ABANDONED STATE: Fewer people choose to move to Adelaide
If you own a house in Sydney, You could sell your house, move to Adelaide, buy one more or less the same and be over 400 grand better off.
Is the US about to collapse?
WILL the US collapse the moment Trump takes power in January? There are plenty of indicators the President-elect will change everything.
Woman earns $65K in six weeks
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‘I answer the door in stilettos.’
SAMPLES of the graphic texts allegedly sent between Seven CEO Tim Worner and a former employee have been published.
Millions in path of Christmas Day typhoon
PHILIPPINE authorities have urged hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes as a strong typhoon threatens to wallop the country.
AFP seize items from terror raid house
UPDATE: POLICE have returned to a house in Melbourne’s north, as a fourth alleged suicide bomber was remanded for alleged plans to blow up parts of Melbourne on Christmas Day.
What’s open Christmas and Boxing Day?
TAKE the stress out of the festive season; here is what is open when across the capitals of this fair nation.
TV presenter’s news flash surprise
AN Italian TV presenter has suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction on live TV, which was spotted by an eagle-eyed viewer.
Teen dies sledding down frozen water slide
A TEENAGE boy is dead after falling off a frozen water slide at Mount Olympus Water and Theme Park in the US.
Couple surprises family with a baby for Christmas
IT CAN be hard to figure out what to get your mum and dad for Christmas. Maybe that’s why this couple decided to pull off the ultimate surprise gift.
Pregnant waitress touched by huge tip
A PREGNANT waitress with financial hardships burst into tears when she saw the whopping tip one of her customers left for her.
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STAR Wars actress Carrie Fisher is in a stable condition after going into cardiac arrest during a mid-air flight from London to LA.
MILES Teller was reportedly restrained after a crash flipped his vintage car, likely bringing back memories of his near-fatal crash in 2007.
A POPULAR singer has revealed the she and another superstar were propositioned for a threesome by Elvis Presley.
FROM Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift to Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel — there’s been more shade in Hollywood than a window blind shop.
TRUMP’S inauguration is less than a month away. As celebs continue to decline his invitations, Trump took to Twitter to slam claims he needs them.
The Great Gatsby star and French model Dayana Reeves are said to be smitten for the holidays.
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Manus Island asylum seeker dead
A SUDANESE asylum seeker who had been in detention on Manus Island has died in Australia apparently after sustaining head injuries in a fall.
Hug the needy at Christmas, says PM
IT’S been a tough and gruelling year for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, but he says now is the time to share the love with the less fortunate.
Kimono ‘key’ to solving Claremont killings
A WOMAN’S silk dressing gown stolen 28 years ago is believed to have been the vital clue that lead police to arresting a Perth man over the cold case.
Second home linked to Claremont killings
POLICE are searching a second property that could be linked to the Claremont serial killings following the arrest of Bradley Edwards.
Apology to Dr Chau Chak Wing
NEWS.com.au apologises to Dr Chau Chak Wing for any hurt caused by the article titled “Australians caught up in UN bribery and money laundering scandal”.
Shock US vote abandons Israel
US rebukes longstanding ally at UN Security Council, with Israel’s settlements on Palestinian territory since 1967 now deemed “illegal”.
Rookie cop who took down a ‘terrorist’
THE hero cop who shot dead suspected Berlin truck killer Anis Amri was a trainee who had only been on the job for a matter of months.
Libyan plane hijackers in custody
TWO men have been arrested as passengers and crew are freed from a hijacked Libyan plane in Malta.
Berlin suspect shot dead in Italy
TUNISIAN man Anis Amri who is suspected of carrying out the deadly Berlin truck attack has been shot dead by police in Italy.
The crazy Sherri Papini conspiracies
THE Papini family’s disappearance and lack of information about Sherri’s abduction has led to wild speculation online.
‘Lazy and a disgrace’: Mum shamed by neighbour
A MOTHER was told to ‘shape up or ship out’ by an anonymous neighbour. Her crime? Not planting enough shrubs in the front yard.
Roxy husband’s grim prison Christmas
ROXY Jacenko’s husband Oliver Curtis will spend his first Christmas in prison and it will be a grim affair for the convicted share trader.
People avoid me at Christmas
CHRISTIAN Velten vanished 13 years ago. Then, earlier this year, his sister got a Facebook message. This is what happened next.
Healthy Christmas meal plan
APPARENTLY the words healthy and Christmas can coexist. Enjoying the festive season without stacking on the kilos is possible if you balance the menu.
