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SEPTEMBER 2016

As storms lashed South Australia, a doctor babysat embryos all night to keep them safe.
The moment a Syrian refugee saved a bride from a wedding dress nightmare.
At 26, Emily lives in constant excruciating pain. But health groups won't recognise her illness.
Santa Claus actor says Queensland children are being put at risk by legal loophole.
How The Bachelor influenced Keira's decision to get cosmetic surgery next month.
Finding out you have the breast cancer gene in your twenties: Fashion blogger explains how she's dealing with it.
When this nine-year-old made a tearful plea to end police violence, the whole world listened.
Cassie Olczak's first words to her rescuers after she vanished for five days.
The best Irish baby names for boys and girls.
SA weather: Embryos destroyed at Flinders Medical Centre after generator fails in blackout.
Five stillborn births each day in Australia last year, new figures show.
Five things anyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome needs to know about their diet.
The shows you need to be listening to on International Podcast Day.
Interns are happier than senior executives, but we can't stop obsessing over that promotion.
The one thing I do every day that makes me a better mum.
The Young Mummy has a fashion PSA for all pregnant women.
This new father was on his way to see his wife and baby. He never made it to the hospital.
"Primary school kids are sexting now but disciplining them won't stop anything."
Nine celebrities preach the joys of masturbation.
To anyone who thinks they're falling behind in life.
Five products that'll disguise your lack of sleep, according to an international makeup artist.
Singer Mandy Moore explains the bizarre reason she has a sperm tattoo inked on her foot.
Self-service checkout thieves beware: You're about to be sprung. Big time.
Millie & Jo: on their new eating habits.
Do ‘kindy boot camps’ get children ready for school?
Is your child's imaginary friend really a 'ghost'?
Two sisters were found dead while holidaying together. Now, an autopsy has revealed the cause.
Missing 16-year-old Sydney teen, Cassie Olsczac, has been found alive by NSW police.
Free Wi-Fi for transport and tourism hot spots in Melbourne's CBD.
Tony Deane's parents regret son's testes being removed after death.
EXCLUSIVE: Medical backlash against Miranda Kerr as Royal Hospital for Women ambassador.
Princess Charlotte’s cuteness is next level at her first public engagement in Canada.
Why thousands of Aussie mums are giving away their breast milk on Facebook.
We've just figured out how Rebecca Judd chooses her baby names.
A mother whose son killed her husband explains why she will always love him.
The best thing to come out of the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby.
The ratings for Georgia Love's season of The Bachelorette are in, and we're a little shocked.
Attention: we finally know what was REALLY under Hillary Clinton's jacket, and it's not good.
How to build stronger kids. We need them.
The Biggest Loser's Alison Braun has been forced to remove her 'toxic' breast implants.
'The man who tried to kiss Kim Kardashian's bottom is not a 'prankster', he's the worst type of bully.'
One of the most anticipated kids movies of the year is too terrifying for children's eyes.
Seven Year Switch stars Jackie and Tim have shared the story of their son's birth. And it's pretty intense.
No, sex won't help you get fit, and three other weight loss myths.
Top Model star gives birth on Facebook Live. Is very, very chilled.
The incredible Mrs Doubtfire house is up for sale. Take a look inside.
Jackie O shares the reason why Lea Michele refused to speak to her.
Elina Bazhaeva just showed us what a $412,000 wedding dress looks like.
'My son surfs in shark infested waters and there's nothing I can do about it.'
Where to buy everything Georgia Love wore last night.
The shameful Snapchat message that cost this policewoman two jobs.
The Bachelorette's Rhys's estranged wife Kelsi says he treated her horribly.
This is Joey. That fake number you give out belongs to him.
9 things you don't know about female condoms that will make you want to bulk buy them.
Georgia Love is pulling off the biggest TV con of the year, and we love it.
Here's all you need to know about the three-parent baby.
Ariana is auctioning off her virginity to the highest bidder so she can pay her way through uni.
The most fabulous hair at the Dally M Awards didn't belong to a WAG.
