Top Stories: Friday, 12 February 2016
VLA outer space radio telescope array, Socorro, New Mexico
Massive announcement overnight unlocks mysteries of the universe
Scientists have revealed their game-changing discovery that could allow us to look back in time to the moments after the ‘Big Bang’ Read more
This man is one heartbeat away from the top job. Will voters rejoyce?
He was elected to lead the Nationals in a late-night vote. This is how Barnaby became the nation’s second-most powerful MP Read more
This plan for the world’s tallest building could actually work
At more than double the size of the Burj Khalifa, the Sky Mile Tower could be a marvel of human engineering – or a really big flop Read more
And the winner is… We reveal Australia’s best seachange town
After an exhaustive nationwide search, our experts select a town with a perfect score for beauty as the best place to change your life Read more
‘Outrageous returns’: profits at this toll road operator are in the fast lane
Thanks to overly generous deals from state governments, Transurban is making truckloads of cash at the expense of drivers Read more
Forget Thor and Wolverine, this superhero is pure, unadulterated filth
Full of dirty jokes, gory violence and political incorrectness, Marvel’s new action flick, Deadpool, is sure to divide audiences Read more
‘Life goes on’: couple takes wedding photos in war-ravaged Syria
This soldier and his bride chose to have their wedding photos taken in the obliterated city of Homs. The results are spectacular Read more
The economic earthquake we can’t talk about. Clue: it’s about property
Shhh! The PM is terrified of spooking property investors by mentioning their tax breaks, but a bit of courage now could go a long way Read more
Rodney Hogg: NZ will catch the Aussies with their pants down
Former test fast bowler reveals the weaknesses that could cost Australia a Test series victory against New Zealand Read more