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Bridal assistant shocked by mum's 'hungry hippo' comment
Bride-to-be Leah is left deflated by her mum's strong opinions on Curvy Bridal Boutique on 9Now. ⌘ Read more
Bride-to-be Leah tries on her first dress in front of her opinionated mum
Bride-to-be Leah steps out to show her mum the first dress on Curvy Bridal Boutique on 9Now. ⌘ Read more
Victoria explains how she lost both of her hands to sepsis
Anaplastologist Allison Vest helps a mother who lost both her hands to sepsis on Body Parts on 9Now. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024
This year’s laugh-fest has kicked off, with more than 800 performers set to step up to the mic. Here, our writers take a closer look. ⌘ Read more
Lottery winner Christine inspects a modern home in Sunny Meadows
Christine is pleasantly surprised by host David Bromstad's next property choice on My Lottery Dream Home on 9Now. ⌘ Read more
Single mum Christine makes life changing plans after winning $2 million
Christine is looking for a new family home after winning $2 million on My Lottery Dream Home on 9Now. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Spanish soccer boss facing two years in jail over World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales, the former boss of Spanish soccer, could be jailed over his non-consensual kiss to a player after last year’s World Cup final in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Bickford’s revives fan-favourite drink for 150-year milestone
Australian drinks company Bickford's has delivered six new flavours, including the revival of a beloved fan-favourite. ⌘ Read more
Specialist rescue team airdropped into bush to find missing Sydney man
Police are seriously concerned about a 57-year-old bushwalker who vanished two weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Make outdoor entertaining even greater with colourful alfresco furniture
Inspired finds to make outside entertaining a breeze, from a cute portable lamp to a colourful all-weather cushion. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Woman rushes sick hedgehog to vet only to find out it’s a hat pom-pom
The inanimate object was brought to the Lower Moss Nature Reserve and Wildlife Hospital by a conscientious member of the public last week. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, March 29, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. ⌘ Read more
Sally Capp to stand down as lord mayor of Melbourne
Capp, Melbourne’s first directly elected female lord mayor, said she has “given everything” she can to the role. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Two bodies recovered from river beneath collapsed Baltimore bridge
Two bodies have been recovered from the waters beneath the collapsed Baltimore bridge. ⌘ Read more
Divers find two bodies in submerged truck near destroyed bridge, four still missing
As the recovery continues, attention also shifted to the economic impact of the crash, thought to be up to $US15 million every day the port is closed. ⌘ Read more
Olympic medal hopeful in nasty crash
Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert was seriously injured when the Olympics medal favourite crashed during a bike race. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Does Mercury retrograde really affect our lives?**
It's a time period that haunts astrologers, so one has taken the time to explain what Mercury retrograde actually is and what it means for our lives. ⌘ Read more
Mundine responds to Latrell criticism
League and boxing legend Anthony Mundine responds to social media criticism from NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell. ⌘ Read more
Sally Capp to stand down as lord mayor of Melbourne
Capp, Melbourne’s first directly elected female lord mayor, said she has “given everything” she can to the role. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
‘This could trigger hip hop’s MeToo’: How Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs may fall from grace
The man best known as Puff Daddy reigned supreme over the world of hip hop. Now he’s facing allegations of rape, assault and sex trafficking ⌘ Read more
Olympic medal hopeful n nasty crash
Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert was seriously injured when the Olympics medal favourite crashed during a bike race. ⌘ Read more
WA councillor praises Vladimir Putin’s election win on Russian TV
Adrian McRae, who was elected to the Port Hedland council, was reportedly flown to Moscow as part of an international delegation to observe the presidential elections. ⌘ Read more
Woman shows up to wedding in same dress as the bridesmaids
A woman has shown up to a wedding in the exact same dress as the bridesmaids, says she will be checking from now on. ⌘ Read more
