News
Mandela lies in state in Pretoria
Nelson Mandela's casket has arrived at the seat of S Africa's govt where he will lie in state for three days
Unions blame Abbott for car crash
Holden has reached the end of the line in Australia and unions say the Abbott government is to blame.
India court upholds law against gay sex
India's Supreme Court has upheld a law criminalising gay sex, ruling parliament must legislate on the issue.
Writers want online surveillance to stop
More than 500 authors have signed a petition that claims state surveillance is violating basic freedoms.
Blanchett, Jackman seek SAG nominations
Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush know by the end of this week if they are Oscar contenders.
Nigella's PAs begged for forgiveness
A court has heard Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi's PAs wrote to the couple begging for forgiveness.
Aussie soapie pioneer Alan Coleman dies
TV producer Alan Coleman, who executive produced Neighbours, has died.
Gingerbread house fit for a President
In the spirit of Christmas a team of specialised chefs have built a White House replica out of gingerbread.
Sport
100,000 members? Spare us, Collingwood
SOAPBOX: The Magpies claim to be closing in on 100,000 club members, but how many of those people will actually attend more than three games a season?
Perth just the place to grind Poms into dust
SOAPBOX: Many an England side has been broken at the WACA, and this bunch will meet their Waterloo when Mitchell Johnson steams in from the Members End
Cook's brain scrambled: Boycott
Test batting great Geoff Boycott says England's hopes of retaining the Ashes are gone.
The Waugh twins: Peas in a squad
HALL OF FAME: Steve and Mark Waugh were defined more by their differences than their similarities during the 11 years they shared in the Australian Test side
Man arrested for coach job offer pranks
Some coaches start their career with developing teams before moving on to the elite, and one man had more than a few believing their time had come.
No resolution to NRL's Sharks probe
A mammoth ARLC meeting has failed to resolve the Cronulla crisis, with the NRL's investigation into governance issues still ongoing.
Tigers lock in Hardwick with new AFL deal
After leading Richmond to their first finals appearance since 2001, coach Damien Hardwick has secured a two-year contract extension.
Qld win Shield game but schedule concerns
Queensland have finally found the Midas touch in Sheffield Shield but are frustrated they must wait two months to try to use it again.
Lifestyle
Christmas Advent Calendar - 11th Dec
Keep your house safe this festive season with this guide from LifeStyle.
How to get that summer glow
Get a glow from the inside out this summer by following these top tips to plump, healthy skin.
Summer can only mean one thing - 12th man time
It's time for Australia's favourite cricket commentator to shine! Listen to the 12th man this season
Hot weather and hotter hair
Hairdresser Stevie Corthine from Stevie English Hair talks us through some of the hottest celebrity looks for summer.
Top 5 Tips for Living with Asthma & Allergies
Most people know a friend or family member that suffers with asthma or allergies and every day we are learning more about common allergy triggers, such as dust mites.
The Croods
After their cave is destroyed, a caveman family must trek through an unfamiliar fantastical world with the help of an inventive boy.
10 Honey and Bee facts
There is nothing better than a good dollop of honey on your toast in the morning or perhaps a teaspoon in your herbal tea?
Middle Eastern Turkey Tagine
Try this delicious turkey tagine recipe!