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26th January 2025

PM Edition

Full list: Australia Day Honours revealed

Laurie Lawrence, the coach behind many of our Olympians, has finally been recognised on the Australia Day Honours list. See the full list, vote in our poll and have your say.

Huge Australia Day protests kick off

Photos show the moment massive crowds gathered for ‘Invasion Day’ and ‘Survival Day’ protests across several capital cities.

Crash: Australia Day is cricket’s unsolvable nightmare

Australian cricket tries to offend no-one on Australia Day - the problem is that has the potential to leave no-one totally happy and it’s a problem that isn’t going away any time s...

CIA backs lab leak theory on origins of Covid-19

The CIA now says the deadly Covid pandemic most likely arose from a laboratory leak in the first major move by its new director, a close ally of Donald Trump.

Bombshell warning on Aussie ‘executed’

Ukraine’s ambassador has dropped a major warning about Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins in an exclusive interview with NewsWire.

‘Wasn’t a political decision’: PM on $4.3m mansion

Anthony Albanese has opened up about his politically controversial move last year to buy a $4.3m mansion amid a cost of living crisis.

Trump ramps up immigration raids; Arrest over ‘violent’ threats

Donald Trump’s mass-deportation offensive has expanded into a major US city, as a man is detained over alleged assassination threats. Follow updates.

Why it’s like Hunger Games at Nine

Insiders claim Alex Cullen was ‘collateral damage’ as Nine over corrects ‘for the sins of their past’.

‘Miserable’: Bill Gates admits biggest mistake

Bill Gates has admitted his split from Melinda Gates after 27 years of marriage will always be the thing he regrets most in his life.

‘Future of construction’: Can this printer solve Sydney’s housing woes?

New-age technology can create homes in just six weeks, with its backers saying it is the key to solving our housing crisis. And it has caught the attention of the NSW government.

Next stop, USA: Chanel Contos taking her consent book global

Consent campaigner Chanel Contos has opened up on porn, social media bans and how internet algorithms are being used in a wide-ranging interview, while revealing she is set to laun...

Career lifeline for radio star after major blow

A popular Australian radio host who was dealt a major career blow at the end of 2024 has received a lifeline which he’s describing as a “first date”. Here’s what you need to know.

‘Shocking truth’: King Kyle says show saves lives

Kyle Sandilands on his changed life, being a dad, the healing power of shock jock radio, being a hit song guru, and what’s behind those bad Melbourne ratings.

Can’t give it away: The Roger Rogerson item no one wants

The car owned by disgraced former detective Roger Rogerson needs a new home -- but finding a taker has proved challenging.

Sinner’s ‘distractions’ Zverev must exploit to win AO title

Alexander Zverev will have put his bizarre entry to the Australian Open final out of his mind, but former player John Millman says he has to exploit the ‘distractions’ plaguing Jan...

‘Baby Trump’: Meet the Aussie in US President’s inner circle

He’s a baby-faced Young Liberal who has gone from handing out how-to-vote cards for state MPs to the inner circle of President Donald Trump.

Big changes for key members of Donald Trump’s family

As Donald Trump and his family re-enter the White House for a second time, we take look at what will be different – and what won’t be – this time around for America’s First Family....

‘Trying to let it go’: Sabalenka explains outburst, praises Keys

Aryna Sabalenka says her outburst and exit from Rod Laver Arena after a dummy spit was needed to cool down after losing her chance at three titles in a row.

Exclusive beauty treatments keeping Sydney A-listers young

Gold-plated microneedling, salmon testicle shots, bee venom facials and vampire breast lifts — the luxury beauty treatments Sydney’s A listers use and their hefty price tags.

Exclusive: A-list actor entering the jungle

She is one of Australia’s most respected actors. Now, we can reveal the identity of the newest cast member of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!

‘I remember it so clearly, my family murdered there’

Guta Goldstein, 94, was sent to the ‘place of death’ – Auschwitz – the Nazi’s largest WWII concentration camp – at 14. There she lost her parents, grandparents, little sister and e...

