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26th February 2025

Today's top stories

Gupta executive quits amid Whyalla turmoil

A top executive hired by Sanjeev Gupta has quit and another director stepped down from several board positions as the British tycoon fights to keep his empire alive.

Whyalla contractor owed a fortune, but has interests protected

Mining contractor Golding says it is owed a huge amount of money by former Whyalla steelworks operator GFG, but has security over the Sanjeev Gupta-owned port.

Revealed: Fat cats’ tax-payer funded snorkel trip

A group of top SA government executives took an afternoon snorkelling adventure on a Whyalla visit costing taxpayers thousands last year.

Can’t go hungry: Tuck shop conference demands pay for workers

Proposals from the national canteen conference included advocating for tuck shop workers to be paid and for students to get behind the counter.

Crow blow: Long-term target poised to snub Adelaide

Adelaide’s search for a long-term successor to Reilly O’Brien has hit a huge hurdle, with SA product Sam Draper determined to stay in Melbourne and ink a new Essendon deal.

Wild neighbour link discovered as Beaumont dig ‘close to conclusion’

Key first-hand witnesses joined the third and final excavation for the Beaumont children at the old Castalloy factory, with experts saying the dig is ‘close to conclusion’.

Revealed: Six theories of the missing Beaumont children

From solid leads to the absurd, here are the six main suspects along with theories about Australia’s most significant unsolved mysteries.

‘Vanity spin unit’ backlash as road safety fight questioned

South Australia’s road safety fight has been called into question amid claims police experts are no longer responsible for official advert campaigns with the introduction of a new ...

Female Sydney nurse charged over anti-Semitic hospital video

A female Sydney nurse has been charged with three Commonwealth offences after allegedly making anti-Semitic threats in a video filmed at a hospital and shared online.

Kids being taken ‘from parents who love them’ amid housing crisis

A leading expert has warned of the damaging effects on children of the nation’s housing crisis - and proliferation of pornography - while giving evidence to a royal commission in A...

From homeless to comedy queen: Mum’s stand-up story of resilience

Comedian Kalah Lovegrove has always had a knack for making people laugh. But her journey to the stage is unlike any other.

Game over for pages sharing sexist content for clicks

It’s disappointing to see a sporting social media page, which rides on the coat tails of women, posting misogynist content for views, Jess Adamson writes.

Watch: Dramatic scenes as woman’s dangerous driving spree comes to an end

Dragging along a half-detached front bumper, performing burnouts, and crashing into other cars, watch this Smithfield woman’s dangerous driving spree.

Couple turn putrid public toilet into beachside stunner

A creative couple have turned a stinky abandoned loo into their private beachfront sanctuary. Now, they’re sniffing around for a new owner.

‘Threatened’ staff ‘berated’ by union secretary, Fair Work hears

Senior workers have lifted the lid on the culture of the state’s Education Union, claiming they were ‘bullied’ and ‘threatened’ by a senior staff member.

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John McGrath: Aussie dream is over, time to move on

Many Aussie families need to accept this dream move will never come and adapt accordingly, writes property guru John McGrath.

Kanye’s wife accused of ‘weird, anti-Semitic’ behaviour

A Yeezy employee has claimed Kanye West’s Australian wife Bianca Censori displayed ‘demonic and weird’ behaviour, asking employees about Jews.

Tesla owners disguising their cars amid fear

Owners of Elon Musk’s Tesla EVs are taking some extreme measures on the road for one very sad reason.

Trainers dish on their seven pet peeves at the gym

Gym workers have revealed the most annoying habits of workout junkies. Find out if you’re guilty of a gym floor faux pas.

Looking for love? It’s time to ditch your 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.

This rate cut is a magic trick, and the joke is on us

A rate cut doesn’t mean much when a cup of coffee is forecast to hit the $12 mark, writes Madonna King.

‘You going to have a slurp of that?’: King Charles pulls a beer

King Charles deftly pulled himself a pint of beer before taking a cheeky sip to the delight of staff at a local brewery. See the video.

Revealed: Why Friends stars absent from Matthew Perry doco

The director of a new documentary covering the life and death of tragic Friends star Matthew Perry has told why the actor’s co-stars did not take part.

Game over for pages sharing sexist content for clicks

It’s disappointing to see a sporting social media page, which rides on the coat tails of women, posting misogynist content for views, Jess Adamson writes.

Old time habit the supermarkets are sleeping on

Apparently Australia’s retailers aren’t on the same page as people like me, writes Peter Goers.

Drake to leave country, adding fuel to tour cancellation fears

Drake’s remaining Australian and New Zealand tour dates are reportedly under threat with the Canadian rap superstar’s private jet scheduled to depart Brisbane for Fiji this morning...

Aussie 23yo ‘It girl’ exposes $30m lush pad

She makes her money in an unassuming way, but this Aussie “It girl” isn’t shy about showing off her $30 million pad at just 23 years old.

Kayla’s wild rant sparks Bikini Body revolt

Her Bikini Body Guide made Kayla Itsines millions of fans and dollars. But years after it was renamed, a rant from the influencer has resulted in it coming under fire again. Find o...

Bert Newton’s grandson smashes Olympian’s swim records

His grandfather won Gold Logies, his dad won Olympic medals, now this Melbourne schoolboy is making a splash as he continues his quest to the Australian swim team.

Backlash over small detail on pub’s receipt: ‘It’s bulls**t’

An Aussie pub giant has left a diner fuming over a small detail on their receipt, but there are many defending the venue. HAVE YOUR SAY