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19th February 2025

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Commuter win: Fair Work rules no more train strikes for months

Sydney rail commuters have had a win after the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the dispute between the rail unions and NSW government.

Sydney who’s who turns out for Packer tribute

It was a glittering guest list of politicians, business leaders and other high-profile figures who descended on the MCA to celebrate 10 years of philanthropy by the Packer family.

Labor’s flagship policy yet to deliver a single home

It was meant to build 30,000 homes within five years — but as the federal election looms, a flagship Labor policy is yet to deliver any completed projects.

‘Devious’ Sydney nanny rips off cancer mum and her family

A nanny hired to look after three children while their mum undertook lifesaving cancer treatment used the family credit card to go on a “selfish” spending spree.

Anatomy of a disaster: Horror five minutes that derailed Souths’ season

It was the calamitous 300 seconds that left the Rabbitohs without captain Cameron Murray and sweating on superstar Latrell Mitchell. See inside the shock training session that coul...

Teacher, 43, allegedly drugged teen boy before sex assault

A school teacher has been refused bail as he faces a raft of child sex charges, including allegedly drugging and raping a teen, and possessing child abuse material.

Man who threatened to ‘bury’ Higgins jailed

The man who used Instagram to threaten to kill Brittany Higgins, her partner and their dog has been jailed, with his vile messages being revealed in court.

Collapsed home builder in liquidation

A popular Central Coast building company that went into administration owing millions to creditors – and with numerous unfinished projects – will be wound up.

Major update on long-running train dispute

Sydney rail commuters have had a win after the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the dispute between the rail unions and NSW government.

Major IVF provider urgently investigates cyber breach

Patients have reported not being able to access treatment information as an IVF giant investigates a “suspicious” cyber breach that may have exposed thousands of personal details.

Bullets fly in street as suspected gang hit caught on CCTV

Scary vision has emerged of the moment three men were forced to duck for cover as bullets flew on the streets of Sydney’s south in a suspected organised crime linked shooting.

Massage therapist allegedly raped client in shopping centre clinic

A massage therapist allegedly raped a female client during a session at a clinic inside a busy Sydney shopping centre. See what happened in court.

Boys charged after two bus drivers assaulted in one day

Two teenage boys have been charged after two bus drivers were assaulted in separate incidents on the same day – including one where passengers were forced to get off the service be...

Mum perished trying to save Aurora, 6, from horrific inferno

A neighbour has remembered her close friend Veronica Carmady as a loving mother who died attempting to save her daughter Aurora from an inferno that ripped through their south west...

Tigers veteran’s move on hold amid Dragons’ Molo dispute

David Klemmer’s anticipated move to join his fourth NRL club is on hold while the Dragons attempt to resolve their ongoing dispute with disgruntled forward Francis Molo.

Smokes, sunnies and $10: The botched Australia Day home invasion

A court has heard how two men broke into a suburban home and threatened an innocent couple with a knife before one of the bandits realised it was the wrong house and offered to ret...

Furious Drake busted in Sydney hotel room

Footage shows rapper Drake’s furious response as a drone films his Sydney hotel room – but some fans think the whole thing is a set-up.

Elderly woman pulled from under car

An elderly woman has been flown to hospital after being pulled from underneath a car in the Blue Mountains.

PM bats away early election speculation

Despite Australians finally getting a rate cut, the Prime Minister won’t be calling an election this weekend leaving the guessing game for a date to continue.

Lower rates to help city property markets

The Reserve Bank’s rate cut, coupled with a surprise tightening of vacancy rates, should see Australia’s major cities avoid further property price drops.

Man allegedly assaulted after trying to remove ‘anti-Semitic’ stickers

A pensioner who allegedly assaulted a man who was attempting to remove his “anti-Semitic” stickers in Sydney’s east has made a bid for bail. Find out what happened in court.

‘Spineless, putrid’: Australia has no place for such awful behaviour

Australia, my Australia, has no place for the awful behaviour displayed by two NSW nurses and no apology after the fact will change that, writes associate editor Kylie Lang.

Trump unleashes on Meghan in wild spray

US President Donald Trump has publicly attacked Meghan Markle as he addressed the possible deportation of Prince Harry back to the UK.

My dropkick brother-in-law feeds off me like a parasite

My brother-in-law has it sorted - mail-order bride, living rent-free, demanding lavish gifts and refusing to pay back a $10k loan he lost on the stockmarket. Here’s Barefoot Invest...

‘When it hits you, it’s like wow’: Irwin’s mental health awakening

Robert Irwin might be known for wrestling crocs and wrangling celebrities in the jungle, but he admits he also wrestles with self doubts and mental health challenges, too.

Mystery fan confides in Kylie with onstage embrace

An unsuspecting audience member had an emotional encounter with Kylie Minogue on stage at her Adelaide show as the pop superstar wowed crowds. Were you the lucky fan?

The painful truth about white men we can no longer escape

Worried about the frightening attitude towards women shown by boys at some schools? We need to understand what’s influencing them.

New changes needed for Aussies with assistance animals

There is a push for major changes to the way people with disabilities who have assistance animals are treated in Australia — including on flights.

Sandwich wars: US food giant to battle Subway with 165 Aus stores

Revived Gold Coast food franchisor Retail Food Group is partnering with a veteran US fast food brand to take on national giant Subway by opening 165 stores across Australia - the f...

‘Most threatening ever’: Odds of space rock hitting Earth up

NASA has just raised the odds of a “city killer” asteroid hitting Earth to the greatest level ever in modern forecasting.

Dad's new fight after grave diagnosis rocks family

The firefighter thought he would be financially covered when his life was derailed by a life-or-death struggle.

Commuter outrage over ‘feral behaviour’ on train

A woman and man have caused outrage after refusing to move their feet off a seat on a NSW train, telling another commuter they were “too comfortable”.

Honda’s wild Nissan ultimatum exposed

The failed merger designed to save Nissan from collapse could be back on but only if the Japanese autogiant meets one huge Honda demand.

What parents can learn from Netflix’s Gabby Petito docuseries

How do we encourage our kids to embrace independence and adventure while ensuring they recognise danger and the reality behind social media’s glossy veneer?

Meghan in copycat drama, drops new photo of Lilibet

Meghan Markle has been dragged into a row over the logo for her new luxury lifestyle brand, as she shares a rare photograph of daughter Lilibet.

I thought only boys have this. But then I got diagnosed too

Natalie was a good student who thought ADHD affected boys who couldn’t sit still. But forgetting appointments and fidgeting led to her discovering she has the condition.

Attempts to refloat whales failing due to wild conditions

Rescuers rushing to save the lives of 90 false killer whales have battled unfavourable conditions, hindering refloating attempts. Here’s what could happen next.

Bride’s raunchy gift as NRL bad boy and MAFS villain tie the knot

It’s been a rocky road to the aisle for this ex-NRL bad boy and a MAFS star. Find out why the couple are more in love than ever.

The one subject you cannot let your high schooler drop

Want to know the key to earning more than $100,000 a year straight out of uni? Here it is.

Winners and surprise losers of rate cut

Homeowners and others will get relief from today’s rate cut but it will also strike a blow to some already struggling sectors.

A better way to stay lean amid weight loss drug warning

Experts reveal why weight loss drugs may not be the answer for Aussies trying to lose kilos, and how they can kick-start their metabolism without them.