‘A FALSE MEMORY’: Outrageous new 9/11 conspiracy theory
AS THE Twin Towers fell, everyone in the United States recoiled in horror... unless you believe this conspiracy theory. Donald Trump does.
The graph that puts us to shame
THIS is Australia’s triangle of shame. It’s just one depressing take-out in a report that shows women are being dudded.
Massive balls up at Hayne’s 49ers
SAN Francisco’s season may be a lost cause, but what happened to quarterback Blaine Gabbert was ridiculous.
‘Worst island I’ve ever been to’
IT’S a hugely popular place that’s known as paradise lost, but Anna Lysakowska says this “tourist trap” is shockingly sleazy.
‘I’ve been completely humiliated’
A PERTH woman who features in a video showing a group of friends trashing a pub toilet claims it has destroyed her life.
Sinkhole suddenly swallows island beach
A SINKHOLE has opened up at another popular Australian holiday spot, taking a huge chunk of the beach with it.
‘She’s not the only kid whose father died’
AS BINDI Irwin celebrates her stunning victory in America’s version of Dancing With the Stars, she’s being forced to stomach something far less pleasant as well.
Shopping centre’s ‘ticketless’ parking an epic fail
IT’S supposed to be a ‘quicker and easier’ ticketless parking system, but try telling that to these furious shoppers trapped inside a major Melbourne mall.
Holm’s brave Ronda Rousey boast
CONFIDENCE is everything. And Holly Holm certainly isn’t lacking any following her shock KO of Ronda Rousey.
The powerful CEO who’s running out of options
SHE’S one of the world’s most powerful female CEOs, but her time is quickly running out. Some are already calling for her head.
We really need to talk about porn
IT’S tough to imagine a more awkward conversation, but it has to happen, because the sexually explicit stuff on the internet keeps changing.
FROM OUR NEWS PARTNERS
Five things we loved to hate about The Block
SAY goodbye to the tantrums over plumbing, tight t-shirts, black kitchens, hideous wall murals parading as art, over-the-top product placements and some very, very hot tradies.
FEATURES
Two dead, three missing in raging fire
HUNDREDS of fire fighters continue to battle deadly blazes that have ripped through South Australia, claiming two lives with fears for a third.
Sydney hits 33.8C by 9.30am
THE mercury is soaring in Sydney, prompting authorities to issue a warning. But relief is in sight.
‘Haven’t seen this at Schoolies before’
A SCHOOLIE who was hospitalised suffering burns to his buttocks after he was thought to have lit a fart on fire has come forward to admit what actually happened.
Blow-up over reporter’s jacket
THE ABC’s Lisa Millar responded perfectly when a viewer took issue with her jacket during her coverage of the Paris attacks.
Inside Islamic State’s secret underground lair
HIDDEN underground, a labyrinth of tunnels and caves allowed IS extremists to stay undetected. Now it’s been unearthed.
Pilot: ‘There was no warning’
THE Russian pilot who survived being shot out of the sky by Turkish forces says there was no warning about the operation prior to the blast.
‘Frightening errors’ led to 30 mins of hell
FOR 29 minutes, an elite crew from the US military pounded a charity hospital it had mistaken for an ISIS headquarters. Here’s how it went so wrong.
The terror he was planning next
THE alleged mastermind behind the November 13 Paris attacks was planning to unleash even more hell a few days later.
Macca’s snack with calories of 8 Big Macs
LIKE your McDonald’s McNugget? We have good news. The fast food chain’s latest idea involves a lot of them. It packs a whopping 2,200 calorie punch.
Teacher’s epic reply to awful text
AN openly gay drama teacher received this message from a concerned mother. His response to her will make your day.
Today is World Cake Day
Let’s celebrate with recipes for 21 of the best cakes we could find (including this mango, coconut and macadamia ice cream cake with chilled lime caramel).
Bible teachings at school forbidden
STUDENTS in state schools can sing Christmas carols in class but are banned from studying the bible or other religious texts
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Centurions banished from Colosseum
THEY’VE come under fire for their pushy tactics with tourists. Now Rome has had enough, sending its controversial centurion impersonators packing.
Cruise insider spills all
THIS cruise insider reveals how to make the most out of a holiday at sea including what to wear and the things you should definitely not miss out on.
What’s happened to schoolies?
FORGET the Gold Coast and Bali, school leavers are ditching the traditional hot spots for more unusual destinations.
Thai party town with a sordid past
IN NORTHERN Thailand there’s a troubled place that was once a haven for drug smugglers. More tourists are going there now, however, and “anything goes”.
Selena Gomez likes to get animated
SELENA Gomez has a new album, reprises the role of Mavis in Hotel Transylvania 2 and has other projects. ‘I feel like I haven’t even started.’
Predicting the 2015 ARIA Awards
THERE is little doubt Courtney Barnett will need a bigger trophy shelf after the ARIA Awards. But who else will win a dangerously pointy trophy?
The actor keeping Rocky pumping
PROMISING actor Michael B. Jordan, who plays Rocky Balboa’s protege in the acclaimed new movie Creed, is set to continue Sly Stallone’s legacy.
Guy who voiced Hey Arnold is a total babe
PHOTOS of the child actor who voiced Hey Arnold! back in the 1990s have surfaced, and the handsome hunk is no football head.
How Volkswagen is fixing dodgy cars
AFTER being caught out cheating emissions tests, Volkswagen is finally issuing a fix. But there are still lots of questions to be answered.
The NBN’s $800 million stuff-up
THE $800 million network that the NBN bought off Optus may need to be completely replaced, blowing costs and times out even further.
The solution to your phone’s battery life
SCIENTISTS have made a discovery that could mean you only have to charge your smartphone once a week. The key is a material called “smart glass”.
‘Condom challenge’ becomes smash
FORGET the ice bucket challenge. People are taking part in the ‘condom challenge’ in an effort to get guys to use them for more than pranks.
Five jobs that are about to go off
AS THE mining boom ends, which industries will pick up the slack? These are the surprising five jobs that are about to go off.
‘This is getting out of hand’
TURNS out this isn’t the only lazy postie not even attempting to deliver mail. Dozens of dissatisfied customers have descended on Australia Post.
The big changes coming to shopping
LONGER retail trading hours, cheaper goods and car rego fees reduced. These are just some of the big changes coming. But the pay-off could be costly.
Back on the auction block
BEC and George Douros may be all smiles, but the buyer of the unit they renovated in 2013 will be lucky to break even when it goes to auction next month.
REAL ESTATE
Who will win The Block this season?
Predicting the winners of The Block has become something of a sport.
Transferring property – new rules you need to know
There’s a lot to think about when changing the ownership of the land title.
The most famous genes in sport
THERE is no pressure quite like being the supremely talented grandson of the greatest athlete of all time.
F1 rejects alternative engine proposal
FORMULA 1 manufacturers have agreed to come up with a plan to reduce the cost of power units and ensure no team is left without one.
Dogs not happy with Talia probe
UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs say they are “troubled” by an AFL investigation that cleared former player Michael Talia of leaking sensitive game information.
Aussies shaken after head hit revives horror
MITCH Marsh and several Australia players were left distressed after a young net bowler was struck in the head by a ball smashed by the big allrounder.
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