Eight things a makeup artist wishes you knew.
Two women lost in Royal National Park found by police while Cassie Olczak still missing.
The ONE thing we need to stop saying to our kids.
"I'm honoured." Meet the first woman to pose for Playboy wearing a hijab.
The Find: The heat, sweat, humidity and tear-proof mascara that changed my life.
Congratulations if you’ve had a baby since 2010 you’ve given birth to a member of Generation Alpha.
A man made a tiny stack of pancakes for his kitten and the internet is losing its damn mind.
Thursday's news in 5 minutes.
Donald Trump has now insisted fat women are "the worst."
Footy Show co-host Erin Molan ditched her boyfriend for a cuter date at the Dally M Awards.
Nine months after Damien Little killed himself and their two sons, Melissa Little tells of how she's survived.
Sydney Swans captain Kieren Jack's parents say they haven't been invited to his Grand Final.
The entire state of South Australia experienced a power outage this evening.
All the beautiful looks from the Dally M Awards red carpet are right here.
The Bachelor women are returning to the scene of the show's biggest scandal.
"Hamish Blake's Wife" has her own name. Also? It's 2016.
Majority of dating app users looking for long-term love, research shows.
Lisa Wilkinson said parents are crazy for giving their kids iPads before the age of five. She's sort of right.
"This is why I will never forget Jill Meagher."
Oh, hooray. Wrangler has made an ad telling women they are "more than a bum".
Teachers are not lazy because they “clock off at 3pm".
Geelong AFL stars have re-enacted The Bachelor finale, and it's bloody brilliant.
The colours you'll be wearing next year, according to Pantone.
The bizarre trick that could guarantee you a better sleep tonight.
Modern Family has cast TV's youngest transgender actor. Meet eight-year-old Jackson.
Why Sonny Blake was banished from The Wrong Girl's filming set after just one visit.
Kate Middleton and her magical wardrobe are currently on tour in Canada.
Alex and Richie admit feeling blindsided by how they were portrayed on The Bachelor.
Sex and the City might be returning to our TV screens.
People are unhappy about Lisa Wilkinson's stance on letting kids have iPads.
"I found out my boyfriend of six years was cheating on me from this letter on our doorstep."
This is how women on Australian Survivor deal with having their period.
The 17 most iconic outfits from Dally M Awards past.
The lyrics of the 'Macarena' have been decoded and we will never be the same again.
The Aussie denim brand making a difference to human trafficking, one pair of jeans at a time.
How Gigi Hadid's mum responded to her street attack in Milan is a true parenting win.
Cy Walsh not guilty of murdering Crows coach Phil Walsh due to mental incompetence.
This is what the world looks like from the perspective of a 19-month-old.
Luke worked at a law firm. And then he decided to move into a meth house.
This three-second #fitspo transformation will make you think twice about 'before' and 'after' photos.
Katy Perry tried to vote in the nude. It didn't end well.
Brisbane women's prison most overcrowded in Queensland, assaults, self-harm up, report finds.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
Fears for missing 16-year-old who got on a Sydney train but "never got off."
The very first winner of Zumbo's Just Desserts has just been crowned.
Taylor Swift has a "new little shag". Translation: the ultimate post-breakup haircut.
Step aside, Dance Mums. Netball Mums have arrived and they are terrifying.
Hillary Clinton has been putting up with sexism for 40 years, and this video is proof.
PSA: This is why the 'hard reset' trick isn't working on your new iPhone 7.
Hillary Clinton's facial expression during today's presidential debate was one every woman knows.
US election debate: 12 key moments from the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton clash.
We have a theory about The Big Bang Theory.
Why you'll see Chris Hemsworth rocking nail polish for an entire month.
Jill Meagher: Conviction documentary reveals how killer Adrian Bayley was caught.
The most glorious smackdowns Hillary Clinton delivered in the first presidential debate.
Social media can damage body image – here's how to make it stop.
Journalist confuses Emma Watson for Hermione. Then calls her campus rape speech 'whining crap'.
