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12th March 2025

AM Edition

Sydney Metro set to be next industrial action target

Frustrated commuters could face fresh rail chaos on the Sydney Metro in the coming months as the rail union gears up for its next wage battle.

Holy-grail number: Aussie leap in gene testing for a healthy baby

New research has revealed the holy-grail number of genes needed to be screened for the best return for your money, and could pave the way for all couples to have free genetic scree...

Atlassian billionaire revs up for huge F1 gamble

Atlassian boss Mike Cannon-Brookes will launch the biggest public gamble in his tech giant’s history when its Atlassian Williams Formula One car takes to the track in Melbourne thi...

Police tension simmers as arson-accused bikie denies being ‘Bond’

The Australian Federal Police has been accused of withholding the name of a criminal source as a former high-ranking bikie denied being the mysterious “James Bond” behind Bondi ars...

How much it costs today to retire comfortably

Retirees were hit hard by the cost-of-living crunch in recent years, but relief has come. See what income and lump sum you’ll need.

‘Cocky’ and ‘sexist’ reality TV villain back for more

Mike Gunner is back for another round of reality TV romance six years after being labelled the villain in Married At First Sight.

Australia’s youngest murderer could be released in days: Court

At 13, he stabbed three-year-old Courtney Morley-Clarke through the heart. Now the NSW Supreme Court has just days to decide if Australia’s youngest killer should be released, or l...

How Yahoo Serious went from mega star to accused squatter

It was a monumentally quick rise to fame for Yahoo Serious — who delivered an electrifying performance in his low-budget Aussie cult film Young Einstein in 1988 — but his sad fate ...

Violence resumes in Gaza and West Bank

The second phase of the tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has stalled indefinitely as bloodshed returns to Gaza and the West Bank.

Model’s huge ‘breasts’ shock onlookers

A model with giant “breasts” walked a Paris Fashion Week runway – and the internet has lost their minds over the bizarre stunt.

‘Remarkable’: Key detail in MacGill drug trial

Stuart MacGill will soon learn his fate as he stands accused of facilitating a drug deal in the underground carpark of his restaurant.

Nissan sacks CEO as global collapse looms

The iconic Japanese automaker has sensationally fired its CEO as talk of Nissan’s imminent collapse continues to gather pace.

Watch: Brown trains with Eels after $13m contract call

Less than 24 hours after telling Eels teammates he would be quitting the club, $13m man Dylan Brown trained with Parramatta ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Tigers. See the exclusi...

Charles reveals he’s a Kylie fan, William beams at radiant Kate

Australia was front and centre on Commonwealth Day with the King reflecting on his tour of Oz and naming a Kylie Minogue hit his favourite song. But a smitten William had eyes only...

Gun, meth seized following hair salon arson probe

Police have allegedly seized a gun and over one kilogram of methamphetamine during a series of arrests across western Sydney and Central Coast following an investigation into an ar...

Campbell: The two big reasons Teals face an election wipe-out

New polling shows four of the six Teal MPs are in danger of losing their seats. There are two big reasons for this — and the downfall of the bogan from the Shire is key.

Drone films fatal WA shark attack

A drone has captured a fatal shark attack on a surfer off a remote Australian beach, as police say the man’s body may never be found.

Cops ketchup with burglar after cheeseburger gaffe

A crime spree across Newcastle has come to an end after one delicious piece of vital evidence was uncovered when it was dropped from a burglar’s pocket.

Hollywood stars at Aussie fashion label’s Paris show

Some of Australia’s biggest Hollywood stars, including Rose Byrne and Melissa George, have opted for a taste of home at Paris Fashion Week. Check out their super chic outfits.

Child abuse charges for former business titan Ron Brierley

Ron Brierley, now 87, was arrested at his Point Piper home on Tuesday morning and charged with three counts of possessing child abuse material.

New cold case investigation into woman’s unsolved murder

More than two decades ago, a woman was killed. She was dead before her family knew she was gone. Who killed her? And why? A new cold case investigation is coming.

Nissan sacks CEO as global collapse looms

The iconic Japanese automaker has sensationally fired its CEO as talk of Nissan’s imminent collapse continues to gather pace.

What is the capital city of Papua New Guinea?

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

Qantas’ new double points offer on flights, hotels for Aussies

Qantas frequent flyers can now double their status credits or frequent flyer points across the airline’s entire regional, domestic and international network. See how it works.

Charles’ wild $6m power move to please Camilla

The British monarch has dropped a cool $6m on something he will never use and it’s all just to keep his wife happy.

Software test: How Atlassian plans to give Williams an F1 edge

Mike Cannon-Brookes is putting his flagship software to the test, betting it can give Formula One team Williams an edge at this weekend’s Grand Prix – and it will come down to mill...

Hollywood stars at Aussie fashion label’s Paris show

Some of Australia’s biggest Hollywood stars, including Rose Byrne and Melissa George, have opted for a taste of home at Paris Fashion Week. Check out their super chic outfits.

This bogan food item suddenly got hot again

Bogan food has never been hotter – and TikTok, America and the air fryer are to blame. Matt Preston has the recipes you never thought you needed.

When stock markets collapse, this asset usually soars

Alarmed investors worried about years of ‘dead money’ if global markets collapse can look to history for answers – and one asset often thrives in a downturn, writes ASX Trader.

Olivia Newton-John cancer legacy lives on with AI

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute in Melbourne has partnered with a tech heavyweight to overhaul the ‘plumbing’ across its vast data network to identify more effecti...

Cops ketchup with burglar after cheeseburger gaffe

A crime spree across Newcastle has come to an end after one delicious piece of vital evidence was uncovered when it was dropped from a burglar’s pocket.

‘Disaster, indecisive’: Aussies lash budget call before election

Readers have had their say on how the March 25 budget may play a part in who they vote for in the federal election. See the issues that matter to them most.

YouTube star to fight Aussie rape charges

British rapper Yung Filly has pleaded not guilty to multiple rape and choking charges in the Perth Magistrates Court, five months after his arrest.

Top shows and films to watch this week

The dark and disturbing dominate this week, with a gritty real-time drama and a couple of drug-related thrillers — and then there’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle show.

Musk on verge of tears as Tesla losses mount

Former EV darling Tesla is being smashed by a series of massive problems as backlash against Elon Musk’s political behaviour continues to snowball.

‘Is this a joke?’ Estate goes viral over eye-catching layout

An Australian development plan has gone viral after its proposed layout was revealed.

TV star’s social media fail: ‘What could possibly go wrong?’

It was public humiliation 101, and sometimes it’s best to not recall the exact details, but for Sharyn Ghidella, it helps if your fail is witnessed by the TV media community.

$36bn wipeout: Aussie stocks smashed as Wall St tanks

Australia is already feeling the impact after global stock markets plunged following Donald Trump’s refusal to rule out a recession. Here’s what you need to know.

Bianca Censori strips down on rollerskates

Bianca Censori has put on a risque display in Italy, after vowing to repair her marriage with rapper Kanye West. See photos.

Terrifying new bullying trend emerging in our schools

Children as young as seven are worried about their social status and feel they have to ask permission to sit with certain groups of friends.