NEVER SEEN SINCE: The riddle of the ‘vanishing’ swinger
INVESTIGATORS hope military-grade software will help solve the “impossible” disappearance of a swinging soldier under heavy surveillance.
Two dead in horror plane crash
UPDATE: A plane crash on Perth’s Swan River has killed two in front of thousands preparing for the Australia Day skyworks.
The Hottest 100 debut shockers
ON possibly Triple J’s final Australia Day Hottest 100, certain picks are still causing grief, with listeners appalled or delighted.
‘Now I don’t need real porn’
IT doesn’t get more Aussie than this. It’s being called “the best page on Facebook” and blokes and sheilas are bonding over one thing.
‘Strangest thing I’ve seen in 20 years’
ROGER Federer’s bizarre drop in performance against Stan Wawrinka late in their semi final clash left legends of the game scratching their heads.
Warner’s list of shattered records
DAVID Warner didn’t just shatter Pakistan hearts in Adelaide, several cricket records were sent packing as well, courtesy of his devastating batting display.
Woman’s post-breakup ‘revenge body’
AN OBESE 120kg woman lost 45kg after her boyfriend ditched her. Now she says being dumped was the “best thing that ever happened” to her.
Is this the craziest idea ever or pure genius?
AN alt-right group has placed a bounty on social media giant Twitter in an apparent bid to kill it. But Twitter’s response was perfect.
Teen airs suicide on Facebook live
FOURTEEN-year-old Naika Venant died after broadcasting her death from the bathroom of her home for two hours.
‘My tongue fell into their mouths’
A TEACHER in the US was arrested over indecency towards three girls in his first grade class. The explanation for his behaviour was unprecedented.
Obama’s private words to Trump
DONALD Trump has revealed Barack Obama’s parting words to him in his first TV interview since being sworn in as POTUS.
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Trump to make it harder to visit US
PLANNING on visiting the US? Prepare for an interrogation. President Trump is considering making it a lot harder for Aussies to get into the country.
Protester charged over violent rally
AN ‘Invasion Day’ protester who allegedly assaulted police during the Sydney rally today has been charged. A young woman was injured as police arrested the 20-year-old man (pictured).
Thalia’s sweet, haunting note
A LETTER about the world moving from “darkness” to “light” by a Bourke St massacre victim has emerged after her death.
Claremont killings: Victim’s steps retraced
THE exclusive Perth suburb of Claremont today marks the deadly anniversary of when girls started going missing.
‘Real Australians Seek Welcome’
STREET artist Peter Drew has made one important change to a controversial poster that touched Aussies in every corner of the country two years ago.
Mum’s mysterious message before death
A MUM texted “goodbye” to her sister-in-law hours before dying with her husband and their young son in a mystery blaze.
‘Kim’s days are now numbered’
A DEFECTOR says the North Korean people will rise up against Kim Jong-un, as he embraces the Trump presidency.
‘Mexico will pay for 100pc of the wall’
DONALD Trump has given his first interview as president, doubling down on his promise to have Mexico pay for a border wall.
Trump just incriminated his own daughter
PRESIDENT Trump may have just landed his own daughter in hot water. In declaring a crackdown on fraud, he’s targeted a group of voters that includes Tiffany.
Hilarious Trump parody video goes viral
STEP ASIDE Alec Baldwin. This Dutch comedy show is a new contender for the best Donald Trump parody after its hilarious dig at the new President went viral.
Where does our Aussie accent come from?
YOU can tell an Aussie accent from a mile off. From dropping the Rs and abbreviating almost anything, where did our signature slang come from?
Nardya dies days after making headlines
SHE captured hearts internationally when she spent her last days promoting organ donation. Sadly, Nardya Miller has passed away.
When should Australia Day be held?
WE’VE all heard the argument to change the date of Australia Day, but if it was shifted from January 26, when would it be?
This is what an Aussie hero looks like
A BOY who selflessly treated exhausted firies to Zooper Doopers when his community was blasted by bushfires is being praised as an Aussie legend.
Boy surfs over shark’s gaping jaws
THIS is the horrifying moment 10-year-old Australian boy unwittingly surfed over the head of a massive great white shark.
The end of in-flight entertainment?
