Real-life Jaws – dubbed ‘supershark’ – discovered in Texas

Steven Spielberg’s eight-metre man-eater was a thing of fiction. This monster predator is absolutely not a myth Read more

These 30 apps are sucking the life from your phone

Battery drainers, storage hogs and data eaters. Find out how many of the worst offending apps you have on your smartphone Read more

This is the best age to send your children to school

A study from the world leader’s in education suggests starting at this age could improve a chid’s chance of academic success Read more

This woman says she can smell Parkinson’s Disease

It might sound like an outlandish claim, but scientists have tested her ability and the results are astounding Read more

Somebody, please, get the tissues and call the whaaaaambulance!

Abbott’s band of not-so-merry men continue their pity party, plus Jenny Macklin’s lewd question about a certain minister’s ‘package’ Read more

Luxury chain accused of covering up horror hotel stays

Another blow to the reputation of online review service TripAdvisor after allegations consumers were bribed to provide positive reviews Read more

Brace yourself for world leaders with man buns

Does the hipster hairdo suit Malcolm Turnbull? Plus Miranda Kerr’s unusual style and the genetically perfect Hemsworth family Read more

This man is Australian cricket’s next Chris Rogers

He might be a veteran but Michael Klinger, through his significant weight of runs, is making it tough for selectors to ignore him Read more

The most bizarre stories of the week 

Sprinting sumos, zombie ants and hangover clinics are among this week’s strange stories Read more