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WHEN you think of your nan, you think delicious treats and warm hugs. These are grannies of a different kind and they’re not as rare as you think.
‘Unprofessional’ Aussies slammed
AT FIRST it was funny but when the team’s masseur made a meal of it in the field the commentary box wasn’t laughing.
The great Christmas toy scam
LOOK closely at the logo of these ‘LEGO’ toys. They’re not what they seem. It would be hilarious, if it wasn’t so dangerous.
QLD town is a war zone
RIOTS have turned deadly in this far north Queensland town. But it’s just the latest chapter in the history of this troubled community.
How schoolgirl fell into the IS trap
THE teenage poster girl for IS is believed to have been beaten to death for trying to escape. But how did she end up in their clutches?
Aussie star cops the ultimate sledge
AS A batsman, there is no insult more hurtful, or more embarrassing, than the one a former Aussie Test skipper delivered to Shaun Marsh.
MP killed in car explosion while having sex
A GLAMOROUS Russian politician has died after her husband set off a bomb while they were having sex in a car.
Teenager revokes Bali rape claim
THE AUSTRALIAN teen who accused a 25-year-old British man of raping her during Bali schoolie celebrations has retracted her allegations.
Male prostitution is ‘everywhere’
THE internet has opened up a new world for male hookers, gigolos and rent boys, who were previously “less visible than women”.
Nutella refuses girl’s name on jar
PERSONALISED nutella jars are all the rage this Christmas, but the makers of the famous hazelnut spread have rejected a request for this five-year-old NSW girl’s name.
Uproar over Rowling’s new Potter revelation
J.K. Rowling has offered insight into her characters again, this time revealing why Harry Potter named his son after Professor Severus Snape. And fans are not happy.
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HE FILED for brankrupcy, but perhaps Fiddy should’ve just looked in the fridge.
YET again, the Biebs has apologised. His comeback from being a lost boy has had its rocky moments, but it appears the 21-year-old is finally growing up.
DANIEL Radcliffe has, once and for all, addressed rumours that he used to wank on the Harry Potter set.
DIRECTOR Ridley Scott has revealed Cate Blanchett was his first choice to play Jessica Chastain’s role in sci-fi smash The Martian. But Chastain doesn’t know that.
PRINCESS Mary of Denmark is coming home for Christmas — and she’s bringing her whole royal brood with her.
ANNE Hathaway reportedly has a bun in the oven. The Oscar winner and husband Adam Shulman are expecting their first child together, according to E! News.
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East Coast getting taken for a super-fast ride?
HIGH-SPEED rail from Brisbane to Melbourne is back on the agenda but is it still just a pipe dream?
The people who choose to live in prison
THE walls echo to gruesome tales of murder and violence, people were hanged in the backyard and the rooms are tiny. So why are jails the new des res?
Australia’s terrorism blind spot
WHILE all eyes are on Islamic State’s bloodthirsty campaign in the middle east, Australia should be more worried about the terrorism risk much closer to home.
Schoolies arrests fall by 60 per cent
THERE must be something in the water, or beer, at this year’s Gold Coast Schoolies, as police have praised the partying teens’ behaviour at this year’s event, highlighting a staggering reduction in arrests.
The Aussie town celebrating Thanksgiving
IF YOU think Australia doesn’t celebrate the US holiday of Thanksgiving, you clearly don’t know about this Aussie island.
Three dead in attack on Mali UN base
TWO UN peacekeepers and a civilian have been killed as gunmen launched rockets on a UN base in Mali, just a week after 21 people died in a hotel slaughter.
Who was the skeleton in sleeping bag?
“THIS may be the end of my journey.” These are the last words penned by a mystery man whose remains have been linked to Australia.
‘Killer’ cop in for ‘brutal’ weekend
LIFE is about to get ugly for the white officer charged with black teen Laquan McDonald’s murder as he braces for his first weekend in jail.
Killer named in abortion clinic shooting
THE gunman who killed a police officer and two civilians has been named after he opened fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado.
Black-eye Friday as US shoppers brawl
YES, that is a grown woman stealing a veggie steamer from a child! Just one example of the shocking behaviour of some Black Friday shoppers in the US.
The sex question women can’t answer
IT’S a simple question, but it came so unexpectedly that Stacey June had no idea what to say. WARNING: Adult themes.
