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13th March 2025

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Aussie boxing bombshell as Gal-SBW superfight revived

The superstar showdown between Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams is back on the cards. After more than a decade of negotiations, the fight is now closer than ever. Full details i...

$200 a year: Blow to PM as power bills to rise again

In bad news for households and Anthony Albanese, regulated electricity prices are set to rise by up to $200 a year in some parts of Australia. Find out where, take our poll.

‘Dumpers’: America’s nasty swipe at Australia over tariffs

US commerce secretary has accused Australia of being “dumpers” and undercutting American companies as trade tensions escalate following Trump’s tariff snub.

Former Woolies CEO lands plum new role

Former Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci has announced his next career move in a game of executive musical chairs.

Johns: Brown deal latest in 20 years of Knights’ mismanagement

Newcastle’s mega-deal with Dylan Brown will result in 12 months of scrutiny for the playmaker, but it is the Knights administration that should be put under the blowtorch, writes M...

‘Absolute winner’: How racecourse sale will transform ‘forgotten’ Sydney region

Funds from the billion-dollar sale of Rosehill Gardens Racecourse would finance a new Sydney racetrack under a revamped proposal sent to Australian Turf Club members.

‘Leave the baby wombat alone’: Wong condemns influencer’s video

A video of an American influencer removing a baby wombat from its mother has sparked outrage, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong weighing in on the situation.

Where new rail links will be built to connect Sydney’s second airport

Anthony Albanese has committed a billion dollars to connect residents in Sydney’s southwest to the new Western Sydney airport by rail. Here is what the money will go to.

$800m plan for ‘derelict’ leagues club site revealed

The grand plans for the Balmain Leagues Club site that has been closed to the community since 2010 have been revealed.

End of the line: Cops release images amid train crackdown

Police have released the identity of more than a dozen people they believe may have information on a spate of alleged crimes on public transport across Sydney.

Why the beach was no longer ‘home’ for this Sydney teen

For Sydneysider Isabelle the beach always felt like home. But that changed when she was a teenager.

Heatwave looms for southern NSW, Sydney to swelter

Soggy Sydney will enjoy a dry, warm weekend as a heatwave is declared further south. Here’s your weekend outlook.

‘Devastating consequences’: Trump threatens Putin

Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Vladimir Putin to accept a ceasefire deal with Ukraine or face sanctions that would be “very bad for Russia”.

Bogged: Horse’s dramatic rescue from septic tank

A horse has been dramatically pulled from a South Coast farm septic tank in an intense multi-agency rescue, with emergency services calling a towing company to help get the mare to...

Brotherly shove: Saifiti twins vow to go at each other from kick-off

Jacob and Daniel Saifiti have never played against each other at any level; that will change on Thursday night and the twin brothers have promised fireworks.

Cops in ‘dire straits’ as 3000 officer shortfall looms

Despite claims the NSW Police is “net positive” for recruitment, an internal report has revealed the force is losing more officers than it can hire, with forecasts predicting there...

Midwife with hep B still working at hospital amid exposure fears

A midwife at the centre of a potential hepatitis B outbreak at a major Sydney hospital where up to 400 mothers and children could have been exposed is still working at the facility...

Gangland shooting survivor sentenced over gay sextortion plot

Ronaldo Odisho famously survived being shot in the chest during an underworld hit in 2006. Now, the former member of Assyrian gang DLASTHR has had another stroke of luck, this time...

Wheels come off the bus over ‘huge, ugly’ ad shelters in Sydney’s east

Plans to plonk almost 40 bus shelter ads in Sydney’s affluent east have sparked a “monumental battle” with some neighbours even chaining themselves to their fence in protest of the...

Channing Tatum’s Aussie girlfriend shines at Glamour on the Grid

Model Inka Williams stepped out at the star-studded party at Albert Park as she dropped a hint about whether her Hollywood actor boyfriend is heading to Melbourne.

Shock MAFS remark makes everyone squirm

A MAFS husband who sexually rejected his wife has issued a brutal blow that made the room wince. James Weir recaps.

Tesla ‘terrorists’ double down against Trump

As Donald Trump threatens to prosecute growing unrest over Elon Musk’s political activities as terrorism, protesters have upped the ante.

Liam Neeson barrels down Aussie pier in Mustang for The Mongoose

The Irish action hero has been spotted at Altona Pier in a jet black Ford Mustang filming a dramatic car chase for his new movie.

Falconio’s parents, Joanne Lees react to killer’s ‘terminal illness’

Peter Falconio’s parents and girlfriend Joanne Lees have cast doubt on reports that the British backpacker’s killer is dying of throat cancer.

Soccer fan William lets rip on wild night out

An ecstatic Prince William was a rollercoaster of emotions as he cheered on his beloved soccer team during a surprise visit. See the photos.

Backdoor way Aussies are affording a home

Plenty of Aussies are discovering a savvy, alternative way to buy a home, despite the cost of living crisis.

What city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Why David Gray will embrace past and present on Australian tour

Ahead of another trip to Australia, multi-million-selling UK singer-songwriter David Gray reveals how he learned to embrace his past and love his biggest hits again.

‘I rang and rang’: Family’s stark warning over daughter’s death

Joan and Richard Cocks have dedicated their lives to helping others as nurses – but they felt helpless in the lead-up to their daughter’s death.

$200 a year: Blow to PM as power bills to rise again

In bad news for households and Anthony Albanese, regulated electricity prices are set to rise by up to $200 a year in some parts of Australia. Find out where, take our poll.

Fallen mogul Weinstein shocks with rare court appearance

Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been spotted laughing in court at a hearing ahead of his rape retrial, with one key change to his appearance.

Major update in Menendez brothers case

A huge development has emerged in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, as the killer brothers make a last-ditch bid for freedom.

‘Pushed me’: Jay-Z rape accuser caught on bombshell tape

The woman who accused rapper Jay-Z of raping her when she was just 13 has been caught on tape talking about the alleged attack in a shock twist. Hear the audio.

‘Octomum’ lifts lid on sad life in tiny apartment

She was celebrated as the first woman in the world to give birth to octuplets. But it led to a life of sex work and hate.

‘People are hate-watching it’: comedians target Meghan

We’re not precisely sure if Netflix comedians are laughing with or at Meghan Markle, but the funny men and women who headline the streaming giant have a lot of thoughts about her n...

Full list: Best Australian universities for every subject

Australian universities have been ranked in a new global list. See which university performs the best in each subject.

Luna Park’s iconic Wild Mouse back after $2m renovation

After two years and millions of dollars in restoration costs, Luna Park’s iconic Wild Mouse rollercoaster is back. We took a look before it opens to the public. SEE THE VIDEO

‘Can’t drive’: Twist after Trump buys a Tesla from Musk

Donald Trump has made an unexpected admission after buying a Tesla from tech billionaire and his right-hand man Elon Musk.

Blanchett brilliant in superb, snappy spy thriller

Fans of Slow Horses will love Steven Soderbergh’s smart and sophisticated spy thriller with Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, writes Leigh Paatsch.

‘Utter scumbag’ caught stealing young mum’s Woolies order

A South Aussie mum has launched a social media manhunt after she recorded a man stealing groceries from her front door – while she was inside with her baby. See the full video.