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25th March 2025

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Gen Z and millennials face tax hit

Young people are being hit the hardest by bracket creep, paying up to $3,500 more compared to three years ago. Find out how your income is impacted.

Western Sydney’s no-frills Metro

The expensive fit-outs of one Metro City station were so luxe they surprised even a European royal, but the Metro West stations will be far more pedestrian, with Premier Chris Minn...

Thousands of trainee teachers fail literacy and numeracy test

The proportion of trainee teachers failing an essential literacy test has nearly doubled since 2016, with NSW university students seeking out tutors and AI tools to help them pass....

Beer keg collisions: Why Sydney’s new bike lane is causing a ruckus

A bike lane battle is brewing over plans to transform two Sydney roads into new cycleways as business owners warn the project could cut access and result in cyclists hit with ‘kegs...

Sydney’s acai kingpins: Who are our big players?

The craze for this frozen South American berry has surpassed any other dessert trend in Sydney, and in one region there are a few serious players. Who are they?

Rabbitohs training analysis: Notable absentees, backline clues

A trio of high-profile South Sydney players were notable absentees from the club’s main training session. FATIMA KDOUH reveals how the Rabbitohs backline is taking shape ahead of R...

‘Intertwined’: Horror find at US Wieambilla accused’s house

Prosecutors fighting to allow Australian police to give evidence in the upcoming trial of Donald Day, who is linked to the Wieambilla massacre, say the cases have chilling similari...

Celebration for Aussie actress after devastating loss

The Last Anniversary’s Teresa Palmer has spoken about the joy of becoming pregnant with her fifth child after suffering a miscarriage last year.

‘Anxiety’: Grandmother feels let down by government

Nearly a year after allegedly being attacked by one of the members of the NZYQ cohort, Perth grandmother Ninette Simons is still waiting for justice.

‘Breached my f---ing ethics’: Nine journo’s call on Roberts-Smith case

Nine’s star reporter has been caught on tape claiming he had “breached his ethics” and received briefings on part of Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal strategy during the broadcaster’s def...

‘He took my daughter’: Mum’s fight to name teen girl’s secret killer

WATCH: Mandy Burgess’s daughter was stabbed 48 times on her way home from school. Barely older than his victim, the murderer is now 33 years old – yet his identity remains secret. ...

Alleged Alameddine gangster’s jail horror

Masood Zakaria was “tortured” in a Turkish jail and now back in Australia, has to eat tuna “in a pouch” in Goulburn Supermax, his legal team have claimed.

DCE confirms Manly exit, wants to play NRL beyond 2025

Daly Cherry-Evans has confirmed his bombshell decision to leave Manly at the end of the season, revealing a burning desire to continue his NRL career beyond 2025. Read DCE’s full s...

Watch: ‘Sickening’ moment man brutally bashed in kidnapping plot

This is the “sickening” moment a man was chased down with an angle grinder, stomped and bashed senseless before his mouth was placed over a kerb – all in a twisted drug debt kidnap...

Embattled criminal barrister dies

A 49-year-old Sydney barrister who was highly sought after for complex criminal trials before his career was beset by scandal has died.

Bidding war: Qld club confirms interest in DCE after Manly shock

While the Roosters have been linked with Daly Cherry-Evans, a Queensland NRL club holds a powerful trump card in potential negotiations with the wantaway Manly Sea Eagles captain.

Aussies to save more than $60bn in interest payments

The Albanese Government’s fourth federal budget on Tuesday will show a $117bn improvement to gross debt for 2024-25 compared to forecasts three years ago before Labor took office.

Labor pulls ‘racist’ Medicare T-shirt post

Labor released a social media T-shirt meme to pump its Medicare credentials, only to quickly take it down after realising the meme’s ugly history.

‘End up in violence’: Top exec’s warning on cost of living crisis

Distinguished Australian executive Jennifer Westacott says social cohesion will begin to fray if the cost of living crisis isn’t handled with sensitivity and people’s mental health...

Calls for action on mental health loophole

NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley has requested a please explain meeting with justice department bosses after The Daily Telegraph revealed a spike in people having criminal charge...