Daisy Pearce is a star of the AFL Women's comp - and a midwife who has delivered 150 babies.
AFL star Stewart Crameri's wedding stuff-up is the most poorly timed in history.
You may not have heard of her yet, but 19-year-old Sabrina is your next AFL hero.
Reese Witherspoon's teenage daughter Ava has made her first solo red carpet appearance.
"I let my teenage daughter get lip fillers. And my reason does not make me a bad parent."
We're obsessed with Amanda Seyfried's understated engagement ring.
Don't be shocked by AFL star Jimmy Bartel's beard. There's an incredible meaning behind it.
Jill Krause had the perfect response to a stranger who commented on her baby bump.
The most talked about Brownlow personality didn't even walk the red carpet.
Edwina Bartholomew shuts down a personal insult in the most perfect way.
The best Australian baby names of 2016.
The Brownlow Medal proved that the black tie gown has been overtaken.
Our favourite playground treats are dropping like flies and it's all our fault.
Seven money-saving tricks everyone who buys makeup should know.
"Let it go": Married At First Sight's Zoe Hendrix wants you to know the 'truth' about Jono Pitman.
The Brownlow WAGS who ditched designer couture for op shop dresses.
There's one Brownlow red carpet trend that has Lisa Wilkinson scared for the Logies.
Tiahleigh Palmer's foster brother Trent Thorburn targeted in prison by fellow inmates.
A mother's warning: 'My baby nearly died from a shopping trolley.'
There's one act that failed to impress at The Brownlow.
"Trying for a baby turns me into a crazed creature I don't recognise."
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
Sylvia Jeffreys shares the horror experience she had on her engagement holiday.
Chances are you were wearing the same outfit as Bec Judd during the Brownlow Medal.
Patrick Dangerfield won a Brownlow medal. But it's his award-winning photobomb that's caused a buzz.
It's not only Australia's male AFL players who are attending the Brownlow Medal tonight.
It turns out The Bachelorette's Sam has done some nude modelling. And we've found the photos.
Australia has four new social classes. So, are you a Gestater or a Slogger?
Sam Frost responds to the frustrating relationship rumour that fans "lost their minds" over.
Why there are no best or worst dressed at this year’s Brownlow Medal.
What type of mother daughter relationship do you have? One that will make you soar - or sink.
Laurina says Shane Warne's "real side" came out when the I'm a Celebrity cameras stopped rolling.
This clever little tool actually makes you smarter while you're having your morning coffee.
Cass from Seven Year Switch shares a beautifully honest snapshot of her "family bonding" time.
Mother farewells partner and 2yo daughter killed in Sorell car crash.
"If you're a woman, at some point you'll have to pick a team. And I am not Team Ashy Bines."
Lifeguards are being treated like babysitters, so parents can go shopping.
Why Nadia Bartel will be wearing Rebecca Judd's usual designer, J'Aton, at the Brownlow.
The activewear brands that actually cater to women over size 14.
We all do this bad bad thing ... but it actually makes us win at life.
Bec Judd has a timely message for her unborn twin sons.
A woman live-tweeted her entire flight next to a life-sized doll named Barbara.
The 20 most iconic looks in Brownlow Medal history.
Exclusive: Married At First Sight's Clare explains the show’s “couple swap.”
Her mum sent her to 'boot camp'. In response this teenager starved her to death.
'I'm a WAG and I'm sh*t scared about walking the red carpet at the Brownlow tonight.'
The "terrible twos" don’t exist – it’s just bad parenting.
'I saw a crumpled photo on the floor. I knew exactly what it was, because I had one of my own son.'
The 20 unique baby girl names that are becoming extinct.
Georgia Love shares her career plans after she's finished The Bachelorette.
It's not too late to help your child this HSC exam time.
Justin Trudeau tried to high five Prince George. And he was having none of it.
Ashy Bines says fit shaming is the new fat shaming.
Olivia Newton-John speaks about the mysterious disappearance of her ex partner for the first time.
