CRUSHING BLOW: Eels hit by crippling cap punishments
THE Parramatta Eels have been hit with one of the most severe punishments ever handed out in Australian rugby league.
Big problem the Budget won’t fix
IT’S the big thing news.com.au readers struggle with every day. But indications are it’s not something that will be fixed in today’s Budget.
Taylor Swift edgier than ever
TAYLOR Swift has pulled off an edgy, futuristic metallic gown at the Met Gala, in a look that has divided fans.
World reacts to Leicester miracle
THE most incredible fairytale in sports history sparked wild scenes — none more chaotic than the pubs in Leicester.
Two words Federer never wanted to say
ONE of Roger Federer’s most mind-blowing Grand Slam streaks is in jeopardy after an eventful morning in Madrid.
Is this the end of the 5¢ coin?
OUR five-cent coin actually costs six cents to make. And today might be the day this annoying piece of shrapnel is killed off.
Captain Cook’s Endeavour ‘found’
CAPTAIN James Cook’s long-lost ship HMS Endeavour, on which he first reached Australia’s east coast, may have been discovered.
Why TBL contestants gain the weight back
AFTER almost every season of The Biggest Loser, we read stories about the contestants gaining back most of the weight they lost. Now a new study explains why.
Cops reprimanded … just for helping out
TWO police officers have been reprimanded for changing a woman’s tyre, proving no good deed goes unpunished.
RUSH HOUR: The stories you need to know today
THIS 15-year-old teenage boy was just trying to take a “good” selfie. It ended up costing him his life.
The two-minute Budget guide for dummies
TODAY the Turnbull Government will deliver its first Budget. But with words and phrases like surplus and deficit thrown around, it’s no wonder some of us are confused.
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Everyone deserves maternity leave. Not just parents
RATHER than embark on another round of the mummy wars, and further pit parents against non-parents, why not extend the benefits of paid parental leave to all Australians.
FEATURES
Labor forced to defend $19b shortfall
ON THE day Labor was set to attack the Coalition over its Budget, the Opposition has had to explain a $19 billion shortfall in its calculations.
Toddler dies after being dragged from pond
THREE-YEAR-OLD Bob Watt Jr has died in hospital, only hours after he was pulled from a neighbour’s pond in Ingleside.
Australia ‘out-Trumping Trump’?
DONALD Trump’s rise has horrified some, but one author has suggested on Q&A that Australians needn’t be so smug.
Astrologer Jonathan Cainer dies
FAMOUS astrologer Jonathan Cainer, whose star sign advice touched millions around the world, has died at his home in the UK.
Bernie hits Clinton’s achilles heel
HE MIGHT have lost five of the last six Democratic primaries — including a crucial loss to Clinton in New York — but Sanders isn’t going down without a fight.
IS: ‘We have a top secret mole’
IS HAS threatened to leak secret intelligence acquired from a high level “mole” planted inside Britain’s Ministry of Defence.
Trump accuses China of ‘trade rape’
DONALD Trump has accused China of “trade rape”, as thousands of fearful immigrants rushed to become US citizens in anticipation of a Trump presidency.
The dark side of gay dating
OPINION: The words on this singlet sum up everything that’s wrong with the gay community.
Easy way to lose 2kg in a week
FORMER The Biggest Loser trainer Tiffiny Hall conducted a simple experiment and found an easy way to lose weight.
When sex addicts hit rock bottom
THEY’VE put themselves in risky situations, ruined marriages and spent a fortune fuelling their desire. Sex addicts reveal why they sought treatment.
‘Being fat helped me find happiness’
A FORMER fitness model tried it all in her quest to stay thin. But it was only when she gained 45kg that she found her life purpose.
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Bashed tourists relive horror in court
A COUPLE in their 60s who were brutally attacked during a family holiday in Thailand have recounted the assault in court.
Every traveller’s worst nightmare
FROM leeches to wild bears or being fleeced in a Chinese nightclub, these travellers share their worst experience overseas.
How this man made $125 million in a year
DARA Khosrowshahi has come a long way since being forced to flee his home at the age of nine. Now, he’s laughing all the way to the bank.
Economy travel gets classy makeover
LONG-HAUL economy travel is not quite as daunting as it used to be as airlines facing fierce competition go to great lengths to keep cattle class passengers happy.
JK Rowling apologises for killing off character
THE Harry Potter author has apologised for killing off a fan favourite as she marked the 18th anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts.
‘Harry and Louis aren’t speaking’
ONE Direction’s split looks set to last longer than initially expected after an insider claims Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson aren’t even on speaking terms.
Blac Chyna fights Tyga sex tape leak
BLAC Chyna is doing everything in her power to stop her sex tape with rapper Tyga from hitting the internet.
The Met Gala is the Superbowl of fashion
The stars will be rocking a futuristic fashion vibe at this year’s Met Gala. Buckle up!
Three Earth-like planets discovered
SCIENTISTS have discovered a trio of new planets similar to Earth in our “galactic backyard” that could reveal life.
Telstra meltdown after fix promise
TELSTRA’s network has crashed again. Just hours after Telstra announced a $50 million quick fix Telstra customers reported new problems across the country.
Did woman get 20 years younger?
THE head of a biotech company says she has reduced her biological age by 20 years. But those unconvinced say it’s a ‘a new low in medical quackery’.
The kangaroo of your nightmares
WELCOME to Australia, where none of the wildlife is innocent, and no one is safe. This footage of a terrifying kangaroo proves it.
‘Bring on the property crash’
PRICED out of the market and beaten down by investors, wannabe first homebuyers are saying, “Bring on the crash.”
Truth about $80,000 ‘average wage’
WHEN Scott Morrison calls $80,000 the “average wage”, the pronouncement hides a murkier truth beneath the surface.
Dick Smith’s super sad leftovers
IT’S a sad state of affairs as Dick Smith stores close once and for all tomorrow. But prices aren’t as cheap as we’d hoped.
Why it’s time to lock in your loan rate
THE Reserve Bank of Australia is strongly tipped to cut the cash rate tomorrow, leaving borrowers to decide whether or not they should lock in their loan.
REAL ESTATE
Avoid living with a psycho
They don’t just wield axes on screen, they live among us and sometimes they want a flatmate.
What’s happening in Adelaide?
Forget Sydney and Melbourne home prices, it looks like “Radelaide” is on the rise.
Is a one-bedroom unit for you?
The more might not be the merrier, how much does the size of a place matter?
Aussie legend’s incredible fairytale
IN 24 years, nobody has achieved what Mark Schwarzer just pulled off in an overlooked chapter of sport’s greatest underdog story.
66-year-old cancer sufferer is ripped
ROBERT Durbin is inspiring a generation with his insane workouts and positive attitude — all while fighting cancer.
How Wayne Bennett plays tricks on you
WAYNE Bennett has always been portrayed as a master of manipulation and the rugby league supercoach just got away with another masterclass.
I’ll quit to save Eels’ season: Sharp
PARRAMATTA chairman Steve Sharp conceded he would quit his post if it meant the Eels avoided being deducted competition points for salary cap breaches.
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