Best Aussie viral videos of 2016
FROM Chris Gayle’s jawdropping attempt to pick up Mel McLaughlin live on air, to a man punching a kangaroo in the face, here’s what Aussies shared in 2016.
Scams to watch out for these holidays
IT’S the time of year when everyone is taking it easy. Except scam artists. Here is what they will be up to and how to spot the tricks.
YouTube prankster is doing more harm than good
ADAM Saleh made headlines when he was kicked off a flight in the US. He says it’s race-related, airlines say he’s a pest.
Rock star status for a cheap ticket
HAVE you ever wondered what would happen if everyone on the plane disappeared? Here’s a hint: unlimited champagne.
‘Very stupid attempt at smuggling’
KIWI border officials were having none of it when a Canadian tourist tried to talk her way out of having her hand luggage X-rayed.
Secret to better plane travel: plastic
BLOCKED ears? Dry eyes? Air pressure and humidity will be far better on planes of the future, thanks to hi-tech materials.
‘It’s forgettable’: Akmal bags I’m A Celebrity
THE popular comedian reveals why he agreed to go on the reality show earlier this year and what really happened behind the scenes.
Sex and the City 3 is happening
HOLD onto your Manolos because Sex and the City 3 is a lot closer than you might think after reports reveal the stars of the hit show have signed on for a third film.
Tom Hanks proves why he’s the best guy
A FAN wrote a letter to legendary actor Tom Hanks — and got an amazing response.
Pitt: ‘Jolie has no self-regulating mechanism’
BRAD Pitt has blasted Angelina Jolie for revealing private information about their kids in their bitter custody war.
Emma Stone outclasses Ryan Gosling
THERE is no reason for you to not see La La Land the minute it opens on Boxing Day. It’s the perfect movie to close out 2016.
We’ll have to live like Martians
A SCIENTIST has sent a chilling warning about the Earth’s future, and wants us to wake up about the grim reality awaiting us.
The deadly truth about Home Alone
THE Home Alone movies are quintessential viewing this holiday period and while entertaining, there are some massive flaws in the 90s classics.
We’re set for a merry mobile Christmas
PHONE calls to family are a Christmas tradition - but this year we’re set to give it a modern twist with Snapchat and video calls on a day set to break data records.
Christmas solar storm to batter Earth
EARTH is being blasted by a flare soaring from a hole in the sun’s atmosphere — and it’s bringing huge geomagnetic storms with it.
Has your Netflix been hacked?
SOMEONE might have purchased your Netflix login details on the dark web and is binge-watching all of your content for free. Here’s how to check.
Donald Trump’s ‘forgotten’ child
DONALD Trump’s youngest daughter Tiffany remains a mystery. But Insta snaps aside, her back story is sad and compelling.
Before you quit your job, read this
SICK of your boss and considering tossing it all in, think again. Why quitting your job isn’t as good as it sounds.
What it’s like telling a CEO what to do
THEY make a living out of being the smartest people in the room and telling others what to do, so how do you tell a CEO they need to improve?
Shirt too controversial for stores
THIS retail giant has been forced to pull a controversial T-shirt from its online store following complaints from police.
Seven wants stars’ names removed
CHANNEL 7 has filed a defamation suit against a blogger who published the names of two network stars alleging they had affair with CEO Tim Worner.
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Hacks for a painless move
Moving house doesn’t have to be so stressful. Here are some expert time management tips to save the stress when moving home.
Is this home worth more?
Society is becoming far more environmentally conscious but would you be willing to pay more for a home that was kinder to Mother Nature?
Cheapest inner city suburbs
Don’t want to move away from the CBD? These are the most affordable suburbs within 10km and 20km from each capital city.
‘He’ll kick his head to another planet’
UFC boss Dana White has unleashed on Floyd Mayweather saying the boxing great is biting off more he can chew with Conor McGregor.
Real reason Lyon’s career is on the line
IT’S only through a stroke of luck that Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has survived this long in the Test team.
LeBron’s heartwarming Christmas miracle
LEBRON James made one family’s Christmas by delivering $1.8 million in cold, hard cash to their doorstep.
Star axed after big night out
MELBOURNE Stars all-rounder Evan Gulbis has been axed from his New Zealand T20 team after having a night on the town.
Dockers star explodes on social media
AN expletive-laden tirade aimed at the Fremantle Football Club has been posted on former Docker Shane Yarran’s Facebook page.
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