Police investigate California shooting as potential act of Islamic terrorism

Authorities now think it possible the couple, armed with matching his and hers automatic rifles, had links to religious extremists Read more

Australia is starting to wage secretive drone warfare

We are entering an ‘immoral’ realm of targeted assassinations beyond the scrutiny of democracy, experts have warned Read more

People are requesting their hair be cut with Samurai swords … and fire

Plus, move aside, Julie Bishop. There’s a new best-dressed politician in town. And we reveal the most-liked Instagram photo of the year Read more

Lizards the size of dogs: the scary animals found in Aussie backyards

More bragging rights! Tell your overseas mates to get a load of this monster goanna spotted at a house in NSW. She’s not alone Read more

Just when we spied smooth sailing in Canberra, Turnbull faces a mutiny

While the Prime Minister was away trying to save the planet in Paris, angry crew members plotted a devious revolt in a bid for power Read more

Is your summer beer unhealthy? We have some good and bad news

A huge global brewer is spruiking the ingredient list of your favourite frothy. Weirdly, one of their health claims checks out Read more

Here are eight gift ideas for the mad sports lover in your family

This year proved a bumper crop for sports books, with footy, rugby, cricket, soccer and more. We name the very best of the batch Read more

Here’s what young Aussies are ACTUALLY getting up to on Tinder

Shocking new data reveals just how many teens are using the dating app. Is it all flings, hook-ups and dirty messages? We find out Read more

Santa steals a helicopter and the girl named ISIS

Santa steals a chopper, a massive meal heist and the girl named ISIS in this week’s strangest stories Read more