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5th February 2025

PM Edition

‘Riviera of the Middle East’: Trump reveals plan to take over Gaza

Donald Trump has revealed a radical plan for the US to own Gaza – suggesting removing “all” Palestinians living there – after a meeting with Israel’s PM. Follow updates.

‘Dangerous’: Aussie leaders react to Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’

Australian political leaders including Anthony Albanese and Adam Bandt have responded to US President Donald Trump’s plan to “take over” the Gaza Strip.

Can Trump’s plan to level Gaza finally bring peace?

Donald Trump’s proposal for the US to take over the Gaza Strip seems bizarre. But seen through the lens of a president who wants to put an end to festering global conflict, it make...

Huge food and grog splurge from council seeking 40% rate hike

The huge amount Northern Beaches Council spends on catering at its council meetings and events has been revealed, after it hiked rates by 39.6%.

Former Star CFO accepts ban ahead of court showdown

Star Entertainment’s former CFO Harry Theodore has agreed to a nine-month director ban, settling ASIC’s case ahead of a major trial against his one-time colleagues.

Parents pay tribute to ‘beautiful baby girl’ who died in hot car

The baby girl who tragically died after she was left in a hot car on Tuesday, after mistakenly not being dropped at her daycare centre, has been identified.

‘Wasn’t thinking’: Rose Jackson breaks silence over driver scandal

Housing Minister Rose Jackson has broken her silence four days after the ministerial driver expense scandal was revealed, saying she was too “excited” about her birthday to speak u...

Body found in western Sydney McDonald’s carpark

A police operation is under way in Sydney’s west after the body of a man was found in a vehicle in the carpark of a McDonald’s restaurant.

‘Time to move to beat of my own drum’: Liz Hayes exits Nine

Veteran broadcaster and journalist Liz Hayes has made a shock career announcement, bringing to an end 44 years with Nine. She’s off contract, but will “continue to tell stories”.

Brutal double injury blow rocks Australia’s Champions Trophy bid

Australia’s Champions Trophy hopes have nosedived, with two key stars set to be ruled out of the tournament – compounding the earlier loss of captain Mitchell Marsh.

Pizza shop owner fatally stabbed identified

The pizza shop owner fatally stabbed in Sydney’s west has been identified as police question seven teenagers arrested in connection with the death.

Sixth person charged after man’s stabbing death played ‘active’ role: court

A court has heard the latest person charged after the fatal stabbing of James Callahan on a busy Newcastle street late last year made an “active contribution” in the alleged murder...

‘Die Aussie dogs’: Sydney petrol station vandalised

A family-run petrol station in Sydney’s southwest has been left “mortified and disgusted” after vandals cut fuel hoses and scrawled offensive graffiti on its walls.

‘Ugly posturing’: Councillor’s ‘sad’ welcome to country call slammed

A recently elected Mid-North Coast Libertarian councillor has failed in his attempt to abolish the organisation’s Indigenous welcome to and acknowledgement of country practices. Se...

’Flared tempers’: Residents slam night work on Harbour Bridge bike ramp

Homeowners living in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge say they will be left unable to sleep as part of a plan to conduct night works for a contentious bridge cycle ramp.

Tanker falls on teen in eastern suburbs workplace accident

A teenager has been rushed to hospital after a large tanker fell on him during a workplace accident in Sydney’s east.

ABC boss makes shock racism claim

An ABC boss has told a court the decision to hire a presenter who is suing the national broadcaster was “negligent” before she was taken off air.

Aussie comedian to have her breasts removed

Australian comedian Geraldine Hickey has made a surprise revelation in the South African jungle while competing on I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!

Murali one-on-one: Lyon’s shot at 800, ‘chucking’, and Warney

Muttiah Muralitharan is Test cricket’s greatest wicket-taker – but can anyone break his record? He reveals all, as well as opening up on his ‘chucking’ scandal, in a wide-ranging e...

Jarryd Hayne’s return to rugby league is a done deal

The Wentworthville Magpies have handed controversial former NRL star Jarryd Hayne a deal to play in the Ron Massey Cup a feeder competition to the NSW Cup.

