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10th February 2025

PM Edition

Bankstown boy Mailata’s story perfect for a Hollywood movie

South Sydney junior Jordan Mailata’s immense size cost him a future in rugby league. That same 203cm, 166kg frame helped Philadelphia Eagles to win Super Bowl LIX and the NRL world...

Super Bowl has officially passed the Melbourne Cup in Aus

From the Rabbitohs to the pinnacle of American sport. Jordan Mailata cemented himself in Aussie sporting history, but his legacy may be greater than a Super Bowl win, writes Robert...

A-lister’s surprise Super Bowl cameo; Taylor looks stressed

One of Hollywood’s biggest names has appeared in the Super Bowl halftime show, amid a huge Travis Kelce rumour after he was spotted crying. See the video.

Batten down: Severe storms lash Sydney, more rain on the way

Dangerous weather conditions are causing chaos in Sydney, with flash-flooding, cars swept away and traffic mayhem. It’s a bleak forecast for most of the state, including heavy rain...

Police officer found dead in Surry Hills

A NSW Police officer has been found dead in the city’s inner-east. Police Commissioner Karen Webb has visited the station to console devastated colleagues.

Aussie star’s four life lessons to daughter

The daughter of Aussie icon Maggie Tabberer shared the four life lessons she took from her mum as the TV star was remembered at a moving event in Sydney.

Main complaint from megastar’s Sydney show

Charli XCX had one of the loudest albums of 2024. But the megastar’s Laneway festival performance left most of the crowd saying the same thing.

Early Mail: Cowboys halfback race still wide open, Souths star to miss trials

Cowboys skipper Tom Dearden has declared the North Queensland halves race is still wide open, while a Rabbitohs star is set to miss their pre-season trials.

‘Spreading the legend’: Chicken institution set for beaches debut

A western Sydney casual dining institution is set to open its first charcoal chicken outlet in a beachside Sydney community. Digest all the succulent details here.

Man charged as police probe wild 40-person brawl in Sydney’s west

Shock vision shows the moment a wild brawl broke out in daylight on a suburban street in Sydney’s west. A man has been charged, and another is fighting for life after the carnage.

‘Come back to the office’: Woolies CEO tells staff

Woolworths is the latest large corporation to demand workers spend more time in the office, as boss Amanda Bardwell asks her 10,000 support staff to only work from home two days a ...

Albo to speak to Trump over tariff threat

The PM has confirmed he will speak directly to Donald Trump after the US President announced sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminium.

‘Failing’: Huge group of Aussies left behind

Two-thirds of a massive Australian cohort are living in poverty, going without enough food or medicine to keep a roof over their head.

Named: Man charged after police officer injured with samurai sword

A man has been charged with multiple offences after a siege in Sydney’s west, during which a woman was rescued and a police officer was injured with a samurai sword.

Thorpe hits out at ‘year of betrayal‘

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has taken aim at the stalled progress in Australia’s Closing The Gap initiatives.

Trump hits key Aussie exports with 25 per cent tariff

Donald Trump has announced sweeping new 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and Australia is not exempted.

‘Will be a squeeze’: Labuschagne on notice after torrid run

With the rise of Josh Inglis, the return of Cameron Green and a resurgent Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne’s spot in Australia’s Test XI is firmly under the magnifying glass.

Sydney HIV/AIDS advocate dies 41 years after being diagnosed

One of the original HIV/AIDS patients in Sydney has died more than four decades after his diagnosis. Tributes have begun flowing for David Polson, who dedicated his life to the fig...

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Hadley retirement pitches unknown into top 2GB role

An unknown host will take over the Continuous Call team on Sundays following Ray Hadley’s retirement, Kevvie Walters has vowed not to rip off fans in his return to commentary, Tom...

Baby dies after major police response

A baby has died after several police and ambulance units rushed to a home this morning.