The ultimate three-ingredient dessert
WHO SAID you need a string of supplies to make a decadent dessert or satisfying snack? Here are the laziest recipes around.
‘For $1 million, I got $8000 back’
IT’S marketed as thrilling, fun and even “life changing”, but by the end, Rob was left to believe his “best option was suicide”.
‘My relationship with a feeder almost killed me’
A MORBIDLY obese ‘squasher’ who piled on the kilos to satisfy her ‘feeder’ boyfriend’s fat fetish — has now lost almost 109 kilos after their breakup.
You shouldn’t take diet advice from Elle
BRITAIN’S largest organisation of nutrition professionals have narrowed down a list of five celebrity diets which should be avoided as strongly as the biscuit tin.
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Flights cancelled as ash cloud returns
JUST when it seemed like it was safe to return to Bali, the ash cloud is back and forcing more airlines to cancel their flights.
‘It was a nightmare camping trip’
IT WAS supposed to be a relaxing Aussie camping trip, but instead these campers were hit with an invasive nightmare.
‘Wait, what are they doing to my luggage?’
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What these TV stars are really like
AMONG the divas, frosty personalities and forced smiles of showbiz are some of the nicest people you’ll meet. These are the stars you’d have a beer with.
Ange’s one rule to being a ‘proper parent’
THERE’S a lot of mistakes you can make as a parent. But for Angela Bishop, there’s one thing a parent should never stuff up.
Who will Swift bring on stage in Oz?
THE question on everyone’s lips is who will be in Taylor Swift’s stage squad for her 1989 tour in Australia? So we’ve crunched the dates on her mates.
No stage is too small for Arena
PINT-SIZED performer Tina Arena was just inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, but that hasn’t stopped her from announcing a one-night only gig in a pub.
MKR has already found its new villains
THE next season of My Kitchen Rules looks to have found has its villains in a courtroom couple known as the Legal Eagles.
Big lie we’re told when car buying
IT’S the most important factor of a car for most people, but be careful that you’re not getting completely ripped off.
Aussie beats world Xmas record
AUSTRALIA’S answer to National Lampoon’s Clark Griswold has just set a whole new benchmark for Christmas tree trimming everywhere.
The sinister world of online arms dealers
THE dark web may be known as an online marketplace for the purchase of illicit drugs, but it is also home to something far more sinister.
Dirty secret behind your burger
IT’S the delicious comfort food of a million barbecues and hangovers. But there is one statistic about meat consumption that could have you changing your diet for good.
Genius idea saving cyclists’ lives
CYCLING without bike paths is a scary task, but it is a harsh reality many face. But, thanks to this genius product, riding just got safer.
Forget the cities: Where property is booming
BEYOND the bright lights, traffic jams and crowded buses of our cities, these regional centres have had a very good year indeed.
Five home truths for your mortgage
SIGNING up to a home loan is one thing but having a good understanding about it is another.
First Uber, is Airbnb next?
THEY’VE seen the taxi industry buckle under the pressure of its modern competitors, now hoteliers are worried about their own future.
This is Australia’s number one boss
PROFITS are up 70 per cent and the share price has soared, but it’s how this chief executives treats her staff that makes her Australia’s most awesome boss.
Disgusting tentacle in Aldi egg
FINDING a tentacle poking out of your egg is enough to put anyone off their morning fry-up. But that’s exactly what happened to this Aldi customer.
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Hayne pivotal to NSW landing college game
EXCLUSIVE: HIS own NFL career continues to be gripped by uncertainty. But even with his faith tested 12,000km away in San Francisco, Jarryd Hayne is still delivering for NSW.
Aussie star cops the ultimate sledge
AS A batsman, there is no insult more hurtful, or more embarrassing, than the one a former Aussie Test skipper delivered to Shaun Marsh.
Victory faithful walk out over fan bans
HUNDREDS of Melbourne Victory supporters stormed out of last night’s A-League clash against Adelaide in protest at treatment of fans.
McGregor’s incredible show of strength
WHAT does it take to become one of the best fighters in the world? Crazy strength and the willingness to put your body through intense pain.
Is this the end of the Red Bull saga?
RED Bull look set to remain in F1 for the time being, having finally locked down a crucial contract ahead of the 2016 season.