IT DOESN’T LET UP: The trailer for Alien: Covenant’s terrifying
THE movie is the second instalment in the Alien prequel series and from the looks of it, this is going to be the scariest one in the franchise.
Toddler left in car dies
A THREE-year-old girl has died after being locked in a car in Sydney’s northwest.
Prank causes hysteria mid-flight
A PRANKSTER sparked explosion fears on Virgin flight, with the pilot threatening to divert the plane mid-flight.
The disease ‘that doesn’t exist’
ONE year ago Anna Tynan was happy, healthy and had an amazing career. Now she’s stuck feeling like she has the hangover from hell.
Hottest Christmas in 75 years; storms are coming
ADELAIDE sizzled on a Christmas Day scorcher — but storms are brewing in the west of the state and tropical downpours are forecast to reach the city over the next two days.
How a mentalist really reads your mind
HOW does mentalist and magician Katherine Mills know what you’re thinking? The magic is that she can get inside your head and make people’s minds play tricks on them.
The most hilarious Christmas photos ever
WHILE most family Christmas photos are fairly generic, these families have taken things to a different level … with both hilarious and cringe-worthy results.
Missing Russian plane wreckage found
MORE than 60 members of the internationally-renowned Red Army Choir were on board a Russian military plane that crashed in the Black Sea.
Melbourne’s hottest Christmas in 18 years
UPDATE: FIRE crews battled a ferocious grassfire which jumped a major highway and threatened farms as Victorians sweltered through the hottest Christmas Day in 18 years.
Internet goes nuts for US miracle
AMERICAN sports fans just witnessed something they haven’t seen in a very long time, and they’re absolutely loving it.
Die Hard: Things you never knew
BEFORE you settle down in front of the Christmas tree tonight to re-watch this killer classic, check out these surprising facts about the movie:
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Christmas Day blaze destroys home
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CELEBRITIES including Morgan Freeman and Kiefer Sutherland have revealed some fun behind the scenes stories from their most famous films.
THE singer has lashed out after seeing a video in which the Facebook founder mocks the quality of Nickelback’s songs.
THE Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike have sadly lost their baby just before Christmas.
STATUS Quo rocker Rick Parfitt has passed away months after he spoke of his “death” following a third heart attack on stage in Spain.
CARRIE Fisher’s beloved dog Gary “posts” an emotional tweet, while Harrison Ford sends love to his “dear friend” who remains in hospital.
SHE’S usually known for posting pictures of her ample cleavage, but Chloe Lattanzi has surprised us by sharing an adorable snap with Olivia Newton-John.
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Toddler pulled from Port Phillip Bay
A TODDLER is being airlfted to the Royal Children’s Hospital after being pulled from the waters off Port Phillip Bay.
Firefighters battle blaze in Mid North
UPDATE: As the temperatures soar across South Australia a fire has been keeping firefighters busy near the Hallett Power Station at Canowie.
A couch potato’s guide to Boxing Day
WARM up those leftovers. Loosen up your jeans and switch your phone to do not disturb mode because a marathon of sport is set to keep you busy on Boxing Day.
Why it pays to work Christmas Day
NOT everybody gets to spend Christmas Day eating and drinking with loved ones — but given there’s good money to make, not everybody is complaining, either.
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.
Church criticises world’s tallest Christmas tree
SRI Lanka unveiled a towering Christmas tree, claiming to have surpassed the world record, but the Catholic Church is not impressed.
Queen focuses on ‘the inspirational’
QUEEN Elizabeth II will pay tribute to inspirational unsung heroes in her Christmas Day broadcast to the Commonwealth on Sunday.
Trump Foundation to be dissolved
PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation after reports the institution’s spending helped support his campaign.
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.
Obamas give final Christmas message
US PRESIDENT Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have reflected on eight years in office as they give their final Christmas message.
Inside the life of a royal masseuse
FROM private jets and 2am massages to being watched like a hawk with the king, this is what life is like as a Queen’s private masseuse.
