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JANUARY 2020

Coronavirus has been declared a global health emergency. Here's what that means.
"I didn’t realise how much I needed this": 24 beauty products we're loving sick this month.
These three men died fighting our bushfires. This wasn't even their home.
The forgotten woman: The night in Kobe Bryant's story we've become too scared to talk about.
An ode to The Good Place, which taught us the journey is more important than the destination.
All the indisputable evidence that Summer Bay is the most dangerous place on earth.
"We are not prisoners." Australians in Wuhan would rather stay than evacuate to Christmas Island, & more in News in 5.
Bettina Arndt was named on the Australia Day honours list. 33,000 people want her removed.
The Spill: Thursday's best entertainment and gossip news.
'I can't watch it.' The story behind Jessica Simpson's incredibly awkward Ellen interview.
Liz Kloepfer met the love of her life in a bar. He turned out to be Ted Bundy.
"A hell hole." Allison Langdon and Karl Stefanovic's heated confrontation with Peter Dutton.
"I wish they were here with us forever." Vanessa Bryant on Kobe and Gigi's sudden death.
Smashed fruit bowls and aggressive teeth brushing: The most memorable moments from Married at First Sight.
"Like a volcano." In 2003, a bushfire ravaged Canberra. Now they're facing a similar threat.
Where to find all the MAFS contestants on Instagram. (Because you know they want you to.)
"Lazy hair" and all the belly oils: Jesinta Franklin shares her pregnancy beauty routine.
"Her smile and tone touched us all." Voice contestant Natasha Stuart dies from cancer, & more in News in 5.
In 2003, the Chinese government downplayed the true extent of the SARS outbreak. Then 774 people died.
'Just six metres from safety.' Everything we know so far about the helicopter crash that killed Kobe and Gianna Bryant.
The Spill: Wednesday's best entertainment and gossip news.
Masks, panic and absent children: This morning, many parents feared dropping their kids at school.
Bride and Prejudice's Milly has welcomed a baby boy, one month after Micah's sudden death.
'Four years ago, I had quintuplets. These are the questions I'm asked the most - answered.'
The... irony: Israel Folau is returning to rugby league. His round six game is a Pride Match.
'Write your initials with the red marker.' A hospital's strategic message to abuse victims.
Kobe Bryant's death has sent ripples of grief across the entire sporting community.
NSW schools have asked parents to keep children home if they've recently visited China, & more in News in 5.
Sex with the interns, bullying & botched surgeries: A running tally of all the fireable offences on Grey's Anatomy.
Go-To Skincare's Fancy Face cleansing oil is here. We tried it to see if it's actually... fancy.
The Spill: Tuesday's best entertainment and gossip news.
The X Files and Game of Thrones: Exactly where you've seen the cast of Sex Education before.
"Life is short and it's fragile." Ellen DeGeneres' powerful message after Kobe Bryant's death.
Please accept this gift of 11 photos of the tennis player who looks exactly like Liam Hemsworth.
Tammy Hembrow accidentally hired a fan as her nanny. Her son ended up in the emergency room.
Lexi's 'bad behaviour' and Gabi Butler's parents: 4 details in Netflix's Cheer that aren't entirely accurate.
"S***, the kid's like me." How 13yo Gigi Bryant was following in her father's footsteps.
Everyone smelt and hunger makes you crazy: Tanya Hennessy on what I'm A Celeb was really like.
Daughters, parents and coaches: The 9 victims of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.
Prince Andrew has "provided zero co-operation" to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, & more in News in 5.
A rarely seen enigma: Everything we know about Rafael Nadal's elusive wife, Xisca Perello.
Awkward food mishaps and emotional tributes: The 10 best moments from this year's Grammy Awards.
The Spill: Monday's best entertainment and gossip news.
Mamamia recaps the Grammys red carpet: Oh. The music industry has lost its collective mind.
Vanessa Bryant was 17 when she met Kobe. They spent the next 20 years by each other's side.
What you need to know about Billie Eilish, the 18 year old who just won big at the Grammys.
"An unthinkable day." NBA great Kobe Bryant and his 13yo daughter Gigi have been killed in a helicopter crash.
It's not just January 26: First Nations women share how to be an ally 365 days of the year.
The Spill: Sunday's best entertainment and gossip news.
From The Bold Type to The Final Quarter: Everything coming to Stan this February.
"We want our child to feel included": Jesinta Franklin on why she won't celebrate January 26.
