Many Australians have done it, but few will admit it, but 'chucking a sickie', as it's known, is costing businesses tens of millions of dollars.
It's estimated around 170,000 scammed the day after Anzac Day off, to enjoy a four-day weekend.
But they're warned, they're not fooling anyone.
The founding band member died in hospital after a six-year health battle and has left behind an “incredible musical legacy”.
Victoria Beckham marked her 50th birthday on Wednesday and her rarely-seen sister shared a fabulous photo of her Spice Girl sister. See photo.
Bianca Censori is at it again but this time people are angry at a very big Disneyland double standard. Find out more here.
The bizarre contents of the bin revealed a much bigger misunderstanding among Aussies.
Car park rage can be common in Australia, but we don't always see notes like this.
The World No.11 became the first Aussie in history to achieve the feat. More here.
Moments before her death, a pregnant British attorney said her husband had shoved her off a cliff.
A sheep is believed to have killed a New Zealand man and a woman after police made a grim discovery in a paddock.
Christine Cornell detailed the former president's comportment in court.
Princess Kate cosigned the powerful statement.
The woman who discovered it has shared how she came up with the spider's fascinating name.
The former president's onetime right-hand man pointed out Trump's history when it comes to marking his children's educational milestones.
The Texas couple made some big admissions about the former president.
The girls are out.
The bikini-clad reality TV star's latest social media post is really worrying fans.
The former head of the Republican National Committee had some sarcastic advice for the former president.
Ben Cousins has managed to get his life back on track in recent years. Read more here.
Sabrina Elba attended the world premiere of "Knuckles" alongside her husband Idris Elba. She wore a Fendi backless red halter dress and flashed major side boob.
After three days of jury selection, 12 Manhattan residents were been selected to sit on the panel that will decide the fate of former president Donald Trump
The model enjoyed a fashionable date night with her hubby.
