JACK’S UNTOLD STORY: ‘Why I fled the country after reality TV win’
Jack Vidgen had the world at his feet when he won Australia’s Got Talent as a 14-year-old. But then he fell apart, and fled Australia. Before his performance on The Voice, he explains why.
Youtuber’s girlfriend gatecrashes final
The woman who stole headlines by streaking at the Champions League final has been revealed as the girlfriend of a famous Youtuber.
Disbelief over historic boxing upset
The boxing world is reeling after the previously undefeated heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was toppled by underdog Andy Ruiz Jr.
Labor’s shock new A-team revealed
Labor leader Anthony Albanese unveiled his brand new frontbench today — but it didn’t take long for things to turn fiery.
Item of clothing that got Aussies sacked
A company that stood down a group of workers without pay due to their choice of T-shirts has been slammed for pulling a “dirty trick”.
Homebuyer’s $1.5 million mistake
These properties were sold within months of each other with very different price tags. Today, one has soared in value — and the other hasn’t.
Billionaire’s $55m yacht disappears
An Italian fashion tycoon is coming to terms with the astonishing loss of his $55m superyacht which went missing after falling off a cargo ship.
‘Gay for pay’ escort earns $1,500ph
A 33-year-old straight male escort reveals what it takes for him to ‘go gay’, and it’s pretty simple — lots of cash. “I’ll do what I need to do.”
Sad truth about Meghan’s new life
This telling shot of Jessica Mulroney reveals a huge amount about the Duchess’ new life. And it’s far from the royal fairytale she imagined.
‘Wait your turn’: Aussie clips Serena
Serena Williams has come under fire following her shock French Open loss to a 20-year-old US usurper, leaving tennis stars fuming.
Crucial find in ‘Elephant Man’ mystery
When Joseph Merrick began to grow a “trunk” on his face, he became a household name. But his story is only just reaching a conclusion.
Brutality of kangaroo cull exposed
The Australian kangaroo — a sentimental national icon or reviled pest? An Aussie film is challenging the paradigm, and enraging many along the way.
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Like many so-called institutions in Los Angeles, Guy’s nightclub is now permanently closed.
Truth about Paris’ most bitter feud
Monaco royal Charlotte Casiraghi, the granddaughter of screen legend Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier, has tied the knot.
Royal wedding like no other
It was the school that ’90s kids the world over wanted to attend.
Secrets from set of Saved by the Bell
New Facebook hint behind QLD crash
A troubled Queensland family were known to child services five months before their tragic deaths, a social media post allegedly revealed.
Fears for Aussie climber after avalanche
A Sydney mountaineer, feared dead along with seven companions after an avalanche, had only just returned to climbing in “wild places” after previously feeling “overwhelmed by the risks”.
Barnaby Joyce welcomes second son
The controversial politician and his former staffer have welcomed their second child together, following the birth of first son Sebastian.
Partner of ‘lone wolf’ sex offender speaks
The girlfriend of a “lone wolf” accused of snatching a young girl from a Sydney street and removing her clothes has jumped to his defence.
Woman steals car with 2yo inside, crashes
Parents of a two-year-old girl were “horrified” after their car was stolen before their eyes — with their young daughter in the back seat.
Can you believe this man’s story?
As a crime story, it read like something dreamt up by Agatha Christie. So is the story and alibi of Raymond White beliveable?
Gunman’s chilling ritual before massacre
Police have identified the man who killed 12 of his work colleagues at a US municipal building as witnesses reveal the bizarre lead-up to his rampage.
Trump’s sneaky dig annoys Britain
US President Donald Trump has come under attack by British politicians just days before his scheduled arrival in London.
NBA star sues girl, 5, for damages
Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen is reportedly suing a five-year-old girl who he says drew on the walls of his $10 million mansion.
Football outrage: ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’
Chaos struck the Champions League final seconds after kick-off, but what happened after was the real issue for a host of grumpy fans.
US visas to require social media links
Australians who need a visa to get into the US are set to be affected by tough new requirements by the Trump Administration.
Body found in hunt for missing girl
After a month-long search, police say they have found the body of a child in a garbage bag at the spot where her stepdad reportedly confessed to dumping her remains.
Samantha X’s escort ‘exit plan’
She’s Australia’s highest-paid sex worker whose reliance on alcohol nearly broke her, but Samantha X’s is making an exciting change.
$16 item Aussies spend $40m on
Aussies are obsessed with this “lifesaver” product — spending millions on it every year. Now it’s had a slick revamp, and we could not be happier.
Style guru’s secret to health and happiness
Tash Sefton ate and drank whatever she wanted, or whatever the latest trend diet recommended. Then she realised just how wrong she’d had it.
‘The one word that haunts me forever’
Fiona Falkiner says this one word has haunted her for most of her life — and it’s one many of us struggle to come to terms with.