I learned to sing to become Joan Baez

Monica Barbaro reveals how she achieved her lauded portrayal of folk legend Joan Baez in the critically acclaimed Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.

Albanese, Dutton to mark the Holocaust anniversary in Perth

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will both mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in Perth. Here’s what they will say on the monumental occasion.

Cocaine Cassie’s brothel and dental chair torture admission

Cassie Sainsbury has told Gary Jubelin about how her life spiralled out of control in a brothel, before she was thrown in a Colombian jail where she was tortured. Listen to the pod...

The dodgy way we’re getting ripped off with our groceries

‘Shrinkflation’ has become a buzzword in the 21st century but there’s another dodgy practice that’s ripping us off at the checkout.

How we brought our dream big fat Greek wedding to life

A wedding for 168 guests at the Greek Club was one huge party, with the bride and groom and their family pitching in to help.

Why Twiggy still invests in Australia’s hard yakka

There is a growing pride in Australia’s ability to do anything it turns its mind to, and rightly so, writes Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest.

‘I felt so lucky to be Australian I was embarrassed’

We bash ourselves and we feel helpless that our ‘lucky country’ standard of living is slipping. But there’s a lot to love about Australia, writes Cheng Lei.

How Dami Im’s partner guided her through her darkest hour

Dami Im has spoken out after a ‘tumultuous’ time she went through as a pop star, and how her husband helped her through it.

Building wealth needs a big mindset change

Building good investment habits early is the hallmark of coasting into an easy retirement. But it’s almost never too late to start planning.

‘A sandwich can look like a sandwich’: Get real on school lunches

As kids head back to school, here’s why you can forget about cutting their fruit into decorative shapes and their sandwiches into smiley faces.

Mermaid murder mystery: Haunted by a hellish past

In 2021, after writing my first novel, Weyward, I was hungry for a story.

Where Hottest 100 Aus stars hide their millions

From Kylie Minogue to Amy Shark, prominent Aussie artists are making the most of their musical fame, throwing their cash in one key area.

‘Full-on’: Susie Porter reveals more about new Belle Gibson series

Logie-winning Aussie actor Susie Porter reveals why signing on to the new Netflix series based on the Belle Gibson story was a no-brainer and why Wentworth is the gift that keeps g...

Fashion force: Forget the tech bros, this was girl power on show

One chose an eye-concealing, kiss-deflecting hat, another a lace bra that some claimed inappropriate. Beyond big hair and ballgowns, powerful-in-their-own-right women owned Trump’s...

Experts reveal how to choose the best school for your child

As millions of students prepare to return to the classroom, some schools are already preparing to open their gates to future families. Here’s how to find the right school for your ...

‘Action will be taken’: calls to release Harry’s immigration record

The campaign for the release of Prince Harry’s immigration file over claims he lied about drug use has ramped up now US President Donald Trump is back in the White House.

Will anything ever replace our smartphones?

It might seem impossible but smartphones could go the way of the fax machine, and Samsung says the end has already begun. Here’s how your phone will change.

Billy Ray Cyrus’ Aussie ex ‘sad to see’ star’s inauguration ‘disaster’

Billy Ray Cyrus’s ex-wife, Aussie musician Firerose, has spoken out about the country star’s shambolic performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration after his family said they’re “wor...

‘Who knows?’: Novak uncertain on Melbourne Park return

We may have seen the last of Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park, with the 10-time champion uncertain if he’ll be able to return as injury concerns mount up after retiring against Ale...

Portelli vows to help Ch9 star after $50k scandal

A TV show presenter has come under fire after taking part in another Adrian Portelli dud competition that the billionaire ran on air, following his Block splurge that left him in l...

‘Don’t be an arrogant d**k’: Rafter’s view of Australia

We talk about the tall poppy syndrome, but I don’t necessarily agree with that. If I could sum up what our attitude is, it’s this: don’t be an arrogant d**k, writes Pat Rafter.

Have your say: what is the greatest Australian song?

The Flamin’ 100 list is our experts’ favourite Aussie songs of all time. Which tracks should have been higher and have we missed your banger?