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AN EXTREMELY common property market tactic is threatening to bring down a “house of cards” at the centre of Australia’s economy.
Could you pass this English test?
AWKWARDLY, many Australians wouldn’t be able to pass an English test proposed as part of new citizenship requirements.
Mum slams Aldi children’s book
ALDI has been caught up in the heated debate over a book by a well known children’s author, after a shopper was offended by the sale item.
The threat we didn’t see coming
THERE may be a second urgent nuclear threat coming out of North Korea. It depends on how much stress a mountain can bear.
$100m theme park sold for $10
CREATIONIST Ken Ham is adamant his $100 million Noah’s ark theme park isn’t floundering. So why did it sell for $10? Twice?
‘Moment of madness’ cost Amy her life
THE distraught family of a teenage girl who died earlier this month has posted an emotional video on Facebook that has been viewed more than million times.
Storm to devastate four countries
THIS image shows the monster storm approaching the US, which is set to devastate three other nations on its way there.
Farting weatherman goes viral
AN AWARD-WINNING weatherman has become a viral sensation after appearing to bend over and fart during a live broadcast.
Could Tinder date have gone any worse?
A WOMAN got herself stuck between two windows in the middle of a horror Tinder date. That’s not even the worst part.
Worst thing about Aussie restaurants
DO YOU remember when the mantra of restaurants was “customer first”? Well that’s no longer the case, if this online booking example is anything to go by.
What this stunning shot doesn’t show you
THIS Brazilian pilot’s unbelievable selfie from the cockpit of his plane over Dubai has gone viral. But things aren’t quite as they seem in the photo.
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THE young actress might have been photographed wearing her tiniest pair of shorts to date, but she wasn’t about to let the body shamers have the last say.
IT GOES without saying you can’t drop the F-bomb on daytime TV — but the other word once banned from Ellen DeGeneres’ show will surprise you.
HOLY bald patch Margot, is that you? The actress has undergone a complete makeover for her latest role as famous redhead Queen Elizabeth I.
SHE is battling cancer for a second time. Now, Olivia Newton-John has turned to Karl Stefanovic for emotional support in a revealing new interview.
HELL’S Kitchen Australia contestant David Oldfield has defended his cruel dig at Candice Warner’s past where she was caught up in a toilet cubicle tryst.
MEGHAN Markle has spoken for the first time about her love for Prince Harry, saying the relationship doesn’t define her but that she ‘loves a great love story’.
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Taunt that made a serial killer ‘snap’
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Embarrassing joke in Cup disaster
FORGET the scoreline and the consequences of Japan’s loss — a far greater embarrassment plagued Australia’s win over Thailand.
Horrifying footage of cop hit by speeding car
A POLICE officer somersaulted high into the air after being hit by a car travelling at 121 kilometres an hour in Sydney last night.
Too scared to leave the house
AN AUTISTIC teen who has been bashed three times in the past 12 months in Sydney is now too scared to leave the house.
800,000 lives about to be up-ended
IT’S a decision most of Donald Trump’s fans don’t even support, but 800,000 people are at risk of having their lives ruined nonetheless.
UFC starlet: ‘I was honestly killing myself’
THE most popular female fighter in the UFC has made stunning revelations about her weight and announced a career shift.
Presidents slam ‘cruel’ Trump
FORMER Presidents launch an extraordinary swipe against what they call a “cruel” decision by the Trump administration.
Osama’s ‘personal’ 9/11 motive revealed
A NEW documentary has revealed why Osama bin Laden became the evil mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks that changed the world forever.
How inventor claims Kim Wall died
INVENTOR Peter Madsen has faced court and revealed his story about how Kim Wall died aboard his homemade submarine.
Male model’s insane rice diet
CARBS are usually the enemy when it comes to getting seriously ripped. Now, Karl Lagerfeld’s top male model has revealed how rice got him a six-pack.
How to tell if your child is being bullied
PARENTS don’t always know their child is being bullied. The tragic case of Adelaide teen Libby Bell shows how important it is to know the warning signs.