'Dear 13-year-old Bianca: This is what it will be like growing up as a First Nations woman.'
Ash Barty, Young Australian of the Year, is the face of Aussie sport we can all be proud of.
MIA FREEDMAN: We need to talk about how our school holiday system is broken.
'Before choosing to celebrate on January 26, would you please consider these 5 things first.'
The Spill: Saturday's best entertainment and gossip news.
Student Helene Pruszynski was raped and murdered in 1980. A beer mug just led to an arrest.
The reality of why your money can’t go to bushfire victims immediately.
An exposé: The 5 lies James Corden's Carpool Karaoke told us.
Women are calling Sex Education's 'bus scene' one of the most powerful moments in TV history.
Pete Evans is once again claiming sunscreen is "dangerous". Let’s break down the facts.
"It’s not acceptable from me." Nick Kyrgios apologises after mid-match meltdown, & more in News in 5.
Excuse us. But dogs are saving the lives of injured koalas and we have questions.
"He lived a great life and was much loved". Scott Morrison's father has passed away.
17 dead and 11 million people in lockdown: Everything you need to know about China's coronavirus outbreak.
Firefighters, fathers, and grandparents: The 33 people we've lost so far in the bushfires.
A Brisbane man has been cleared of the coronavirus as the death toll nearly doubles, & more in News in 5.
From Deal or No Deal to Hallmark movies: A close-up look at Meghan Markle's acting career.
The Spill: Wednesday's best entertainment and gossip news.
"The next Leonardo DiCaprio." Inside the rise of the Internet's boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet.
Harry and Meghan went looking for a "peaceful life" in Canada. The paparazzi were waiting.
"I’m sorry if people are offended." Karl Stefanovic on the public reaction to his divorce.
Parkinson's disease and an affair: What happened to the Osbournes after the cameras stopped rolling.
"Don't be afraid, it's my turn." James Blunt says goodbye to his dying dad in his new song.
Prince Harry arrives in Canada and threatens legal action over paparazzi photos of Meghan, & more in News in 5.
The Spill: Tuesday's best entertainment and gossip news.
'We didn't give permission for our daughter's photo to be used. Then she was on the side of a bus.'
PREP YOUR WALLETS: The 10 products you need to get your hands on in Priceline's 4-day skincare sale.
The 5 photos that show even among the devastation of Australia's bushfires, there's still hope.
"There's a sensitive chip that's missing." What we're all conveniently forgetting about Brad and Jen.
From rebounding with Vince Vaughn to marrying Justin Theroux: A brief history of Jennifer Aniston's relationships.
"We just want mum and dad back together." The most hilarious reactions to Brad and Jen's 'reunion'.
Two people struck by lightning as severe hailstorm wreaks havoc in Canberra and Sydney, & more in News in 5.
'Why is everyone yelling?' 19 memes that perfectly sum up Netflix's wild new show The Circle.
7 photos that put into perspective the true extent of Australia's bushfire smoke.
The Spill: Monday's best entertainment and gossip news.
14 facts everyone needs to know about the animals hit by Australia's bushfire crisis.
The story behind Netflix's chilling new documentary about convicted killer Aaron Hernandez.
As he takes the court for the Australian Open, the stage is set for Nick Kyrgios’ redemption.
OK... no comment. But we all need to look at these seven photos of Jen and Brad.
'I sat down to watch Netflix's Cheer and six episodes later I was completely obsessed.'
"It is absolutely unprecedented." Exactly how royal experts reacted to Meghan and Harry's exit.
I'm a Celebrity, three kids and feuds with every celeb: Everything to know about Perez Hilton.
From Bundaberg to Berry: 19 bushfire-affected regions you should visit ASAP.
A cry for help and a new album on the way: The highs and lows of Lindsay Lohan's music career.
"You're out of step." Karl Stefanovic's heated confrontation with Scott Morrison.
'I want you to hear the truth from me.' Prince Harry on the bittersweet decision to leave the royal family.
Hail, flash floods and dust storms: Just 7 photos of Australia's extreme weather over the weekend.
"This is not the girl I raised." Thomas Markle has accused Meghan and Harry of "cheapening" the monarchy, & more in News in 5.
The real life faces and stories behind Bombshell, the story of Fox News' #MeToo movement.
The Spill: Sunday's best entertainment and gossip news.
"They have loads of talent." I'm a Celeb's Charlotte Crosby fiercely defends influencers.
