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28th February 2025

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Adam Reynolds breaks his silence: The real reason he left Sydney

Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has broken his silence over the tough decision to relocate his family to Brisbane, leaving behind Sydney and “all we had known”.

Cleary breaks camp for Fowler rendezvous, slams ‘sad’ Matildas criticism

Nathan Cleary made a mad dash in the US to see his partner, Mary Fowler, and threw his support behind the Matildas, hitting out at the ‘sad’ and ‘unnecessary’ criticism from Marty ...

Vegas Confidential: ‘Something special’ in cheerleader crossover

It’s not just the NRL players who are rubbing shoulders with their American sporting colleagues in Las Vegas, Cronulla’s cheerleaders are also forming special bonds.

Epstein’s 100-page contact list goes public

The personal address book of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, containing over 100 pages of his contacts, has been released. See who was listed.

Cleary breaks camp for Fowler rendezvous, slams ‘sad’ Matildas criticism

Nathan Cleary made a mad dash in the US to see his partner, Mary Fowler, and threw his support behind the Matildas, hitting out at the ‘sad’ and ‘unnecessary’ criticism from Marty ...

‘No reason’: China not sorry for warship saga

China’s ambassador to Australia said Beijing did not break any rules in its live fire drills in the Tasman Sea, and there is ‘no reason’ for an apology.

Star board in crisis meeting awaiting last minute funding

Star Entertainment is delaying the release of its much-anticipated interim results pending liquidity proposals, in another worrying sign for the future of the embattled casino oper...

Labor’s $25m solar panel fund to bring unit owners in from cold

Apartment owners will be able to secure government funding for solar panels under a new federal-state investment unveiled by Labor.

‘Mummification’: Shock 911 Hackman call; deaths ‘suspicious’

Harrowing new details have emerged from the 911 call made after the “mummified” bodies Gene Hackman and his wife were found. Listen to the call.

‘Swamped by seas’: Family rescued in tiny plastic boat after fuel shortage

A family with two non-swimmers – including a child – in a micro, 2.5 metre vessel, has been rescued off the Northern NSW coast after the Victoria-bound seafarers attempted to get f...

Teen fighting for life after stabbing

A man is in police custody after a teenage boy was stabbed in the neck, leaving him with critical injuries, following an altercation at a central coast home.

‘He stole my entire life’: Survivor’s anguish over abuser’s parole hope

A child abuse survivor has implored authorities to reconsider recommending his abuser – and brother – for parole after discovering he never participated in sex offender rehabilitat...

Teen dead after stolen car crashes in police pursuit

A major investigation is underway after a teenager in a stolen car died during a police chase in the state’s central west.

Celebration or snub: Did Albo give Dai Le the cold shoulder?

Labor candidate Tu Le has been invited to an event to celebrate the contribution of Vietnamese Australians over the past 50 years, but Dai Le — the only federal MP of Vietnamese he...

What your elite suburb says about you

Some of these postcodes are the stuff of dreams so let us unpack what these lucky locals are like. SEE WHICH SUBURBS MADE THE LIST.

Vegas Confidential: ‘Something special’ in cheerleader crossover

It’s not just the NRL players who are rubbing shoulders with their American sporting colleagues in Las Vegas, Cronulla’s cheerleaders are also forming special bonds.

‘What does that mean?’: Trump makes AUKUS gaffe

During a meeting at the White House with the UK’s prime minister, Donald Trump seemed to have no idea what the defence agreement with Australia was.

Sydney suburb about to double in size

A huge wave of new homes have been approved in a Sydney suburb, which will see it double in size in just a few years.

Rosehill sale critic sparked conflict concerns while an ATC director

A former racing executive who has been vocal about the Rosehill Racecourse sell-off was reprimanded during her time as a director for failing to declare financial dealings with emb...

Richie Buttrose back on track after coke bust and prison stint

Richie Buttrose was once a coke dealer to Sydney’s stars. After nine years behind bars, he’s about to complete his law degree and he’s back on the racecourse.