Shanae Arias shared a photo of her $94 makeup voucher to Facebook. Minutes later, it was stolen.
Marion Cotillard's partner has responded to the Brad Pitt affair rumours. And he's not happy.
A mother's brave story: "My identical twins both suffered strokes before birth."
More heartbreak for baby Gammy. He has been left behind while his mother is on the run.
The Bachelor's Tiffany and Megan might have just made their relationship official.
Pippa Middleton's most intimate photos have been stolen from her phone.
Actor Daniel Wozniak gruesomely murdered two people to fund his wedding.
What is infant reflux and will it get better?
Cleaners share stories of the filthiest houses they've ever seen.
Body positive activist Harnaam Kaur broke a world record.
Fitness queen Ashy Bines says haters are "feeling guilty" for not keeping fit after pregnancy.
The Netflix gods have pinpointed the exact moment you get addicted to their TV shows.
"I helped a lost child in a shopping centre. And then his mother insulted me."
What went down when The Bachelor's Alex met Richie's mum again.
Ohhh, baby. Here are the 5 tell-tale signs you're good in bed.
"Get on your knees": Sam Newman's treatment of Rebecca Maddern labelled "workplace harassment".
18 years on, Harvey from Sabrina the Teenage Witch looks (and sounds) radically different.
"I was born with a micropenis. This is what happened the first and only time I had sex."
Weddings have reached peak ridiculousness and guests are coming up with their own solution.
The man dressed as Santa: Bizarre details emerge on forgotten JonBenet murder suspect.
PSA: The Bachelorette photo shoot has been turned into these actual, real life book covers.
Ariel Winter wears makeup on her butt and posts a pantless photo to prove it.
Thousands of Pippa Middleton's private images have been stolen from her iCloud, a hacker claims.
Ben from The Bachelorette's Tinder profile has been found. And it's VERY cheeky.
Horrifying CCTV footage shows step-dad drowning his three-year-old girl. He'll be jailed 100 years.
A shocking sex war has erupted trying to bring down these two women.
Bachelorette's Ben finally explains why he made THAT "nervous poos" comment.
Bachelorette fans have already come up with Georgia Love's one strange "flaw".
The heart-wrenching grief of losing something you haven't 'lost'.
I am THAT friend. I suck as a friend because I am a mother.
How to unshrink your shrunken clothes.
"A letter to myself: It's okay to break down."
The one thing The Bachelorette has that The Bachelor doesn't.
Lorna Jane has no plans to stock anything larger than a size 16. She explains why.
How one couple went from missionary and married to swingers.
Sisterhood of the Travelling Poo: Nurses' Instagram account raises awareness of bowel cancer.
The fun denim trend not everyone is convinced about.
If you're asking "What do you do?" at parties, you need to update your social game.
'I'm sick of being judged for my Southern Cross tattoo.'
It's time we all found some compassion for Tiahleigh Palmer's mum.
Tiahleigh's mother Cindy Palmer's emotional statement about her daughter.
This is it: The 8 most Melbourne things about Melbourne.
13 pink lipsticks worth trying on Bright Pink Lipstick Day.
How exercise helped Sophie Allen learn to love her body after life-threatening surgeries.
We've uncovered all of The Bachelorette Sam's modelling portfolios.
The pill: lower-income women locked out of new contraceptive ranges.
Angelina Jolie and the art of the perfect PR campaign.
Keira might not have been into Richie but she definitely crushing on a Bachelorette contestant.
Gogglebox has been sharing throwback photos of its stars and they're nearly unrecognisable.
The biggest mistake all parents make.
30 popular baby names and their meanings.
Pregnant woman who survived burns all over her body shares her stunning maternity photos.
"Sure I sometimes give my partner the silent treatment and now I'm being told it's abuse."
A pharmacist explains everything you need to know about the morning after pill.
"Why I was happier when I became pregnant with Pedro."
Her newborn baby was unwell. Her husband was told visiting hours were over.
Queensland stripper escapes jail time after shoving young mum's head into a wall repeatedly.
Why you shouldn't keep your office mug on your desk.
