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Wed 29 Jan 2020

Man riding horse stopped by police for using phone

Man riding horse stopped by police for using phone

A man using a mobile phone while horseriding has faced court — to hear one of the legal system's most strictly-applied arguments.

Spreadsheet exposes $100m rort

Spreadsheet exposes $100m rort

Anger is growing about a $100 million scandal around sports funding in Australia that continues to plague the government.

$45m up for grabs this week

$45m up for grabs this week

It could be the start of a very good 2020 for the lucky Australians that participate in this week’s $40 million Powerball and $5 million Oz Lotto.

Australia’s new China travel warning

Australia’s new China travel warning

Australians are now being urged to reconsider their travel plans to China as fears grow over the potential human-to-human spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Earthquake hits between Cuba and Jamaica

Earthquake hits between Cuba and Jamaica

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Caribbean Sea, between Cuba and Jamaica.

Aussie scientists grow coronavirus in lab

Aussie scientists grow coronavirus in lab

Australian scientists have managed to replicate the coronavirus in a laboratory in a breakthrough that will speed up development of a vaccine.

Boy, 9, yelled ‘die, die’ during stabbing

Boy, 9, yelled ‘die, die’ during stabbing

Police have confirmed that a nine-year-old boy stabbed his five-year-old sister multiple times with a kitchen knife after being unable to fight the impulse to kill.

Cryptic response to Barty mystery

Cryptic response to Barty mystery

Ash Barty gave everyone a hint but not the full answer when asked about a surprising Australian Open move that had tennis fans puzzled.

Teen arrested after stepmum’s death

Teen arrested after stepmum’s death

A teenager has been arrested after the death of his stepmum, who was stabbed in the back multiple times in Sydney’s south last night.

$13,000 a minute: Kobe's incredible riches

$13,000 a minute: Kobe's incredible riches

Kobe Bryant retired as one of the richest athletes in the history of sport. He’d already laid the groundwork for his second successful career.

Meghan ‘never been happier’ since fleeing UK

Meghan ‘never been happier’ since fleeing UK

A friend of the Duchess of Sussex has spoken out about her post-royal life, revealing she feels “free” and is thriving after leaving the UK.

Folau signs for Super League club

Folau signs for Super League club

Israel Folau, who was fired in May by Rugby Australia over a social media post warning “hell awaits” gay people, has joined the Super League.

Video of Bryant’s doomed flight

Video of Bryant’s doomed flight

A video has emerged of what is believed to be Kobe Bryant’s helicopter beginning the fateful journey that ended with all nine aboard dying in a fiery crash.

Map shows horror spread of virus

Map shows horror spread of virus

As the rapid spread of coronavirus continues to cause widespread panic, a map is showing where the life-threatening illness has moved.

Tue 28 Jan 2020

Awkward punctuation mistake in new coin

Awkward punctuation mistake in new coin

The UK Government has been left red-faced after a new 50 pence coin to commemorate Brexit was released that features a punctuation error.

Key issues in the 2020 NZ election

Key issues in the 2020 NZ election

A look at five key issues that will decide the New Zealand election, to take place on September 19.

Jacinda Ardern dodges call from ScoMo

Jacinda Ardern dodges call from ScoMo

There was an awkward moment during a press conference with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern when the Aussie Prime Minister called in.

The Harry sledge in Markle’s tirade

The Harry sledge in Markle’s tirade

Thomas Markle has been openly criticising his daughter Meghan Markle in TV interviews. But his one word description of Harry stood out.

Financial stress linked to family violence

Financial stress linked to family violence

Financial stress, unemployment, disability and poor health are factors in domestic violence, analysis of 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.

Friends star addresses show controversy

Friends star addresses show controversy

David Schwimmer – better known as Ross Gellar – has weighed in on the accusations that have plagued the beloved sitcom in recent years.

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