As the search continues for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370, which disappeared over the ocean somewhere south of Vietnam while on route from Kula Lumpur to Beijing during the weekend, most reports have concentrated on the possibility of terrorism. But there are also many other possible reasons why a fully laden plane carrying […]

Steve Irwin’s cameraman, Justin Lyons, who was filming with him the day he died, has spoken for the first time in eight years about the crocodile hunter’s death. Justin, who was described by Steve as his right-hand man, says he remembers the day “very clearly”. “He calmly looked at me and said ‘I’m dying’,” Justin […]

Penguins might survive in some of the coldest places in the world but the ones who call Phillip Island home are in dire need of a helping hand to stay warm. The Penguin Foundation, a charity based on the small Victorian island, has issued a global callout to knitters, begging them to send in tiny […]

Don't know whether you want a hamburger or pizza? Now you can have both, thanks to Pizza Hut's terrifying new concoction, the cheeseburger crust pizza.

With minimal makeup, an average woman’s body proportions and a casual wardrobe, this new doll is everything Barbie isn’t – and if her creator has his way, she’ll be in stockings everywhere by Christmas. Meet Lammily, the curvy doll – whose motto is “Average is beautiful” – dreamed up by graphic designer Nickolay Lamm. Lamm […]

Accused murderer Oscar Pistorius held his head in his hands and wiped away tears as a court heard grisly details of the injuries inflicted on his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp during the second day of his trial in Pretoria yesterday. Pistorius also leaned forward and held his head in his hands as his defence counsel Barry […]

Dove has been forced to discontinue an advertising campaign that calls the US state of New Jersey “The Armpit of America” following a backlash from residents. The billboard, which was scheduled to debut in July, features a woman wearing a white singlet top and raising an arm to display her underarm. The ad says: “Dear […]

A pastor in Kenya has told his female parishioners not to wear underwear to church, in the latest bizarre command from a church leader to a congregation. Women should remove their bras and underwear before coming to church, says Reverand Njohi, so that Christ can freely enter their bodies and spirit. The Kenyan Daily Post […]

Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has reportedly attempted suicide in Bali. Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has reportedly attempted suicide in Bali. Schapelle, 36, allegedly tried to take her own life after two officials went to the house where she was staying. Schapelle allegedly grabbed a knife and threatened to kill herself. The head of […]

The Schapelle Corby saga took another turn this evening with a TV news report claiming she had attempted suicide.  Citing the testimony of parole officers who they said had visited Schapelle in Bali this afternoon, Network Ten reported that Schapelle took a knife upon sighting the parole officers and threatened to kill herself. But the […]