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Mon 22 Jul 2019

Three-question IQ test most fail

Three-question IQ test most fail

THE world’s shortest IQ test has just three questions, yet fewer than one in five people can answer all three correctly.

‘Utterly shameful’: Fury over the dole

‘Utterly shameful’: Fury over the dole

POLITICIANS across the political spectrum have joined a renewed push to raise one of the country’s most contentious welfare benefits.

How Holden plans to take on Ferrari

How Holden plans to take on Ferrari

New sleek American supercar killer set to reach Holden showrooms as a mid-engine rival to the likes of Lamborghini and Ferrari.

Dick Smith calls on Aussies to nominate for awards

Dick Smith calls on Aussies to nominate for awards

Former Australian of the Year Dick Smith is urging Australians to nominate their fellow citizens for next year's prestigious awards.

The tragedy of ‘Australia’s Chernobyl’

The tragedy of ‘Australia’s Chernobyl’

IT'S the most contaminated site in the southern hemisphere and has been wiped from the maps, yet tourists continue to flock to this Aussie town.

Aussie teen sensation shocks the world

Aussie teen sensation shocks the world

Few things are as certain as US swimming superstar Katie Ledecky winning every 400m race she starts — until now.

ISIS fighter ‘ready to kill Australians’

ISIS fighter ‘ready to kill Australians’

The ISIS fighter ready to kill non-believers like Australians because ‘God told him to’ in the Islamic State battleground just hours from Australia.

Sun 21 Jul 2019

US celebrates anniversary of moon landing

US celebrates anniversary of moon landing

Across the United States, thousands of people are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, from visiting the space centre to eating moon pies.

Seniors fight back against scammers

Seniors fight back against scammers

They’re seen as big targets for scammers because of their wealth and age, but senior Australians are getting better at resisting criminals chasing their money.

Another celebrity chef sued over wages

Another celebrity chef sued over wages

Another high-end Aussie restaurant empire is being sued for allegedly underpaying a chef who worked gruelling 20-hour shifts.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

Life inside America’s toughest prison

Life inside America’s toughest prison

Drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman will serve his life sentence in America’s notorious ADX Supermax — “a prison not designed for humanity”.

Secret to Charles and Camilla’s romance

Secret to Charles and Camilla’s romance

It's one of the most controversial romances ever — but they seem more in love than ever. Here’s the secret to Prince Charles and Camilla’s 14-year marriage.

‘ONE GIANT CON JOB’: Australia’s ‘sneaky’ $1b-a-year rort

‘ONE GIANT CON JOB’: Australia’s ‘sneaky’ $1b-a-year rort

For the past four years and four months, the Government has been screwing thousands of Aussies out of “hundreds of millions” of dollars.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

Dad who murdered entire family will die in jail

Dad who murdered entire family will die in jail

A MAN who murdered his three young children, wife and mother-in-law will die in jail after a judge sentenced him for the exceptionally horrific crime.

‘George Calombaris still owes me $2000’

‘George Calombaris still owes me $2000’

A former waitress at one of George Calombaris’ restaurants claims she’s still owed $2000 and wants him taken off MasterChef.

‘Corrosive’: Ardern slams Australia

‘Corrosive’: Ardern slams Australia

Jacinda Ardern spoke forcefully last night about the policy that’s driving a wedge between Australia and New Zealand.

Aussie man’s insane Powerball bonanza

Aussie man’s insane Powerball bonanza

A young man was among three ticket holders who snapped up a cool $36.6 million prize, but that wasn’t the only amazing thing to happen.

Aussie scientist’s ‘exhilarating’ Moon landing role

Aussie scientist’s ‘exhilarating’ Moon landing role

Australian scientist Ross Taylor who was chosen to study rocks collected from the Moon has revealed how he corrected a big mistake ‘in the nick of time’.

Thu 18 Jul 2019

‘Chilling’ moment at Trump rally

‘Chilling’ moment at Trump rally

The crowd’s reaction at Donald Trump’s rally has been described as “one of the most chilling and horrifying things” seen in politics.

Siblings forced to pay $2.3m tax bill

Siblings forced to pay $2.3m tax bill

CHRISTIAN siblings who refused to pay income tax because it goes against the word of God have been ordered to hand over more than $2.3 million.

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