Sally Capp to stand down as lord mayor of Melbourne
Capp, Melbourne’s first directly elected female lord mayor, said she has “given everything” she can to the role. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Living standards under threat from lack of competition; Children could be removed from NDIS under new laws
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Living standards under threat from lack of competition; Children could be removed from NDIS under new laws
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Hawkesbury on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner from Thursday’s eight-race card. ⌘ Read more
Sally Capp to stand down as lord mayor of Melbourne
Capp, Melbourne’s first directly elected female lord mayor, said she has “given everything” she can to the role. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Living standards under threat from lack of competition; Children could be removed from NDIS under new laws
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
AFL accused of 'enabling' players to take drugs
Former Melbourne Demons player Shaun Smith has accused the AFL of "enabling" players to do illicit drugs. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp announces resignation
Melbourne's Lord Mayor Sally Capp has announced she will not contest the next local government election in late June. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to jump as Wall Street ends losing streak; Trump Media surges
US stocks rose to a record after breaking out of their three-day lull. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Living standards under threat from lack of competition; Children could be removed from NDIS under new laws
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Living standards under threat from lack of competition; Children could be removed from NDIS under new laws
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Head stars as records tumble in 523-run IPL game
The Australian batsman blasted 62 off just 24 balls as part of a 68-run second-wicket stand for the Sunrisers … which lasted less than four overs. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Living standards under threat from lack of competition; Children could be removed from NDIS under new laws
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Government turmoil over border law failure
Labor has been slammed over its handling of tough deportation laws, after it failed to rush them through Parliament in 48 hours. ⌘ Read more
Sally Capp to stand down as lord mayor of Melbourne
Capp was first elected mayor of the City of Melbourne in 2018 and subsequently won re-election in 2020. ⌘ Read more
Head tees off in Indian Premier League madness
Aussie batter Travis Head whacked a fast half-century as records tumbled in the Indian Premier League. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Size of pay rise needed to buy a bigger house | Brisbane’s best-value restaurant
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Living standards under threat from lack of competition; Children could be removed from NDIS under new laws
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
IOC says no need to panic over Brisbane 2032 progress
A controversial Brisbane 2032 venue plan may not be finalised for another 12 months but Olympic powerbrokers insist there is “no reason to start panicking”. ⌘ Read more
Investigation continues into bridge collapse
The investigation continues into the major bridge collapse at Baltimore, which led to the presumed deaths of six people. ⌘ Read more
Easter travellers set to pack airports
Travellers around the country are set to flock to the major airports this long weekend. ⌘ Read more
Head stars as records tumble in 523-run IPL game
The Australian batsman blasted 62 off just 24 balls as part of a 68-run second-wicket stand for the Sunrisers … which lasted less than four overs. ⌘ Read more
Tszyu opens up on 'all over the place' preparation
Aussie boxer Tim Tszyu admits his preparation has been "all over the place" ahead of his Las Vegas debut. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Living standards under threat from lack of competition; Children could be removed from NDIS under new laws
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Living standards under threat from lack of competition; Children could be removed from NDIS under new laws
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues. ⌘ Read more
Camilla gives update on Kate during public outing
Queen Camilla has told fans Kate will be "thrilled" by their message of support during her latest outing. ⌘ Read more
Queensland greats analyse 'lost' Titans
Darren Lockyer and Wally Lewis have claimed the Titans look 'lost' as the approach from new coach Des Hasler falls flat. ⌘ Read more
