UNDER THE RADAR: The hidden problem with Australian jobs
SOMETHING weird is happening in Australia’s unemployment statistics. The jobless rate doesn’t tell the whole story anymore.
Things worsen in troubled town
THE community where women fight in the street and the school principal was attacked with an axe just got even scarier.
Country where rape is kept quiet
IT’S seen as a safe country, popular with tourists. When Airdre was drugged and attacked, she discovered the truth.
‘Aussie Noah’ and his $100m ark
A LOT of people thought he was crazy. Now “Aussie Noah” Ken Ham is a crazy guy with a $100 million ark.
Mountain climber’s final moments
MARIA Strydom was so close to reaching her dream of standing on the peak of Mount Everest, but she never made it.
How to get rid of these annoying signs
THERE’S nothing more frustrating than popping out for a bite to eat, only to be stung with a credit card surcharge. Here’s how to make sure it doesn’t happen.
The Biggest Loser’s dark secrets
LEZLYE survived Hurricane Katrina. Going on America’s version of The Biggest Loser, she says, was worse than that.
Hayne doomed: ‘He’s got no chance’
A FORMER Wallaby watched Jarryd Hayne’s Sevens debut and noticed one critical flaw he has no hope of fixing in time for the Olympics.
Lesbians arrested for kissing receive $110k
TWO gay women who allege a police officer wrongfully arrested them after seeing them kiss have agreed to settle for $110,000.
Cover-up fears over EgyptAir distress call
THE mystery of the EgyptAir disaster deepened amid claims the pilot did raise the alarm and crashed after an “emergency descent”.
McGregor’s perfect Mayweather sledge
THERE’S one area boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has no hope of matching UFC superstar Conor McGregor — trash talking.
FROM OUR NEWS PARTNERS
We’re losing our religion. And it’s not a bad thing
FOR the first time the 2016 August census will have the “no religion” option in the top spot. The notion that morals and ethics can only be learned through religion is a furphy.
FEATURES
Mt Everest death devastates family
A MELBOURNE woman’s death on Mt Everest’s summit has devastated family, with her sister only learning of the tragedy through a Google search.
ACCC wants more pain for Nurofen
THE consumer watchdog is appealing a $1.7m fine handed to Nurofen over claims it could target specific kinds of pain.
Have you seen this poster yet?
IF you live in one of Australia’s capital cities, you’ve likely seen this poster. The artist explains how his message is making a difference.
‘Bashed and stabbed’ man dies
A VICTORIAN man has died in hospital after allegedly being stabbed then left in a burning home last week.
Female journalist punched by protester
THIS is the shocking moment a journalist was violently attacked by a masked protester as she reported on a demonstration in Paris.
Aussie-bound ‘drug mule’ nabbed
A WOMAN travelling to Australia has been arrested at a Vietnamese airport after allegedly being caught with one kilogram of methamphetamines.
Gunman’s deadly concert rampage
A GUNMAN has opened fire at an open air concert organised by a motorcycle club in Austria, killing two and wounding 11, before turning the gun on himself.
Taliban leader killed in drone strike
AFGHANISTAN’S spy agency has confirmed Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour has been killed, after the US targeted him in a drone strike.
How you should be having sex
A NEW web series is filling a gap in honest, enjoyable sex education. It’s about time we had something like this. WARNING: Adult themes
The Aussie food Nigella loves
THE domestic goddess revealed to news.com.au the one thing she would never cook and what she eats when she is hungover.
Chelsea Handler on sexism in comedy
COMEDIAN Chelsea Handler talks about tackling sexism, pushing boundaries and why she never regrets anything. Alley Pascoe reports.
Susan Sarandon breaks the rules
ACTRESS, activist, enduring sex symbol and ping-pong enthusiast, Susan Sarandon tells Cleo Glyde how she’s reinvented the role of older woman both on and off the screen.
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Insane hotel chain you’ll never set foot in
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Who needs a map when you have these?
THERE is something super special about these ordinary-looking sneakers, and they could be all you need when you visit an unfamiliar city.
What happens when the luck runs out
A photographer catches the haunting, lost world inside an abandoned casino.
‘I would have been on that flight’
A BRITISH man has revealed how he was booked to fly on EgyptAir flight MS804 but a late change of plan meant he never boarded the plane.
Eva Longoria ties the knot in Mexico
EVA Longoria is a married woman once again. The actress tied the knot with fiance José Antonio Bastón in a sunset ceremony in Mexico over the weekend.
Prince ‘lay dead for six hours’
PRINCE was dead for more than six hours before his body was found in his Paisley Park elevator, a source said.
Megadeth drummer dies at 51
THE former drummer with the US thrash metal band Megadeth, Nick Menza, has died after collapsing on stage at a gig in California.
Country crap shack comes of age
TWINS Luke and Cody have the home of their dreams after a seven-day transformation on House Rules. See the stunning before and after pictures.
Robots to build Mars settlement
A GROUP of six-foot-tall, 150kg humanoid robots created by NASA could be the gatekeepers to the colonisation of Mars.
Is the Motorola Razr making a comeback?
BEFORE there were smartphones, there were flip phones. And the Motorola Razr, the envy of everyone in the early 2000s, could be making a glorious return.
How to become a professional race car driver
MATT Simmons has gone from courier to professional race car driver all thanks to Gran Turismo. And you can too.
Where gaming and film meet
REMEMBER when games used to be following a plumber around, collecting gold coins? Now it’s all about how cinematic a game can be.
Finance news you need to know today
JAPANESE Finance Minister Taro Aso has said that some G7 financial leaders have expressed support for a British exit from the European Union.
Paradise cheaper than a Sydney unit
AN ISLAND home isn’t just for the likes of Richard Branson and Leo DiCaprio. You can land a slice of paradise for less than you’d think.
‘We’ll hire a hitman to kill you’
UNPAID work experience is one thing, but in this surprising country, ‘interns’ say they’re overworked, sexually assaulted and even threatened with murder.
The $300k property bargains
THOUGHT you couldn’t find a decent house for less than $300K? How does walking distance to the beach and an easy commute to the city sound?
REAL ESTATE
Pete Helliar is set to sell up
The comedian’s home in Melbourne’s Plenty could set a new price record for the suburb.
Where property is selling fast
Savvy sellers can do their homework to find out how long their home should take to sell.
First timer’s guide to moving out
Whether you’re 18 or 30 here are some handing hints on how to fly the coop successfully.
‘Gut-wrenching’ tragedy in local footy game
A RUGBY league player from the Hunter Region “can’t feel from his shoulders down” after a tragic accident during a weekend game.
Eels star dined with bikie before drug bust
COREY Norman dined with a former bikie and an accused criminal before he was allegedly caught in possession of pills at Star Casino.
‘F***ing bulls***’: Kyrgios blows up again
NICK Kyrgios had been on court for mere minutes at the French Open when he blew up at a ball boy and launched a foul-mouthed tirade at the umpire.
Did Kvyat just threaten Red Bull?
IT’S been nearly three weeks since Daniil Kvyat was axed by Red Bull, but these remarks show he’s not even close to getting over it.
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