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13th March 2025

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Cricketing great’s role in $330k cocaine deal

Cricketing great Stuart MacGill has been found guilty of facilitating a $330,000 cocaine deal underneath his Sydney restaurant.

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Alleged Sydney gangster betrayed Border Force official after arrest: police

An alleged Sydney gangland figure accused of grooming a corrupt Australian Border Force official to smuggle drugs into Australia flipped on her when he was arrested, police allege.

‘You put the lingerie on’: Racy texts between ABF official and alleged gangster

An Australian Border Force official bragged an alleged gangster would buy her a European holiday or a BMW in a series of texts and calls obtained by a group of detectives. READ THE...

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.

Coalition matches $1b cash splash on south-west Sydney rail

The announcement means, no matter who wins the election, major work will start taking place for new rail links in Sydney’s south-west.

‘Half baked’: Local leaders take aim at PM’s $1bn rail link pledge

Anthony Albanese has committed a billion dollars to connect residents in Sydney’s southwest to the new Western Sydney airport by rail, but his pledge has been met with a mix of sus...

$16 million war chest for Western Sydney airport

Western Sydney airport has a $16 million war chest and the promise of “no curfew operations” to get international carriers on board and ready to fly when the new facility opens lat...

NRL Late Mail: Sloan recalled, Roosters lose Collins

Tyrell Sloan is set to play his first game of the season for the Dragons, while the Roosters’ horror run with injury continues with Lindsay Collins ruled out.

Minns’ new crisis over ‘terror caravan’

NSW Premier Chris Minns is facing calls for a parliamentary inquiry into allegations he misled parliament and the public “in order to secure passage” of a controversial racial h...

‘Soul destroying’: New bank refuses rate cut

Virgin Money is no longer alone, with another subsidiary of a defiant lender refusing to pass on the RBA rate cut to customers.

Water, water everywhere at defective unit block

Water damage in bedrooms and kitchens of multiple apartments in a western Sydney complex have posed “unhealthy, dangerous” conditions for occupants, the state’s building watchdog s...

Swimmers evacuated after shark sighting

Swimmers and surfers have been evacuated from the water after a drone spotted a shark in a popular Sydney ocean pool.

Major breakthrough in five-decade cold case

Nearly 50 years after the murder of a young mother whose body was set on fire, police have made a stunning breakthrough.

Dragons bolster pack as star prop resolves Tigers dispute

David Klemmer has played his last game for the Wests Tigers and is on his way to St George Illawarra following weeks of conjecture about his contract status. SEE THE DEAL AND HIS L...

Green tape nightmare leaves US holding all the tariff Trump cards

Australia is blessed with a rich endowment of many of the critical minerals the United States needs, but we are crippled by environmental over-regulation that prevents us from expl...

New residents blocked from living in Toplace apartment complex

A Sydney apartment complex built by fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s failed Toplace company has faced more drama with its second prohibition order in more than a year.

Corrupt cops flag new fight to hide identities

Two police officers who formed a “joint criminal enterprise” with gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo have revealed they may take their fight to remain anonymous to Australia’s highest...

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.

Selectors’ challenge to Konstas amid Test future uncertainty

Selectors have delivered a message to Sam Konstas, Steve Smith has been sent an SOS for New South Wales’ Shield tilt and Queensland has suffered a huge blow.

ASIC puts payday lenders on notice

The corporate watchdog has sounded the alarm on payday lenders shifting vulnerable customers up to higher-value loans that provide fewer consumer protections, a day after lashing t...

Warning about ‘deadly’ homewares product

Consumers have been warned to stop using products sold at a popular discount store after authorities found they could kill people.

Six parking fines in six weeks: Is TV heartthrob a Tightarse Tony or just unlucky?

Former ABC eye candy Tony Armstrong racked up more than $1000 in unpaid tickets in just over six weeks, including one earned the morning after he was nominated for a Gold Logie.

‘Reopen Ford and Holden’: Aussies react to US tariffs

Our readers have weighed in on Australia missing out on a US tariff exemption, as the political blame game heats up, with some Aussies calling for a boost in local manufacturing.

‘Soul destroying’: New bank refuses rate cut

Virgin Money is no longer alone, with another subsidiary of a defiant lender refusing to pass on the RBA rate cut to customers.

Lyla’s birthday hell: Ovarian cancer at just 14

Fourteen-year-old Lyla Neck was supposed to be celebrating her birthday. Instead it was the beginning of an “absolute nightmare”.

Michelle Obama’s rare comments about White House marriage

Former first lady Michelle Obama has opened up on the difficulties she faced during husband Barack’s presidency, as she shared her biggest marital pet peeve.

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.

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.

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.

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.