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12th March 2025

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Border Force officer accused of taking bribes from drug trafficker

A high-ranking Australian Border Force official is among those charged by a new task force cracking down on drug importation, with it alleged the officer accepted bribes for inform...

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‘More to say’: Last-ditch effort to save Australia from US tariffs

Donald Trump has ruled out a tariff exemption for Australian steel and aluminium exports, but the Albanese government says it will continue to push the case for a reversal.

Trump to call Putin, invites Zelensky back to White House

Donald Trump has said he would invite Volodymyr Zelensky back to the scene of their previous clash, as the US said the “ball is in Russia’s court” after Ukraine agreed to a truce.

‘Bloodbath’: Global markets crumble amid Trump tariff chaos

The fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs hit global markets for a second day as the trade wars triggered Wall St sell off and stoked recession fears.

‘Reimagined’ Vivid line-up announced

A refreshed Vivid will offer a majority of its program for free after backlash from previous have been marred by complaints over price for the annual event.

Little-known job that could bring Sydney Metro to a halt

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.

Why the Roosters should be admired, not hated

The trolls were out in force after the Roosters’ heavy loss to the Broncos, but why do rival fans thrive on their pain and misery? This is rugby league’s tall poppy syndrome at its...

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...

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...

Man dies after car crashes into house

A man, believed to be aged in his 60s, has died after a car crashed into a house in the Illawarra.

Man extradited over brutal street murder

A man who allegedly plunged a knife into a man on a suburban Newcastle street after an argument over a discarded kebab has finally been extradited from Queensland to face a murder ...

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...

‘National emergency’: Trump ramps up Canadian trade war

Donald Trump has reiterated he is serious about annexing Canada and imposed new tariffs which he says are necessary due to the “abusive threat” the neighbouring country poses.

John Farnham celebrates milestone after cancer battle

Aussie icon John Farnham has thrilled fans by releasing a new photo in the wake of his throat cancer surgery as the family celebrates an important occasion. See the photo.

Gone in 30 minutes: How Knights pulled off $13m Brown heist

A brief meeting and lunch at an iconic beachside pub with Knights coach Adam O’Brien helped convinced Dylan Brown to pull the plug on Parramatta and move to Newcastle. This is how ...

Terrorists hijack train, hold 450 passengers hostage

Armed militants have stormed a train in Pakistan and are threatening to execute hundreds of passengers if their demands aren’t met.

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.

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.

‘Gross negligence’: Manslaughter arrest after oil tanker crash

British police arrested a man following a ship collision off the coast of England which has left one person feared dead and jet fuel leaking into the ocean.

Syria determined to ‘prevent unlawful revenge, sectarian killing’

A Syrian fact finding mission has determined that the new rulers will end the wave of deadly violence security, as Russia weighed in on its involvement and that of foreign agents. ...

‘I lied to get my first job and made $450k in four months’

Clive Palmer is not just rich, he’s cartoonishly rich. But when he says he owns 110 Rolls Royces, it’s not quite accurate. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS

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 ...

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.

Bombshell bride sizzles in wild wedding moment

Black-tie, pure glam and a bride on horseback - a model and her architect husband have tied the knot at one of the hottest weddings you’ve seen.

‘Bloodbath’: Global markets crumble amid Trump tariff chaos

The fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs hit global markets for a second day as the trade wars triggered Wall St sell off and stoked recession fears.

$5m Aussie event witnessed by 50k empty seats

A blockbuster contest played out in front of thousands of empty seats suggests something isn’t right in our largest city.

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.

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.

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.

Holy-grail number to test for a healthy baby revealed

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...

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 Mike Cannon-Brookes plans to give Williams an 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.