THE way we fly could be in for a major change, as the world’s biggest airline reveals it’s scrapping in-flight entertainment screens.
If you must recline, here’s how to do it
TO RECLINE or not to recline? It’s a hot topic and sparks quite a few in-flight brawls. So it’s time we came up with some rules.
Travel agent scams family for own trip
SHE pocketed a family’s holiday money to fund her own round-the-world trip including Australia and then boasted with snaps on Facebook.
Qantas’s next big purchase
WITH Perth-London flights set to start in 2018, Qantas is now looking at what it needs to make non-stop Sydney-London services a reality.
‘The most soulless city I’ve been to’
WHEN you’re travelling, some places resonate better than others. Here’s what people really think about these popular spots.
Actor arrested at oddball protest
SHIA LaBeouf’s bizarre protest against Donald Trump — a livestream running 24/7 for four years — is in jeopardy after he was arrested.
Goodman doesn’t look like this anymore
JOHN Goodman has undergone a crazy body transformation, quite literally making him half the man he used to be. His fans are stunned.
Talk show host rips into Paris Jackson
A US talk show host has taken a swipe at Paris Jackson — taking issue with the teen’s Rolling Stone cover and comments about considering herself black.
Ben Affleck’s seriously awful misstep
WE ALL know he is an accomplished director. So how did Live By Night become this confusing, boring mess?
Johansson splits from second husband
SPLITSVILLE for Scarlett Johansson. It’s the second time the world’s highest grossing actor has broken up with a husband after two years of marriage.
Aussie UFC star’s cringeworthy Facebook page
OPINION: While there are lots of things to love about Mark Hunt, the way in which he conducts himself on social media is not one of them. Check out this page.
What’s coming to Netflix, Stan and Foxtel
IF you binge-watched a little too hard over the holidays and need something new, Netflix, Stan and Foxtel have fresh content coming out this February.
The most Aussie video games
HERE a few suggestions for some other Australian-related games to check out this Australia Day from the air-conditioned comfort of the couch.
Global Doomsday Clock about to tick over?
SCIENTISTS are set to make an announcement about the global Doomsday Clock. It could take humanity back to the time of the nuclear arms race.
Super rare ‘UFO’ cloud spotted in sky
INCREDIBLE pictures show the moment the clouds parted as though a spaceship was about to makes its descent into Huntingdon Beach, California.
What unlimited annual leave is really like
IT SOUNDS like a dream. Working for a company that offers unlimited holidays, where you could have a long weekend every week. But it’s not that simple.
Trump’s brutal, honest admission
BARACK Obama made a point of stopping America from using torture techniques. Donald Trump has a very different approach.
Suburbs with the best value for money
GET in quick. These suburbs, all close to their city CBDs, have managed to stay affordable in the midst of Australia’s property boom.
Trump to ‘investigate’ voter fraud
VOTER fraud is America’s mythical creature. Everyone “knows” it exists, but no one has ever proven it. Now Trump wants an investigation.
Ridiculous pregnancy test ad goes viral
CAN you see what’s wrong with this picture? A poster for a pregnancy testing kit has gone viral online due to a hilarious mistake.
Forget about Spring selling season, this is the most popular season to buy and sell a home.
More than a quarter of Australians want their own holiday home. But is this affecting affordability?
This iconic Victorian estate, which featured in the movie spin-off of Kath & Kim, is on the market.
Williams snub: ‘I don’t care at all’
IT appears not every tennis star will be watching the Australian Open final, with one player handing a cheeky snub to the Williams sisters.
Stadium a symbol of American decay
IT WAS once a shining beacon of hope but after being abandoned four years ago this dome stands unused, awaiting demolition.
Video: NBL player’s horrific eye injury
NEW Zealand Breakers forward Akil Mitchell has suffered an horrific eye injury during his team’s NBL game against Cairns Taipan on Thursday night.
Aussie cricketer’s unthinkable achievement
AN Aussie cricketer took the first hat-trick of his career, but his next three balls are what really have everyone talking.
Teen so freakishly tall he doesn’t look real
ONE day, Robert Bobroczky could be the tallest NBA player in history. But his freakish body isn’t the only thing that makes this 16-year-old unique.
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