Jong-un’s mass destruction message

BUNGLE or threat? The toxin used in the killing of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un’s half brother may be a warning to the world: It is a weapon of mass destruction.

‘It’s bizarre’ Horn’s camp cast doubt on Pacquiao v Khan

MANNY Pacquiao and Amir Khan took to social media to confirm they had reached an agreement for a fight on April 23, but Jeff Horn’s team believe the mooted fight is a desert storm in a teacup.

Heartbreak in coal heartland

HOMES once listed for well over $1 million in Australia’s booming mining towns are selling for a quarter of that. This is the story of boom to bust.

PM must protect penalty rates: Shorten

BILL Shorten has written to Malcolm Turnbull urging him to intervene to protect Sunday penalty rates, saying it will be “extraordinary hypocrisy” if he doesn’t.

The Libs are sinking but Tony Abbott’s no rat

The Liberal Party is in strife, and it’s Tony Abbott’s right, and duty, to give voice to the concerns of everyday supporters, writes Peta Credlin.

‘Time off is the devil for players like O’Connor’

JAMES O’Connor’s new maturity has lasted just two weeks and the alleged cocaine bust in Paris has flushed away any playing future in Australia, writes Jim Tucker.

Search for missing lake fisherman

POLICE and SES crews are scouring Lake Wivenhoe dam for a missing fisherman who was last seen just before 6am this morning.

Homesick Nat sheds a tear

FOUR weeks away from her young children in the South African jungle has taken its toll on singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

Streep slams Lagerfeld after he calls her ‘cheap’

THE Oscar-winning actress has slammed the Chanel designer after he called her cheap over refusing to wear one of his dresses.

‘Vampire’ gadgets sucking us dry

THESE are the top eight power guzzlers sending your household energy bills through the roof, and how to save on your next bill.