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29th January 2025

PM Edition

Bikerider’s tragic last message before collision with ‘joyriders’

A motorbike rider hit and killed by a trio of 14-year-olds allegedly joyriding in a stolen vehicle and being pursued by police was on his way to Tamworth to get his bike serviced.

Police outrage over ‘devastating’ teen car crash bail fails

NSW’s youth crime crisis is again in the spotlight with Attorney General Michael Daley last night ordering a review of the bail decisions for at least two teens involved in horror ...

‘Disgusting’: Inside chaotic Sydney council meeting

Hundreds of Northern Beaches residents booed and yelled “resign” as the council voted in favour of a whopping 39.6 per cent pay rise. By 10pm, staff were threatening to call police...

Prince Harry’s US visa row reignites

Prince Harry’s US visa status is again under scrutiny over his admission that he used cocaine and marijuana, with a huge development in the immigration saga.

Neighbours woken by screams after woman mauled by own dog

A woman mauled in the face by her own dog could be heard screaming for help from inside her inner west apartment, her neighbours say.

Rare glimpse of wheelchair-bound tennis star

Former tennis superstar Anna Kournikova has been spotted for the first time in two years - being pushed along in her wheelchair.

Manhunt for inmate who escaped south coast jail

Police are searching for David Johnson, a 44-year-old inmate who escaped from a minimum-security correctional facility in South Nowra this morning.

Public health hazard: Footpath fury over e-bike rule breakers

Sydney councils are pushing for a crackdown on “menace” e-bikes and food delivery drivers illegally riding on footpaths, with claims a lack of enforcement is putting pedestrians’ s...

‘Got it all wrong’: NSW ‘gender impact assessments’ slammed

Cycle-paths, bus routes and drought preparedness initiatives are just some of the proposals that are being subjected to “gender impact assessments” quietly imposed on the public se...

Property heiress Ashlyn Nassif parties ahead of bank fraud case

Lawyer Ashlyn Nassif, 30, was seen partying in Sydney over the Australia Day long weekend amid a court case to get recordings of phone calls with her developer Jean Nassif struck o...

Star sells event centre to raise much needed cash

Troubled casino group Star Entertainment says it has sold its Sydney event centre for $60m as it attempts to rake in enough cash to avoid a financial collapse.

Arrest on the high seas: How fugitive was nabbed off coast

He had been on the run for 18 days and was more than 4000km away from where he should have been. But as fugitive Hussein Chamas and two others were sailing off the NT coast on a ya...

Doomsday Clock: This is how close we are to humanity’s destruction

The Doomsday Clock has been set closer to midnight more than ever in it’s 78-year history. See why and how it can be reversed.

DeepSeek threat: ‘Act now or be obliterated’

DeepSeek risks becoming a greater threat to national security than Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, a former innovation minister warns.

Konstas facing the axe as selectors ponder Test shake-up

A debutant is firming for a spot in the Australian XI, but selectors are on the verge of a massive call on who makes way and a big change at the top of the order. Daniel Cherny has...

Lunar New Year: Sydney’s billion-dollar lucky fortune revealed

Across Asia Lunar New Year brings celebrations of prosperity, happiness and wealth, and now Sydney is set to reap the rewards with half a million tourists ready to spend a fortune.

Two dead in separate crashes on NSW roads

A man and a woman have died in two car crashes overnight less than 15 minutes apart, with police investigating both incidents.

Trump’s bold invite to TikTok stars, influencers

Donald Trump’s new press secretary, the youngest ever to take the White House role, has delivered a surprise message to TikTokers and podcasters as she blasted the mainstream media...

Police say this graffiti is no hate symbol as man charged

Police say no “formally recognised hate symbol” was detected in an alleged graffiti attack that sparked fears of yet another anti-Semitic incident in Sydney’s south.

Hate crime firebombing leaves 80 families without childcare

Eighty families remain in limbo with no long-term child care arrangement following the devastating firebombing of an eastern suburbs day care centre.

Australia’s big problem: Batting phenom who can bowl with both hands

Meet Kamindu Mendis, the Sri Lankan star who can bowl with both arms - but it’s what he can do with the bat that will really worry Australia.

Millions brace for storms amid cyclone risk

Storms will continue to batter one Australian state, as the country’s far north braces for a possible cyclone as summer’s wild weather continues.

Hollywood stars shock locals during Aussie pub visit

A trio of Hollywood heavyweights have checked into a Gold Coast hinterland pub for a surprise dinner with locals.

Flying crocs: Monster salties in the sky above Darwin CBD

There’s always plenty of crocs in and around Darwin Harbor, but on Tuesday they were towering high above the CBD. Find out why.

Prince Harry’s US visa row reignites

Prince Harry’s US visa status is again under scrutiny over his admission that he used cocaine and marijuana, with a huge development in the immigration saga.

‘Be the Greater Asshole’: Why Musk wins

Fed up with losing? A leading business journalist has analysed the habits of Elon Musk to work out how we can all use the tec titan’s tactics in our own lives.

Lucky escape as plane ‘dodges cars’

An Aussie pilot narrowly avoided tragedy when a joy flight turned into an emergency.

‘I was sexually assaulted. I’m now teaching my 7yo son consent’

Sexual assault survivor Jas Rawlinson is on a mission to teach young people about body boundaries. She says it’s never too early to start.

Derelict house most viewed home in Australia

A derelict house with mouldy walls, graffitied rooms, and smashed windows is the hottest listing in the country. SEE WHY

Musical chairs: New Voice Australia coaches revealed

After three coaches stepped down, it is almost a complete new look for The Voice Australia. We reveal who will be sitting in the big red chairs in 2025.

Heartbreaking reason Meghan Markle delayed new podcast

Meghan Markle has delayed yet another project close to her heart – the new season of her podcast Archetypes. It’s the latest setback for the Duchess who also chose to reschedule he...

The four things you can do now to delay dementia

People who took part in a world-first program that involved making changes in these four key areas experienced major benefits expected to delay dementia’s onset.

I almost killed someone and it didn’t need to happen

Driving up arguably one of Victoria’s most dangerous roads, a cyclist hit a pothole and lost control. Within a second she was skidding across the bitumen towards my car.

Trump’s bold invite to TikTok stars, influencers

Donald Trump’s new press secretary, the youngest ever to take the White House role, has delivered a surprise message to TikTokers and podcasters as she blasted the mainstream media...

The new EVs for Elon haters

Don’t want to drive a Tesla? Check out these interesting new EVs from unheard-of brands.

Which member of the royal family founded the Invictus Games?

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

When Aussie home prices will spike

Australian house prices are expected to struggle for a period of time before surging strongly, according to a new report.

Mike Tyson blows $21m fight prize

‘Iron’ Mike Tyson has wasted no time in splashing his prize money from his infamous fight with Jake Paul, blowing it all in one go.

‘Will she get lost? Find a friend?’: Those first day of school pangs

Today, reporter Lauren Novak joined thousands of parents dropping their child to school for the very first time. And it brought up some big feelings.

Baldoni’s six-minute voice message to Lively released

Justin Baldoni’s 2am voice memo to Blake Lively about their It Ends With Us rooftop scene dispute has been released, adding another twist to the ongoing controversy.

‘Intense journey’: Julia Morris diagnosed with ADHD at 56

Comedian and TV host Julia Morris has revealed she has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder aged 56, describing it as an “intense journey”.

I bought Temu party hats for my baby's birthday and no

"I opened the package and realised - I have made a huge mistake. #whatiorderedvswhatigot"