All your questions about what Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's new roles are, answered.
Jennifer's husband is charged with her murder. He claims she faked her death, Gone Girl style.
'The hero of the story today is Grace': Nurse who saved Yellow Wiggle Greg Page called "really impressive".
No public funds and no royal titles: Harry and Meghan reach conclusion with the Queen.
An Aussie TV icon and MAFS groom: Every contestant in the I'm A Celebrity jungle.
The Spill: Saturday's best entertainment and gossip news.
From Geordie Shore to an ectopic pregnancy: Charlotte Crosby's life in the public eye.
"It's a PR exercise": What Royal experts think about Meghan and Harry breaking up with the tabloids.
Prince Harry praised on return to royal duties, & more in News in 5.
Sue Radford has 22 kids. Here's what takeaway dinner looks like in their house.
Tennis player apologises for calling Federer and Nadal "selfish" for not protesting smoky Aus Open conditions.
The Spill: Thursday's best entertainment and gossip news.
"It was worse than that." 5 moments Megyn Kelly says Bombshell got wrong. And what it got right.
"It changes everything." The wild new theory about Joe and Love's relationship in Netflix's You.
‘With all due respect, you never knew him.’ The family of Wilson Gavin have released a statement.
A love letter to Australia: We can't all see the flames, but we can feel you burning.
'I need to talk about the number of hours I have wasted in 2020 watching prediction filters on Instagram.'
'He wiped his arse with it.' Last night, I'm a Celeb's Miguel Maestre unleashed on Tom Gleeson.
Not long into Kyle and Jackie O's radio partnership, Jackie O tried to leave.
Prince William makes subtle reference to #Megxit in first public appearance, & more in News in 5.
The Spill: Wednesday's best entertainment and gossip news.
We need to talk about Piers Morgan's endless vendetta against Meghan Markle.
HALLELUJAH: Netflix's YOU season 3 has been confirmed. So here's a bunch of wild fan theories.
Some say we've seen bushfires worse than this before. But they're ignoring a few key facts.
Inside our favourite story of 2020: That wombats are saving fellow animals from the fires.
'What I said last night was dumb.' Steve Price just showed Australia exactly how to apologise.
"I’m rather on Harry’s side": How the world is reacting to #Megxit.
'If there's one thing to learn from the Wilson Gavin tragedy, it's tolerance. On all sides.'
How the world is reacting to the Australian Open's hazardous smoke, & more in News in 5.
A DIY straightener, plus 2 other I'm A Celeb beauty tricks that are actually kind of genius.
The Spill: Tuesday's best entertainment and gossip news.
GET KEEN: How to watch Love Island UK 2020 in Australia, your new favourite reality show.
7 ways to help kids deal with the anxiety and fear around bushfires.
One of the world's most famous beauty YouTubers has come out as a transgender woman.
Meghan Markle has been vilified by the tabloid media from day one. Just look at the headlines.
Australia elected a government. And Scott Morrison isn't the only politician we must hold to account.
New statement from Queen Elizabeth says she's 'entirely supportive' of Meghan and Harry's exit, & more in News in 5.
We need to talk about Gwyneth Paltrow's 'vagina-scented' candle that sold out in hours.
The man at the centre of the Young Liberals' drag queen protest has died.
In Victoria and South Australia, the bushfires are as bad as New Year's Eve. We just don't have photos.
Jayme Closs was kidnapped for 88 days. One year after escaping, this is her life now.
Courtney, 19, died from a bushfire-provoked asthma attack. She's just one of an unknown number.
Federer responds to climate change criticism, Williams donates prize money to bushfire relief, & more in News in 5.
'Sorry, but we need to talk about how I accidentally became obsessed with Netflix's Virgin River.'
The Spill: Sunday's best entertainment and gossip news.
Before Meghan and Harry, there was the rebellious romance of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.
"I'm questioning everything about Love." The chilling new fan theory about Netflix's You.
"To my country, from an expat": The bushfire video from Neighbours' Ben Lawson everyone should watch.
In 1970, Cheryl Grimmer was taken. Now, police are offering a $1m reward to help find her.
"It's totally unprecedented." The Queen to hold crisis meeting about Meghan and Harry.
Firefighter Bill Slade, 60, has died while battling a blaze in Omeo, Victoria.
The Spill: Saturday's best entertainment and gossip news.
How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will make their money now they've 'stepped back'.
