FUNNYMAN Chris Rock has sparked a massive debate in the US after uploading a series of selfies that many think show everything that is wrong with the country.
’The loosest show I’ve ever been involved in’
IT might be Good Friday, but the Today Show had a shocker this morning prompting sports reader Tim Gilbert to declare it ‘the loosest show I’ve ever been involved in’.
Kidman slammed for new airline campaign
NICOLE Kidman has caused outrage over her appearance in this airline’s new campaign with critics saying it disregards the company’s shocking treatment of its female employees.
When a prank is not a prank
IN THIS prank-filled world, it’s not just that people mistake jokes for real news. Here are six times when people have mistaken real news for pranks.
Get this off your bucket list now
IT’S A hugely popular tourist activity and may seem like harmless fun, but this is the one thing we all must stop doing. WARNING: Disturbing content.
‘Plus-size Becks’ stuns Balotelli and co
VIDEO: Mario Balotelli and his Liverpool teammates got more than they bargained for when a plus-size Youtube star wowed them with his free kick skills.
Tortured life of Andre the Giant
HE was a 300kg larger-than-life star but only now can we truly understand the physical torment and mental anguish endured by Andre the Giant.
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Why the tortoise fell from the sky
WHEN a child passing a high-rise was struck on the head by a tortoise, it led to a quite incredible discovery.
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Mum’s violent flip-out over fries
SYDNEY mum Amy Johnson claims she doesn’t have a chip on her shoulder — she just wants her fries served correctly.
‘I would describe this as brutal’
CCTV helped catch serial rapist Adrian Bailey and murderer Daniel Kelsall. Police need the public’s help again to catch a killer on the loose.
School kept student in metal cage
A CANBERRA school has admitted to keeping a 10-year-old autistic boy in a cage, describing the structure as a “withdrawal space”.
Man with fake gun in Martin Place fronts court
A MAN wearing a surgical mask allegedly went on an armed robbery spree before he was arrested wielding a fake gun near the Lindt Cafe in Martin Place, a court has heard.
Israel talks tough on Iran nuke deal
ISRAEL has declared a military option “is on the table” as an international agreement was struck to allow Iran one nuclear processing facility under tight supervision.
Transplant teen dies fleeing cops
HE WAS given a transplanted heart and a second chance at life — but a troubled teenager threw it all away.
‘Framed’ teacher jailed for sex abuse
A CANADIAN teacher has been jailed for 10 years for sexually abusing boys at an elite Jakarta school. Parents and students say he’s been framed.
Student rejects uni rejection letter
WHEN this student got a rejection letter from a prestigious American university, she gave them a taste of their own medicine. Read what she wrote.
‘This is not lazy parenting, OK?’
FAMILY road trips: We’ve all been on them. We’ve all hated them. But forget about traditional games, says Jo Stanley. Embrace the screen!
‘My heart has been in a million pieces’
THE heartbroken fiance of the late Wellness Warrior Jessica Ainscough has revealed the blogger turned to radiation treatment as a last attempt to save her life.
When Easter Bunny is out to get you
EASTER: It’s when myths collide. So what are the origins of the mishmash of marketing, fable and religion we get fed at this time every year? You could be surprised.
Pete Evans loses another lucrative deal
PETE Evans has had another setback in his paleo crusade — he’s been dropped as a celebrity ambassador for a major Aussie food chain.
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Pilot ‘researched cockpit doors, suicide’
THE co-pilot suspected of deliberately crashing flight 9525 allegedly searched online for information about suicide and cockpit doors the week before the disaster.
Is it safe to fly Thai Airways?
THAI Airways has been a trusted airline for decades but the truth about its safety record is scary. And its time flying in and out of Australia could be limited.
Incredible sandstorm shuts down major city
FLIGHTS have been cancelled, ships remain anchored and schools are closed as an incredible sandstorm shuts down a huge city.
Qantas’s strict new dress code
QANTAS is making no apology for refusing poorly dressed passengers entry to its airport lounges, despite some travellers taking to social media to vent.
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Guest takes epic tumble on TV
THE Late Late Show host, James Corden, was in shock when he watched one of his famous guests violently fall from the top of the studio’s stairs.
Presto secures The Walking Dead
STREAMING service Presto has scored a content coup, securing the rights to full seasons of smash US zombie hit The Walking Dead.
Fitzy explains bizarre comments
IF YOU’VE been watching The Project this week, you might have heard Fitzy making some rather random comments. Now we know what was going on.
Bjork’s bitter custody battle
THE filmmaker who dumped Bjork for another woman is now suing the eccentric singer over custody of their daughter.
What it’s like to drive a petrol-free car
AUSTRALIA’S first refuelling point for hydrogen cars opened this week but what are they really like to drive?
Are our cars about to get much cheaper?
IT’S a simple idea, and soon enough, it might actually be implemented. The result would be terrible for the big multinational companies - and good for Aussies.
What a whopper wasp nest
THE world’s largest recorded subterranean European wasp nest has been found in Tasmania.
The dumbest smartphone debate
THERE is a growing trend of people using older phones in lieu of smartphones. Here is why going back to inferior technology is a huge mistake.
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Australia’s biggest corporate scandal?
THE Australian head of major fleet management company Orix has reportedly been charged with paying corrupt commissions to an employee of Coca-Cola Amatil.
Maccas will never be the same
IT’S Maccas, but not as you know it. Your humble suburban McDonald’s will soon be so fancy and schmick that you’ll barely recognise it.
One number that should really, really worry you
AUSTRALIA’S economy could be in for another massive blow, with the news that we’re about to lose billions of dollars. Here’s why everyone is worried.
Couple wins lottery a second time
TALK about lucky. This couple has won the lottery for the second time, beating odds of more than 283 billion to one.
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Bogut saw Entourage at Wahlberg’s home
A PRIVATE movie screening at Mark Wahlberg’s house, an earthquake and of course a bit of basketball — welcome to Andrew Bogut’s world.
Formula One has a problem with women
FORMULA One boss Bernie Ecclestone’s latest put down of women drivers has a whiff of sexual apartheid about it.
Daisy’s season hangs in the balance
DALE Thomas will have scans on a shoulder injury that threatens to sideline the Carlton midfielder for months.
Tigers cruise, Blues snooze at the ‘G
RICHMOND kicked off 2015 in style in front of 83,000 at the MCG, unearthing a new star. Kamdyn McIntosh turns 21 today but played like a colossus against Carlton.
A valet has $600,000 Ferrari mishap