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BOM’s fears of 8m waves as cyclone intensifies, destructive path revealed

Packing winds of up to 130km/h, 8m waves and up to a metre of rain, Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now a Category 2 storm primed to cross the coast late Thursday, with northern NSW tow...

Dolphins disaster: Cyclone Alfred could lock NRL fans out of Suncorp

Cyclone Alfred could turn the Round 1 clash between the Dolphins and Rabbitohs into a ghost town, with the state government and the Brisbane-based NRL club holding Cyclone Alfred c...

Woolies imposes purchase limits amid cyclone panic

Bread, eggs, milk, toilet paper and water are in short supply as Cyclone Alfred makes its way towards towns on the border.

‘Christchurch 2.0’: Mosque threats spark urgent police investigation

A major police investigation is underway after a Sydney mosque was targeted with threats of a mass shooting on Tuesday.

Caught: Alleged DV offender who cut ankle bracelet off

An alleged domestic violence offender who cut off his ankle monitoring bracelet and took off has been arrested by police.

Tragedy strikes again: Mum’s shock death leaves children orphaned

After losing their father in a sickening kerbside fight, four children have been left orphaned after the sudden death of their mother.

Teams analysis: Shock cheapie emerges as fellow bargains falter

NRL team announcements for the remainder of round 1 are in and SuperCoaches finally know which cheapies to hire and fire. Analysis via TOM SANGSTER

Plibersek sued by environmental group

A prominent environment group has launched legal action against the Environment Minister for allegedly failing to do more to protect 11 endangered species.

Top Sydney TV chef charged with domestic violence

A top chef who once cooked for the Danish royal family and was in charge of food at the Sydney Opera House has pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.

Latest rumoured break-up in reality TV/influencer world

Welsh reality TV star and Aussie fan favourite Callum Hole has sparked rumours of a split from his new girlfriend, just two months after going public with the relationship.

Ex-AFL star’s wife to learn fate over Bali brothel court case

Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife Nitha has arrived in Indonesian court to learn her fate as she faces up to 12 years jail if convicted over allegations she ran a brothel.

‘Scary trouble’: MacGill’s frantic texts

The text messages former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill sent to associates in the hours before he was allegedly kidnapped have been revealed in court.

Triple M star quits breakfast gig just weeks into role

Weeks into the new radio ratings year, Natarsha Belling has announced she is stepping down from the prime breakfast hosting gig she only just started a few weeks ago.

‘Sack them’: Albo slams WFH plan

Peter Dutton’s call to banish work-from-home rights for Australia’s 185,000-strong public servant workforce has been lashed as “lazy”.

AI-powered underwater robot slashes ferry fuel bills, emissions

A futuristic AI-powered underwater robot, used to clean the hulls of a popular Sydney Harbour ferry service, has led to a dramatic drop in the fleet’s fuel bills.

Man fighting for life after explosion at Sydney home

A man is in a critical condition and a woman has suffered severe burns after an explosion in Sydney’s south.

What the cluck: Man who threw chook to gators to fight sentence

A grandad who plucked a beloved chook named ‘Betty White’ from a wildlife park enclosure before tossing it into a pool of hungry alligators is now set to appeal the severity of his...

Watch: Shark’s cute airport welcome; Penrith’s hangover cure

It was an exhaustive two week trip for the NRL stars travelling back from Las Vegas, so long that Will Kennedy’s number one fan was waiting at the airport gate to see her favourite...

Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Zelensky clash

US President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on all US military aid to Ukraine, just days after his heated showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Manly put brakes on controversial Turbo succession plan

Lehi Hopoate will be Manly’s fullback for a very long time, but the club is in no rush to make a drastic call which would see a club legend forced to switch positions.

Why NSW is scrapping plan to cap aircons on hot days

The NSW government has abandoned a Big Brother-like proposal – adopted in QLD — to cap the capacity of aircons during hot weather to save on energy. See why.