Who is Reggie the Rabbit? Beloved mascot fears for 22-year career

He is a towering figure at South Sydney despite standing just 125cm. Charlie Gallico, better known as Reggie the Rabbit, fears he may have led the team out for the last time after ...

‘I’ll get him’: Sister’s vow to find Rachelle’s killer

Kristy Childs was just 18 when her sister Rachelle was murdered and set alight on the side of a road. Years later, on their father’s deathbed, she vowed to find her sister’s killer...

If you still eat steak at a restaurant you’re doing it wrong

It might be one of the most expensive proteins on the market, but sales of steak are booming.

Council ignores residents, approves mega shed

Wound-up neighbours claim their lives have been ruined by a brutal battleship-grey mega shed which blocks the sun and makes them feel like they’re in a prison camp.

‘Revenue raising bulls**t’: Fury erupts over $322 speeding fine

It’s a road rule that’s easy to misinterpret but a Queensland driver is now considering challenging a fine after being caught speeding up on approach to a 100km/h zone.

Netflix hit writer calls for ‘radical’ Australian ban

The co-writer for Netflix’s hit show Adolescence is calling for the UK government to better protect children from dangers of social media by doing something “radical” like Australi...

‘The monster chasing the boogeyman’: Meet the Aussie pedo hunter

He’s 194cm and 112kg and built to fight. Meet the Aussie man dubbed “most hated by child sex offenders”.

Major twist in Aussie religious neighbour dispute

A major twist has emerged for an Adelaide man, embroiled in a bitter feud with neighbours over the use of his temple home, and he could have the last laugh.

Trump declares stiff new tariff; Iran open to talks

Donald Trump has announced a brutal new tariff, as Greenland clapped back at US annexing claims, and Iran said it is ‘open’ to nuclear talks.

Ivanka weighs in on Tiger Woods’ relationship with Vanessa Trump

Golfing legend Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump – the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr – are officially a thing. Former sister-in-law Ivanka Trump has revealed her thoughts on the new roman...

Dirty truth revealed: How often should you really wash your gym clothes?

Straight in the wash, air out on the trusty bedroom chair, or leave to rot in your stinky gym bag? Now, the age old question has finally been answered — but it might gross you out.

All grown up: adorable new photo of Archie and Lilibet

Meghan Markle has shared a rare new picture of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with the snap leaving no doubt as to which parent they take after. See the photo.

MAFS wife’s maniacal move scares everyone

A MAFS wife’s strange behaviour puts everyone on edge, including the experts. Then, she makes a choice no one understands. James Weir recaps.

Grey’s star addresses Taylor Swift rumour

Ellen Pompeo – aka the star of Grey’s Anatomy – discusses her new role and her ‘cool mum’ connection to Taylor Swift.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ $27m mistake

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have torn down their $27m beach home after it was first hit by a mudslide then flooding a year later. See what’s next.

‘Bulletproof’: Aussie pop queens’ secret to survival

More than two decades after they met at an Idol audition, pop powerhouses Marcia Hines and Casey Donovan will share a stage during a special Aussie tour.

Hackman’s estranged kids could claim $128m fortune

Gene Hackman’s children may have been left out of his will, but they could still have a claim to his multimillion-dollar fortune thanks to a loophole.

Ivanka Trump shows off killer moves in gym

First daughter Ivanka Trump showed she is not be messed in a jaw-dropping new video. See the footage.

F*** yeah! Proof Aussie sense of humour is not dead yet

The cult of being offended is still winning the race but perhaps the pendulum is slowly swinging, writes Rory Gibson.

Heartbreaking reason couple is getting married

They had their first date at McDonald’s and ended up talking for six hours. Now after 13 years together they’re getting married for a heartbreaking reason.

Why $7m home has ‘never been slept in’

A $7m Aussie waterfront home has never been slept in for a reason that will make your eyes water.

Heartbreaking update on Aussies injured in Bali boat tragedy

The devastated loved ones of a Queensland couple badly injured in a fatal “freak accident” have issued an urgent plea.