‘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.
Sex robots could reveal your fantasies
THINK your secrets are safe with a robot? The next generation of sex robots will be able to “learn” what you like and feed that info back to its maker.
Cryptic note left by actress
SHE was a beautiful model and actress, destined for a big Hollywood career, until she disappeared. All she left was a note addressed to “Kirk”.
2Pac’s ‘Hail Mary’ used in carol service
INSTEAD of printing the Catholic prayer, red-faced organisers of a Christmas carol service accidentally handed out 1000 copies of Tupac Shakur’s vitriolic banger.
World’s loneliest Xmas job
ON CHRISTMAS Day the sun never rises, there’s no power and only polar bears for company. But it’s all in a day’s work for the North Pole patrol.
2017’s most bizarre festivals
THEY are not for the faint-hearted but this is what some people do for fun.
Tips for a plane ticket refunded
SO YOU’VE booked a flight, but you won’t be able to make it and you want your money back. Airline says no? Try our step-by-step guide.
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.
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.
The worst things celebs said in 2016
FROM stupid to shocking to just downright cringe-worthy, celebrities seemed to have no filter in 2016. Here’s some of the biggest shockers they said this year.
Jennifer Lopez ‘dating’ Drake
JENNIFER Lopez and Drake are reportedly the latest celebrity couple to hook up, making them pop’s newest power couple.
Celebs who got married on the quiet
WHEN Margot Robbie married she joined the ranks of stars who have pulled off the seemingly impossible - a secret wedding.
Fisher stable after heart attack
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 flips out after crash
THE Whiplash star was reportedly restrained after a crash flipped his vintage car, likely bringing back memories of his near-fatal crash in 2007.
Storms and heat: Christmas Day weather
STORMS dumped rain across NSW on Christmas Eve while Southeast Australia is set to swelter through Christmas Day.
Australia’s biggest YouTube stars
WITH the shift from traditional broadcast television channels to online, YouTube is letting Australians become internet celebrities.
Astronaut sci-fi theory becomes reality
A START-UP is using a grant from NASA to leverage techniques used on brain trauma and heart attack to revolutionise space travel.
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.
Property predictions: Gold Coast to boom in 2017
WILL Sydney continue its domination and will Melbourne survive concerns of oversupply? These are the predictions for the 2017 property market.
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.
‘Made in China’ no longer nasty
IT’S long been the label synonymous with “cheap” — but that’s changing just as quickly as the industry grew.
Best time to sell your house in January
NEW year, new home. If you missed out on the pre-Christmas property rush, this is the best time to list your home for sale in the new near.
How to smash the Boxing Day sales
THE biggest shopping day of the year is coming, and news.com.au spoke to the big stores and retail experts to work out your strategy.
REAL ESTATE
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.
Smith reveals Boxing Day Test line-up
THERE was a very different atmosphere at Australia’s final training session at the MCG today before the heat is dialled up for tomorrow’s Boxing Day Test. SEE THE TEAM
McGregor surprises fans on street
IT’S stuff straight out of a movie. Conor McGregor’s appearance on a Dublin street was just as thrilling as any of his fights in the Octagon.
Rousey’s ‘absurd’ UFC snub confirmed
WHAT Ronda Rousey wants, Ronda Rousey gets. That much was made abundantly clear in the lead-up to UFC 207.
‘You can see his leg flopping around’
NFL player Tyler Lockett was stretchered off in agony after suffering a horrific injury. It was simply awful to watch.
Pakistan riding comeback wave
PAKISTAN captain Misbah ul-Haq says he has never seen such high self-belief in a team but his players won’t be getting ahead of themselves on Boxing Day.
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- Is the US about to collapse?
- Toddler left in car dies
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- TV presenter’s news flash surprise
- Prank causes hysteria mid-flight
- Status Quo guitarist dead at 68
- Rousey’s ‘absurd’ UFC snub confirmed
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- Swimmer dies at Leighton Beach
- Toddler dies after being left in car
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