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2nd February 2025

AM Edition

‘Traitor’: How Luai responded to bitter barb from a Panthers fan

He’s a hometown hero, but it didn’t take long for at least one Penrith local to turn their back on Jarome Luai. Now the king of Concord, Luai opens up on leaving the Panthers dynas...

Van Haylen: 446km taxpayer-funded trip for Transport Minister

Transport Minister Jo Haylen summoned a ministerial driver on a 446km round trip to chauffer her and friends on a personal Australia Day weekend outing. See our map of her trip.

How Trump 2.0 has up-ended the world order

Donald Trump is ruthlessly fixing problems that need to be solved, giving other countries cover to follow suit. But Tom Minear writes that America’s allies won’t be thanking him.

Smith lauds near flawless form as Kuhnemann cleans up

Steve Smith has lauded his side for a “near flawless performance” after Australia retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy by inflicting Sri Lanka’s worst shellacking in Test cricket...

What Karl REALLY thinks about Lisa Wilkinson

Karl Stefanovic reflects on his 20 years on The Today Show - and being ‘a much better person’ thanks to the women at his side.

‘Unsettling’: Dutton demands probe into Sydney terror plot handling

Anthony Albanese is facing calls for a review into why he was left clueless for more than a week as state and federal police investigated a foiled terror plot in Sydney.

‘If it’s that bad, we shouldn’t be selling it’: Dick Smith goes nuclear

Dick Smith has always aimed high and succeeded, from becoming a household name to setting world records, but there is one group he has failed consistently failed over the years.

Black box found as two warnings heard before mid-air crash

The black box from the US Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet in Washington DC has been recovered, as radio transmissions have also been analysed.

Prince Andrew’s shock new Epstein message unearthed

Prince Andrew told his friend Jeffrey Epstein that they would “play some more soon” in an email sent after he claimed their friendship had ended.

Shooting for the top: Hudson to take part in Krazy Klimb

A shoutout from his favourite Harlem Globetrotters’ player has given young fan Hudson Nicholas even more reason to shoot for his dream - and possibly an Australian first.

’Unacceptable’: Covid runs rampant in Aussie aged care facilities

With the Covid death rate of our elderly in residential care double that of the pandemic peak, experts are blaming poor vaccination rates. Search vaccination rates of aged care fa...

Perfection: How Aussies fared in historic Sri Lanka Test win

Australia has romped to a historic win by innings and 242 runs, consigning Sri Lanka to their biggest ever Test match loss. Find out how Australia’s XI rated here.

Sweet 16-0: England humiliated in historic Aussie Ashes whitewash

Spinners Alana King and Ash Gardner have terrorised England, sealing the first women’s Ashes whitewash with more than a day to spare in the MCG Test.

Push to ban puberty blockers to protect our kids

‘Do 14-year-olds fully understand the risk of permanent infertility?’: A surge in NSW children on puberty blockers has prompted a senior Liberal to call for a pause.

Snooze you lose: Sydney’s movers and shakers on how they start their day

The early bird gets the worm, and the saying seems to ring true when it comes to some of our most successful public figures and their morning habits. From Anthony Albanese to Home ...

Gigi and Bella Hadid’s brother spotted in Sydney

The muso, model and actor brother of supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid has popped up in Sydney.

Fresh evidence that could clear football legend’s name

Four months after being convicted by a French court, former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom claims new financial documents could help prove he is not guilty.

Beauty botchers: Unregistered injectors and illegal chemicals

Thousands of Australians have sounded the alarm over botched beauty treatment to the nation’s health watchdogs as border security stopped almost 100 attempts to import illegal cosm...

Sydney’s ‘forgotten’ suburb gets fast-tracked flatpack school

Children in Sydney’s “forgotten suburb” will now have a place to learn, after workers worked around the clock, in torrential rain and blistering heat, to complete Box Hill Public S...

