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Tue 24 Sep 2019

BB King's 'Lucille' guitar sells for $413,000

BB King's 'Lucille' guitar sells for $413,000

A guitar given to BB King for his 80th birthday has sold for $A413,305 at an auction of items from the blues legend's estate.

Is this the future of personal transport?

Is this the future of personal transport?

An American manufacturer has released a new vehicle that blurs the line between car and motorbike, providing a cheaper entry point into to electric vehicles.

Bugatti’s ridiculously expensive toy car

Bugatti’s ridiculously expensive toy car

The supercar maker is celebrating its 110th anniversary in style with a drivable replica model that costs a fortune. And it’s already sold out.

‘Your sister’: Meghan sends crowd wild

‘Your sister’: Meghan sends crowd wild

The Duchess of Sussex has given a moving speech in South Africa about woman of colour as she embarks on her first official royal tour.

Israel Folau set for shock rugby return

Israel Folau set for shock rugby return

Israel Folau is set to lace up the boots and return to the rugby field despite an ongoing legal fight with Rugby Australia over torn up contract.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

Aldi’s ‘sassy’ dig at Woolworths

Aldi’s ‘sassy’ dig at Woolworths

We know all about the supermarket price battle and the “milk war”. But now the German chain Aldi has taken a creative swipe at its rivals.

Climate change impact accelerating: numbers

Climate change impact accelerating: numbers

A NEW report says the past five years have been the hottest on record, with deadly heatwaves, devastating hurricanes and cyclones, and severe wildfires.

Why are our veterans more likely to be homeless?

Why are our veterans more likely to be homeless?

A SECOND report of homelessness among veterans shows a higher incidence of the problem than among the general population, according to The Courier-Mail.

Sun 22 Sep 2019

The 79 days that nearly killed Coke

The 79 days that nearly killed Coke

It’s the most famous soft drink brand on the planet — but in the 80s, Coca-Cola made a catastrophic decision that almost destroyed everything.

Sat 21 Sep 2019

Famed digger's statue to grace White House

Famed digger's statue to grace White House

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given US President Donald Trump a bronze sculpture of the WWII soldier he sees as symbolising ties between the two countries.

Why this man deserves $24m

Why this man deserves $24m

Aussies were outraged when Qantas boss Alan Joyce’s eye-watering salary was revealed this week — but he’s actually earnt every cent.

Fri 20 Sep 2019

Bali’s strict new sex ban

Bali’s strict new sex ban

Aussies holidaying in Indonesia with their partners could find themselves in jail if they get too amorous under a strict new law.

Cheap SUV could spell end of hatchbacks

Cheap SUV could spell end of hatchbacks

With a price tag guaranteed to turn buyers’ heads, this funky looking baby SUV could be the beginning of the end for the hatchback as we know it.

Dashcam shows driver celebrating crash after being cut off

Dashcam shows driver celebrating crash after being cut off

A driver has screamed with laughter after a watching a Porsche that cut him off get hit by a turning truck at the next intersection. STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING!

Alan Jones’ stunning offer to Jacinda

Alan Jones’ stunning offer to Jacinda

Controversial broadcaster Alan Jones wrote a grovelling apology to Jacinda Ardern. But she may not want to take him up on a proposal he’s floated.

Truckie Terry, 77, is still going strong

Truckie Terry, 77, is still going strong

HE MIGHT be pushing 77, but truckie Terry Bairstow has no plans to hang up the keys to his road train any time soon.

Apple: Why Hollywood, Nashville and New York love 'em

Apple: Why Hollywood, Nashville and New York love 'em

CREATIVITY. Productivity. Inspiration. They are words Apple use a lot to talk about its most loyal fans. When it comes one product, the loyalty is contagious.

Powerball $150m jackpot goes off

Powerball $150m jackpot goes off

The record $150 million Powerball prize has been drawn and three lucky winners will share in a whopping $50m each.

Thu 19 Sep 2019

How to boost chances of winning $150m

How to boost chances of winning $150m

THE biggest lottery prize in Aussie history could be won tonight. Here’s how to dramatically increase your chance of taking home the lot.

Tourists’ terrifying Outback encounter

Tourists’ terrifying Outback encounter

Travellers found themselves in the middle of a nightmare after their car was suddenly surrounded by 30 crocodiles in Arnhem Land.

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