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22nd February 2025

AM Edition

2025 coaches’ survey: NRL winning the war on drugs

In our exclusive 2025 coaches’ survey, some of the code’s sharpest minds give their take on the game as it stands – and they believe the NRL is winning the war on social and perfor...

Play footy, will travel: How Vegas teams will handle epic treks

It’s the equivalent of flying around the entire world – that’s how much the four NRL teams playing in Las Vegas will be travelling as they navigate a gruelling schedule in their op...

Tigers’ victory soured by veteran’s horror knee injury

The Wests Tigers’ pre-season victory over the Parramatta Eels came at a cost, with one of their veteran star forced from the field with a horror knee injury.

‘Draconian’: Top judges slam youth bail laws

Senior judges have slammed toughened youth bail laws, but police want them to be even stronger to protect regional towns constantly under siege from under-age crime.

Bringing down a pedo: ‘Mummy I’ve got something to tell you’

A NSW mum has opened up about the moment her five-year-old told her she was being sexually assaulted by a family friend. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Distressing content

‘Not the silver spoon anymore’: The curious shift in Australia’s Coalition

The growing dominance of one set of MPs, and the importance of outer suburb seats, is causing a rift so deep some Liberals say it’s threatening the ‘DNA’ of the Coalition’s core ...

Reality rollercoaster: Housewives back for their wildest ride yet

Real Housewives of Sydney returns next week with plenty of twists and turns for loyal viewers. Veterans Krissy Marsh and Nicole O’Neil reveal what it’s like to be on the most tumul...

NSW hands over NAPLAN scores for screen time experiment

The links between students’ screen time, mental health and academic performance will be examined in a first-of-its-kind government-funded study amid the NSW’s flatlining NAPLAN res...

‘OK, let’s do this’: Brave Kay dies … exactly the way she wanted to

She said she’d depart this earth on her terms. Today, terminally ill Kay Henderson — surrounded by those she loved, tears, laughs, and the sound of Flame Trees — chose death, decla...

Why CBD revival is in good hands

The launch night of The International was a defining moment in the CBD’s revival, drawing a vibrant crowd of cool newcomers and Sydney stalwarts eager to experience the space.

Major update on Chinese warships live fire

Defence has provided a significant update after commercial flights were warned after China warships undertook live fire testing in waters off Australia.

Blacklisted: Sydney suburbs where homes are risky buys

Home prices are about to fall in select Sydney pockets that had been hugely popular over recent years, threatening to trap new buyers.

‘I don’t think he’s important’: why Trump cut Zelensky out of talks

A straight-talking Donald Trump has explained exactly why he has effectively prevented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from participating in his own ceasefire negotiations.

Exclusive: Bachelor couple’s adorable baby shoot

New parents Jimmy and Holly – who met on The Bachelor – join Stellar for their first shoot as a family, featuring their newborn son, Lennox. See the photos.

‘Horrific acts’: Israel reveals details around Bibas brothers’ deaths

Israel has accused Hamas of “covering up” how a baby boy and his four-year-old brother died as the militant group confirmed it would release six hostages today. Warning: Graphic

How my ride has changed lives

Sarah Wheeler, with little more than her two horses and a vague idea of a long ride ahead, has returned triumphant after The Outback Long Ride that has helped her heal and inspired...

Puberty blues: The war over trans teens

As the government investigates controversial ‘gender-affirming’ treatments, parents and critics claim children need ‘protection’ from the zealous use of puberty blockers and hormon...

Revealed: Where new citizens in ‘industrial-scale stack’ came from

The countries the more than 12,500 new Australians under Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s mass citizenship extravaganza have come from can be revealed.

Sell State of Origin? NRL’s plan to become $1b global juggernaut

ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed the NRL’s aspirations to become a $1 billion international force, with the game set to explore the possibility of selling off State ...

‘Turn me on’: Grubby text reveals Olarenshaw knew of alleged brothel

WhatsApp messages sent to and from former AFL star Ricky Olarenshaw show he had knowledge of the day-to-day running of a Bali spa Indonesian police claim was operating as a brothel...

