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20th February 2025

PM Edition

‘Dangerous’: World leaders react as Trump turns on Ukraine

Global figures have spoken out after Donald Trump launched a furious attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a “dictator without elections”.

War of words: Why Trump has turned on Ukraine

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s simmering feud has escalated, sparking global reaction. Here’s what the US President’s furious attack means for Ukraine’s future.

The alarming truth about Trump’s shot at Zelenskyy

Vladimir Putin is the dictator responsible for the war in Ukraine, but not according to Donald Trump. Tom Minear argues there is a worrying reason for his offensive crack on Volody...

Rabbitohs suffer crushing Latrell injury blow

South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell will be out of action for the club for an extended period after suffering an injury at training.

Sydney’s rental despair: Shock at $190 room for ‘three boys’

A Sydney landlord has been accused of exploiting desperate renters by offering up accommodation for “three boys” to share a room with single mattresses on the floor.

Man with meat cleaver on Harbour Bridge

A man has wielded a meat cleaver at other drivers during a suspected road rage incident on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Watch: Drunk real estate agent causes horror crash

A Sydney real estate agent almost killed his female passenger and left two other motorists seriously injured after crashing his work car while exceedingly drunk.

NRL village: PNG to build $150 million rugby league mini-city

Peter V’landys has struck a deal on a landmark $150 million rugby league compound to house NRL stars who make the move overseas to play for expansion newcomers Papua New Guinea.

Secret logbooks to be busted open after chauffeur scandal

Secret logbooks detailing the use of firefighting planes, choppers and ministerial cars by past and present premiers and ministers will be released after NSW MPs voted unanimously ...

‘What are they trying to achieve?’: Chinese warships near NSW

Australia’s deputy PM has given an update on three Chinese warships lurking off the coast of Sydney.

Two men charged after attack on Jewish leader’s former home

Two men have been charged after the former home of Jewish community leader Alex Ryvchin was targeted and a car torched in a spate of anti-Semitic attacks.

US sitcom legend spotted on Sydney beach

American sitcom star Courteney Cox has been spotted in Australia alongside her lookalike daughter, the pair hitting the beach for a swim.

‘Biggest insult’: Mum slams cemetery’s ‘insensitive’ clean up

A heartbroken mother has questioned why Australia’s largest cemetery has banned grieving families from adorning their children’s graves and stripped them bare of tributes.

Apple unveils new ‘affordable’ and greener iPhone

The tech behemoth has released a new entry-level iPhone, which costs $400 less than the standard model. Here’s what the new features are.

Hamas offers handover of all Israeli hostages

Hamas says it is prepared to hand over all remaining hostages in one swap as part of a second phase of a ceasefire agreement, as Israel confirmed the death of the youngest hostages...

Upside down plane crash survivors hire lawyers

Passengers on board a Delta Air Lines plane that crashed and flipped on an icy Toronto runway are set to sue as crews remove the wreckage.

100 firefighters battle massive factory inferno in Revesby

Firefighters have worked through the night to contain a massive factory blaze in Sydney’s southwest.

Banks who 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 isn’t on this list then you need to make call.

We’re back on track: Fair Work bans Sydney train strikes until July

Fed-up commuters will be spared more chaos on Sydney’s rail network – for now – after the Minns government won a major legal victory stop to ongoing industrial action. See how much...

Meghan Markle faces new claim of stealing brand name

Just after Meghan Markle was dragged into a row over the logo of her lifestyle brand, the Duchess of Sussex is facing fresh criticism about her business venture’s new name.

This is how easy it is for kids to break social media age rules

Australian children are easily circumventing inadequate and poorly enforced social media age rules, despite platforms demonstrating a growing “capability” to detect younger users.

Jackie O steps out in $9k outfit in Bondi

The 50-year-old looked stunning as she posed for selfies alongside other media personalities at the event.

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...

‘Go to horny jail’: Musk’s X-rated messages with influencer

Elon Musk and right-wing influencer Ashley St. Clair shared risque jokes on X more than year before she claimed to be the mother of his 13th child.

Chinese EV for AUD $9,555 stuns world

Some of the newest EVs being released in China have all the tech for prices as low as AUD $10k. But will Aussies get access?

Shock health risks of artificial sweeteners revealed

An alarming new study has shown the hidden dangers of a popular sugar substitute found in diet drinks and chewing gum. Here’s how to avoid the health risks.

‘Insane‘: Outrage over Billie Eilish merch

Many fans of the singer were stunned to discover how much a jumper would set them back.

Banks who 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 isn’t on this list then you need to make call.

Aussie tennis ace Kokkinakis moves on with top model

A budding new romance appears to be on the cards for Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis, who was recently seen sharing a close moment with a stunning brunette.

Abbie Chatfield snaps back at ‘derogatory’ MAFS groom

Abbie Chatfield is feuding with one of this year’s most talked-about MAFS grooms, snapping back at him in a series of videos.

The sleep myth conning Aussie parents

Almost half of parents believe this one thing is helping their children wind down before bed - but kids were instead twice as likely to have trouble falling asleep.

$200 for what? Weirdest novelty policies as insurance costs soar

More than two-thirds of Australian households were hit by insurance price hikes over the past 12 months, with an analysis of policies finding “novelty” inclusions and b...

‘She wanted a new life’: When a mum walks out on her kids

Carla Anita Mattiazzo’s mum walked out on her family without warning. She shares the impact on her with SA Weekend.

Meghan Markle faces new claim of stealing brand name

Just after Meghan Markle was dragged into a row over the logo of her lifestyle brand, the Duchess of Sussex is facing fresh criticism about her business venture’s new name.

Shock group of Aus drivers a new death risk

Aussie P-plate drivers have long been slammed as the riskiest drivers on our roads. New data shows that honour belongs to a different age bracket.

Why The Monkey is one of the best Stephen King adaptations

After nearly 50 years of mixed success in adapting horror-meister Stephen King’s stories, The Monkey gets it right, writes Leigh Paatsch.

‘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.

‘Feels like a pawn’: Taylor Swift’s move against Blake Lively

Taylor Swift has made a big call on her friendship with Blake Lively after the pop superstar’s name was dragged into the legal stoush between the actor and Justin Baldoni.

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.