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2 hours Ben Simmons’ $47 million bonus revealed Couriermail |Sport
New details surrounding the monster contract extension Ben Simmons signed with the Philadelphia 76ers shed light on why the Aussie NBA star may have chosen to skip this year’s World Cup. ... more
2 hours Super Bowl champion dead at 32 Couriermail |Sport
Former Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus is dead at 32 after suffering an apparent heat stroke in Arkansas. ... more
4 hours Trump shifts blame for ‘racism’ backlash Couriermail |Biz
US President Donald Trump has slammed what he called “crazed” media coverage of taunts targeting a Somali-born Democratic politician during one of his rallies, alleging political bias against him. ... more
4 hours Harry and Meghan expand royal empire Couriermail |Ent
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have been granted a prime suite of offices in Buckingham Palace — sparking grumbles from royal staff. ... more
4 hours Kylie Jenner NOT Interested In MARRYING Travis Scott! Couriermail |Ent
Uh oh…this is not the kind of news I wanted to kick off the weekend…as we’ve learned Travis Scott is the one who is finding marriage to be more important while Kylie well…isn’t really interested. PLUS…Khloe Kardashian is back to posting quotes however this one is not so cryptic…as it essentially explains why she doesn’t HATE anyone who has wronged her. We can assume that also includes Jordyn Woods…who, by the way, gave a little more insight as to why she chose to appear in that Rick Ross music video. We’re getting into this and the rest of this Kylie ... more
4 hours Lobbecke Work In Progress Moon landing Couriermail |Ent
Cartoonist and animator Eric Lobbecke's latest Working In Progress on the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing for The Weekend Australian Review. ... more
4 hours Aussie reporters recount covering moon landing Couriermail |Tech
The Apollo 11 moon landing was the news event of the century – one giant leap in human exploration that united mankind in a celebration of scientific endeavour and awe-inspiring bravery. ... more
6 hours Sharks hothead’s ‘next level brain fade’ Couriermail |Sport
The inconsistent New Zealand Warriors have hit back claim a thrilling 19-18 win over the Cronulla Sharks in Wellington. ... more
6 hours Epic AFL comeback ‘stuff of legend’ Couriermail |Sport
Essendon have roared back from being down 19 points at halftime to record a 15.6 (96) to 10.15 (75) win over the Adelaide Crows. ... more
6 hours Aussie roars up Open leaderboard Couriermail |Sport
Australia’s Cameron Smith has launched himself up the leaderboard at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush with a sensational second round five-under 66. ... more
6 hours Origin star hits back at NRL rumours Couriermail |Sport
Tyson Frizell has shut down speculation he wants out of the St George Illawarra Dragons, despite the side’s ninth loss in their last 11 games. ... more
10 hours Lynn hopes next adventure points to T20 Cup triumph Couriermail |Sport
Chris Lynn is off to Canada, Ireland, Scotland and Amsterdam on an exotic journey he hopes will lead to Australian Twenty20 World Cup glory next year. ... more
10 hours Legends erupt over NRL sin bin ‘disgrace’ Couriermail |Sport
The Penrith Panthers have claimed a seventh straight win to stay inside the top eight, thrashing the St George Illawarra Dragons 40-18. ... more
10 hours Shinn sings praises of Haut Brion Her Couriermail |Sport
Blake Shinn maintains Haut Brion Her can make a race of it with hype horse Sir Elton at Royal Randwick on Saturday. ... more
10 hours CommSec: Market Close 19 July 19- Best gains in 5 weeks Couriermail |Biz
The Australian sharemarket posted its best gains in five weeks on Friday, in what has been an underwhelming fortnight for equities after approaching record highs. ... more
10 hours Aussies go wild for Splendour sunshine Couriermail |Ent
Crop tops, glitter face and leather chaps were out in force as Aussies took to the fields in Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass which is set to run all weekend. ... more
10 hours Why TV villain loves dark loners Couriermail |Ent
I was sitting in Ann Dowd’s trailer and it was toasty, the reverse cycle aircon filling the small space with warm air. ... more
10 hours Lisa cringes at mortifying on air moment Couriermail |Ent
Lisa Wilkinson has taken a cheeky dig at her former employer Nine on the 10th anniversary special of The Project, after her new colleagues reminded her of a particularly mortifying moment on air. ... more
