‘EXPENSIVE JOKE’: Teen adventurers in way over their heads
FOUR young mountaineers have been branded an ‘expensive joke’ after they were rescued four times in four weeks during an ambitious mission.
Sex worker’s nightmare choice
HER shocking choice was to give sex away for free or potentially go to prison. But this wasn’t in an overseas regime, this was right here in Australia.
An entire country is on edge
AS THE world partied on New Year’s Eve, one nation was being warned of an “imminent” threat. But it has bigger problems.
Elevator hero crushed to death
WHEN Erudi stepped into a crowded elevator, she felt it start to drop. This man saved her, but he paid a heavy cost for it.
Billboard for white only dating draws ire
A BILLBOARD for a racially exclusive dating service has sparked a heated debate among locals but plenty of people are pointing out one problem with their outrage.
weight-loss tricks everyone will be using in 2016
LIKE fashion, food and diet trends are doomed to surge then die, particularly where everyone is looking for the next quick fix. What does 2016 have in store?
One piece of equipment can replace the gym
THERE’S one piece of equipment that has been around for years and could allow you to cancel your gym membership for good.
‘We’re cousins and we’re in love’
THEY share a home, a family and a grandmother. Meet the real life cousins who married one another and had kids.
Millionaire who’s still living with his parents
KRISTAPS Porzingis will make more than $4 million this year. He could live anywhere, but instead he’s still with his parents. His explanation actually makes sense.
This is what meth does to your face
A PROUD brother has posted incredible images showing his sister before and after she quit the deadly drug meth. The difference is stark.
Tributes flow for Melbourne climbers
UPDATE: TRIBUTES are flowing for two highly-regarded Melbourne climbers who died after falling from a New Zealand mountain.
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Fresh twist in hunt for William Tyrrell
AS THE search for William Tyrrell enters its third calendar year, police have been speaking to another person of interest.
Shark attack in central QLD
BREAKING: A man has suffered severe injuries to his arms and legs in a shark attack in central Queensland.
‘Someone found him washed up’
ONE moment they were playing on the rocks without a care in the world. The next, two of these children were about to die.
Party girl’s condition improving
A YOUNG woman’s condition has improved after a suspected overdose at Sydney’s Field Day dance festival left her fighting for her life.
Manhunt for ‘unstable’ gunman
A MANHUNT is underway for a gunman who killed two people in a bar in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. And his former lawyer says he’s mentally unstable.
Attacks will get ‘befitting’ backlash
SECURITY forces have killed four terrorists after an attack on an air force base in India. And an MP has warned Pakistani terrorists off from further attacks.
Terrorist lovers turn on each other
THEIR secret marriage was fuelled by drugs and plots to wage jihad. But when these two faced their biggest test, things got horribly ugly.
‘Running out of space for missiles’
IRAN claims to have more missiles than it can hide. But that hasn’t stopped the Islamic republic from threatening to expand its missile capabilities.
Couple with five kids adopts seven more
A COUPLE who fostered a brother and sister grew so close to the pair that they adopted them and their five siblings — despite having five children already.
11 things your bucket list is missing
FORGET skydiving and getting a tattoo, these are the things that should be on your bucket list but most likely aren’t.
George Costanza bar opens in Melbourne
GEORGE Costanza, the awkward loser from Seinfeld, has been immortalised in bricks and mortar with a bar themed around him opening in Melbourne.
Book banned from school over love affair
THE Israeli government has banned a book from being part of the high school curriculum because it encourages intermarriage.
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A PHOTOGRAPHER has told the harrowing story of 30 minutes he spent dangling from a skyscraper as it was engulfed by flames on New Year’s Eve.
Why Tassie is Australia’s best kept secret
ON a campervan holiday with his family, Andrew Daddo was struck to the core by the Apple Isle. He does, however, have one regret.
Private islands you can actually afford
MOST of us can only dream, but travellers with a need for solitude – and a healthy budget – can hide away on their own private island, writes Sarah Nicholson.
The best way to overcome seasickness
SOME people remain unscathed by seasickness even in the roughest of waves, others are hit hard by the slightest swell. Amanda Woods suggests what you can do.
Who’ll be making headlines in 2016?
IT’S been the year of Waleed Aly, Donald Trump and Caitlyn Jenner. Look into our crystal ball and find out who we’ll be talking about in 2016.
This year’s most valued Instagram snaps
WE’VE been snapping our food and posting it on Instagram for a while now, but it feels like the platform hit its peak this year.
ABC’s ‘abysmal’ New Year’s Eve coverage
IT REALLY wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve without another round of dad jokes and an endless parade of self-promotion.
Why 2016 is the year of the Swan
FROM unemployment to a booming media career in 12 short months — this is how Chrissie Swan staged a remarkable career comeback.
Apple may launch car in 2019
READY for the iCar? Apple’s top secret Car could be on the streets in three years. Here’s what we know about Tim Cook’s plan.
This cop car has everyone talking
THERE’s something about this undercover police car that has sparked outrage on social media. Can you spot what it is?
Panic over twin UFO sightings
SOMETHING strange is afoot in South America. Two UFO sightings have sparked a frenzy among sceptics and believers alike.
Odd light inside ‘abandoned’ hospital
A MYSTERIOUS light inside a hospital that’s supposed to be abandoned is freaking everyone out. Is it a ghost? Others have a better explanation.
Obscure Aussies killing it abroad
WE’VE all heard of Aussie success stories like Bindi Irwin, Iggy Azalea and Troye Sivan. But these are the obscure talents you’ve never heard of.
How to pick a financial winner
IT’S harder to get good returns from shares, property and cash, so follow the advice of these experts if you want to grow your wealth in 2016.
Witness tells of bloody ship horror
A WITNESS to a cruise ship death that has been likened to scenes from The Shining has revealed grisly new details.
Taxi boss slams Uber ‘price gouging’
THE head of Australia’s taxi industry has slammed Uber’s “exploitative” surge pricing and claims it will encourage drunks to jump behind the wheel.
REAL ESTATE
Australia’s priciest pads for 2015
Realestate.com.au has released its list of Australia’s priciest homes of 2015.
Darren Palmer’s style at home
Stylish designer by day, Darren Palmer still has a penchant for Ugg boots at home.
Spinner Steve O’Keefe to play SCG Test
LEFT-ARM tweaker Steve O’Keefe will return to Australia’s Test side for the third match against the West Indies at the expense of Peter Siddle.
Kyrgios vows not to change
A SHARK scare at Cottesloe Beach was the only disruption to Nick Kyrgios’ Hopman Cup preparation as he enters 2016 vowing to not to change.
F1 star’s cold slap down to Red Bull
HE IS the hottest young product in Formula 1, but Max Verstappen should watch his tongue, because Red Bull is not the sort of team you can afford to scorn.
Sport’s most bitter New Year’s message
MATT Barnes had a horror 2015: A friend hooked up with his ex-wife and popstar Rihanna humiliated him. Now, the NBA star’s let it all out.
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