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10th March 2025

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Buzz’s highlights, lowlights: NRL hair-pullers given free pass

No further action was taken against Tigers star Jack Bird who was put on report for pulling an opponent’s hair. Does that mean it’s now acceptable? Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield reveals hi...

The biggest factor in Galvin staying or leaving the Tigers

If teenage prodigy Lachlan Galvin stays at the Wests Tigers, Benji Marshall should be celebrated by fans. But if Galvin goes, that’s also on the rookie coach, writes DAVID RICCIO.

Buy, Hold, Sell: The SuperCoach cheapies you can’t miss

After two weekends of action in multiple states and countries – plus a cyclone – SuperCoach round one is finally done. Here are the players to target and avoid in the coming week.

Liberal leader chauffeured to Bali holiday on taxpayer’s dime

Liberal leader Mark Speakman is the latest MP to be exposed using a taxpayer-funded ministerial driver to get to a family holiday.

Northern NSW breathes a sigh of relief, but Alfred warnings remain

Northern NSW residents still reeling from devastating floods in 2022 have escaped the worst of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred as emergency crews rescued 52 people, including an elderly...

Labor urged to resist pre-budget cash splash

Hardworking taxpayers will boost Labor’s budget bottom line by as much as $12 billion, as economists urge the government not to squander the “lucky” windfall on a pre-election cash...

Social media sensation has record labels drooling

TikTok has done the trick for rising teenage singer Esha Tewari, who now has over 100 record labels competing for her attention.

‘No criminal behaviour’: Man released after ‘hijack’ comment claim

A man flying to NSW was arrested after another passenger claimed to have heard him say he “might hijack this plane”, only for police to find no evidence of “criminal behaviour”.

Secret Service shoots armed man near White House

The Secret Service has shot a 27-year-old man from Indiana armed with a knife and gun near the White House.

Major flood warnings, emergency alerts amid zombie Alfred’s last gasp

Motorists were rescued from floodwaters and thousands of residents in the South East issued emergency alerts overnight amid continued flash flooding and warnings about rising creek...

Blow for Coalition in latest Newspoll

The latest Newspoll shows a majority of voters don’t believe the Coalition is ready to govern, despite maintaining a lead over Labor.

‘Extremely disturbing’ reports of mass killings in Syria

Around 1,000 ‘innocent, unarmed’ Syrians including women and children have been slaughtered as the Islamic nation descends into bloodshed following the rebel victory. Warning: Grap...

Intervention over MAFS husband’s sex fail

A MAFS husband’s choices in the bedroom are exposed as the experts perform a peculiar intervention in order to save his wife. James Weir recaps.

The biggest factor in Galvin staying or leaving the Tigers

If teenage prodigy Lachlan Galvin stays at the Wests Tigers, Benji Marshall should be celebrated by fans. But if Galvin goes, that’s also on the rookie coach, writes DAVID RICCIO.

Inside the mission to pull Star casino back from the brink

Project Antares was the radical plan CEO Steve McCann had quietly been working on for months. It fell into place just as the casino was about to run out of cash.

Security probe for regional airports after gunman breach

Airports across Australia have been ordered to do an urgent risk assessment after an armed teenager tried to make his way onto a plane.

‘Not enough cops to stop it’: Warning on youth crime crisis

After two incidents allegedly involving teenage gangs, a senior police officer has warned Sydney is staring down the barrel of a worsening youth crime crisis and the police force i...

‘Talk about it more’: Aussie DJ opens up on mental health

DJ CYRIL, who will be headlining the after the last at the upcoming TAB Golden Slipper Day says the fast-paced lifestyle as an artist can take a serious toll on mental health.

Watch: Fresh vision emerges of Roosters heavyweight ref dispute

Fresh footage has emerged of the refereeing incident for which Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis and director Mark Bouris are being investigated by the NRL integrity unit.

