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8th February 2025

AM Edition

Minns to probe hate crime jail fail

Premier Chris Minns has ordered a review into why a high-profile anti-Semitic arsonist was not prosecuted in a court that could issue a harsher sentence than the 10-month minimum ...

The cheap, costly and quirky perks of 2025 NRL club memberships

An invite to join their clubs’ post-match inner sanctum, or on-field guard of honour are up the top of many NRL fans’ bucket lists - and they are available for a price. We reveal t...

’Mortgage nightmare’: Property possession hits five-year peak

Mortgage holders facing high interest rates and cost-of-living pressures are beginning to falter with the number of Supreme Court filings for property possession soaring to its h...

What this $9.90 toilet paper reveals about your shop

Woolies is under fire for hitting consumers with higher prices in some of its stores, with a pack of toilet paper revealing the stark difference.

Robbie and Trent swallow our Oscars on the Gold Coast

The TV adaptation of a Queensland-inspired book and a Robbie Williams biopic cleaned up at the Australian version of the Oscars. FULL WINNER’S LIST

‘Sincere regret’: ABC sorry over dodgy war crimes story

The public broadcaster has now apologised to a unit of Australian soldiers after it was discovered additional gunshots had been added to a major report about possible war crimes.

$13m a day: Organised crims’ tobacco wars exposed

Criminals are vying for control of the “highly lucrative” illicit tobacco market, which has become a national problem, warns ACIC chief.

‘Did she forget her pants?’ Best and worst moments from the Gold Coast

The 2025 AACTA Awards had everything — heartwarming wins, unexpected onstage moments, and even a few red carpet mishaps.

Inside scoop on RHOS new season

Reality star Sally Obermeder reveals her tricks to surviving cocktail showdowns and avoiding pity parties as she returns to the Real Housewives of Sydney.

Bridget Jones’ star defends ‘age gap’ romance

As Renée Zellweger returns to play Bridget Jones, her new on-screen love interest Leo Woodall addresses the controversy over their characters’ 27 year age difference.

Deal or no deal: States blow apart Albanese’s disability promise

Federal health minister Mark Butler this week promised Labor’s plans for new disability support services were “on track”. The state governments in charge of delivering them don’t a...

Desperate search as plane vanishes over Alaska

Alaskan authorities are frantically searching for a commercial plane from local airline Bering Air after the pilot sent a final message to air traffic control before dropping off t...

Warriors star in doubt for Vegas after pre-season injury blow

The Warriors will be sweating on the fitness of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, with the try-scoring machine in doubt for their Las Vegas opener after picking up an injury in their pre-se...

‘Vile, victim, hostage’: Censori’s nude move sparks global outrage

Bianca Censori’s Grammys outfit, designed by husband Kanye West, effectively left the Australian-born architect nude on the red carpet, a moment which instantly went viral and prom...

Smith, Carey tons put Aussies on cusp of Sri Lankan sweep

Steve Smith enshrined his status as Australia’s Asian batting master as the skipper and Alex Carey drove the tourists towards the verge of a rare Test series win in the subcontinen...

While ‘westies’ bus to Bondi, ‘easties’ bus to Cabramatta

Busloads of people from Bondi are being ferried to Vietnamese settlement of Cabramatta in exchange for the “westies” day-tripping to the famous beach, in a move designed to reverse...

‘F---ing stupid and white’: Drunkenness ‘won’t save’ Sam Kerr

The Australian women’s sporting star is expected to find out her fate in the London court case on Monday.

Albo ditches flood-hit NQ to take taxpayer jet to Labor fundraiser

The Prime Minister left flood-ravaged North Queensland to attend a Labor fundraising dinner in Brisbane, using his taxpayer-funded jet for a trip that lasted just six hours.

‘Never forgive’: Son’s brave words to killer cop

Family of a great-grandmother fatally tasered by a police officer have stared her killer down in court as they share their grief over his actions.

