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12th March 2025

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Border Force officer accused of taking bribes from drug trafficker

A high-ranking Australian Border Force official is among those charged by a new task force cracking down on drug importation, with it alleged the officer accepted bribes for inform...

Relief a long way off for disgruntled Sydney commuters

Morning commuters will have to wait almost a year for relief from long lines and delays plaguing bus services along Sydney’s northern beaches and north shore.

Police knew Dural caravan was ‘criminal con-job’ since late Feb

NSW Police ruled out the Dural caravan event as a real terrorism plot almost three weeks before it was publicly revealed to be a “criminal con-job”. Here’s the latest.

Yahoo Serious dashes out to get the Tele

Megastar turned accused squatter Yahoo Serious was snapped out and about picking up Tuesday’s Tele, though it’s unclear whether he knew about his latest accommodation drama was det...

Little-known job that could bring Sydney Metro to a halt

Frustrated commuters could face fresh rail chaos on the Sydney Metro in the coming months as the rail union gears up for its next wage battle.

Gone in 30 minutes: How Knights pulled off $13m Brown heist

A brief meeting and lunch at an iconic beachside pub with Knights coach Adam O’Brien helped convinced Dylan Brown to pull the plug on Parramatta and move to Newcastle. This is how ...

‘Entirely unjustified’: Albo slams Trump’s Aussie tariff blow

PM Anthony Albanese has vowed to fight for a tariff exemption for Australia after he said Donald Trump’s decision is “entirely unjustified” and “not a friendly act”.

‘Reimagined’ Vivid line-up announced

A refreshed Vivid will offer a majority of its program for free after backlash from previous have been marred by complaints over price for the annual event.

ASIC sues AustralianSuper over death claim delays

The corporate regulator is suing the nation’s largest super fund for taking too long to process 7000 claims over a five-year period.

‘Just cowardly’: Young dad slapped partner during labour

A young coward slapped his ex partner in the face while she was in labour at a western Sydney hospital because she refused to give him the gas administered to help manage contracti...

Insane tax amount NSW pays on new homes exposed

New figures have laid bare how much NSW families are paying in red tape and tax on the cost to build their new home.

Major healthcare provider Healthscope $1.6bn in debt as it prepares for sale

National private healthcare provider Healthscope is preparing for sale following reports the company is $1.6bn in debt.

Atlassian billionaire revs up for huge F1 gamble

Atlassian boss Mike Cannon-Brookes will launch the biggest public gamble in his tech giant’s history when its Atlassian Williams Formula One car takes to the track in Melbourne thi...

Why the Roosters should be admired, not hated

The trolls were out in force after the Roosters’ heavy loss to the Broncos, but why do rival fans thrive on their pain and misery? This is rugby league’s tall poppy syndrome at its...

Australian medicine’s historic first

Australian surgeons have completed one of the world’s first life-changing surgeries that doctors say is a “revolutionary milestone”.

Trump to call Putin, invites Zelensky back to White House

Donald Trump has said he would invite Volodymyr Zelensky back to the scene of their previous clash, as the US said the “ball is in Russia’s court” after Ukraine agreed to a truce.

Dead wrong: The scam targeting vulnerable Sydneysiders

Police are warning grieving family and friends about a disgraceful tactic used by scammers to fleece mourners of their personal details and cash. Here is how to protect yourself.

‘Cocky’ and ‘sexist’ reality TV villain back for more

Mike Gunner is back for another round of reality TV romance six years after being labelled the villain in Married At First Sight.

ASX falls as Trump triggers trade war: How it will impact Australia

The ASX 200 has hit a fresh seven-month low after Wall Street extended losses amid escalating trade tensions. Here’s what you need to know.

Police tension simmers as arson-accused bikie denies being ‘Bond’

The Australian Federal Police has been accused of withholding the name of a criminal source as a former high-ranking bikie denied being the mysterious “James Bond” behind Bondi ars...

How much it costs today to retire comfortably

Retirees were hit hard by the cost-of-living crunch in recent years, but relief has come. See what income and lump sum you’ll need.

Viewing numbers for Meghan Markle’s new show revealed

Meghan Markle’s new cooking show has reached Netflix’s Top 10 list but her solo venture isn’t breaking any records yet. It comes as Netflix crew reveal what she was really like to ...

ASX falls as Trump triggers trade war: How it will impact Australia

The ASX 200 has hit a fresh seven-month low after Wall Street extended losses amid escalating trade tensions. Here’s what you need to know.

‘Crooks’: Aussies unleash on bank refusing RBA cut

Every single bank in Australia has passed on the RBA interest rate cut. Except one. And their customers are letting them know how they feel.

$127m fortune: Timing of Hackman death could impact inheritors

The death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman one week after his wife Betsy Arakawa has implications for how the Oscar-winning actor’s fortune is divvied up.

‘I lied to get my first job and made $450k in four months’

Clive Palmer is not just rich, he’s cartoonishly rich. But when he says he owns 110 Rolls Royces, it’s not quite accurate. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS

How Yahoo Serious went from mega star to accused squatter

It was a monumentally quick rise to fame for Yahoo Serious — who delivered an electrifying performance in his low-budget Aussie cult film Young Einstein in 1988 — but his sad fate ...

New cold case investigation into woman’s unsolved murder

More than two decades ago, a woman was killed. She was dead before her family knew she was gone. Who killed her? And why? A new cold case investigation is coming.

Bombshell bride sizzles in wild wedding moment

Black-tie, pure glam and a bride on horseback - a model and her architect husband have tied the knot at one of the hottest weddings you’ve seen.

‘Bloodbath’: Global markets crumble amid Trump tariff chaos

The fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs hit global markets for a second day as the trade wars triggered Wall St sell off and stoked recession fears.

$5m Aussie event witnessed by 50k empty seats

A blockbuster contest played out in front of thousands of empty seats suggests something isn’t right in our largest city.

What is the capital city of Papua New Guinea?

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

Nissan sacks CEO as global collapse looms

The iconic Japanese automaker has sensationally fired its CEO as talk of Nissan’s imminent collapse continues to gather pace.

Qantas’ new double points offer on flights, hotels for Aussies

Qantas frequent flyers can now double their status credits or frequent flyer points across the airline’s entire regional, domestic and international network. See how it works.

Holy-grail number to test for a healthy baby revealed

New research has revealed the holy-grail number of genes needed to be screened for the best return for your money, and could pave the way for all couples to have free genetic scree...

Charles’ wild $6m power move to please Camilla

The British monarch has dropped a cool $6m on something he will never use and it’s all just to keep his wife happy.

Software test: How Mike Cannon-Brookes plans to give Williams an edge

Mike Cannon-Brookes is putting his flagship software to the test, betting it can give Formula One team Williams an edge at this weekend’s Grand Prix – and it will come down to mill...

Hollywood stars at Aussie fashion label’s Paris show

Some of Australia’s biggest Hollywood stars, including Rose Byrne and Melissa George, have opted for a taste of home at Paris Fashion Week. Check out their super chic outfits.

This bogan food item suddenly got hot again

Bogan food has never been hotter – and TikTok, America and the air fryer are to blame. Matt Preston has the recipes you never thought you needed.

When stock markets collapse, this asset usually soars

Alarmed investors worried about years of ‘dead money’ if global markets collapse can look to history for answers – and one asset often thrives in a downturn, writes ASX Trader.

Olivia Newton-John cancer legacy lives on with AI

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute in Melbourne has partnered with a tech heavyweight to overhaul the ‘plumbing’ across its vast data network to identify more effecti...