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20th February 2025

AM Edition

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.

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.

Donald Trump fuels Zelenskyy feud with ‘dictator’ claim

Donald Trump’s sensational claim that Ukraine started the war with Russia has ignited an epic war of words between Kyiv and Washington as tensions grow over US policy.

Apple announces gamechanging new iPhone

The tech giant has launched a new iPhone in a bid to respond to cost of living pressures which may have scared customers away from the pricey mobile.

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...

Secret logbooks to be released after ‘Van Haylen’ scandal

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

‘Unprecedented’: China’s scary move in Australian waters

The Australian navy is on high alert again as Beijing makes another bold attempt off the country’s east coast to assert its dominance in the region.

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...

‘Celebration of mateship’: Aussie star returns to an old favourite

Sydney actor David Wenham is bringing Johnny Francis ‘Spit’ Spitieri back to life yet again in a new movie 22 years after we first met him in Gettin’ Square.

‘Bludgeoned to death’: Man charged with grandfather’s murder

A 66-year-old man has been charged with murder after he allegedly bludgeoned a beloved Coffs Harbour grandfather to death with a steel pole. Here’s the latest.

Garbage truck fires putting ‘lives at risk’

A spate of garbage truck fires in January has triggered a chilling warning from an industry leader who says it’s only a matter of time before a driver is killed.

ASIO boss reveals grim security outlook

ASIO boss Mike Burgess warned of a “more degraded” security environment, sharing instances of defence staff being targeted by foreign actors for information.

Four in five 8-12yos on social media

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

Sydney who’s who turns out for Packer tribute

It was a glittering guest list of politicians, business leaders and other high-profile figures who descended on the MCA to celebrate 10 years of philanthropy by the Packer family.

During which war did Billy Hughes serve as Australia’s prime minister?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Netflix’s Aussie drama not renewed for second season

Aussie TV drama Territory, which soared to the top of Netflix streaming globally, won’t be going ahead for round two. Here is what you need to know.

Hamas offers handover of all Israeli hostages

Hamas says it is prepared to handover all remaining hostages in one swap as part of a second phase of a ceasefire agreement. Follow updates.

Bullets fly in street as suspected gang hit caught on CCTV

Scary vision has emerged of the moment three men were forced to duck for cover as bullets flew on the streets of Sydney’s south in a suspected organised crime linked shooting.

Teacher, 43, allegedly drugged teen boy before sex assault

A school teacher has been refused bail as he faces a raft of child sex charges, including allegedly drugging and raping a teen, and possessing child abuse material.

How Clive Palmer will bankroll his new party

Billionaire Clive Palmer has fashioned himself as a kingmaker, believing he can bankroll his new Trumpet of Patriots candidates into parliament and influence the election through p...

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.

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.

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.

‘He’s gonna shoot me’: Elon Musk’s dad unloads

Errol Musk has launched a nasty tirade at his famous son’s parenting skills – even bringing up the death of Elon’s first child.

‘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.

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.

New changes needed for Aussies with assistance animals

There is a push for major changes to the way people with disabilities who have assistance animals are treated in Australia — including on flights.

Sandwich wars: US food giant to battle Subway with 165 Aus stores

Revived Gold Coast food franchisor Retail Food Group is partnering with a veteran US fast food brand to take on national giant Subway by opening 165 stores across Australia - the f...

‘Most threatening ever’: Odds of space rock hitting Earth up

NASA has just raised the odds of a “city killer” asteroid hitting Earth to the greatest level ever in modern forecasting.

Dad's new fight after grave diagnosis rocks family

The firefighter thought he would be financially covered when his life was derailed by a life-or-death struggle.

Commuter outrage over ‘feral behaviour’ on train

A woman and man have caused outrage after refusing to move their feet off a seat on a NSW train, telling another commuter they were “too comfortable”.

Honda’s wild Nissan ultimatum exposed

The failed merger designed to save Nissan from collapse could be back on but only if the Japanese autogiant meets one huge Honda demand.

What parents can learn from Netflix’s Gabby Petito docuseries

How do we encourage our kids to embrace independence and adventure while ensuring they recognise danger and the reality behind social media’s glossy veneer?