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11th February 2025

PM Edition

‘They’re rather far away’: Trump hints at Aussie tariff exemption

Donald Trump has signed an executive order locking in a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imported to the US, moments after Anthony Albanese urged him to spare Australia.

What Albo needs to do to dodge Trump’s tariffs

Anthony Albanese’s pitch to avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs is simple: we are not ripping anyone off. The President appears to have listened, but the PM has not convinced him yet.

‘Damages’: Dutton hits back on Trump tariffs

Peter Dutton has hit back at Donald Trump’s move to slap levies on steel and aluminium despite assuring the PM an exemption for Australia was “under consideration”.

ABC backs down on race argument

Antoinette Lattouf’s legal battle with the ABC returns to the Federal Court on Tuesday, with the final witnesses to appear over the next two days.

NSW in firing line for more severe storms today

Residents on the east coast of NSW are bracing for a repeat of Monday’s intense weather as a low pressure trough is set to cause further chaos this afternoon. More details.

Prince Andrew lands lucrative new gig

Almost five years after he became a royal outcast, Prince Andrew has found himself a new job which is set to rake him in millions.

Sydney teen allegedly sexually assaulted in knifepoint attack

A 37-year-old man has been charged after allegedly holding a teenage girl at knifepoint, stealing her phone, and sexually assaulting her in a Sydney car park before she managed to ...

’All hell will break loose’: Trump loses it over Israel hostages

Donald Trump has issued Hamas an ultimatum after the terror group announced it was postponing the release of all hostages, leaving the Gaza truce deal in tatters.

‘Can’t say what happened’: Mailata’s all-night Super Bowl party

Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata has revealed how he celebrated his historic role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win – it didn’t involve any sleep.

Sangster’s SuperCoach overhaul: SIX changes as trials transform tactics

Week one of the NRL trials taught SuperCoaches plenty and TOM SANGSTER says a new must-have has emerged.

‘We won’t let them struggle’: Owners back Cup-winning trainers ahead of legal fight

The majority owner of Melbourne Cup champion Knight’s Choice is willing to offer the cult horse’s “stressed out” trainers a loan to help them get through a messy legal dispute with...

‘Blueprint for the future’: Vision to create homes for essential workers

The state government and private developers are embracing a real estate initiative already thriving in the US and UK, which will put properties on the market for those unable to bu...

Um, did this just air on TV last night?

WARNING: Graphic. Families copped more than they bargained for at 8pm on telly last night — with Channel 9 now apparently competing with OnlyFans.

End for ‘zero tolerance’: Secret report calls for asbestos changes

Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has been told the “zero tolerance” approach to asbestos waste is unsustainable and does not work. A bombshell report suggests it could be reused.

‘NSFW’: Kanye’s X account goes dark after Musk intervenes

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has broken his silence on the deactivation of Kanye West’s X account, as the controversial rapper made one last hate-filled move.

Samurai sword agent charged after alleged love triangle altercation

A Sydney real estate agent currently on a good behaviour bond over a samurai sword attack has been charged over a late-night altercation which police say left a man and a woman wit...

‘Emotional stress’: Baldoni breaks down amid legal feud

Justin Baldoni has fought back tears in a new interview as he opens up about his intense legal battle with It Ends with Us co-star Blake Lively. Watch the video.

‘A worry’: Labor figures concerned about shock polling results

Bad news for the Albanese Government as new survey shows support for Labor in the outer suburbs of Australia has plunged in recent months.

Stokes family’s SGH growth slows amid lower prices

The backbone of the billionaire Stokes family fortune, its WesTrac Catapillar business, has come under global pricing pressure, but the newly named SGH still expects single digit g...

Council merger promise broken as bureaucracy bill up by $40m

Northern Beaches Council is paying millions more on staffing costs than all three former councils combined prior to their amalgamation, despite then-premier Mike Baird’s promises t...

