COLLINGWOOD player Harry O'Brien says he's the victim of sexual abuse, suffers from depression and witnessed a murder. "This is my personal experience, it's really tough," he said | The life and times of Harry O'Brien
Axed Gillard 'focused on babies'
JULIA Gillard is more focused on babies than politics and is "going fine" according to long-time friend and political ally Craig Emerson.
Crew used axes to free people
A CABIN manager tells of several dramatic moments in the evacuation that saved 305 of the 307 people on the Asiana flight that crashed in San Francisco.
'Godfather of Heroin' dies
A MAN dubbed the "Godfather of Heroin" for allegedly helping prop up Myanmar's brutal former military junta through illegal business dealings died over the weekend.
Star couple: Our first date was a nightmare
AUSTRALIA'S odd couple, surfer Layne Beachley and rock star Kirk Pengilly admit their first date was so bad she wanted to climb out the window to escape.
Murray slams nosy TV presenter over question
ANDY Murray has lobbed a tough shot at a TV presenter who asked if his Wimbledon win meant he would finally pop the question.
'Coca-Cola saved my baby's life'
MANY children are banned by their parents from drinking Coca-Cola but for little one-year-old Amy-Rose the soft drink has become a lifesaver.
Are Aussie travellers the world's most boring?
WE MAY like to think we're an adventurous bunch, but a new survey suggests otherwise. Find out why Aussies have been labelled "boring travellers".
Bin Laden 'pulled over for speeding'
OSAMA bin Laden was once pulled over for speeding but let go by Pakistan police and wore cowboy hats to fool American drones.
Tips for reinventing your career
MAKING the decision to change jobs or step off the corporate ladder can be tough, but a few simple changes to your mindset will make the process much easier.
From our News Partners
Melbourne blackout turns into #hipstergeddon
HIPSTERS in Melbourne's inner-north forced to "huddle for warmth around a single iPad" after 31,000 homes lost power overnight. The big outage in Brunswick, Northcote and surrounds sparked #hipstergeddon on Twitter.
features
Who in their right mind would break up with George Clooney? Stacy Keibler
A multi-million-dollar Bayview home has reportedly been chosen as the production set for The Bachelor.
WITH all of the free perks, it's fair to say our stars keep Australia Post in business.
THE Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall are expecting their own new arrival.
ISLA Fisher is the latest former soap actor to publicly bag the show that boosted her to stardom.
Looks like Kim Kardashian may never be able to move on...
- Woman pleads guilty to killing daughter
- Egyptian 'massacre' triggers uprising call
- NZ credit and debit card spending jumps
- US peeper caught inside septic tank
- Murchison astronomy project in full swing
- Jogger grabbed and indecently assaulted
- Howes backs Rudd on ALP reforms
- Obama should review force-feeding: judge
Reader's Views
Ten asylum-seeker myths busted
ASYLUM seekers are shaping up as a major federal election issue. Here are some facts to help you negotiate the political debate.
Ten asylum-seeker myths busted
ASYLUM seekers are shaping up as a major federal election issue. Here are some facts to help you negotiate the political debate.
Head-bangers invade Le Tour!
THIS is super cool. Aussie Tour de France team Orica GreenEDGE has made an awesome, head-bangin' AC/DC video.
Rudd can debate himself: Turnbull
MALCOLM Turnbull reckons Prime Minister Kevin Rudd can always debate himself if Tony Abbott doesn't turn up to the press club on Thursday.
A day in the life of a beauty queen
MISS Universe finalist Alicia Maxwell wants the title so much she has quit her job to focus on the contest and make her dream a reality.
Cats shattered player 'won't walk again'
UPDATE: GEELONG stars have spoken of their devastation after news former teammate Casey Tutungi was diagnosed a quadriplegic.
Crash victim teens 'were best friends'
THE two teenage Chinese girls killed in the Asiana Airlines passenger jet crash in San Francisco were best friends and promising students.
Fifty-one killed in Egypt violence
AT least 51 people were killed and 435 wounded in clashes in Cairo, where supporters of the former president were holding a sit-in.
Suspect detained in soccer slaying
POLICE in Brazil have detained one man and were seeking two others in the slaying of a soccer referee, dismembered and decapitated by spectators.
Another royal baby on the way
The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips and her rugby player husband Mike Tindall are expecting their own new arrival, Buckingham Palace says.
Elderly are city's worst shoplifters
ONE-quarter of shoplifters in Tokyo are bored and lonely over-65s, and more elderly folk have been nabbed for the crime than teenagers.
Holden decision due in September
HOLDEN'S manufacturing future will be decided in September, putting the car maker in a race against time with the federal election.
Retail giants move on safety
A GROUP of 70 mostly European retail giants have moved to ensure safety in Bangladesh factories, but some retailers including GAP and Wal-Mart have refused to sign on.
$A climbs as crisis averted
THE Australian dollar is stronger as traders use the aversion of a Portuguese political crisis as an excuse to buy a risk-driven currency.
ASX200 - Top Gainers & Losers at 10:38AM
| Code | Name | Price | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| DML | Discovery Metals | 0.165 | 6.45% |
| MML | Medusa Mining L.. | 1.455 | -11.82% |
A day in the life of a beauty queen
MISS Universe finalist Alicia Maxwell wants the title so much she has quit her job to focus on the contest and make her dream a reality.