Company slammed for its ‘no pants’ rule
A Russian manufacturing company is offering bonuses to female employees who wear skirts instead of pants. Welcome back to the 1800s.
Final moments before AF447 disaster
Ten years ago today a reliable Airbus A330 fell from the sky and into the ocean, killing everyone on board. This is what went wrong.
Scary reason Air NZ plane turned around
Air NZ passengers were settled in for their flight to the holiday hotspot of Tahiti when they got a disturbing update on the plane’s flight path.
Malaysian PM’s MH17 bombshell
In a jaw dropping speech, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has declared he doesn’t believe Russia shot down MH17.
Two letters to get into Qantas lounge
If you thought getting into the Qantas lounge was reserved only for exclusive flyers — think again. Because this is how you get in for free.
$35 Kmart puffer changes everything
They’re the light, trending item making the sudden cold snap bearable and we’ve scoured the shops to find the best deal in town.
Trump calls royal Meghan ‘nasty’
US President Donald Trump has labelled Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 'nasty’ just one day before his scheduled visit to the UK.
Truth Rocketman hides about Elton John
Rocketman isn’t supposed to be a straight retelling of Elton John’s life. But that doesn’t mean you’re not curious about the truth.
Royal photo we may never see again
When this photo was taken of the royals it sparked an international frenzy — but here’s why you won’t see it again anytime soon.
We’ve been saying Rihanna’s name wrong
Some Rihanna fans were shocked to discover the correct pronunciation of the singer’s name after she introduced herself in a video that went viral.
Kim visits ‘murderer’ on death row
Kim Kardashian has visited a man convicted of killing four people as she continues to bankroll a campaign to help free prison inmates.
Apple says it will kill off iTunes
Anyone with an Apple device has used iTunes to search for a song, a music video or a TV show. Now, the iTunes era will draw to a close.
Inside the bizarre world of VR sex
From swinger parties to hardcore orgies, the immersive world of virtual reality sex is upon us, and it’s taken porn to a whole other level.
Alligator’s trail of terror in home invasion
Police have captured dramatic footage of a massive alligator which smashed its way inside a home in Florida.
Telstra customers hit by nationwide outage
Telstra has been hit by a major outage and has advised customers to use apps like Facetime instead of making phone calls.
Tesla Model 3’s Aussie price shock
The long wait is over, after more than three years Aussies can now configure and order the brand’s most affordable car.
Mistakes behind Pauline’s ‘demise’
She’s one of the most controversial pollies in Australian history. But according to one expert, the One Nation leader’s days are numbered.
Ex-Westpac mates solve office headache
Two former Westpac workers reckon they’ve solved one of the most annoying inconveniences — the dreaded expense form.
‘Lazy’ young workers hit back at businesses
Young workers don’t always have the best reputation, but a new study suggests that’s not necessarily their fault.
Man fined $50 for paying window washer
Luke Bresland didn’t think twice before handing some small change to a Perth window washer. Then he was hit with a mind-boggling fee.
‘Old-school’ hack behind $600k home
Suzanne Holohan was “burning” through her savings — but one fun “game” helped her save up a house deposit in just three years.
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Inside Dannii Minogue’s ‘very private’ pad
The home Dannii Minogue used to share with her model ex-boyfriend Kris Smith and added a luxury feel to has hit the market in an exclusive area.
‘Robbery’: Crowd slams controversy
Boxing fans were left up in arms when the opening fight at Madison Square Garden saw one fighter walk out in “disgust”.
Brutal message Australia can’t ignore
The lucky country Australia might be but its cricketers aren’t so fortunate judging by their first official World Cup experience.
Live: Food poisoning strikes AFL team
Live St Kilda and Port Adelaide are set to face off in a Shanghai showdown, but ugly scenes have unfolded before the first bounce.
Bizarre anomaly ‘needs to be looked at’
New Zealand has flexed its World Cup muscles in a devastating display but a bizarre issue is snatching the attention.
‘Half p***ed’: Coach’s hilarious interview
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp landed the Champions League trophy, but his post-game interview delivered the best highlight of all.
Football star Neymar accused of rape
Football superstar Neymar is reportedly being accused of rape by a woman who alleges he attacked her in a Paris hotel.
‘Oh my god’: Surfers left in disbelief
Some of the biggest names in the world of surfing couldn’t comprehend the scenes they were watching unfold in front of their eyes.
‘Feed on hate’: Warner’s ultimate revenge
Pleas for fans not to boo Steve Smith and David Warner have been drowned out by the hostile crowd, but that didn’t worry Warner.
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- Apple says it will kill off iTunes
- Football outrage: ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’
- Truth about Paris’ most bitter feud
- Brutal message Australia can’t ignore
- ‘Wait your turn’: Aussie clips Serena
- New Facebook hint behind QLD crash
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