Top Stories: Friday, 22 January, 2015

‘It is out there’: Scientists find proof of ninth planet in our solar system
Some of the best astronomers in the business are raving about a huge new planet beyond Pluto, 5000 times the size of its neighbour Read more
Why we’re about to get hammered by Bunnings’ tricks of the trade
How the ‘lowest price guarantee’ is hiding huge profit margins, plus evidence its doomed rival is keeping the green giant in check Read more
This emotional farewell to Lleyton Hewitt caught everyone off guard
Federer, Nadal, Murray and Kyrgios share touching words, but David Ferrer’s embarrassing confession took everyone by surprise Read more
The reason Netflix US will never be able to stop Aussie geo-dodgers
Streaming service begins expensive game of cat-and-mouse by sending warnings to Aussie VPN users. But there are still ways around it Read more
‘The boom is over’: property market finally hits turning point
Prices are flat or falling in all major markets, bar one. Here’s what’s happening and why the latest housing data is so significant Read more
Tarantino on Aussie accents, musicals and The Hateful Eight
In this exclusive chat, the legendary director reveals his thoughts on music, acting and Hollywood’s big Australian mistake Read more
Abbott should stand down for the good of his party: Liberal insiders
Political commentators and former party heavyweights send a warning to the former PM, after news he intends to keep his seat Read more
Five Australian shows should have never been remade in America
Exporting our beloved telly classics to the USA has the potential to go seriously pear-shaped, as these examples remind us Read more
Privatisation: the real winners and losers from the sale of public assets
In the rush to raise easy money, state governments risk repeating mistakes of the past and frittering away public wealth Read more
Aussie mother’s heartwarming video of newborns melts hearts
Watch the touching moment premature twins Kristian and Kristiana hold hands, sharing a bond for the first time Read more