Authorities recover data recorder from ship in Baltimore bridge collapse
As authorities began the recovery effort to find the six missing workers, the National Transportation Safety Board ramped up its probe into what went wrong. ⌘ Read more
Government turmoil over border law failure
Labor has been slammed over its handling of tough deportation laws, after it failed to rush them through Parliament in 48 hours. ⌘ Read more
Easter travellers set to pack airports
Travellers around the country are set to flock to the major airports this long weekend. ⌘ Read more
Investigation continues into bridge collapse
The investigation continues into the major bridge collapse at Baltimore, which led to the presumed deaths of six people. ⌘ Read more
Victorian voters ready for the Coalition to climb back from the wilderness
The state’s voters are ripe for the picking, but the opposition will need to do more to capitalise on Labor’s problems, not simply rely on their misfortune. ⌘ Read more
NRL offers US bookmakers TV rights as part of betting push
Having started its season with the historic Las Vegas double-header, the NRL has found a novel way to crack the American betting market. ⌘ Read more
Nathan Cleary’s work ethic is without peer – but it might be causing him problems
Cleary is in that sweet spot for when playmakers start having trouble with hamstrings and groins. His relentless training schedule might be an issue. ⌘ Read more
It’s taken four films, but Jack Black’s boisterous panda finally grows up
The ancient Chinese warrior Po returns in Kung Fu Panda 4 and finds even animated characters can have a midlife crisis. ⌘ Read more
Slip in Labor support pushes Pesutto’s team ahead for first time in years
The latest poll by Resolve shows Labor’s primary vote has shed 9 percentage points in the past year, which has allowed the Coalition to grab a lead despite a period of internal unrest. ⌘ Read more
This film shows the horrific truth behind the journey of asylum seekers
Nominated for a Best International Film Oscar, and based on real-life stories, Io Capitano is a coming-of-age story that finds hope among the desperation. ⌘ Read more
Why these best-selling authors are playing a dangerous game
On their way to Australia, Ann Patchett and Lauren Groff explain why selling certain books demands grit these days. ⌘ Read more
The Scoop: Who are the A-graders in cashed-up St Kilda’s sights?**
St Kilda have a significant war chest at its disposal, as a result of a mixture of frugal player payments and tough calls to let players join rival clubs. ⌘ Read more
The colour of the moment is brown. I’ve been saying this forever
Beyond just a colour, brown is a mindset, a state of being. ⌘ Read more
Australian councillor praises Vladimir Putin’s election win on Russian TV
Adrian McRae, who was elected to the Port Hedland council in early March, was reportedly flown to Moscow to observe the presidential elections. ⌘ Read more
ASX eyes gains with Wall Street set to end losing streak; Trump Media jumps
Wall Street’s benchmark index is higher in mid-afternoon trade, putting it on track for its first gain since setting a record last week. ⌘ Read more
Forget smoothies, candles and retreats. For the ultimate wellness hack, get gardening
With some comparing it to a “nourishing therapy session”, pottering around with plants is blooming lovely – even as our backyards shrink. ⌘ Read more
Leaky roofs and a man selling fish: All aboard Italy’s worst railway
Seasoned passengers know that when it rains, they need to unfurl their umbrellas inside to shield themselves from the water streaming through the roof of the carriages. ⌘ Read more
‘I landed on my head on the concrete’: the new clinic treating patients with concussion
Victoria’s first public concussion clinic has been set up to help those dealing with serious knocks to the heads. Steve Kemp, who landed on his head during a soccer match, is among the first patients to be treated. The injury has impacted his eyesight and sense of smell. ⌘ Read more
Keeping the lights on at Eraring could cost taxpayers $150 million a year
The Minns government has so far not disclosed the terms of its negotiations with Origin Energy ahead of a likely extension beyond 2025. ⌘ Read more
Why eating bananas can be more effective at reducing blood pressure than cutting down on salt
A mineral found in bananas and other produce could help people tackle high blood pressure. ⌘ Read more
‘Astounding’: A peek into the tax affairs of partners at the consulting giants
The ATO has opened its books – as much as it ever does – this week on the tax rates paid by the very well-remunerated partners of the “Big Four” consulting giants. ⌘ Read more
Who’s hot, who’s not, who’s shot and who’s rot in the NRL
