Danger zones: places Aussie travellers should fear to tread

The deaths of two surfers in Mexico highlights the perils of venturing into uncertain territory. These cities are among the riskiest more

The moment that triggered Lucy Turnbull’s crisis of faith

She was so appalled by what a priest said that she walked away from her church. She didn’t return for more than 20 years Read more

Cardinal George Pell ‘too sick’ to ‘face the music’ at royal commission

Abuse victims are furious over cardinal’s decision to remain in Rome, with his doctors saying he should not travel Read more

Ben Affleck reveals his massive back tattoo – and it’s real

The actor makes a big statement with ink, plus Santa’s stylish makeover and the mystery teen who caught Justin Bieber’s attention Read more

Abbott’s attempt to ‘do a Rudd’ could leave him looking like Mark Latham

ANALYSIS: Former PM’s humiliating squawking, plans to displace Bronwyn Bishop and Joe Hockey’s moment of honesty Read more

$27.75 million per hour. Now that’s not bad for a day’s work

n their faded jeans, T-shirts and bare feet, Australia’s youngest billionaires may not look rich, but they’ve just made a bundle Read more

How Frank Sinatra’s love affair with Australia came to an abrupt end

It was a national scandal. The legendary singer’s hotel was surrounded, an apology demanded. It took Bob Hawke to save the day Read more

Tendulkar, Bradman and … Voges? Let’s not get too excited

Any runs are good runs, but commentators should take a breath. A double-hundred against the West Indies comes with an asterisk Read more

The high-speed cereal chase and the burglar-eating alligator

The high-speed cereal chase, burglar-eating crocodile and Santa’s death in this week’s strangest stories. Read more