US MAP OF SHAME: Americans need to face the ugly truth
EVERY dot on this map represents a national disgrace for the United States. Worse, nothing is being done to stop the scourge.
Proof petrol stations fleece us
THAT sneaking suspicion that petrol stations are gouging us is true, in a damning report from the consumer watchdog.
Cruel ‘business’ behind photo
AS A devastated family looked out onto the black water, all they wanted was their son’s return. But there was a steep price to pay.
Conspiracy theory out of control
MOST conspiracy theories are dismissed as nonsense, but this one’s popularity is surging. That’s because of the man behind it.
Inside the Star Wars world premiere
STORMTROOPERS have marched down the red carpet for the dazzling Hollywood premiere of The Force Awakens. But one of the main stars almost missed it.
This proves Hamilton is utterly ruthless
YOU don’t get to be a three-time world champion without a certain competitive streak. But this is next level from Lewis Hamilton.
Cities of sex: Seedy side of popular destinations
HIDDEN behind — or sometimes even in plain sight of — historical landmarks and museums in these cities lies a seedy underbelly tempting tourists.
Teenager makes $150K in 2 weeks
MOST of us only dream about earning $150,000 in a year, yet this teenager made that in two weeks.
The 10 conversations you need to stop having
WE ALL know them. The people we hate being stuck with at a party. So here are the 10 conversation topics you need to avoid.
McGregor facing six months on sidelines
CONOR McGregor is potentially facing six months on the sidelines after landing a medical suspension from last weekend’s UFC 194 pay per view.
‘It’s time to stop nipple shaming’
GOING braless is picking up steam among fashionistas and boldfacers — Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence among them.
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Proof Hayne is a 49ers scapegoat
What's changed at the San Francisco 49ers since dropping Jarryd Hayne? We analyse how they’ve fared before and after the Aussie’s omission.
FEATURES
Man dies after 14-hour Melbourne siege
A SEAFORD man has died after being stabbed in an attack which sparked a police siege in Frankston.
Abbott’s weird letter to the editor
TONY Abbott is not the type of guy to let others fight his battles for him. So he did what any other aggrieved citizen would do.
Sydney siege ‘wasn’t a terrorist event’
AS SYDNEY honours the victims and survivors of the deadly Lindt Cafe siege, Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has said it “wasn’t a terrorist event”.
Witness: Crane victims fell up to 40m
LATEST: A man has died and a teenager — believed to be his son — is fighting for his life after both fell up to 40m from a work platform in inner Brisbane.
Mexico confirms deaths of surfers
DNA tests in Mexico have confirmed the charred bodies found in a campervan are those of two Aussie surfers who went missing in a botched robbery.
‘She was a conniving b***h’: Wife’s secret
HER friends used to call her “mad Leigh”. Her neighbours thought she was “odd”. But no one imagined this woman was a killer.
Sinister road where woman vanish
SOME vanished without a trace. Others were found in shallow graves. This is the picturesque backdrop to an increasingly horrific death toll.
‘He’s a better fighter than a lover’
A 25-year-old single mum has revealed embarrassing details about her affair with new heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.
Car crash victim identified after 20 years
THIS man was just 19 when he was killed in a car crash in 1995 that left his face and body unrecognisable. Now we finally know who he is.
‘I blew my final exams, and now I’m rich’
STUDENTS awaiting — or despairing — over their final high school results should read the story of multi-millionaire Nick Bell.
Australia’s favourite pet names
WHETHER you’re a cat or a dog lover here are the names and breeds that proved to be popular with Australian pet owners in 2015.
Miranda Kerr’s missing G-string
THERE’S been an exceptional amount of fuss over Miranda Kerr’s naked body on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. But it turns out she wasn’t fully nude for the shoot.
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Creepy tunnels under a bustling city
A CHILLING new video has explored the abandoned tunnels under a major city. The ghostly sights are like something from a horror movie.
‘It was a disappointment at every turn’
THIS fancy new luxury hotel located inside the “City of Dreams” has just been named the world’s worst. It’s left guests “unerwhelmed and disenchanted”.
‘Thongs are an institution. Get a grip’
FIREBRAND English cricketer Kevin Pietersen has launched a tirade against Qantas after he was refused entry to the airline’s lounge.
Travel photos: Expectations vs reality
IDYLLIC photos of popular tourist attractions are splashed all over the internet. But as these travellers discovered, the reality can be very different.
What Harry just learned about Diana
DURING an emotional visit to a London HIV hospice, Prince Harry has been told stories of Princess Diana’s secret visits to see patients.
Writer spills Love Actually secrets
IT’S been 12 years since Love Actually was released, but we’ve only just been told the fate of two memorable characters.
Olivia ‘very upset’ with Delta over biopic
OLIVIA Newton-John is reportedly so displeased with plans to make a biopic about her life, that she is no longer speaking to Delta Goodrem, who is reportedly “gearing up” to play her.
J-Law says no to Hunger Games prequels
JENNIFER Lawrence says she won’t be involved in any Hunger Games spin-offs or prequels if the studio decides to go ahead with another film.
The ‘real’ face of Jesus revealed
A FORENSIC expert has recreated the face of Jesus, resulting in a look that’s a far cry from the image of the tall, white man that we know.
How to outsource your life
SICK of chores, errands, working, self-improvement projects and doing good deeds, we wondered if the internet really could do everything for us.
Err, is that zombie Tony Abbott?
IS THIS artwork a complete fluke, or a cunning political statement? The cover star of a computer game looks just like our former prime minister.
Telstra’s gift of free wi-fi for summer
TELSTRA will today declare it the summer of free wi-fi, opening up its Telstra Air network to millions of customers for unlimited data from hot spots around the country.
LG belted for misleading shoppers
HAVE you bought a TV from LG? Then there’s a good chance you’ve been lied to, according to the competition watchdog.
World’s coolest boss lets staff nap at work
HE BUILT his staff an ice-skating rink for Christmas, along with an office bar and nap zone. Is this the world’s coolest boss?
‘Why I walked out on Candyman’
SHE was the first “Goddess” crowned by the Candyman at his mansion, but Parnia Porsche has left it all behind.
First woman, ex-Google exec ‘to run ABC’
MICHELLE Guthrie has been tipped as the next head of the ABC, which receives $1.1 billion a year from taxpayers. But who is she?
REAL ESTATE
Portsea’s only beach box sale
A military lookout turned boat shed with waterfront views is on the market.
Santa’s great Christmas drop
Drop presents and share scores to help The Smith Family Christmas Appeal.
Umm, are your players really OK with this?
IF we ever had a mentor like this, we’d run for the hills. This English rugby coach has got a seriously weird approach to controlling his team.
Who is Ronda’s controversial boyfriend?
SHE’s the most talked about woman in sport, completely overshadowing her boyfriend. But what do we know about Rousey’s new beau?
Conor’s record-shattering riches
CONOR McGregor has set a new benchmark for cash windfalls that not even Ronda Rousey or Floyd Mayweather could get near.
‘Vince was adamant that I deny it’
IT’S the WWE controversy that won’t die. The man who benefited most has detailed his part in the infamous “Montreal Screwjob”.
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