10 hours Meshel spills on unusual love life Couriermail |Ent
Meshel Laurie has opened up about her unusual living arrangement with her husband, revealing the couple are getting “more action” than ever before. ... more
10 hours Privacy fears over road cameras Couriermail |Tech
Major privacy concerns have been raised about the mobile detection cameras that were recently installed along two busy Sydney roads. ... more
10 hours H-D’s new electric motorcycle Couriermail |Tech
Monique Lisa tests Harley's Livewire electric motorcycle for The Australian. ... more
10 hours The whisper of new electric motorbikes Couriermail |Tech
Will motorcyclists bite intro electric motorbikes that have no bark? ... more
10 hours Meningococcal survivor’s second chance Couriermail
Phoebe O'Connell reflects on her second chance at life after surviving the potentially deadly meningococcal disease. Video: Peter Wallis ... more
12 hours Drummers prepping for their performance at 2019 Creative Generation Couriermail
Last-minute rehearsals for participants in Creative Generation 2019. ... more
14 hours Bennett gloats over bargain buy Couriermail |Sport
Live NRL Friday: ... more
14 hours Everything you need to know for Wallabies v Springboks Couriermail |Sport
The Rugby Championship gets underway on Sunday morning as the Wallabies take on the Springboks in Johannesburg. Check out all the details here. ... more
14 hours Maher laps up O’Brien master class Couriermail |Sport
Ciaron Maher wasn’t sure what to expect when he spent a morning with Aidan O’Brien at his Ballydoyle training stables in Ireland during his recent holiday. ... more
14 hours Aussie swimmer’s rivalry boils over Couriermail |Sport
Australian swimming star Mack Horton and his Chinese rival, convicted doper Sun Yang have had to be separated from training near each other ahead of the world championships in Gwangju, South Korea. ... more
14 hours Sydney FC strengthen midfield ranks Couriermail |Sport
Defending A-League champions Sydney FC have continued their impressive off- season recruiting drive by adding proven winner Luke Brattan to their 2019-20 roster. ... more
14 hours ‘We can still claim him’: England WC hero up for Kiwi award Couriermail |Sport
Ben Stokes, who broke Black Caps hearts in the World Cup cricket final, has been nominated for New Zealander of the Year. ... more
14 hours Stokes’ New Zealander of the Year twist Couriermail |Sport
Ben Stokes broke New Zealand hearts with the stunning and controversial finish to the World Cup, handing England their first triumph. ... more
14 hours ‘Get some facts’: Coach explodes Couriermail |Sport
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has fired up over speculation suggesting Angus Crichton is unhappy at the club. ... more
14 hours Creative Generation takes the stage Couriermail
Queensland state high school students in action during the first performance of Creative Generation 2019. Video: Liam Kidston ... more
14 hours Who is Brisbane’s best hairdresser? Couriermail
From balayage to Brazilian blowouts, celebrity cuts to coveted curls — Brisbane’s favourite hairdresser could be just around the corner from you. ... more
16 hours Waitress lashes MasterChef judge Couriermail |Biz
A former employee at George Calombaris’ Hellenic Republic restaurant claims she is still owed at least $2000 by the celebrity chef and that “there’s more to come” from the underpayment saga. ... more
16 hours ‘MAGA’-model stripped of Miss World title Couriermail |Biz
A Donald Trump-supporting model and activist has been stripped of her beauty queen title over “racist” social media posts. ... more
16 hours How much you need to be rich Couriermail |Biz
If you’ve ever wondered how the other side lives, new statistics have provided an insight into just how much money you need to be rich in Australia. ... more
16 hours Owners locked out of $1m homes Couriermail |Biz
It was supposed to be their slice of the “sweet life” but the owners of new Sydney apartments have only tasted bitterness after being locked out of their homes for a year. ... more
16 hours Airline‘s ‘offensive’ breastfeeding post Couriermail |Biz
The Indian arm of Royal Dutch Airlines has apologised for a morbid tweet about plane seat deaths — days after its parent company sparked an online backlash for a post about breastfeeding. ... more
16 hours ‘ONE GIANT CON JOB’: Australia’s ‘sneaky’ $1b-a-year rort Couriermail |Biz
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies have been “robbed of income” for years on end — and the Federal Government’s recent attempt to fix things is little more than a “slap in the face”, critics say. ... more
