GROWING DANGER: The map that should have us all worried
IT LOOKS colourful but this map has a sinister side and is a warning that, if we want to stay safe, Australia can’t afford to be complacent.
Schoolies doing ‘stupid things’
MORE schoolies were arrested last night than Saturday as tales emerged of “incredibly stupid” acts.
Lesnar destroyed in 90 seconds
BROCK Lesnar has been made to look like “local talent” in an embarrassing beating at the hands of superstar rival.
‘Porn face’ trend needs to stop
DULL-EYED, mouth slightly parted, with plumped lips, these women look like they’re trying to simulate an orgasm after taking a Valium.
Large hailstones, monster storm on the way
DANGEROUS lightning strikes and large hailstones are on their way to large parts of New South Wales this afternoon.
Plan to fix a city at breaking point
WITH housing prices astronomical, public transport a nightmare and the population set to reach 6.25 million, a plan has been released to fix Sydney.
‘Impossible’ engine passes major test
IT should be impossible, but a prototype space engine appears to produce energy from nothing — and it just passed a big test.
‘What has gone wrong Australia’?
THE son of slain NSW Police accountant Curtis Cheng has written an emotional case for inclusion in Australia.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid crater gives new clues
NEW research at the impact site of the dinosaur-killing asteroid shows it has a much bigger legacy than just killing T-rex.
‘Everyone wonders where you go when you die’
PROFESSIONAL big wave surfer Garrett McNamara once surfed the biggest wave ever recorded, but it was a smaller one which almost killed him.
Teigen takes dress split to new levels
THERE have been some precarious wardrobe moments from models Chrissy Teigen and Gigi Hadid on the American Music Awards red carpet.
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’Our lives are turned upside down’
FOUR young mates, four young lives snuffed out in an instant. Now grieving family members have told of their devastation at the senseless tragedy.
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FRESH from a stint in rehab, Selena Gomez today left many in tears after an emotional speech at the American Music Awards.
IT TOOK just minutes for the AMAs to turn cringeworthy, as Gigi Hadid did an awful Melania Trump impersonation.
CHANNEL Nine’s Today Extra has launched an awkward tongue-in-cheek campaign to land Sonia Kruger a Gold Logie.
FROM Nicki Minaj’s sexy act to Selena Gomez’s powerful speech — these are the surprising and awkward moments of the American Music Awards.
KANYE West cut his concert short after another meltdown on stage, where he took aim at Beyonce and Jay Z yet again.
ALEC Baldwin made his return as Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live over the weekend for the first time since the election - and the President-elect isn’t happy.
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Toxic mistake: Six months of chemo but no cancer
DOCTORS at a NSW hospital gave chemo drugs to a patient without cancer. They failed her at every point, and she’s not the only one.
Australia’s refugee intake could rise
PETER Dutton has told the ABC’s Australian Story that we could increase our one-off Syrian refugee intake. But the Prime Minister has a different view.
Raging bushfires: ‘Don’t wait, leave now’
BUSHFIRES are tearing through Melbourne after the city sweltered through its hottest November day in four years.
Another official push for fast train
IT’S an idea that seems to be dragged up every few months. But there’s one person who’s throwing everything at trying to get a high-speed train built.
18 years on, Tarantino is charged
THE man accused of the murder of 12-year-old Quanne Diec in 1998 has told a court his brother and his partner were killed in revenge for his actions.
Can world’s most powerful woman save democracy?
GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel is in charge of the EU’s largest economy. She’s also in for the fight of her life, and not just for her job.
Trump’s new adviser is seriously scary
THIS man leaked classified information to Australia, has a frightening view on Muslims, and has just been given enormous new powers.
Trump swastika graffiti sparks protest
A PROTEST has been held in New York after more swatiska graffiti was found as it continues to spread across the US after Donald Trump’s win.
Warning to tourists: ‘Don’t report rape’
A CHARITY has issued an extraordinary warning to tourists as a “terrified” British woman who says she was gang-raped in Dubai faces jail.
Day care worker hangs 1-year-old boy
A WOMAN tried to hang a toddler at an American day care centre before escaping in a mini-van and hitting two people.
Turns out more sex may not be a good thing
A new study has found the more sexual partners you’ve had, the greater the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Mummy mayhem putting lives at risk
“DEFIANT” mums with a “don’t tell me what to do” attitude are drink-driving to the school pick-up at alarming levels, experts say.
A week’s worth of healthy dinner recipes
NOT sure what to cook for dinner this week? We have vegetarians and nachos-lovers covered in this week’s meal plan.