What’s the Buzz: How the once proud Dragons lost their way

The Brisbane Broncos remain one of the healthiest footballing clubs in the country, while the numbers show just how far the once proud St George Illawarra have fallen, writes Phil ...

UK fashion guru Trinny takes on Aussie gig

With the breakfast TV battle about to kick off again, one team has secured a popular UK beauty icon Trinny Woodall to boost its line-up.

David Beckham strips off in steamy new ad

Despite saying his underwear modelling days were behind him Mr Golden Balls David Beckham has left his many fans in a frenzy after the release of a raunchy new fashion campaign. Se...

41 per cent happier: Trend 130,000+ boomers are jumping on

Retirees are discovering a revolutionary way to save money and live sustainably. Find out what’s behind the trend transforming retirement living.

Circuit breaker Ricki-Lee swears by when life gets tough

Between Australian Idol, hosting a radio show and her music career, Ricki-Lee Coulter’s life is exhausting. However, her life forever changed almost a year ago when she had surgery...

Durie reveals deck secrets that can elevate your home’s value

TV host and landscape designer Jamie Durie has advice for how a deck can add tens of thousands of dollars in value to your home. See some of the best selling around the country tod...

Calling all mums and dads: Take the Great Parent Survey 2025

From school standards to screen time, we’re taking the pulse of Australia’s mums and dads – while famous parents like Olympic champion Libby Trickett are also diving in.

My son went to the doctor with a cold. Months later, he was dead

Henry France - a strapping, sport-loving 18-year-old just weeks away from finishing Year 12 - went to the doctor with a cold that wouldn’t go away. He was 19 when he died, leaving ...

$150k unpaid super, luxe car loan: MAFS star’s company’s six-figure debt

A Queensland MAFS bride’s “social enterprise” restaurant group, owes workers unpaid super and racked up debts with loans for luxury cars, documents from the corporate watchdog have...

How badly do you hurt? Key question this year

The Federal Election will be decided by a few key factors, say experts – and the first big issue is who you blame for your cost of living pain.

Aussie kids struggle with basics: How to help your child

Children are taking longer to settle into daycare or school in the new year because they’re more anxious, can’t focus and don’t know how to play with other kids, experts say. Find ...

Aged care Contiki: Inside hot new Aussie travel trend

The Williams have mastered the jesetting life of leisure in retirement but their secret might not be quite what you expect.

‘Total rollercoaster’: Aussie star’s big Hollywood break

Olivia DeJonge opens up about the ‘life-changing’ aftermath of starring in a Baz Luhrmann film – and why she has never relocated to Los Angeles.

‘Victim of beach bullies, break-in’: MAFS’ star’s headline-making history

She’s now known as the “powerhouse in sexy curvy package” Qld bride cruelly matched with primary-school teacher-turned Married At First Sight villain groom Tim bu...

Twist in Robin Williams’ untouched $29m mansion

The family home of Robin Williams which was said to be his “happy house” has been moved on.

Ford shocks with Red Bull ahead of V8 war

Ford has fired a huge shot in its looming Supercars war with Toyota by landing the best team in Australian racing.

Why this tiny device could change IVF

A tiny device, that can fit in the palm of the hand, may hold the key to IVF treatment for male infertility.

Aussies are loving this game-changing beach trend

These beachside innovations are not only putting smiles on tiny faces, they’re saving toys from landfills.

Crucial mistakes too many homebuyers are making

Too many prospective homebuyers are doing things you should never do, if you want to be successful in the search for your next property.

‘You know you’re getting old when a headache becomes a potential tumour’

There’s one area of life where age does not increase wisdom, in fact, it increases panic once you pass the 40 mark. Ailments, writes Nikki Osborne.

‘Sad but ready’: Olympic swimming star retires

One of Australia’s darlings of the pool has announced her retirement, saying she couldn’t have dreamed of a better career.

Landlords offering up to $13,000 free rent

Under-pressure landlords are offering massive savings of up to almost $13,000 in free rent in a massive momentum shift for desperate tenants.