16 hours MAFS star’s incredible ‘revenge body’ Couriermail |Ent
She won plenty of fans on Married At First Sight, and Elizabeth Sobinoff is continuing to wow them with her post-show transformation. ... more
16 hours Foxtel, Netflix tipped to join forces Couriermail |Ent
Anticipation is building around a major announcement from Foxtel next week, which is expected to see Australia’s biggest pay-TV provider partner with one of its biggest rivals. ... more
16 hours Trailer: The Game Changers Couriermail |Ent
A revolutionary new documentary about meat, protein, and strength. ... more
16 hours Spoiler hidden in Stranger Things finale Couriermail |Ent
WARNING: Season 3 spoilers ahead ... more
16 hours Crocodile and snakes stolen from zoo Couriermail |Tech
A baby crocodile and two pythons have been stolen from a Canberra zoo following a break in at the facility in the early hours of this morning. ... more
16 hours Major ‘war’ on Australia’s east coast Couriermail |Tech
The largest military battle since World War II has broken out just a few hundred kilometres from the Queensland coast. ... more
16 hours Duo busted for building fake supercars Couriermail |Tech
Some deals are too good to be true. And that was definitely the case for these cut-priced supercars. ... more
16 hours Footage of Iran’s speed boat attack Couriermail |Tech
Tensions between the US and Iran have hit new highs after President Donald Trump confirmed the US Navy shot down an Iranian drone. ... more
18 hours ‘Things need to change’: Fading Premier League giants staring into $78 million abyss Couriermail |Sport
The arrival of Unai Emery at Arsenal last season was meant to be a waft of fresh air that flowed through the corridors of Emirates Stadium, reeking with the stench of broken dreams. ... more
18 hours How sprint star is ‘beating the boys’ Couriermail |Sport
There’s a rise in a new kind of athlete — those who are proving you can be a powerhouse on a plant-based diet, and pig out on your favourite foods during off season. ... more
18 hours Sky Racing news update Couriermail |Sport
Sky Racing news update. ... more
18 hours Rising star’s swipe at tennis legend Couriermail |Sport
Alexander Zverev hopes for an end of his legal dispute with former agent Patricio Apey in order to fully concentrate on his tennis again as he also questioned the work ethic of his coach Ivan Lendl. ... more
18 hours NRL star breaks down at presser Couriermail |Sport
Cowboys, Maroons and Kangaroos champion Matt Scott will retire from rugby league at season’s end. ... more
18 hours ’I love it here’: Arrow to snub rival clubs and stay at troubled Titans Couriermail |Sport
In-demand Gold Coast lock Jai Arrow is set to tell up to eight NRL clubs he’s flattered but taken as the Titans remain the object of his heart’s desire. ... more
18 hours Kochie’s blunt warning for AFL coach Couriermail |Sport
Senior coaching roles in the AFL are opening up as the season draws to a close and several assistants around the league are lining up to stake their claim. ... more
22 hours Poll: Was the Goodes booing racist? Couriermail |Sport
AFL clubs, players and the league itself have said they wish they’d done more to stand up for Adam Goodes during the final years of his career as he was booed into retirement. ... more
22 hours Going nowhere: Bevo signs on long-term Couriermail |Sport
So much for Grant Thomas’s suggestion the Saints make a big play for the Luke Beveridge with the Bulldogs coach extending his contract. ... more
22 hours Tennis legend’s spicy Federer theory Couriermail |Sport
Swedish tennis legend Mats Wilander has never been afraid to call it as he sees it and he was bold enough to call out Roger Federer’s tactics in his heartbreaking Wimbledon final defeat against Novak Djokovic. ... more
22 hours Aussie world champ quits mid-stage Couriermail |Sport
In 116 years of racing at the Tour de France, riders have done all sorts of bizarre things, from jumping on trains to fighting with fans at mountain stops. ... more
22 hours ‘Serious breach’: ICC suspends nation from international cricket Couriermail |Sport
Zimbabwe was suspended from international cricket on Thursday because of government interference. ... more
22 hours Eddie’s ‘confronting’ Goodes reality Couriermail |Sport
Adam Goodes’ documentary has captured the nation’s attention with the film thrusting the conversation of racism into the spotlight. ... more
22 hours EXCLUSIVE: The phone call with Ponting that stopped Paine retiring Couriermail |Sport
Tim Paine would likely be in England at the moment no matter what. ... more
22 hours Yankees coach’s savage referee rant Couriermail |Sport
WARNING: Offensive language ... more