A letter to my son as we enter our own grand finals.
The Bachelorette's Carlos shares what he'll do with Georgia's rejected Tiffany bracelet.
It appears The Bachelorette's Rhys is much, much more than a "model".
NSW sisters tell Sydney court sex abuse by parents 'destroyed' their lives.
The Goggleboxers reacted to Bachelor Richie choosing Alex over Nikki. They were not at all kind.
The Twins recap The Bachelorette Episode 2: Abs, pashes and the worst poem IN THE WORLD.
Brad Pitt is reportedly being investigated for "getting verbally abusive and physical" with his children.
We've found The Bachelorette star Cameron's firefighter calendar photo.
Hold onto your roses: we have a rock-solid theory for who wins The Bachelorette.
Tiahleigh Palmers's alleged killer and foster father has woken from an induced coma.
When it comes to Georgia Love, Bachelorette fans agree on three things.
Don't panic, but you've probably been pronouncing Ryan Gosling's name wrong.
The moment we knew Georgia Love wasn't playing by the rules.
It's official: your shower puff is the grossest thing in your bathroom.
Gain just five kilos and it can hurt your chances of getting a job. Seriously.
We're already a little bit in love with one of The Bachelorette contestants: Ben.
There was another woman at The Bachelorette cocktail party, and you probably didn't notice.
Meet your new gross addiction: Tonsil stone digging.
Edwina Bartholomew shares a selfie "ugly crying" for a reason we can all relate to.
The Bachelorette just gave us a whole new set of relationship rules.
There's something we're not saying about Brad and Karl's marriages.
The truth about Bachelorette's Courtney: He's not just the bracelet-making angel you think he is.
Bridesmaids carry puppies as wedding bouquets and the whole world goes AWWWW.
Houdini dog can't be contained, racks up $4,000 in council fines.
Mum shares horrifying photo of baby with herpes, spread by an innocent kiss.
The moment a One Nation senator foolishly slams Waleed Aly's terror stance on The Project.
All the details of Georgia Love's get-up on The Bachelorette last night.
Marion Cotillard announces pregnancy and responds to Brad Pitt affair rumours.
A letter to the little boy who held my autistic son's hand.
Georgia Love was left feeling 'embarrassed' after The Bachelorette premiere.
Bachelor fans are comparing Richie Strahan and Georgia Love. It isn't pretty...
Why you shouldn't be telling you kids you're having sex.
Georgia Love reveals where Carlos’s Tiffany bracelet actually ended up.
13 celebrities on the cosmetic procedure they regret.
Chelsea Handler weighs in on the Brangelina split calling Angelina Jolie a "f*cking lunatic".
Tiahleigh Palmer: Ethical standards investigates reports Rick Thorburn took pills in custody.
Brad Pitt is reportedly ready to 'fight' Angelina Jolie for joint custody of their six children.
"My mother gave birth to my son."
Police have uncovered the final movements of murdered school girl Tiahleigh Palmer.
"I'm not a bridesmaid but my sister-in-law is dictating what dress I wear to her wedding."
The Bachelorette Georgia Love's stack job proves she is all of us.
Let's talk about Brad and Ange's drastically different parenting styles.
Nikki Gogan says she's glad she lost The Bachelor finale. Bombs have been dropped.
Step aside Georgia Love, 'Kate' is a real life Bachelorette.
Melbourne couple become first to be fined under Victoria's commercial solarium laws.
Nikki Gogan had a clear message for Georgia Love after The Bachelorette premiere.
Adelaide children responsible for sickening rampage at child care centre.
"Families aren't broken by divorce. They are fixed."
So, it turns out Bachelorette Georgia Love's dad has an... interesting job.
The latest kids' product from Disney has come under fire for 'brownface'.
The six mind-boggling details we'd forgotten about the JonBenet Ramsey case.
Just in case you missed it, The Bachelor's Lisa Hyde is in love with another reality TV star.
Iranian asylum seeker Mojgan Shamsalipoor has been reunited with her family after two years in detention.
