The Editorial Team

Liz is news.com.au’s deputy editor. She began her career in magazines at The Australian Women’s Weekly, going on to work in newspapers before joining news.com.au. She started as a senior reporter in 2014 before becoming news editor and then deputy. Liz has appeared on national TV and radio as a commentator discussing news stories, politics and social issues.

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Money

Melbourne man Sam Karagiozis's $15 million Bitcoin gamble. Picture: Supplied

Aussie’s $15m bitcoin gamble

SOME people are willing to risk everything to cash in on the bitcoin craze, but this Australian is going even further than most.

Victoria

Melbourne man’s $15m bitcoin gamble

SAM Karagiozis may have started a small revolution in his Thornbury Souvlaki store. The man who’s made his success from Bitcoin wants to help the “average joe” get involved, and he’s started his push in Melbourne.

Careers

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH - 16/12/2017 - Pictured is Labor Candidate for Bennelong Kristina Keneally at East Ryde Public School today as voting for the Bennelong By Election is under way. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Speculation swirls around Keneally

KRISTINA Keneally lost her crucial by-election this weekend, but there is plenty of speculation around that she is heading to Canberra anyway.

VIC

‘Fridge would’ve crushed all of them’

A BRAVE act after a balcony collapsed during a Christmas party saved multiple lives, witnesses said. The news comes as victims are identified.

Food Warnings

A Sydney woman was hospitalised after swallowing glass lodged inside a piece of ice at popular cafe Brewtown Newtown. Picture: Supplied

Horror find in takeaway coffee

NATALIE used to drink two or three iced coffees a day, but that all changed when she found something disturbing in her takeaway cup.

Politics

Christian Porter tweeted a selfie with former PM John Howard from the cricket on Thursday. Picture: Twitter

What’s wrong with this selfie?

THIS minister seemed pretty pleased with himself enjoying a day at the cricket, but his followers weren’t thrilled with the timing.

Leaders

Fox and Friends host Ainsley Earhardt suggest the vote was 'a referendum on Harvey Weinstein'. Picture: Fox News/Supplied

Surprising statistic from Trump’s big fail

REPUBLICAN Roy Moore was expected to be punished at the polls over allegations he preyed on teenage girls. But the votes had a surprising message.

Health Problems

A woman poses in London on December 12, 2017 looking at a screen showing an episode of British animated series Peppa Pig involving the character Dr Brown Bear. Peppa Pig, a cartoon for toddlers, creates unrealistic expectations for patients in British health care services through her family doctor, the highly dedicated and responsive PG, Dr Brown Bear, according to the British Journal of Medicine. / AFP PHOTO / Daniel SORABJI / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Peppa Pig under fire from doctors

ACCORDING to a reputable medical journal, the cartoon character could be putting a strain on the health system.

Pets

Beau died in a hot car after being left in the boot by his dog walker.

Pet dies after dog walker left to go on a cruise

THE owners of a dog which was left in the boiling boot of a car are “inconsolable” about his death, saying he was “pure love and joy”.

Careers

A multi-ethnic group of college graduates are sitting together in a lecture hall and are listening to their professor. They are wearing a cap and gown and one woman is smiling and looking at the camera. Photo: iStock

The joke degree making a comeback

THE humble Arts degree has often been mocked as useless, but it’s making a comeback and could actually future-proof your career.

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