22 hours NASA’s first orbit around Earth nearly cost an American hero’s life Couriermail |Biz
In February 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth, making him an instant American hero. Tucked inside the Friendship 7 spacecraft resting atop an Atlas rocket, which had failed catastrophically in two previous attempts, the former US senator bravely soared into orbit where he spent just shy of five hours circling the Earth. A warning light flashed after his third orbit, prompting Mr Glenn and NASA to brave re-entry with a retrorocket attached; few at the agency’s mission control believed he would survive the descent. As Mr Glenn bell back to Earth, the agency held ... more
22 hours Next Big W stores in danger of closure Couriermail |Biz
Big W’s announcement of the first three of 30 stores it will shutter was no big surprise — analysts have for some time been expecting the Woolworths-owned discount retailer to slim its store numbers. ... more
22 hours News Explainer: The decline of Aussie retail Couriermail |Biz
The Australian retail industry is in crisis with a number of major Aussie brands closing so far in 2019. ... more
22 hours $2.5m replacement for bank CEO Couriermail |Biz
NAB has announced its successor to guide the major lender out of the ashes of the banking royal commission. ... more
22 hours Bach star posts nude photo of wife Couriermail |Ent
Bachelor star Sam Wood has shared a photo of his heavily pregnant wife Snezana Markoski — wearing absolutely nothing. ... more
22 hours Home brew leaves man fighting for life Couriermail |Ent
A man is fighting for life after consuming home-brew at the Big Red Bash festival near Birdsville in outback Queensland. ... more
22 hours Comedian spills on DeGeneres feud Couriermail |Ent
Kathy Griffin’s list of friends is getting shorter and shorter. ... more
22 hours Khloe Kardashian DEFENDS Tristan Thompson! Kylie Jenner DRAGGED For Photoshop Fail! | DR Couriermail |Ent
Khloe Kardashian publicly defended Tristan Thompson after someone compared Baby True to Tristan Thompson! Also, Kylie Jenner is getting dragged for posting too many photos with Stassi and this epic Photoshop fail! We are discussing all this and more on an all new Daily Rewind! ... more
22 hours ‘Isolated’ Meghan struggling with spotlight Couriermail |Ent
She rubbed shoulders with Beyonce at a star-studded movie premiere in London this week. ... more
22 hours Fans slam ‘terrifying’ Cats movie Couriermail |Ent
Universal Pictures have today released the first official trailer for the much-hyped movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical. ... more
22 hours Trailer: Cats Couriermail |Ent
The first trailer for the live-action Cats musical has been released. ... more
22 hours Conspiracist who sparked Area 51 controversy Couriermail |Tech
It’s spawned so many conspiracy theories, it’s hard to get up to speed on just what Area 51 is and what - if anything - lurks within it. ... more
22 hours US ship ‘destroys’ Iranian drone Couriermail |Tech
US President Donald Trump has said a US Navy ship shot down an Iranian drone. ... more
22 hours Is this Australia’s most comfortable SUV? Couriermail |Tech
Organising a French festival must be the easiest job in the world. Employ a few beret-wearing chaps to hold a baguette and bottle of red, then park some Citroens around for visual effect. ... more
22 hours New fire-breathing SUV revealed Couriermail |Tech
Skoda is bringing its ferocious Kodiaq RS SUV down under. ... more
1 day Tiger Woods’ nightmare at wild Open Couriermail |Sport
Home favourite Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods both endured dreadful starts to the British Open, while American JB Holmes claimed the lead as the championship returned to Royal Portrush for the first time since 1951. ... more
1 day Folau miss hands Australia victory Couriermail |Sport
Australia survived its sternest test at the Netball World Cup, holding out a hard-charging New Zealand to win a thriller 50-49 in Liverpool. ... more
1 day Aussie triumph as Tour hits the mountains Couriermail |Sport
Mitchelton-Scott has won for the second time in four days after Simon Yates saluted on Stage 12 of the Tour de France. ... more
1 day Tech giant ditches ‘brilliant jerks’ Couriermail |Biz
Atlassian says it will no longer tolerate “brilliant jerks” who deliver results for the company but make life hell for their co-workers as part of a complete overhaul of how the tech firm conducts performance reviews. ... more
1 day First man to orbit earth paved the way for moon landing Couriermail |Biz