Dolly Doctor was actually right
WHEN it comes to health advice from magazines, one title reigns supreme. Good old Dolly Doctor delivers the goods.
‘My princess has grown her angel wings’
A CANCER-STRICKEN girl, whose dad reduced the world to tears by posting this heartbreaking photo of her suffering, has lost her battle with cancer.
‘I just want to book a flight, not hack into the Pentagon’
THE internet is a strange and beautiful thing. A cheap flight expert tried to give some free advice, and the replies ranged from odd to downright insane.
The reality of cabin crew training
ON the surface they are poised, calm and incredibly glamorous. And cabin crew prepare for much more than running out of the vegetrian option.
Where Schoolies are heading this year
FORGET Bali or the good old Gold Coast — this year’s crop of Schoolies have a more exciting destination in mind.
Virgin sued over mid-flight injury
A TEENAGER is suing Virgin Australia after he suffered burns to his genitals from a coffee spill on an international flight.
‘I paid first-class for this?’
IT TURNS out the most privileged people on a flight can be the least understanding, as the devastated family of his heroic, slain soldier has discovered.
Matt and Alex quit Triple J breakfast
THE popular hosts of the breakfast show have announced that they’re leaving radio at the end of the year.
Seinfeld tried to woo Natarsha Belling
THE Channel Ten news presenter has opened up about how the world’s most famous comedian invited her to his show during his 1998 tour.
‘I talk to Taylor about everything’
RUBY Rose doesn’t need to get the tick of approval from her Taylor Swift-led girl squad to date Jess Origliasso — but luckily, she’s got it anyway.
Heather Maltman’s new gig
THE FORMER Bachelor contestant is the latest reality TV star to land a breakfast radio gig. So who will be her co-hosts?
Mariah finally ditches $10m ring
SHE’S finally done. Mariah Carey has taken off the diamond engagement ring James Packer gave her despite wearing the bling long after their split.
Five hours of battery in just five minutes
THE short life of smartphone batteries can be frustrating but new super charging technology promises to have the answer.
Climate change’s odd effect on volcanoes
SCIENTISTS have detailed the consequences Earth could face as a result of climate change wreaking havoc on our planet’s volcanoes.
Creepy website monitors you
A NEW website has been developed to demonstrate how your online behaviour is analysed in real-time and it’s actually very troubling.
Is this the ultimate Trumpmobile?
A LUXURY armoured vehicle manufacturer has designed a car with “The Donald” in mind and the over-the-top military-style SUV has exotic features.
Shipwrecks vanish without a trace
FIVE World War II warships have mysteriously disappeared from their watery graves, leaving nothing behind but a boat shaped indentation on the seabed.
Selling mistakes that could cost thousands
THESE selling mistakes are easy to make but they could knock thousands off the price of your house or apartment.
Is this Australia’s most awesome office?
WITH an indoor patio, private dining room and a well-stocked bar in front of giant TV screens, this workplace is like no other you’ve seen before.
Fury at ‘double-dipping’ mums
THE government’s hostility towards mothers accused of “double-dipping” in the parental leave system has been exposed.
TV reporter sacked for praising Trump
A TV reporter is out of a job after she criticised President Obama and praised President-elect Donald Trump on her personal Facebook page.
Treasurer sounds alarm on economy
THE Federal Budget is being starved of revenue and won’t be nourished enough by improving commodity prices.
REAL ESTATE
Ultimate sellers’ checklist
Selling your home in a competitive market can be daunting. Here are the things you should know when listing your home.
Renovate within budget
Home renovations are on the rise but 41 per cent of Aussie homeowners admit to exceeding their original renovation budget.
Best growth suburbs of 2016
Some suburbs have achieved up to 40 per cent annual growth in yet another bumper year for the Australian property market.
NRL superstars’ NFL bombshell
NRL superstar Jason Taumalolo and a fellow international representative have dropped a code-switching bombshell.
Brett Lee: ‘I am absolutely shocked’
THE Aussie Test great was stunned by the changes rung to the national team — and felt two players were brutally dealt with.
Tennis star’s stunning getaway snaps
TENNIS sensation Eugenie Bouchard has shared a series of cheeky images, revealing what WTA stars get up to during their off-season.
Clueless fan leaves Djoker fuming
ANDY Murray secured the ATP World Tour Finals trophy — and the No. 1 ranking — with help from an absolute pest.
South Africa’s violent airport fracas
UGLY scenes have broken out at Adelaide airport as South African staff reacted violently when crossing paths with a television reporter.
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