Footy feud: How firebrand fixed rocky relationship with Ricky Stuart

Raiders firebrand and former Maroons rep Corey Horsburgh has opened up on a tough 2024 which saw his relationship with coach Ricky Stuart plummet, while also revealing his injury b...

How rugby league is helping Aussie veterans

A team established to support ex-service men and women will take part in the Vegas 9’s before the NRL season opener.

Overseas student allegedly raped woman in Sydney hotel

An overseas student charged with raping a woman in a hotel room on the northern beaches has appeared in court.

‘Doesn’t add up’: Six unanswered questions in Hackman’s death

The unexpected deaths of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy, and their dog have left investigators with more questions than answers. Here are the six key mysteries still unsolved.

Secret to footy star’s dramatic 25kg weight loss revealed

From a crazy work out routine to a sugar ban, Siosifa Amone reveals the conversation that kicked him into an intense five month ‘hour on, hour off’ weight loss regime.

How iconic 80s band continued after singer’s death

For many bands the death of its lead singer would mean the end. But for one of the biggest bands of the late 80s, they were determined to continue.

We got ‘divorced’ to save our marriage

We’ve reached the time of year in Queensland where more and more couples are contemplating a divorce. Not a literal divorce, but a ...

$9.1bn slide: Car giant hits the wall

One of the world’s biggest car companies has hit the skids, as it haemorrhages money, sales, its share price and plenty of good will.

‘Cruise from hell’: Passengers pocket $2.4 million in class action

Nearly 1500 passengers have had a win at court after Carnival Cruises operated a cruise liner which left Brisbane and sailed straight into the path of a category five cyclone.

130 scam websites a week taken down

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated but the corporate watchdog is fighting back, taking down more than 130 scam websites a day.

Drake escape plot thickens: Clues emerge over rapper’s next move

Drake has blamed “scheduling conflicts” for the shock cancellation of his Australian tour, but with his stage equipment reportedly on its way to Europe, there could be ...

Last photo of Hackman emerges as world mourns

The last time the reclusive Gene Hackman was photographed in public has surfaced following the announcement of his shock death.

Sneaky bank mortgage ‘deal’ to cost borrowers $8k

Banks are offering ‘discounts’ that could actually cost borrowers in the long term. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap.

Tech giant unveils controversial new age ID tool

Apple is set to launch a radical upgrade of parental controls to combat children accessing inappropriate content. SEE HOW IT WILL WORK

Asics v Nike: Which brand is winning netball’s shoe wars?

Australia’s biggest sport for women and girls presents a huge market for the shoe manufacturers battling to dominate from the Super Netball floor to the weekend court. So which bra...

Our dogs put latest bot into overdrive

With two dogs in the house, Australia’s newest robotic vacuum and mopping device has been really well tested. FIRST LOOK

This could be Apple’s best offer all year

With a price tag that’s half of its flagship phone, you would think Apple would have left a lot more out of its new iPhone 16e. FIRST LOOK

Infection, amputation: Rooftop fall triggers tradie’s year from hell

With a leg broken in 28 places and an agonising 90-minute effort to get into an ambulance, this young Brisbane father may have felt he’d endured the worst after a rooftop fal...

Baby, you’re a firework! Katy Perry headed for space on Bezos flight

Katy Perry is among six celebrities who will be launched into space on Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, and the flight will comprise of the first all-female crew ...

Mum’s plea after son’s eye removed

When a Queensland mum looked at her four-year-old’s eye in the sunlight she knew something was terribly wrong. Now she wants others to know what to look for.

‘True giant of the screen’: Tributes flow for Hackman

Gene Hackman has been remembered as the “magnificent and inspiring” as tributes continued to flow for the star of cinematic classics including Mississippi Burning and The French Co...

What Sheargold’s axing really says about Aussies

Marty Sheargold’s unfunny drivel about the Matildas has earned him the axe – this is what that actually means for discussion around women’s sport, writes Emily Olle.

‘Lethal’: Why these Aussie areas will be unliveable

A huge issue sweeping Australia is going to have disastrous impacts on thousands of Aussies.