What it takes to be an air traffic controller at Sydney Airport

Things can change. Weather can turn nasty, planes can have problems. We take a look at what goes into being an air traffic controller at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport.

Albo labours on what he stands for

Albo needs to urgently lay out a strong vision in lockstep with Australians’ proud sense of national identity and unbridled aspiration, or Labor will again be consigned to the wild...

Mansion smashes price records after $20m discount

A Sydney mansion has sold for a new record sum after its ‘motivated’ owner slashed the price by $20m.

Help! Kyle Sandilands is coming for my job

Aussie radio identity Kip Wightman has opened up on rebuilding his life after hitting rock bottom, and feeling the pressure as Kyle Sandilands targets Brisbane.

Exclusive: Bachelor couple’s adorable baby shoot

New parents Jimmy and Holly – who met on The Bachelor – join Stellar for their first shoot as a family, featuring their newborn son, Lennox. See the photos.

Updated: Banks that haven’t passed on RBA cut exposed

A huge number of Australian banks and lenders have yet to pass on the RBA’s historic rates cut. If your bank is on this list then you need to make a call.

Millionaire castaway needs an island companion. Apply here

A world-famous millionaire castaway who has lived on a remote tropical Queensland island since the 1990s is now seeking a companion to join him in paradise. You can apply here.

Revealed: The time Aussie parents really spend with their kids

An hour? Two? Or maybe three? Not quite. Over-stretched parents around the country share exactly how much quality time they carve out for their kids each day.

6 best South Pacific holidays to take this year

From the Solomons to Samoa and Fiji to Vanuatu, the islands of the South Pacific are filled with epic options for affordable holidays.

Brutal: Aus’ stubborn neighbours fresh warning

Australians who rejected multiple offers from developers in the hope of getting a windfall later on are now being hit with a brutal warning.

Bloodbath as big EV firm files for bankruptcy

A scandalous EV brand famous for a fraudster boss and fake announcements has declared bankruptcy.

My husband regularly visits brothels and blames me for it

A wife is distraught after learning her husband has visited a brothel 20 times in the last 12 months, adding that he blames her for his extramarital activities.

Fridge, vacuum, now the washing machine! It’s official, I’m broken

Nothing seems to last any more, certainly not our patience or our sanity, and I’ve had enough of it, writes Sharyn Ghidella.

Aussie’s rant over Cadbury chocolate ‘rip off’ backfires

“Well it’s not called rum and raisins..."

‘I had a shot at marrying Chris Hemsworth – and I stuffed it’

A radio presenter has jokingly revealed she could have ended up as Mrs Hemsworth after “flirtatious” encounter.

I’ve travelled the world, this my No.1 tip

The Bali-based founder of Ocean Soul swimwear would rather spend time with locals than lounging on a beach.

Watch: Musk wields ‘chainsaw of democracy’ on stage

Elon Musk wielded what he dubbed ‘the chainsaw of democracy’ on stage in a bizarre moment as the world’s richest man. See the photos, video.

Eerie photo of Aussie shopping centre’s ghost food court

Concerns have been raised for the future of a once thriving shopping centre which has been hit by business closures and high rent costs. WATCH THE VIDEO

Lockup to links: How jailed Rebels bikie became top Aussie golf star

Once paired with Cam Smith, Ryan Peake was a promising amateur golfer. Then he joined a bikie gang, went to prison and won a competition on day release. This is his remarkable stor...

Homeowner’s brutal note to renters: ‘You’re annoying’

A homeowner has used a nasty note to rip into renters for “annoying everyone in the street who actually own their homes”.

The weird, wild lives of outback Aussie publicans

Welcome to the wild, wild west. Sit down, grab a beer and say g’day to the outback publicans behind Queensland’s most remote pubs.

Bombshell for savers after dirty banks move

Aussies with hard earned cash in certain savings accounts have been warned to consider moving their money following a stunning bank change.

‘Don’t panic’: $30k ring saved from the sand

From lost diamond rings to sentimental pieces, meet the man who specialises in unearthing the Gold Coast’s buried treasure.