Breast cancer hope for leukaemia drug
AUSTRALIAN scientists will investigate how an experimental leukaemia treatment could be used to fight breast cancer.
Martial arts knocks out arthritis
MAUREEN Steele is moving it to avoid losing it, taking up martial arts at the age of 58 to fight off the pain of arthritis.
Exercise for fun, not to get healthy
EXERCISE guidelines should change to focus on the benefits of enjoyment and reducing stress rather than exertion, a health sciences professor says.
More from our lifestyle sites
Voice runner-ups chart their journeys
YOU'VE heard Voice winner Harrison Craig's album, now the three runners-up have released their "journey" albums of covers and new material.
Amateur music video a YouTube hit
UNKNOWN musician Steve Grand says he could "die happy" after his first music video, a story of unrequited gay love, exploded on YouTube.
Is this the WORST MOVIE EVER?
DISNEY could lose $150 million on The Lone Ranger. Here, for your evil pleasure, are some of the critics' choicest barbs.
Kings of Leon plan tornado benefit
KINGS of Leon are lending a helping hand to Oklahoma, a state that's been a huge part of their lives over the years.
Geordie crew on their Aussie adventure
EXCLUSIVE: They make a living out of "tashing on" and "pullin' birds" but did the Geordie Shore crew bite off more they can chew? Here's how they partied over five weeks of "mayhem".
Darling Harbour revamp labelled ugly
DARLING Harbour's $1 billion revamp has been redesigned after a scathing public called the original designs ugly, offensive and totally unbearable.
Asiana crew used axes to free the trapped
THE evacuation of Asiana Flight 214 began badly: smoke filled the mangled jet and two evacuation slides inflated inside the cabin instead of outside, pinning two flight attendants to the floor. The crew took drastic action.
Are Aussie travellers the world's most boring?
WE MAY like to think we're an adventurous bunch, but a new survey suggests otherwise. Find out why Aussies have been labelled "boring travellers".
Hire car company caught in repair rip-off
AN AUSTRALIAN hire car company that ripped off customers by overcharging them for damage to vehicles has been fined $200,000.
Why plane crashes are now more survivable
THE Asiana Airlines crash, which killed only two of the 307 people on board, highlights just how far aviation safety has come. Here are five reasons why plane crashes are claiming fewer lives.
daily deals
4.59% p.a. 2 year fixed rate (comparison rate 5.39% p.a.). No monthly fees.
New customers earn up to 4.76%pa with the 4 month special variable rate. No fees, $1 opening balance.
5.43% p.a. variable rate (comparison rate 5.48% p.a.). Don't pay for extras you don't need.
Money mysteries explained
WHY can I never get the budget to balance or finally get out of credit card debt? These and other money mysteries explained.
Turn your trash into treasure
DON'T bin what you no longer need or like, join the recycling drive to ease the world's landfill burden and make some money along the way.
Fake it with synthetic grass
FAKE grass has come a long way since the garden-challenged designs of the 1960s and is now popping up on rooftops and backyards.
Navigate the choppy pension waters
FINANCE author Noel Whittaker answers questions on downsizing, contribution limits and the secrets to wealth.
Mansion left empty for years up for sale
AN OPULENT Gold Coast mansion which no one has lived in since it was built four years ago, is being offered for sale.
Robbie Deans leaves Wallabies with sheepish shrug
OPINION: It's time for an Australian to coach Australia again. Robbie Deans was given every chance to fix the Wallabies, and he failed.
McKenzie's test to clean up mess
NEW Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie faces an immediate challenge, with senior players having had enough of stars James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale.
Mal backs his Maroons for Origin III
MAROONS coach Mal Meninga has backed the same winning team to deliver Queensland their eighth consecutive State of Origin series.
Eels prop binned over brain snap
VIDEO AND POLL: MANLY'S Steve Matai had to be restrained by teammates after being punched flush in the face by Eels prop Mitchell Allgood.
ROAD TRIP! Curiosity rover begins Mars adventure
NASA'S Curiosity rover has finally kicked of its long delayed road trip across the surface of Mars to a mountain range potentially capable of harboring life.
'Godfather of Heroin' dies in Myanmar
A MAN dubbed the "Godfather of Heroin" for allegedly helping prop up Myanmar's brutal former military junta through illegal business dealings died over the weekend.
If it wasn't posted, did it really happen?
SOCRATES may have opined that the "unexamined life is not worth living", but for today's tech-savvy X and Y generations, it is the undocumented life that's not worth living.
Dell founder wants to buy his company back
DELL'S founder wants to buy back the company he founded, saying he can turn the ailing company around by taking it private and diversifying into niche markets like software, data storage and consulting.
Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch resigns
CEO of book seller Barnes & Noble loses its CEO after weak sales, big losses and the failure of its Nook e-reader.
Should you travel to the World Cup?
A FOOTBALL referee was decapitated, stoned and dismembered in Brazil last week. Kidnappings, violent demonstrations... Questions have been raised about the World Cup's safety.