out of touch with the Australian people and that after a year in the top job he is trapped in a bubble.
New $10 billion train for Sydney
NSW Premier Mike Baird has announced a $10 billion new rail line between the Sydney CBD and Parramatta.
Ship sent for trapped residents
New Zealand’s Defence Force has sent a ship loaded with emergency supplies for residents trapped by landslides, amid fears water supplies are running low.
This could be hottest year ever
THE UN said 2016 will “very likely” be the hottest on record and calamitous consequences will occur if global warming can’t be halted.
Worst superbug gene may be inbound
THE world’s most dangerous strain of bacteria found in superbugs could be en route to Australia and transmitted through touch.
Assange faces Sweden ‘rape’ questions
SWEDEN’S chief prosecutor is questioning WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange about a rape allegation at the Ecuadorean embassy in London.
Anchor’s stunning Trump accusation
MEGYN Kelly has outlined the lengths she claims Donald Trump went to, to influence coverage of his campaign.
‘Great woman’ behind UFC star Conor McGregor
BEHIND every great man, stands a greater woman. And from rags to riches, that person for Conor McGregor is his longtime girlfriend, Dee Devlin.
Why can’t this guy ride the train?
MEET Yancy. He’s a pug cross Shih tzu named after a bit part character from Futurama. And he wants to ride a train.
A week’s worth of healthy recipes
STRUGGLING to find easy, healthy meals to whip up midweek? Well look no further, because we have this week covered.
What races? Fashion from VIP Polo
IT ONLY feels like yesterday that all eyes were on the fashion stakes at the Spring Carnival. But over the weekend — it was Sydney’s turn to roll out the red carpet.
Our sexual health report card released
A NEW report out today has revealed details about the sexual health of Australians, including details about which STIs are on the rise.
Unsettling noises you hear on a flight, explained
FROM thuds and creaks to whirrs and dings, these are the noises you’ll hear on a flight and what they mean — including the rare, loud blast that usually makes passengers panic.
Hotels go to war against online agents
A COMPETITION watchdog ruling allowing hotels to undercut online travel agencies if guests call them direct, has only served to enrage operators.
Crazy footage as storm hits airport
A PASSENGER captures the fury of a “mini-cyclone” that lashed Brisbane airport, destroying buildings and causing small planes to skid around the tarmac.
How this guy’s $70k trip cost just $540
A SAVVY traveller splashed out on a luxury, round-the-world trip worth $70,000, but thanks to some smart savings, it cost him just $540. Here’s how.
‘We’ll turn into a ghost town’
RESIDENTS in Venice are fleeing their city, fearing it will become “like Pompeii”, as the toxic side of tourism takes its toll.
Kate Fischer’s bizarre open letter to Mariah
THE former fiance of billionaire James Packer has penned an open letter to Mariah, detailing her own relationship problems and wishing the star ‘good luck’.
Lisa explains fiery exchange with PM
TODAY host Lisa Wilkinson has explained a hostile back and forth with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull that earnt both parties their share of criticism.
Proof 90210 stars didn’t hate each other
THE original cast of hit 90s show 90210 got together on the weekend, and it was just as epic as you imagined.
McKinnon’s touching SNL tribute
SATURDAY Night Live has paid tribute to defeated Hillary Clinton and the late Leonard Cohen in an emotional opener that’s gone viral.
Ariel Winter twerks up a storm on holiday
MODERN Family star Ariel Winter proved she’s got all the right moves as she twerked in her bikini while on holiday in Mexico.
Pregnant mum burnt by iPhone 7
A PREGNANT mother has suffered burns from her iPhone 7, after she fell asleep with the device plugged into the charger.
Flamboyant ‘70s vehicle restored
A VEHICLE with pink shag reclined seats, square-tufted upholstery, half a dozen faux-fur pillows, a 1970s car phone and a bar is ready for the road.
This anti-piracy campaign is laughable
VILLAGE Roadshow is known for its measures to stop piracy, but its latest efforts have made an absolute mockery of its harsh stance.
Building the Buzz for Mars
RADIATION sickness. Brittle bones. Alzheimers. None of these will deter explorers in their quest to establish a foothold on Mars, says Apollo 11 hero Buzz Aldrin.
Facebook sorry for killing off users
FACEBOOK frightened many by declaring a number of its users had died and even its chief executive Mark Zuckerberg didn’t escape unscathed.
Taxman’s $10bn Facebook raid
THE flashy lifestyles of Australians who report modest incomes, but live it up on social media, are being investigated by the Australian Taxation Office.
Donald Trump announces first major hires
PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump has announced two people who will take on the most senior roles working alongside him in the White House.
How the Trumps will shape the US
AS DONALD Trump gave his first official interview as President-elect, one thing stood out. And it could shape his next four years in office.
The silent danger contaminating homes
SCREENING for methamphetamine in the home is common in New Zealand. Should Australia follow suit?
The Sydney street buyers are vying for
THESE properties on one street in Sydney’s lower north shore all broke records despite being sold prior to their scheduled auctions.
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Auction ends in price blowout
A rundown federation home has sold for more than $900,000 above its reserve in the longest bidding war the auctioneer has ever seen.
Women better savers than men
A new survey reveals that females take less time, on average, than their male counterparts to save for a home deposit.
Nail your rental inspections
Most Australians will be a renter at some point, so here is some useful advice on how to prepare for those dreaded rental inspections.
Docker in hot water over alleged assault
FREMANTLE defender Michael Johnson is under investigation by police amid accusations he dropped his trousers and struck a man in a Leederville kebab shop.
De Kock stats leave Gilly in the shade
A DYNAMIC left handed wicketkeeper batsman terrorising opposition bowling attacks is nothing unfamiliar to Australian cricket, unfortunately they’re now on the receiving end.
Sorry Conor, meet the real UFC ‘champion’
MATT Hamill was never a UFC champion, but this astonishing feat proves how he sits at the top of the sport’s pecking order.
Djokovic’s perfect one-line comeback
NOVAK Djokovic wasn’t going to bite his tongue when one reporter started asking some “unbelievable” questions.
Ricciardo: ‘It’s never happened before’
DANIEL Ricciardo was forced to take a backseat as Max Verstappen stole the spotlight in Brazil — and he had one thing to blame.