Just three rounds into the NRL season, it’s already clear that it’s going to be a long year for some NRL clubs. ⌘ Read more
Don’t get caught out by these hidden charges at US hotels
Beware when booking hotel rooms in America. You might be charged a hefty surprise fee on checkout in one of the industry’s most outrageous tricks. ⌘ Read more
Stop whingeing: The 10 most complained about things about in travel
The naysayers have plenty to naysay about the awfulness of certain aspects of travel, but it’s time to stop whingeing and put things in perspective. ⌘ Read more
DNA evidence may cast doubt on conviction in Janine Balding murder, court told
Stephen Wayne “Shorty” Jamieson, now 58, was convicted in 1990 over the abduction, rape and murder of 20-year-old Janine Balding on September 8, 1988. ⌘ Read more
How much of a pay rise you’d need to buy a bigger house
The difference between a typical three-bedroom house and a typical four-bedroom house can be a stretch for a growing family. ⌘ Read more
Forget sky-high migration, Australia’s got bigger population problems
Much has been made of Australia’s recent migration boom. But the real issue is much bigger and much closer to home. ⌘ Read more
While researching cults, I began to wonder if I’d been raised in one
I grew up with an unquestioning adherence to a set of beliefs, a strict authoritarian hierarchy of power and a rock-hard sense of being among the chosen ones. ⌘ Read more
Why does cloudy weather make me feel so sluggish?**
Why is that many of us feel more tired than usual when it’s cloudy or rainy? ⌘ Read more
What his friend’s killer did in court set Peter on a new life mission
After losing a close friend in horrific circumstances – and witnessing his killer’s brazen insolence – Peter Rolfe knew what he had to do. ⌘ Read more
Eight books: A smart and edgy thriller, and a memoir of Hiroshima
Our reviewers give their verdicts on recent fiction and non-fiction releases. ⌘ Read more
Cruise ship lost power in Sydney Harbour in alarming echo of Baltimore disaster
A cruise ship suffered a blackout in Sydney Harbour in February in a scenario similar to that which led to the destruction of Baltimore’s Key Bridge. ⌘ Read more
Andriy’s journey from real estate agent to war zone worker
An estimated four million Ukrainians are internally displaced, but many are determined to stay at home to help their homeland rebuild and pick up the pieces. ⌘ Read more
At 19, Tom was feeling ‘a bit fluey’. Within months, he’d lost his limbs
When Tom Nash was in hospital, his best mate, Chris Hutchison, helped him through with daily visits and “glimpses of normalcy”. ⌘ Read more
Albo behaves like a celebrity. We need him to be a prime minister
Anthony Albanese got engaged, went to Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and the tennis. Meanwhile, he allows his government to drift on homeownership, cost of living and inequity. Alarm bells should be ringing. ⌘ Read more
Horse cull to close parts of Kosciuszko National Park through winter
The state government’s controversial program of shooting feral horses from helicopters continues in an effort to bring down their numbers. ⌘ Read more
‘We expected a brawl’: Newington old boys meet in aftermath of co-ed decision
Almost 1000 former Newington College students met in Sydney’s CBD on Wednesday night ahead of the private school’s planned shift to co-education. ⌘ Read more
‘Worse than Trump’: Multicultural leaders shocked by immigration proposals
Diaspora communities say they were blindsided by proposed laws that could ban foreigners from countries such as Iran and South Sudan from entering Australia. ⌘ Read more
WA Health, scientist reach top-secret peace deal in stem cell patent mega stoush
Dr Marian Sturm’s medical invention made her the face of Royal Perth Hospital’s state-of-the-art cellular therapy facility. Then it got her sued. Three years on, the parties have reached a peace deal. But at what cost? ⌘ Read more
A plot twist for the ages in wild new Colin Farrell series
You’ll need a spoonful of medicine to help Apple TV’s ludicrous Sugar go down. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s fossil fuel revenue to tumble as export prices ease
Australia’s gas and coal exporters are headed for a multibillion-dollar hit to their revenue over the next five years, new forecasts suggest. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, March 28
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Bus crashes on German highway en route to Zurich from Berlin
The long-distance Flixbus service was travelling between Berlin and Zurich when it came off the road. ⌘ Read more
China’s cash promises in South-East Asia are coming up short, report says
President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, immediately winning over many foreign governments with promises of unprecedented investment. ⌘ Read more