John Glenn, one of the fastest men on earth, led the American space race to become the first person to orbit the earth. The 1962 mission saw Major Glenn circle the earth three times in the Friendship 7 in what he described as the 'best day of his life' and took almost five hours to complete Major Glenn's experience in the X-15 rocket aircraft, traveling at speeds of up to 7,000 kilometres an hour, gave America the hope it could win the race to the moon. ... more
1 day First man to orbit earth paved the way for moon landing Couriermail |Ent
John Glenn, one of the fastest men on earth, led the American space race to become the first person to orbit the earth. The 1962 mission saw Major Glenn circle the earth three times in the Friendship 7 in what he described as the 'best day of his life' and took almost five hours to complete Major Glenn's experience in the X-15 rocket aircraft, traveling at speeds of up to 7,000 kilometres an hour, gave America the hope it could win the race to the moon. ... more
1 day Beyoncé shares new Meghan pic Couriermail |Ent
Beyoncé sent her 129 million Instagram fans wild when she posted a previously unseen photo of her meeting Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on her social media account yesterday. ... more
1 day 5G Testing Results: Pack Your Tent and Cooler Couriermail |Tech
All of the major U.S. carriers—Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint—are launching 5G across the U.S. WSJ's Joanna Stern embarked on a summer testing tour only to learn that 5G is blazing fast... if you're outside, near a cell tower, with some way to keep the phone cool. Photo Illustration: Adele Morgan ... more
1 day King Tut’s removal sparks fears Couriermail |Tech
The Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun’s sinister gold-plated coffin and thousands of artefacts are being restored by archaeologists for a new museum exhibit. ... more
1 day Aussie scientist’s ‘exhilarating’ Moon landing role Couriermail |Tech
For Australian scientist Ross Taylor, leading the NASA team who first analysed the moon rocks collected by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin was the exhilarating opportunity of a lifetime. ... more
1 day Scott makes shaky start to The Open Couriermail |Sport
Adam Scott has made a meal of the par-5s in a shaky and dramatic start to the British Open at Royal Portrush. ... more
1 day Harsh post-Folau Wallabies truth exposed Couriermail |Sport
In what must be a tough pill to swallow, Australia’s axing of Israel Folau will make the Wallabies much less of an attacking threat, according to South African coach Rassie Erasmus. ... more
1 day Vicious brawl erupts at Man U ‘friendly’ Couriermail |Sport
Manchester United’s friendly against Leeds in Australia was marred by a vicious brawl between supporters. ... more
1 day Massive fire engulfs Brisbane building Couriermail
A MASSIVE fire has engulfed a building in Brisbane’s inner-north and forced dozens of nearby residents to be evacuated. ... more
1 day ‘Groundbreaking’: 111-year NRL first Couriermail |Sport
The Brisbane Broncos have claimed a 28-6 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs with a brilliant performance to move to ninth in the NRL, one point outside the top eight. ... more
1 day Aussie legend’s shock health scare Couriermail |Sport
Former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell has revealed that he has been undergoing intense radiation therapy after being diagnosed with skin cancer. ... more
1 day Sparkling Diamonds edge Kiwis in best game of Netball World Cup Couriermail |Sport
Australia have survived their sternest test at the Netball World Cup, holding out a hard-charging New Zealand to win a thriller 50-49 in Liverpool. ... more
1 day Waller team aims at Everest slots Couriermail |Sport
Champion trainer Chris Waller could end up with four of his stable’s sprinters in the $14 million The TAB Everest this spring. ... more
1 day Legend backs Reynolds as shock Cronk replacement at Roosters Couriermail |Sport
Ryan Girdler has thrown up the Roosters as a possible destination for out of favour Tigers five-eighth Josh Reynolds. ... more
1 day Royal sledge kickstarts Ashes war Couriermail |Sport
The 2019 Ashes series is right around the corner and Australia will have plenty of reasons to want to take revenge on England. ... more
1 day Keys hoping to unlock Oaks door Couriermail |Sport
Cranbourne trainer Ken Keys is hoping to take a short cut to having his first VRC Oaks runner. ... more
1 day Hoops sing the praises of home away from home Couriermail |Sport
Australian jockeys have been dominating Asian racing. ... more

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