"It's not true the palace were blindsided": Inside claims Harry and Meghan were 'driven out'.
"Make Australia Breathe Again." The most powerful messages from Australia's climate rally.
"After watching the trailer I think we can agree Gwyneth Paltrow's Netflix show The Goop Lab shouldn't exist."
Let's talk about what Celeste Barber has done to help Australia's bushfires in just a week.
Black snot and reverse panic attacks: What no one tells you about being trapped in a bushfire.
The puppy who survived, and 21 other animal good news stories to come out of Australia's bushfires.
Okay, so the Royal Family seem really mad about Meghan and Harry's announcement.
Iran 'likely' downed plane with 176 people aboard, & more in News in 5.
From beach yoga to nights in with her dogs: Inside Meghan Markle's pre-royal life in Canada.
21 things Meghan will have to teach Prince Harry, now that he's an ordinary bloke.
Just all the clues that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were always going to 'quit' the royal family.
Every single question we have after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's announcement, answered.
A viral face sunscreen, plus 16 other reasons to do your beauty shopping at ALDI.
"You can be accused of things." The Wiggles' famous finger move was born out of suspicion.
Amelia lost her firefighter husband at 27. Years later, she learned his job may have killed him.
Inside the theory the Royal Family didn't know about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step down.
Brad Pitt on the "disaster of a personal life" that keeps him in the headlines.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have stepped back from senior royal duties, & more in News in 5.
Charlotte Crosby and Ryan Gallagher aren't alone: Just every romance that's come from I'm A Celebrity.
OPINION: "In the last election, I was a 'Quiet Australian'. I regret it."
Just 19 of the best rashies and long-sleeve swimmers because sun safety is damn sexy.
'We can't pretend life is normal.' What the bushfire smoke is really doing to our children.
16 beautiful stores that need your help after being affected by Australia's catastrophic bushfires.
Tennis star loses temper and smacks own father with racquet at the ATP Cup in Brisbane, & more in News in 5.
Princess Diana's niece, Lady Kitty Spencer, has married her 62-year-old millionaire fiancé.
From families and firies to wildlife: How you can help those affected by the bushfires now.
The More/Less List: The gentler way we're writing our 2020 New Year's resolutions.
Ricky Gervais is right. It seems Leonardo DiCaprio refuses to date women older than 25.
In 2002, Pariya and Viktor split up. 15 years later, she noticed he looked at her LinkedIn.
18 of the most disarming photos of Australia's bushfire crisis, and the stories behind them.
Cameron Diaz and the paradox of motherhood: You're damned if you do, and damned if you don't.
PTSD, depression, and anxiety: Australia's bushfires are racking up an invisible bill.
An awkward run in and extra outfits: Just every photo from the Golden Globes after parties.
From Margot Robbie to Phoebe Waller-Bridge, here's how to curl your short hair like a star.
The Spill: Monday's best entertainment and gossip news.
An awkward monologue and a rogue singlet: The moments you missed from the 2020 Golden Globes.
16 facts about the Australian bushfire crisis that everyone needs to know.
"When we were told to evacuate Batemans Bay on New Year's Day, my gut told me to stay."
"I’m certainly looking for the one." Everything we know about Dr Chris Brown's relationships.
Shane Fitzsimmons is what a real leader looks like.
For over 50 years, Bernie Taupin has been the voice behind Elton John's music.
Even in our darkest days, the true spirit of Australia has shone through.
Former SeaChange actor Tom Long has died, five months after being cleared of cancer, & more in News in 5.
Welcome rain, a political ad and an "arrogant" PM: The bushfire stories we woke up to today.
Supernanny is returning to TV this year. This is what Jo Frost's life looks like now.
Catastrophic conditions and two more deaths: What we know about the fires in NSW, VIC and SA.
Bushfire relief: How you can help Australians battling today's 'catastrophic' conditions.
The South Coast bushfires, White Island, and the narrative we keep telling ourselves.
'I could see my underwear in the mirror.' 9 women share their activewear disasters.
"In 2019, hen's parties have become ridiculously over the top. And I'm struggling to keep up."
4 deaths in less than 9 years: The eerily similar deaths in the Houston Brown family.
Everything we know about Bride and Prejudice Australia star Micah Downey's death.
The New Year's Eve thousands of Australians couldn't celebrate.
"I've quit the gym 5 times in two years. Now I've figured out how to actually enjoy exercise."