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23rd February 2025

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‘Can’t imagine’: Ray Hadley’s devastating family battle revealed

After 43 years ruling the airways, 2GB shock-jock Ray Hadley was ready to spend more time with his family. But he did not expect his wish to come true in such tragic circumstances....

See the GP for free: Albanese’s $8.5bn election cash splash

Labor has announced an $8.5bn election sweetener that promises to boost the bulk-billing rate to 90 per cent of GPs by 2030. Here’s the pledge.

NRL Vegas confidential: Sharks treated to glamorous lobster dinner

Cronulla have received VIP treatment at an exclusive LA restaurant in the build up to their season opener. Watch the video.

Pope Francis now in critical condition

The Vatican has warned that Pope Francis is critically ill in hospital after suffering a medical “crisis”.

Kay’s final farewell: ‘Don’t be sad, it was my time to go’

Kay Henderson knew exactly how she wanted to spend her last day before dying: in the ocean with her family and friends. It was, said the voluntary assisted dying advocate, ‘the bes...

‘Very alone’: Star recalls gunpoint assault

It was her ‘most vulnerable’ moment. Now, Sandra Sully has opened up about the lasting impact of a violent assault at gunpoint nearly three decades ago.

‘Exploiting grieving families’: Sydney hospital’s fee to release bodies

Controversial Northern Beaches Hospital is holding grieving families to ‘ransom’ by charging an unnecessary fee to release their loved one’s body, a funeral industry insider claims...

Erin Molan’s unexpected new career move

The Australian TV host has announced she’s taken on a new position after billionaire Elon Musk put a call-out on social media.

‘Unprecedented‘: Top cop issues warning

One state’s top cop has called an emergency meeting to address overcrowded holding cells putting an “unprecedented strain” on the police force.

One dead, several injured in terror stabbing at market

A knifeman who was on a terror watchlist has gone on a horrific stabbing spree at a packed market in France.

Guy Sebastian: ‘I think maybe now I’m ready’

As he debuts a new look, Guy Sebastian reveals the real reason he is moving into acting – and sets the record straight about the future of his music career.

‘Go and live there’: Regional MPs slam judges over bail laws

Senior judges who have pushed back against tougher bail reform for repeat young offenders have been challenged by regional MPs to try living in the communities affected by the youn...

Like father, like son – new Schwarzenegger hits big time

The Schwarzenegger family were reduced to tears when Patrick landed his ‘dream job’ on The White Lotus.

What’s in a name? Rose and James top middle names for NSW babies

Rose and James have topped the charts for the middle names of babies born in NSW over the past 10 years, according to new data from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Operation Vegas: The jaw-dropping numbers behind the NRL in the US

What does it take to bring rugby league to Las Vegas? Well 22 tonnes of equipment, 9000 meals, 350 match balls, 68 field training sessions, 72 motors … and an incredible number of ...

Sharks’ NRLW team eyes $8m election promise

Cronulla’s NRLW team are one step closer to having their own changerooms with the Sharks and the Coalition pledging a combined $8 million in funding should they win the federal ele...

Dawn Fraser cancels first public appearance since accident

Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser has cancelled her first public appearance since a health scare following a serious accident.

Buzz: MAFS, gadgets and groceries - meet the real PVL

Philippa V’landys tells all on husband Peter: Tuning into MAFS for ‘research purposes’, what he got himself for Christmas, and the new-age recovery gadget he’s trying, all in What’...

Is Albanese more concerned about China trade than our sovereignty

Anthony Albanese slammed Scott Morrison over China’s security pact with the Solomon Islands. Now, with Beijing flexing its muscles again Albanese is downplaying tensions, raising c...

Campbell: World still reeling from Trump’s Ukraine ravings

While it’s easy to mock those who predicted smoother sailing for Donald Trump 2.0, to be fair few could’ve predicted his explosive comments on Ukraine this week.

Aussie rock legend caught with 200 cannabis plants

Who’s the Aussie music legend busted over a drug set-up? Which law firm reckons they could defend Scarface? And why the District Court’s gain means pain for a massive organised cri...

Trump is running America like it’s the Jerry Springer show

It’s hard to be upbeat in the face of what is happening in the United States currently, writes Frances Whiting.

Terrifying number of Aussies in mortgage or rent stress

A new report reveals the shocking number of Australians experiencing mortgage or rent stress, with millions of Aussies at risk of losing their homes. Find out which states are wors...

Parents concerned over YouTube Bluey scam

The channel, which currently has over 60 thousand followers, posts videos described as ‘Daily Family Friendly Roblox Videos’. Except they're anything but...

I went to Drake’s exclusive party. Here’s what it was really like

Drake’s team hand-pick only women for his parties, and receiving an invite feels like winning the golden ticket. But that’s only the start of a rollercoaster that can end in the ni...

Almost half of Aussie kids bullied at school

A national survey of parents has uncovered sky-high rates of bullying – and heaped pressure on governments to take a national approach to tackle the harmful behaviour.

Price comparison: Truth about duty free shopping revealed

For decades, Australians have believed an international boarding pass is also a one-way ticket to a super-cheap shopping spree, but experts have revealed the sinister truth. SEE TH...

Guy Sebastian: ‘I think maybe now I’m ready’

As he debuts a new look, Guy Sebastian reveals the real reason he is moving into acting – and sets the record straight about the future of his music career.

It’s time to call your bank and whine

No one knows where interest rates are headed so Barefoot Investor’s advice is call your bank and whine until you get a better mortgage deal.

Not feeling the dating spark? This hack could reignite it

Billie Eilish mingles alongside unaware patrons at cafe

Despite being a global megastar biggest stars, Billie Eilish has blended seamlessly with other patrons at a Brisbane cafe, going largely unnoticed for almost an hour. WE’VE GOT THE...

Putin’s $2.1bn ‘kleptocrat’ mansion exposed

Revelations about Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s $2.1bn mansion have shocked the world. See it for yourself.

Covid-like bat virus found in Chinese lab

A new coronavirus in bats that could spread from animal-to-human one day has been discovered in China.

Updated: Banks that haven’t passed on RBA cut exposed

A huge number of Australian banks and lenders have yet to pass on the RBA’s historic rates cut. If your bank is on this list then you need to make a call.

‘Terrible stories’: Midnight Oil rocker gives voice to lost fans

Rock legend Jim Moginie shared a deeply personal adoption story in his memoir – now fans are bringing him their own tales of tragedy and joy.

Why young singles are ditching dating apps

Hobbies like running, drawing, and role-playing games are helping young people find love, and allowing them to kiss goodbye dating apps for good.

Aussies pack Andy Lee’s new pub in New York

Hundreds of Aussie expats turned out to christen a newly opened pub in New York City and share a drink with Andy Lee and Hamish Blake. See photos, video.

Bombshell link between Beaumont family and key suspect

As a fresh dig for the remains of the Beaumont children begins, it has been revealed the niece of a key suspect had close links to a member of the family.

Mates bought a pub over a carton and a few sneaky rums

Two young Aussie blokes have revealed how they agreed to buy an outback pub after a heavy drinking session with the publican.

‘Porn, nudes and fat-shaming’: Inside the Lively-Baldoni legal war

Allegations of sexual harassment, civil extortion and defamation have been flung back and forth as the feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni shakes Hollywood to its core. He...

What I learned about life from Bridget Jones

The new Bridget Jones movie may be fiction, but it’s a more real template of parenting than what you’ll find online, writes Angela Mollard.