'Real-life Fault In Our Stars' couple Katie and Dalton Prager have said their final goodbye over FaceTime.
You can now add a song to your Tinder profile - and we have a few suggestions.
Two of the biggest crimes against fashion have officially become stylish.
Lisa can't remember the last time she had sex with her husband and doesn't know if it matters.
Cancer patients' families demand answers on chemotherapy under-dosing.
Are we watching Survivor or The Biggest Loser?
Fiona Falkiner posted a bikini snap on her Instagram and the compliments are flooding in.
The one book to give anyone you know who's grieving.
Tiahleigh Palmer's foster brother feared she was pregnant prior to her murder, court hears.
Bad news. It turns out fitness trackers won't actually help you lose weight.
Karl Stefanovic says "breakups are no-one’s business".
Exposing infants to eggs and peanuts reduces risk of allergy, study finds.
The strangest moments from Australia's Next Top Model premiere.
The low-budget kitchen makeover that has the internet so excited.
Kendall Jenner's latest photo shoot is making people seriously angry.
The cost of Splitsville: Inside Brad and Angelina's multi-million dollar portfolio.
The story behind Georgia Love's incredible Bachelorette gowns.
George Clooney's reaction to Brad and Angelina's divorce was caught on video.
Incredible video shows Aussie dad giving homeless girl money for a plane ticket home.
The Bachelor star Rachael Gouvignon has noticed something strange about Richie and Alex's relationship.
Angelina Jolie's father Jon Voight shares details about her divorce from Brad Pitt.
Let Brad and Jen go, world. They're never (ever) getting back together.
Everyone is losing their mind over this psychology teacher's genius list of easy stress hacks.
Marion Cotillard 'devastated' at rumours she's behind Brad and Angelina split.
Fact vs fiction: These are all the Brangelina break-up theories you need to know.
Tiahleigh Palmer murdered to cover up 'incest by foster brother', police allege.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
Brad Pitt speaks about his divorce from Angelina Jolie.
Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt.
Businessman demands his girlfriend sign a prenup three days after giving birth.
Just some of the many, many reasons we've fallen in love with Amal Clooney.
Lana was selling clothes on eBay when she received a request that stopped her in her tracks.
Someone has tracked down Blake Garvey's real estate profile - and it's missing a few details.
Alex Nation shares a classy response to the claims she's been "neglecting" her son.
"If this ad represents what it means to be a 'lady,' I want to be one."
The "brutal" truth about what happens after Australia's Next Top Model.
A year ago, Simone Anderson lost 92kg. Now, she's shared photos of her excess skin removal surgery.
"My Dad was 53 when I was born. But I can't help judging people who have kids later in life."
Leading criminal experts believe they finally know who killed JonBenét Ramsey.
Celebrity chef 'Fast Ed' Halmagyi has slammed the Paleo diet as a meritless "fad".
Female doctors and nurses at least three times more likely to commit suicide: study.
Kristen Bell revealed how she got red carpet ready for the Emmys and it's a little unexpected.
Found: the haircut we'll all be asking for in 2017.
The 24 most popular unisex names for babies.
Fashion's newest accessory is staring you right in the face.
Former Bachelorette star Kayne Buik shares the reason behind his complete body transformation.
A young mum has been shocked to be publicly shamed for breastfeeding by her own dad.
'This is my job.' Amal Clooney risks her life to take ISIS to court on behalf of a sex slave.
Tiahleigh Palmer death: Man arrested in murder investigation.
JonBenet Ramsey's brother Burke points the finger at the person he believes murdered his sister.
"Why it took me so long to realise I had postnatal depression."
Derryn Hinch admits he's drinking again despite receiving a life-saving liver transplant.
English teacher's open letter to year 12: "A score in an exam doesn’t define you."
"Twin 'telepathy' definitely exists, but not for the reason you might think."
'I'm 21 and have a very good reason why I never want children.'
Woman who found a dead mouse sewn into her dress is now taking legal action.
How to turn photos of your kid into modern art.