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12th February 2025

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Duo wearing NSW Health uniforms claim they won’t treat Israelis

Government officials are investigating after a man and woman wearing NSW Health uniforms were filmed declaring they refuse to treat Israeli people and would “kill them” if they pre...

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Man arrested, cops taken to hospital after apartment blaze

A man has been arrested and two police officers have been taken to hospital after an apartment blaze in Sydney’s southwest. Here’s the latest.

Teenager killed in Sydney car crash

A teenage driver has died after his car left the road and struck a tree in Sydney’s west.

‘Sorry’: Sam Kerr speaks after jury reaches verdict

Sam Kerr has made a public statement after the jury finally came to a verdict on the Matildas star’s racial harassment charge following a week-long trial at a London court.

No special treatment: Hardline Kerr stance Matildas must take

Sam Kerr is among the world’s best footballers but there is no excusing the behaviour that landed her in a London court. Football Australia must treat her the same way they w...

Trump’s broken promise claim rebuffed

Jim Chalmers has rejected Donald Trump’s justification for including Australia in blanket tariffs targeting steel and aluminium.

Mike Cannon-Brookes’s Atlassian revs into Formula One

Mike Cannon-Brookes is the latest Australian billionaire to muscle into Formula One, with Atlassian becoming the new title sponsor for Williams as the F1 team seeks to reverse its ...

Massive change coming for home buyers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he is asking for a “commonsense” change that will help more Australians purchase their first home.

‘Vital’: Big call on move to own Rex

A major union has welcomed the federal government’s promise to keep beleaguered Rex Airlines flying in regional and remote Australia.

CBA hikes dividend on $5.13bn cash profit

Australia’s biggest, and most expensive bank, has topped expectations for its first-half profit, revealing a rising lending margin despite flat interest rates.

Ukraine’s bold land swap offer to Russia as US prisoner freed

Ukraine has offered to exchange territory with Russia in a potential bid for peace, as Donald Trump aides secured the release of a US teacher jailed in Moscow.

Surprising group targeted by scammers

One demographic has emerged as the most popular target for scammers – and it’s not who you would think.

Parramatta’s light rail stumbles out of the blocks

The opening month of the new $3 billion service has seen just 6300 passenger trips per day. This needs to more than triple in the next 12 months to meet internal government targets...

Angry residents push for inquiry over rate rises

Furious North Sydney residents staring down the barrel of a massive 87 per cent rate rise have called on the Minns government to commence a public inquiry into the council after co...

Sydney golf course carve up would ‘risk millions’

Popular with interstate and international visitors, Moore Park golf course provides millions of dollars in tourism benefits that will be at risk if the government closes down half ...

Terrifying moment rock star’s private plane crashed

Wild footage has captured the moment Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil’s private jet crashed, injuring the rock star’s girlfriend and killing a pilot. See the video.

$100k spent on Welcome to Country ceremonies

Welcome to Country and smoking ceremonies are once again in the crosshairs of the Coalition, after new documents revealed more than $100,000 has been spent on the events.

Hidden victims of council’s 87pc rates hike

North Sydney Council’s decision to almost double its rates will hit two groups of residents more than any others.

Microbrewery pub ‘breathing new life’ into Sydney waterside site

A former Aldi supermarket is set to be transformed into a waterside microbrewery pub — seating 700 revellers — in one of Sydney’s tourist hotspots. Check out the plans.

Move over pickleball: Padel ball to expand in northwest Sydney

A northwest Sydney sporting club is hoping to spread awareness for the Mexican sport of padel ball by building six courts and a clubhouse. Here’s what we know.

Girl, 15, allegedly raped in knifepoint attack near Sydney train station

A 37-year-old man has faced court after allegedly holding a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint, stealing her phone and raping her in a western Sydney car park in broad daylight.

‘We are all with Sam’: Matildas vice-captain steps up for Kerr

Matildas vice-captain Emily van Egmond has thrown her support behind Sam Kerr and explained why she has no issue with the star striker keeping her status as captain.

Cockpit capers: Escort agency’s mile high escape with gigolo pilot

A major Australian male escort agency has expanded into Queensland to offer women experiences including romantic flights to the Whitsundays with a pilot who doubles as a gigolo, a ...

Isla Fisher hits out at Kanye as his workers sue

Isla Fisher has unloaded on Kanye West’s latest anti-Semitic stunt, as the rapper faces a lawsuit over a workplace incident in which he compared himself to Hitler and his Yeezy web...

Terrifying moment rock star’s private plane crashed

Wild footage has captured the moment Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil’s private jet crashed, injuring the rock star’s girlfriend and killing a pilot. See the video.

Macca’s accused of paying kids ‘absolute minimum’ in huge case

McDonald’s is under fire across the country for allegedly denying staff members breaks, but the problems only get worse according to a major court action.

What to watch on TV and streaming this week

There’s more rich people behaving badly in the return of The White Lotus and a genre-bending new series is a must-see for the parents of teens and tweens.

Why I’m freezing my eggs and the best time to do it

Louise Davidson is in her mid-30s and decided to freeze her eggs. She is not alone. See the latest advice from experts on when and how to do it to try and ensure the best results.

How Ellen deals with neighbours over $30m home

Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly ruffled some feathers with her UK neighbours at her new $30 million home.

Hottest holiday deals of 2025 you need to book now

Byron Bay to Japan, Bali and Tasmania. There are cheap holiday deals on offer this year but you need to know when and how to book to maximise the savings.

Massive price cut on dud Block home that won’t sell

It was once the centre of Channel 9’s The Block series attracting multiple buyers, now this penthouse has gone back up for sale with a massive price reduction and no interest.

'I let my neighbours use our hose - they took things too far'

The Aussie mum didn't think much of it until she looked out the window and caught her neighbours mid-act.

AFL superstar’s shock move to ditch tradition at glam wedding

Designer gowns, star guests and tradition the pair were keen to break - inside the wedding of Lions star Charlie Cameron and wife Caitlin.

Big question about Belle Gibson amid startling footage

Belle Gibson escaped paying a ballooning $500,000 fine and now everyone is asking the same question after a Netflix series about the fake cancer fraudster went to air.

Alarming effect of taking weight loss drugs

Doctors have warned that people using popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic face the risk of developing a debilitating condition.

Gibney’s Logies shock: 'I was utterly overwhelmed'

Beloved actor Rebecca Gibney reveals her surprising reaction to receiving a Logie, as she unveils her new TV role which she calls 'harder than anything I have done before'.

‘Can’t say what happened’: Aussie Super Bowl hero’s ‘crazy’ party

Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata has revealed how he celebrated his historic role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win – it didn’t involve any sleep.

Horror stats expose Aussie Gen-Z driving fails

A new survey has revealed a startling truth about young Aussie drivers.

US hospital hell for Aussie pair in anniversary holiday nightmare

An Aberfoyle Park man has told of his desperate moves to save his wife after what was supposed to be a romantic trip overseas almost turned deadly.

Rapper’s insane fast food order revealed

The Hotline Bling hit maker made the massive order just minutes before he was scheduled to perform in Melbourne. This is exactly what he got.

‘NSFW’: Kanye’s X account goes dark after Musk intervenes

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has broken his silence on the deactivation of Kanye West’s X account, as the controversial rapper made one last hate-filled move.