‘I’m drunk as f**k’: Central Coast teen crashes in Sydney cop chase

When a Central Coast P-plater — who clocked 120km/h in a 60km/h zone trying to flee police while almost four times over the limit — came to he told officers “I’m drunk as f--k”.

Collapsed company’s bail fail trail revealed

Concerns about failed monitoring firm BailSafe were raised as far back as the second half of last year, months before it was confirmed the company had shut down without informing ...

Michel’s Patisserie cafes to be rebranded after grim year

Retail Food Group is moving to retire its troubled Michel’s Patisserie brand less than a year after settling a class action brought by its former and current franchisees.

‘Can’t say what happened’: Mailata’s all-night Super Bowl party

Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata has revealed how he celebrated his historic role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win – it didn’t involve any sleep.

Horror stats expose Aussie Gen-Z driving fails

A new survey has revealed a startling truth about young Aussie drivers.

US hospital hell for Aussie pair in anniversary holiday nightmare

An Aberfoyle Park man has told of his desperate moves to save his wife after what was supposed to be a romantic trip overseas almost turned deadly.

‘NSFW’: Kanye’s X account goes dark after Musk intervenes

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has broken his silence on the deactivation of Kanye West’s X account, as the controversial rapper made one last hate-filled move.

Rapper’s insane fast food order revealed

The Hotline Bling hit maker made the massive order just minutes before he was scheduled to perform in Melbourne. This is exactly what he got.

‘Why the f**k am I doing this?’: Susie O’Neill's ‘brutal’ TV move

Olympic swimmer and former radio star Susie O’Neill has swapped her swimwear for leotards, as she prepares to venture into reality TV.

Powerful, addictive phone delights and disappoints

With next level AI and photo features, it could be the most talked about phone of 2025 – and its already dividing some of the biggest reviewers on the planet. REVIEW

Insane amount of cash you’ll save from RBA cut

A cut in interest rates expected to be announced in just days will drive some of the biggest household savings ever due to a quirk in the housing market from Covid.

‘Had to kill her’: Folbigg dad’s brutality

Kathleen Folbigg’s controlling father killed her mother after a family picnic turned sour – one of many tragic steps in a journey once again being brought to public attention.

‘I had dark thoughts of hurting my baby’

This psychologist, farmer and young mum tells of the shocking reality of post-natal depression – and how she’s now helping other women, especially those living on the l...

‘Petrified’: Young people urged to quit vaping

Young people who are vaping are being offered a chance to take back control of their health, as 24,000 have already chosen to quit the habit in one state.

Delicious 100: Vote for Australia’s best food experience

Discover the best dining, drinks, produce and foodie experiences near you in a mouth-watering new take on the Delicious 100 list and vote for your favourite.

Meet the Aussie miracle dog who died three times

Three-year-old Staffy, Max, faced the battle of his life when he was attacked by a snake. His owner cannot believe he’s still alive.

Shock regions for 2025 home price growth

Home prices are falling across the country, but these promising regions are bucking the trend with strong growth

Block judge’s $1.7m loss in mega-dud bid

Block judge Darren Palmer is staring down a $1.7m deficit after an investment gamble went terribly wrong.

$1000 for ADHD diagnoses in new Aussie class divide

Parents can buy kids the best chance for higher school marks if they secure an ADHD diagnosis, a leading expert says, but most aren’t so lucky.

‘Miss Purr’ not at work after widespread backlash

A teacher who referred to themselves as a cat, asked students to call them “Miss Purr”, hissed and licked the back of their hands is no longer working after widespread condemnation...

Australia’s 10 best beaches named – with a shock winner

Almost 12,000 beaches across the nation vied for the title but only one can come out on top. SEE THE LIST

Australian TV icon heartbroken by overseas tragedy

Former veteran newsreader Kay McGrath has been left devastated after her fiance and “soulmate” died suddenly while the two were on a trip together in India.

Beaumont children: The story behind Adelaide’s greatest mystery

After many false leads and two unsuccessful digs, a third search at an Adelaide factory will seek answers to the Beaumont kids’ disappearance. Will new evidence solve the mystery?