‘School mum’ Kate’s poignant message to kids

Princess Catherine has joined a group of schoolkids for a surprise day out with an important message. Watch video.

‘Unacceptable risk’: DeepSeek hit with more bans

Vodafone owner TPG Telecom has become the first Australian company to announce it has banned employees using DeepSeek – urging workers to not even use it on personal devices.

Elderly man jailed for amassing ‘terabyte dumps’ of bestiality clips

An 81-year-old man busted collecting thousands of bestiality and child abuse files across a significant period has been jailed following investigators’ discovery of the terabyte-si...

Major car brand smashed by Aussie change

More than half the vehicles sold by this popular manufacturer will disappear from Aussie showrooms within weeks.

Aussies in shock over 'stupid' ALDI concept store

The checkout-free UK store may sound great, but there's a big reason why no one wants the idea coming to Australia.

‘I’ll slit your f***ing throat’: Mum’s mad classroom meltdown

Police are investigating after a furious mother was filmed threatening to slit a 12-year-old’s throat at a private school in Adelaide’s northeastern suburbs. Watch it h...

Meghan on verge of tears in new video

Meghan Markle has revealed her star-studded mission to help a family that lost everything in the LA wildfires, after she and Prince Harry were branded “disaster tourists”. Watch vi...

‘We suffered an awful tragedy – then came our miracles’

A couple who lost their newborn before her first birthday have come through the agony to welcome two miracles.

How a change in your eye can detect dementia and diabetes

They may be the windows to the soul but it’s now been found eyes can provide crucial insight into the brain, which can potentially help detect diseases like dementia, multipl...

‘Wanted to back out’: Worrying claim about Kanye’s Aussie wife

New claims emerge that Bianca Censori had fears about exposing herself on the Grammys red carpet, as rapper Kanye West boasts about his wife’s “world record”.

Baby’s death sparks outcry for new car tech

The shock death of a baby in Sydney has highlighted the one piece of safety tech many new cars are missing.

Aussie influencers’ fitness hack revealed

Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith turned their health issues into a highly-successful fitness and wellness app. And now they have Aussies in their sights.

‘Learning to walk again’: Netball star’s incredible comeback

Goaler Sasha Glasgow has pencilled in her return date from the sickening broken leg which ended her debut season with the Melbourne Mavericks before it started. She opens up on her...

People being paid cash to reserve public picnic spots

Sydneysiders are offering cash online to have people reserve public open space for birthdays, weddings and other events, in a lucrative and growing trend that has been slammed as &...

Who is MAFS Jamie’s mystery man?

Married At First Sight bride Jamie Marinos says her hubby Dave Hand is ticking all the boxes, but viewers are in for a shock. She has history with another groom … here&rsquo...

How does your body compare to your age?

Your “health age” is a good way to check if you need to consider some lifestyle changes. Find out yours. Take our test.

What Robbie Williams is addicted to now

On the eve of his second visit to Australia in a month, Robbie Williams is opening up about his film Better Man, the demons he’s overcome, and reveals his new addictions.

'Code 9': Every parent needs to learn this secret language ASAP

Even a simple bowl emoji can open the floodgates to a dark world for our kids. Do you know what it means?

$8.25m home hides secret ‘James Bond’ rooms

The secret of this $8.25m home and its James Bond-style passage, that holds not one but two hidden rooms, is that you have to know where to look.

Legendary Vogue editor ditches sunnies to meet King Charles

It turns out no less than meeting the King of England is what it took to finally pry the sunglasses off the face of legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour. See the photo.

Why self-driving taxis can’t hit Aussie streets

Self-driving taxis are struggling to hit Australian roads, but one company is pushing to change that. So what’s standing in their way?

Surprise mark of a ‘good’ salary in each capital

Aussies have revealed what they think the start of a good base salary now is in each capital city – and it’s not what you’d think.

Olympian Cate Campbell reveals how she beat this kind of anxiety

The Olympian has opened up about how she would often sit on the sidelines at training as a young swimmer, too embarrassed to don bathers and enter the pool.