Wild brawl breaks out at Sydney wedding

Up to 100 people are believed to have been involved in the brawl at a wedding venue in Sydney’s west.

‘Idiot’: Dragons fan throws meat pie at Bulldogs supporters

Video has surfaced online showing a St George Illawarra supporter buying a meat pie before throwing it towards a group of Bulldogs fans during yesterday’s clash at Kogarah.

‘So deeply sad’: Payne on tragic death of sister

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has opened up about the tragedy that has rocked her family.

‘Insane’ footage of Qantas landing

Wild footage was captured about 12 hours after Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low.

‘Insanity’: Millions paid for homes no one can live in

A string of property sales have been slammed as “absolute stupidity”, with social media driving a baffling home trend.

Toxic parenting trend exposed: ‘I won the baby walking race’

Competitive parenting is on the rise and it comes at a cost, according to experts.

Hackman case still open until ‘loopholes closed’

Mystery continues to surround deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa as investigators look into “loopholes” in the sudden deaths of the devoted couple.

Meghan shares rare pic of daughter amid series backlash

Meghan Markle has posted a string of unseen family pictures, as the drama surrounding her controversial TV series grows. See the photos.

Flames reborn: How Molloy lifted Sydney from despair to the finals

Off-court controversies, poor results and the longest list of injuries that captain Cayla George has ever seen. Guy Molloy reveals how he started the rebuild of the once proud Sydn...

Delta Goodrem: ‘I cried a lot’

In an emotional new interview, Delta Goodrem has given a candid insight into the pressure she faced releasing her second album, amid her cancer battle.

Cruise liner’s surprise letter to passengers

Aussies on-board a cruise ship have been forced to spend days longer at sea as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed, throwing travel plans into chaos.

Lucky buyer lands entire town at Aussie house price

A new owner has been found for an entire town that went viral priced like a capital city house - but there's a catch.

Roseanne star injured while filming Tom Cruise movie

Production has been halted on the London set of Tom Cruise’s latest movie after beloved actor John Goodman was hurt in a shock incident.

Jailed Diddy’s wild $98m move exposed

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is in jail awaiting trial on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He just made a big move.

‘Our home insurance has tripled’: here’s how to cut your bill

Over a third of insurers increased prices by more than 15 per cent last year. Here’s Barefoot Investor’s step-by-step guide to get a better deal.

Why Zelensky was the one who got it wrong

The person who stuffed up that all-important White House meeting wasn’t Trump or Vance – it was Zelensky, writes Joe Hildebrand.

How Hantavirus infection killed Gene Hackman’s wife

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, tragically died from a Hantavirus infection. These are the symptoms and how you can protect yourself.

Naked bather gives cyclone townsfolk the Full Alfie

A man has been left unfazed by the effects of Cyclone Alfred as he took a nude dip in Lismore flood waters, with one cheeky local saying the sight was “impressive, even in cold wat...

Jessica Rowe gives emotional update on husband’s health

As she reveals the latest on her husband Peter Overton’s health condition, Jessica Rowe opens up about being conned by someone posing as US comedian Chelsea Handler.

Luxury car brand finally puts effort into EVs

They’ve released EVs before but the latest model from this luxury car brand is finally different and could rattle the Aussie market.

The key thing Barty, Healy, want young female athletes to know

Powerful Australian sporting figures Ash Barty and Alyssa Healy lived the evolution of women’s sport, and there’s one key change they drove that every aspiring young female athlete...

‘Fuelled by rage’: Top kickass queens

From a royal daughter who melded military muscle and delicate diplomacy to a bearded PR princess (who later got cancelled), these are history’s top women power players.

Can I hangout? Red-bellied black snake comes knocking

A venomous snake was determined to get into an Adelaide Hills home and went straight up the fly screen. Watch the video.

My income has halved – here’s how I’ve coped

If Meghan Markle can out herself as someone who halves raspberries, Angela Mollard can reveal how she’s digging herself out of a financial hole – and having agency over her own lif...