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Barnaby Joyce is calling on the federal government to stop the extradition of Julian Assange from the United Kingdom to America.The outspoken Nationals backbencher wants Australia to step up its diplomatic efforts once the WikiLeaks…

A blistering start from Valtteri Bottas from third on the grid helped the Finnish driver win the typhoon-hit Japanese Grand Prix as Mercedes wrapped up a sixth consecutive Formula One constructors championship on Sunday. Bottas surged…

The Morrison government often talks about its “congestion busting” infrastructure investments to free-up Australia’s clogged cities. But a new report says all this is doing is providing more roads and more public transport and even more…

Police have suspended all flights at Auckland Airport as they respond to a threat near the domestic terminal.Officers are responding to reports of “a threat’’ near the airport and have been at a spot on Geoffrey Roberts Rd, near the…

If you’ve ever wanted to have a beer in the buff with your friends, here’s your chance.Stitch Bar in Sydney’s CBD is holding a one-off event later this month where you can have a few drinks on a Sunday arvo in the nude.“Bottoms Up…

It was hardly the way they wanted to finish their World Cup campaign but Canadian rugby players have delivered the feel good off-field story of the tournament.After the final round of group games was disrupted by Typhoon Hagibis, the…

Highlights in history on this date: 1066: Normans under William the Conqueror defeat English at Battle of Hastings.1586: Mary, Queen of Scots, goes on trial in England, accused of conspiring against Queen Elizabeth I. (Mary was beheaded…

This is what serious drug addiction can do in just seven months.An American mum has shared shocking photos of her son’s downward spiral after he became addicted to heroin and meth.Jennifer Salfen-Tracy took to Facebook to share her son…

Gwyneth Paltrow has one reason why she can’t remember all of the Marvel films she’s appeared in: sheer quantity.The 47-year-old actress, who stars as Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has made headlines for mixing up some of…

Officials are set to re-open an investigation into Supercars driver Fabian Coulthard’s “disgraceful” actions during a late safety car period at the Bathurst 1000. It is believed stewards will take a second look at Coulthard’s decision to…

Officials are set to re-open an investigation into Supercars driver Fabian Coulthard’s “disgraceful” actions during a late safety car period at the Bathurst 1000. It is believed stewards will take a second look at Coulthard’s decision to…

Ruby Rose laid it all on the table for World Mental Health Day.In an Instagram post, Rose, 33, detailed her own struggles with mental health dating back to her childhood.“I’ve struggled with mental health my entire life,” Rose captioned…

news, latest-news, THE TEENAGER who rammed a police car, robbed a burger joint and broke into caravans during a wild crime spree has admitted to all charges. Tyler Price, also known as Briggs, entered the guilty pleas during an…

Australia’s banks made a “Houdini-like” escape from revelations about their questionable lending practices as policymakers “opted to sweep some things under the carpet” for short-term economic gain, a new report by Deloitte Access…

Hunter Biden, the son of Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden, is stepping down from the board of a Chinese-backed private equity firm following blistering attacks from US president Donald Trump.According to the New York Post, in a…

When Charlotte Wood finished writing her furious tour de force, The Natural Way of Things, she declared that for her sanity she would next write a lighter, funnier novel. And so she has – in a way. What could possibly be disturbing in a…

51 Barnard St, North Adelaide is the former home of William (Bill) Hubert Hayes, who served as Lord Mayor from 1971 to 1973. For more than 30 years, residents on North Adelaide’s Barnard St, only had to glance out of their front windows…

The government again strongly condemned ‘masked rioters’ for committing acts of violence across the city on Sunday, noting in particular that police officers were “obviously” targeted for attacks.A spokesman noted that an officer’s…

94 West Parkway, Colonel Light Gardens is on the market with Harcourts VennMillar – Cumberland Park. The property will be auctioned on Saturday, November 2, with a price guide of $850,000. Investors chasing capital growth of almost 30…

Anti-government protests continued in multiple locations across the city on Sunday night, with one of the largest demonstrations in Mong Kok.Protesters hurled petrol bombs outside the Mong Kok police station, setting some of the huge…

Turkish forces approached a key Kurdish-held town in northern Syria on Sunday, setting off clashes that allowed hundreds of Islamic State supporters to escape from a camp for displaced people and prompted US soldiers to withdraw from a…

AUSTRALIA has recorded its strongest auction clearance rate since June 2017, with the number of homes selling under the hammer in Brisbane also up. New figures show 1163 auctions were scheduled in Brisbane during the September quarter,…

Lyn Brenton and her husband Peter recently sold their home in Seaton. Pic: Emma Brasier. If you’re a homeowner considering downsizing, there’s a simple way you can help attract buyers to your home. Although seeking the expertise of a…

Wherever you are open the door, take out the dining chairs and bon appetit. Picture: SLRV Expedition Vehicles Good things really do come in small packages, especially when you have a big budget. One family of eight recently dropped close…

Japan has sent tens of thousands of troops and rescue workers to save stranded residents and fight floods caused by one of the worst typhoons to hit the country in recent history, which killed 23 people and briefly paralysed Tokyo.…