Albo makes shock diplomatic appointment

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a surprising diplomatic appointment, defying convention in the process.

Minns must derail the gravy train and stop culture of entitlement

Jo Haylen’s ministerial car saga this week shows Chris Minns’ government cannot afford to be tainted by a new wave of political entitlement.

$35m perk Ivanka Trump won’t give up

She may have had a falling out with her father and US President Donald Trump over the toll his politics took on her life but there’s one thing Ivanka Trump won’t give up.

’I did not feel protected’: Sex and the City star’s confession

Kristin Davis has opened up about filming Sex and the City, revealing she would hide in her trailer after shooting a scene.

‘Dumb’ Don’s genius is still outsmarting elite

Donald J Trump may or may not be a genius but he is so vastly more intelligent than the supposed intelligentsia it almost changes the meaning of the word, writes Joe Hildebrand.

Bianca Censori is making an idiot of herself

She’s a well-educated and seemingly intelligent woman with a master’s degree, but in this twisted era of oversharing where being famous is the only aim, the 30-year-old...

Aussie cricket feud erupts over petty stunt

The feud between the BBL’s two Sydney teams intensified to a new level this past season, with Sixers captain Moises Henriques revealing a cheap stunt from rivals Thunder angered hi...

‘I got my son drunk, and I didn’t mean to’: Radio star’s parenting blunder

Brisbane radio presenter Kip Wightman has revealed how an innocent mistake led to his five-year-old son getting drunk at the dinner table.

Nightclub manager, workers fired after ‘disgusting’ video post

A video showing employees from a Qld nightclub has gone viral with disturbing comments made about rape and race, with the business releasing a statement saying they are investigati...

Honda fail forces Nissan into horror call

Nissan was willing to merge with bitter rival Honda because it avoided the one thing they hated more. Now, Nissan might have no choice.

‘I will lose my sh*t’: Influencer reveals shock wedding checklist

Influencer and model Lexi Mary has revealed her list of wedding dos and don’ts prior to tying the knot with Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb.

Aussie tradie etiquette has woman confused

Some people claim it's "not the norm" while others insist it's rude not to. Where do you stand?

Kyle Sandilands gives shock health update

Kyle Sandilands stunned listeners with the news of his brain aneurysm diagnosis – and now he has another worrying update.

‘More pain’: Aussies face higher power bills

Aussie households have been warned to brace for ongoing power bill increases over the next decade. See why and how it’ll affect you.

Tell us your side: Send in your school horror stories

Police called to schoolyard fights, parents screaming in classrooms and allegations of AI-generated porn – schools are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Submit your...

Disgraced ex-Nine boss spotted for the first time

Disgraced former Nine news boss Darren Wick has been spotted for the first time since allegations were levelled against him tipped the broadcaster into a scandal and led to a manag...

75% crash: Tesla’s Aussie nightmare exposed

A new report has laid bare the disaster unfolding for Elon Musk and Tesla in Australia.

I had a hysterectomy at 20 - it saved my life

At just 20 years, Tahlia Keirs has already gone through menopause twice and had eight rounds of surgery in four years. The results of the final one means she will never have childr...

Grief for young mum as family day out turns tragic

Young mum Maddison Hicks dedicated her life to her beautiful children, until her own life was cut unbelievably short after a tragic sudden event.

Hollywood star shares selfie with Aussie icon

A member of a Hollywood dynasty has shared a selfie with one of Australia’s cutest animals on Rottnest Island.

The forgotten Aussie theme parks, attractions we all loved

Queensland is home to many tourist attractions and theme parks that are predominantly based in the southeast corner of the state, but there are many that are no longer here or h...

Meghan’s hugs ‘caused tension’ between William, Harry

Meghan Markle’s tactile approach to the royals went down like a lead balloon with protocol-obsessed members of the Royal Family who didn’t appreciate her very American “hug everyon...