From healthy to coma ‘so quickly’
MERCEDES King was a “young, fit, healthy girl” who went to bed with flu-like symptoms and woke up fighting for her life in a Brisbane hospital.
Peppa Pig episode banned in Australia
AN EPISODE of the popular children’s TV show Peppa Pig has been banned in Australia for giving our kids an “inappropriate” message.
Breast implants almost ruined my life
SIMONE surgically boosted her bust from an A to a C-cup, and spent six years paying the price. Now she has a dire warning for others.
How to escape bogans on holiday
THESE are the great destinations Aussies typically don’t visit. So if you don’t want to be surrounded by Australian accents on holiday, go here instead.
The Japanese island you’ve never heard of
MANY travellers never veer very far from the well-worn paths of Toyko and Kyoto. This is well worth the detour.
Australia snubbed on best countries list
THE votes for the world’s most beautiful countries are in. This country has been named the world’s best, and Australia doesn’t even make the top 20.
Bag of ecstasy explodes in teen’s stomach
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Why you shouldn’t sleep during takeoff
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What you never knew about Xena: Warrior Princess
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Madonna can’t convince FedEx she’s Madonna
IT’S one thing to be one of the most famous women in the world, but what if your mail courier doesn’t believe you?
Ed Sheeran reveals whether he’ll return to GoT
IF YOU, like most people, couldn’t stand Ed Sheeran’s cameo on Game of Thrones, the singer has some news for you.
Seven host’s cancer scare: ‘I ignored it’
THE Morning Show host Kylie Gillies has revealed a cancer scare after she noticed a spot but left it for 18 months before she did anything about it.
Great Gatsby star’s problem with the film
IT WAS an undeniable box office hit — grossing $438 million worldwide — but Carey Mulligan still has an issue with The Great Gatsby.
Hilarious text message fools the internet
A WRONG number text message sent between warring neighbours has gone insanely viral. There’s just one problem.
Police bust driver using mattress as car seat
A QUEENSLAND man’s car has been impounded after he allegedly used a rolled mattress as a front car seat.
Coca-Cola’s $1.25 million dollar question
COCA-COLA is looking to revamp everyone’s favourite soft drink and it wants you to do the hard work for it. But hey, at least it’s willing to pay well.
Black hole much larger than sun
ASTRONOMERS have found a black hole in the Milky Way galaxy, which they believe could be the missing link in a rare space phenomenon.
Your fridge could be watching you
POLICE have been awarded powers to remotely use devices such as smart fridges as surveillance tools in the case of a terrorist emergency.
Plastic bags banned overnight
PLASTIC bans may soon be illegal across Australia, after yet another state government passed laws banning them.
‘Think we’re that stupid? Think again’
HE’S no greenie, but shock jock Alan Jones has a surprising message: “If you think we’re that stupid, think again”.
‘Ugliest mansion’ listed for $2 million
THIS sprawling mansion just can’t seem to find a buyer— and the bizarre story of how it was built and decorated might explain why.
Parents lending more than banks
HOME buyers have become so reliant on financial help from their parents it’s given the “bank of mum and dad” a status most banks would envy.
Why they’re coming for your cash
THOSE crisp notes in your pocket? They’re not safe. The war on your cash is heating up with the prediction of a “disturbing threat”.
Aussie star: ‘He doesn’t deserve to be there’
Live Steve O’Keefe has known John Hastings since they were teenagers and was best man at his wedding, but friendship has been thrown out the window.
Federer overshadowing insane revival
THE tennis world is used to living in Roger Federer’s shadow but 2017 shouldn’t only be remembered for his remarkable run.
Hamilton ‘outstanding’ but Ricciardo ‘legendary’
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Socceroos’ ‘toxic crap’ is ‘bulls***’
FIRST it was Mark Bosnich. Now another Socceroos legend has floated a damning conspiracy theory after Australia’s disaster.
Ouch: Awkward photo says it all
A CRINGEWORTHY snap featuring Steve Smith and David Warner with a snubbed Australian star is the new definition of awkward.
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