It has all the high-end features of the top end brands at a fraction of the price and for just under $50 this carry-on bag changes everything. HARD CASE WITH USB PORT — KMART ($49) This small but mighty case has…

Protesters attacked a suspected undercover police officer in Tseung Kwan O on Sunday evening, leaving the man bleeding heavily from the head.A crowd of masked protesters had confronted the man on Tong Chun Street, on suspicions that…

The new owner of renovation queen Cherie Barber’s Birchgrove home has been revealed. A third generation fresh food wholesaler has been revealed as the buyer of renovation queen Cherie Barber’s waterfront inner west home. Updated property…

The government on Sunday broke its silence on Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s cancelled meeting with visiting US senator Ted Cruz, saying Lam called off the Saturday meeting due to other ‘public duties’, while suggesting that Cruz was…

Tonga enjoyed a final flourish at the Rugby World Cup as they beat the United States 31-19 to maintain their 20-year dominance over the Eagles. The Pacific side fumbled a series of chances and weathered a late fightback before completing…

Wales set up a Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Six Nations rivals France as they topped Pool D with a far-from-perfect 35-13 win over minnows Uruguay. A largely second-string Welsh side committed a slew of handling errors and forward…

Former girlfriends of Simon Monteiro say they are terrified that the notorious Sydney “playboy rapist” is back on the streets — and fear it’s only a matter of time before he strikes again.“Women to him are prey, and they are there to be…

Police have accused protesters of using a ‘sharp-edged object’ to slash the back of an officer's neck at the Kwun Tong station, drawing blood.In a statement, the force said the officer was conscious when he was taken to hospital, and…

Former girlfriends of Simon Monteiro say they are terrified that the notorious Sydney “playboy rapist” is back on the streets — and fear it’s only a matter of time before he strikes again.“Women to him are prey, and they are there to be…

The Australian television producer Reg Watson, who has died aged 95, was a pioneer of soap operas on both sides of the world. He adopted a policy of glamour, escapism and fun when he launched the daily serials Crossroads in Britain and…

This week the FBI named a 79-year-old man as the most prolific serial killer in US history.Samuel Little has so far confessed to 93 murders, which span over decades and across numerous states.It has been nearly 18 months since Little…

Daniel Ricciardo has gone from furious to thrilled as the Aussie F1 superstar finished sixth at the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix.But that could also be replaced with uncertainty after Renault were whacked with allegations of wrongdoing by…

I thought being a good person meant being more moral. But being good apparently means being filthily mean to Kerri-Anne Kennerley.Last week, Extinction Rebellion extremists glued themselves to city roads and caused trouble for…

To the women he met online and wooed, he was a self-made property mogul worth millions of dollars who drove a flashy sports car and showered them with jewels.But in reality, Paul Carter was a tradesman from outer-suburban Melbourne with…

To the women he met online and wooed, he was a self-made property mogul worth millions of dollars who drove a flashy sports car and showered them with jewels.But in reality, Paul Carter was a tradesman from outer-suburban Melbourne with…

It’s not a sight you often see — Shaynna Blaze speechless and in tears — but there was one room during Monday night’s Block reveal that pulled at the heart strings so bad, she had to take a seat.“I can’t talk,” she said while looking…

The MTR Corporation said on Sunday that its trains won't stop at five stations because of the danger posed by protest activity. It said that on the Kwun Tong line, Kwun Tong MTR station is closed, while on the Ma On Shan line, the…

Cheong Wa Dae, the government and ruling Democratic Party of Korea said on Sunday the Justice Ministry is to announce a plan that would reduce the prosecution’s special investigation units Monday.Top Cheong Wa Dae officials, …

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have staged a cat-and-mouse game with riot police, mounting protests in several shopping malls and chanting slogans such as "Free Hong Kong" until police arrived and then dispersing among weekend…

The Commissioner of the Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong on Sunday hit out at comments by visiting US Senator Ted Cruz, describing them as ludicrous, and warning him to "stop running amok on China's land." The spokesperson for the…

Adelaide has reportedly appointed GWS senior assistant Matthew Nicks as its coach for 2020.During an extraordinary off-season of blood-letting at the club, Nicks comes into the head coaching position at a club that no longer has a head…

23 Latrobe Pde, Dromana has stellar views from its elevated position. A penthouse suite, tri-level floorplan, exquisite interiors and fabulous views make this a showcase home in beachside Dromana. The spacious 23 Latrobe Pde residence…

Two decades have passed since South Korean troops were dispatched to East Timor, officially known as Timor-Leste, on peacemaking operations in the newly independent country.While the Evergreen Unit of South Korea was stationed in…

TOWNSVILLE has been smashing plates and grape stomping for 20 years, with the Greek Fest Glendi celebrating a significant milestone.Thousands of people enjoyed the Greek, Italian and Spanish cuisine, and children in traditional dress…

There have been several confrontations between police and protesters after hundreds of people gathered across Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon in response to online calls for rallies in major shopping malls. Some shops operated by the…