Healthscope faces eviction threat

The private hospital operator has failed to pay rent on 11 facilities owned by David Di Pilla’s healthcare property trust, leading to threats of replacing the group.

Ramadan 2025: Best iftar buffets in southwest Sydney

Whether you’re a Muslim looking for a new iftar hotspot, or just looking for a late-night bite, here are our top picks across the City of Canterbury-Bankstown.

Come on Barty, let’s go party: Iconic duo transformed for IWD

Iconic Australian tennis duo Ash Barty and Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s legendary friendship and remarkable achievements have been immortalised as Barbie dolls for International Women...

‘About to go nuts again’: New global festival hits Australia

Irish hitmaker Dermot Kennedy is headlining a global music festival that is coming to Sydney for the first time.

Longest range part-time EV to hit Aus

This hybrid-powered machine has the stats to take on the biggest players in motoring. But does it deliver in the real world?

Dolly Parton’s husband of 60 years dies

Country superstar Dolly Parton has issued a message to fans after suffering the monumental loss of her husband, Carl Dean.

What to watch on TV and streaming this week

It’s a festival of sport for the beginning of football season, with a quality documentary on the enigmatic Craig Bellamy and an underdog sports comedy billed as Ted Lasso meets Suc...

Jay-Z sues ex-rape accuser, lawyer over multimillion-dollar loss

Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against his former rape accuser and her lawyer Tony Buzbee after claiming they conspired to falsely accuse him, leading the hip-hop icon to lose at least ...

World champion surfer injured in cyclonic swell

World champion surfer Mick Fanning is bearing the scars of the cyclonic surf on the Gold Coast ahead of TC Alfred crossing the coastline. PICS, VIDEOS

Shock results in new Aussie home value report

New data has laid bare the state of Australia’s housing market and it wasn’t good news for everyone. Find out how home values are moving in your state.

Inside Gene Hackman and wife’s final days

Family friends have given insight into the life of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa before their mysterious deaths.

Ice skater’s tears after parents killed in plane crash

Heartbreaking video has emerged of a figure skater breaking down after performing a tribute to his parents who were killed in the American Airlines tragedy in Washington DC.

Stumped! Why Qld teen cricket gun Ed Kasprowicz is now a rugby rising star - in NSW

The name is familiar and so is the face but this rising star of rugby is playing different sports to the one that made his dad a household name and sent his cousin to the Olympics....

Meghan admits to making ‘mistakes’ over brand launch

In a wide-ranging interview, Meghan Markle has opened up about the tumultuous launch of her luxury lifestyle brand after a string of dramas.

She thought she was buying a house, but ended up losing $800k

Just one small detail in an email has cost a woman more than $800,000 of her savings in a cyber crime scam.

Could this be Australia’s weirdest competitive sport?

From 15-year-old military cadets to 50-year-old registered nurses these racers compete for glory – and their skills must be seen to be believed.

‘Making adult friends is hard — here’s how I tackled it’

Whether you’re new to a city, or looking for some extra pals – there’s nothing like a new friendship. But finding friends as an adult can be tricky. Here’s ...

Oscars best and worst dressed: Highlights from hot to horrible

Nearly naked looks, feathers, lace, satin and sequins turned heads at the Oscars after party, as the stars vied for attention. See the looks and vote for your favourite.

I had a tumour the size of a baby - why I hope to beat lethal cancer

Liv Curtis was diagnosed with a lethal cancer and had a complicated and dangerous operation to remove a tumour the size of a full-term baby. Now, a new medical discovery has given ...

Terrifying detail in Aussie cyclone’s path

A staggering number of properties worth billions of dollars are in the alert zone of the cyclone that is likely to make landfall on Australia’s east coast.

Fortune left behind by Gene Hackman revealed

The shock death of Gene Hackman sees the legendary actor leave behind a mega fortune.

Best phones in Australia for around $500

Tech giant Samsung expects to ship more than a million units of its A series phones to Australia this year which will start at under $500. See what else you can buy as well.