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17th April 2025

Today's top stories

‘Taken advantage of’: Man given cocaine by Speirs breaks silence

The man who former opposition leader David Speirs supplied cocaine to last year said he felt ‘preyed upon’ and Speirs took advantage of his addiction.

Leadfoot court staff racking up thousands in fines

A South Australian court car has been busted speeding twice in just six minutes coping $2k in fines. See where workers are getting stung.

‘Overblown’: Mundine slams Indigenous ABC role as ‘waste’

Indigenous leader Warren Mundine has slammed the ABC for creating a new role saying it’s a “waste of time” which “doesn’t really help Aboriginal people.”

Shock hospital report card sparks emergency plea to PM and Dutton

Ambulance ramping is on the rise and doctors are demanding that both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton prioritise key funding with the states to help hospitals in crisis.

Doom and dependency: What went wrong in Albo v Dutton showdown

The absence of petty back-and-forths between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton in the ABC leaders’ debate made their differences clear, writes James Morrow.

Greens move to extend subsidised IVF to gay couples, surrogates

The plan would extend already-announced Labor subsidies to open the door for any couple or person seeking to have a child but cannot do so physically to use altruistic surrogacy.

We Report, Ute Decide: Which leader gets the Boothby PM nod?

The Advertiser asked voters in the knife-edge federal seat of Boothby who they want as PM - Albo, Dutton ... or Mali? See the results.

Dutton’s tradie fix – pay junior apprentices as they finish school

The Coalition has announced a $260m plan targeting Aussie teenagers and apprentices, as well as opening a series of new technical schools.

Maiden: Was Dutton’s air base misfire close to a hidden bullseye?

Peter Dutton was wrong about the Indonesian president, but was he right to raise concerns about what Anthony Albanese knew? Writes Samantha Maiden.

‘It doesn't show the person I am’: Port star breaks silence on racial abuse

A Port Adelaide star has spoken out about the hurt and remorse caused by a scathing social media post after a late game Gather Round scuffle.

Young man’s miraculous recovery after freak ute accident

A boy’s night out ended in tragedy for a Waikerie family when his mum received a call that her son was being flown to hospital after being involved in a car crash.

Judge condemns meth fueled, knifepoint robber while extending him mercy

A judge has condemned a man for his meth-fueled robbery and high speed police chase - but shown mercy in sparing him jail.

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Elon Musk’s ‘baby mama’ reveals jaw-dropping hush money offer

Influencer Ashley St. Clair has revealed for the first time how her son with Elon Musk was conceived, and the staggering amount of cash the multibillionaire offered her to keep qui...

‘Like asbestos’: Wild claims rock car industry

Massive health concerns have been raised about a common material used in most cars, with experts likening it to asbestos.

Off the table: Why these celeb chefs are ditching salmon

Influential celebrity chefs across the globe are joining a rising chorus against farmed Tasmanian salmon, with one TV host slamming the “dirty industry”. See who’...

Four cuts: Aus bank’s huge move before RBA

One of Australia’s big four banks just pulled the trigger on a massive interest rate move, refusing to wait for the RBA’s next meeting in four weeks.

Shock amount Bill Gates plans to leave kids

Bill Gates is one of the richest men in the world with an estimated value of more than $100 billion. But how much he plans to leave as his kids’ inheritance will shock you.

Silent surge pushing Aussies to breaking point

It’s the issue causing thousands of Aussies to struggle and, for many, the worst is still ahead. Now, experts are calling on the government to do more to address it ahead of the el...

Jock’s widow to share heartbreaking new details

Almost two years since the death of beloved MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo, his widow Lauren will open up on her life raising two children alone.

Do we really need all this AI in our homes?

Fridges with cameras that recognise your food, ovens which scan your meal and set the time and temperature to cook, and vacuum bots with cameras that check on your pets. Welcome to...

‘Best thing for us’: Bartholomew on living apart from her husband

Sunrise TV presenter Edwina Bartholomew has opened up about how her cancer diagnosis has reshaped her outlook on life and why she only sees her husband on weekends.

'Pretty f***ed up': Mum blasted after leaving child alone in car

“She's about two years of age, bawling her eyes out. It's pathetic.”

Aussie footwear brand Wittner collapses into administration

Famous Australian footwear brand Wittner has collapsed, with administrators appointed to the more than century-old company citing rising cost pressures.

Disturbing photos show inside Gene Hackman’s home

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy have finally been laid to rest, as details about the disturbing state of their home and Betsy’s heartbreaking final internet searches a...

How to earn big bucks from what’s hanging in your wardrobe

Aussies wanting to make some extra cash are being encouraged to look inside their wardrobes, with tens of thousands of dollars up for grabs by selling or renting closet items. SEE ...

A broken back, adult nappies and an Olympic-sized comeback

A broken back seemingly shattered Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff’s dream of a fourth Winter Olympics. She details her comeback plans, and the horrifying ordeal – complete w...

Tragic moments before Olympian’s death revealed

Rohan Dennis’ police interview has revealed the chilling details of the lead-up to his wife’s death and how she was still “breathing and awake” after being ...