NRL teams: Cleary’s telling hint in battle of McLean brothers

It’s arguably the biggest selection question facing SuperCoaches in 2025 – which McLean brother takes Penrith’s vacant left wing spot? Coach Ivan Cleary has had his say.

Abbie Chatfield reveals ‘beef’ with Aussie musician

Abbie Chatfield revealed on social media she tried to patch things up with Australian singer Tones and I, only for her efforts to be rejected.

Stunning Folbigg lawyer, husband revelations

Kathleen Folbigg’s defence lawyer revealed his private views about her guilt in a startling conversation – while her husband’s remarks about the deaths of their children were suppr...

‘Miss Purr’ not at work after widespread backlash

A teacher who referred to themselves as a cat, asked students to call them “Miss Purr”, hissed and licked the back of their hands is no longer working after widespread condemnation...

Australia’s 10 best beaches named – with a shock winner

Almost 12,000 beaches across the nation vied for the title but only one can come out on top. SEE THE LIST

Australian TV icon heartbroken by overseas tragedy

Former veteran newsreader Kay McGrath has been left devastated after her fiance and “soulmate” died suddenly while the two were on a trip together in India.

Beaumont children: The story behind Adelaide’s greatest mystery

After many false leads and two unsuccessful digs, a third search at an Adelaide factory will seek answers to the Beaumont kids’ disappearance. Will new evidence solve the mystery?

Why social trolls are wrong about this car

Haters on social media were quick to hone in on and attack one attribute of BMW’s new car. This why they are wrong.

How my Australian Idol dream started with being grounded

Jaymon Bob was sitting in his family home after being grounded for one of his teenage antics when he picked up a guitar and started playing the basic notes his dad had taught him. ...

Abbie Chatfield reveals ‘beef’ with Aussie musician

Abbie Chatfield revealed on social media she tried to patch things up with Australian singer Tones and I, only for her efforts to be rejected.

Real Housewives star: ‘You’re not playing a role’

Reality star Sally Obermeder reveals her tricks to surviving cocktail showdowns and avoiding pity parties as she returns to the Real Housewives of Sydney.

The beauty ad rabbit hole we can’t escape

Old cynics like me know it’s all smoke and mirrors but we still spend a small fortune and feel good about it, writes Amanda Blair.

‘He was ice cold – I was absolutely freaking out’

A father has been given a second chance at life after his hero son kept his heart beating.

Prince Harry given cheeky Aussie gift

Prince Harry has been captured excitedly waving and posing with an Aussie icon gifted to him by Team Australia at the Invictus Games.

Harsh choice Aussies are making

Aussies are facing a harsh choice when it comes to cost of living and staying healthy.

Stunning Folbigg lawyer, husband revelations

Kathleen Folbigg’s defence lawyer revealed his private views about her guilt in a startling conversation – while her husband’s remarks about the deaths of their children were suppr...

Mum's lunch box hack is a game-changer for busy mornings

"Genius! BRB off to Kmart again!"

Full list: Australia’s best-value IVF clinics revealed

Some cheaper IVF clinics are outperforming more expensive ones. See the full list of what each centre charges for IVF, egg freezing and monthly storage fees.

150 suburbs where home values have doubled

If you bought a home in one of these suburbs five years ago, you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.

Isla Fisher’s heartbreaking post-divorce confession

Aussie star Isla Fisher has made a shattering admission about her split from Sacha Baron Cohen, as she rebuilds a “new, healthy version” of her life.

Third, final dig: One last search for Beaumonts at mystery site

A site that many suspect holds the answer to our greatest unsolved crime will be dug up one last time before it goes into the hands of developers.

Nissan’s big claim: We’re ‘here to stay’

Nissan Australia claims it is “here to stay”, but it has some industry experts raising their eyebrows.

Friends star slams ‘deranged bigot’ Kanye

David Schwimmer has called on Elon Musk to ban “sick” Kanye West from X saying “silence is complicity” after the rapper described himself as a “Nazi” and a “racist”.