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12th April 2025

Today's top stories

Shock new poll reveals Dutton’s dodgy start to election campaign

Fresh polling has shown the damage done by Peter Dutton’s shaky start to the federal election campaign — but voters are not behaving how you’d think.

‘No clue’: Voters turn on Dutton in own seat

Peter Dutton’s marginal seat of Dickson could again go down to the wire, as expert analysis and on-the-ground views reveal a deeply divided electorate.

‘It was no more than four minutes’: Inside that Triple M sacking

Andrew Jarman and Greg Blewett lift the lid on what really happened when they got the cut from Triple M last year - and what’s on the cards for the future.

A-list pay packets: What SA’s top TV and radio stars earn

They’re the big names that keep you informed and entertained in the mornings and on the nightly news. So how much are the state’s top media stars getting paid?

Packed stands, full wards: Footy frenzy leaves SA hospitals overrun

The Romans had bread and circuses to distract the masses and it may be a hard call, but as the hugely successful Gather Round unfolds, hospital EDs are overflowing and ambos are ra...

Bittersweet return for new Lion at Norwood’s ‘field of dreams’

One of Norwood’s finest will make a return in the Bulldogs-Lions blockbuster. But it will be a bittersweet homecoming for Sam Day, with his biggest supporter not sitting in the sta...

Penbo: Bali bogan booze ban won’t fly – but this might

Picture this – you sit down on a Jetstar flight beside a bloke called Wazza who reclines his seat at the first opportunity. How do you feel about it, writes David Penberthy.

‘Heavy breathing’: Creep’s vile secret filming revealed

A pervert who secretly filmed a woman and a child on separate occasions claimed it’s because he has an interest in voyeurism.

Five to Try: Buns to tickle your Easter tastebuds

The baking boom is making this the year of the haute hot cross buns. From biscoff to tasty tiramisu-flavoured treats, here are five to cross off your bun bucket list.

Golf club’s grief as Riverland dam tragedy shocks

Prominent Balah wool producer Sonya Irwin has been remembered by her friends as a fearless woman with a heart of gold.

Halls of powder: Speirs says cocaine was ‘escape’

The former Liberal leader has faced court with an explanation for the now infamous “white powder” scandal that ended his political career.

Magpie misfire: Young fan winged by star player’s freak footy mishap

A young Magpie supporter is likely to miss his beloved Collingwood in action after a rogue football kicked by his favourite star player injured him on Thursday.

Massive shark filmed close to shoreline at popular SA beach

A video has been posted to Facebook showing a massive shark sighted at a popular Adelaide beach, with the creature swimming dangerously close to shore.

Revealed: What really caused Adelaide’s mass fish deaths

An ‘irritant’ is being blamed for killing hundreds of thousands of fish at a taxpayer-funded Adelaide science lab, but testing failures mean the cause remains a mystery.

Kennedy second fastest in Aus history after stunning 100m

A day after Gout Gout lit up Australian and world athletics, his arch rival Lachlan Kennedy has laid down a time in the 100 metres that was so close to also breaking the 10-second ...

SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Collingwood v Sydney

Operation get Nick Daicos is officially back on after getting past the tag of James Jordon, as a couple of cheap Swans options delivered in the Pies’ win.

Aussie hair guru reveals the long and short of Gather Round stars’ styles

We showed Australia’s top hairdresser photos of some of your favourite Gather Round stars and their hairstyles. Here’s what she thought of their looks.

From our network

‘TayTay destroys me’: Deep Cuts creator

It’s the pop-culture story of the moment: debut novel about music, love and unhealthy relationships gets snapped up for a mega-name movie. Now, meet the woman behind Deep Cuts.

Why Aussie model ‘walked away’ from the spotlight

Elyse Knowles – former winner of The Block and an Instagram star – opens up about retreating from the public eye and shifting focus to raise her young family.

Perk Aussies aren’t willing to give up for four-day work week

Workers shouldn’t have to surrender any of their existing rights for a shorter week – especially one that has forced Peter Dutton into a huge policy backflip – experts say.

Foreigner’s $1.93b Aussie storage move exposed

A foreign billionaire is making a move on a popular Aussie storage business, promising to shake up the entire industry.

Fresh twist in Karl’s epic 4-yr neighbour war

Channel 9 identity Karl Stefanovic has been stuck in a huge neighbour fight for four years. A major update just changed everything.

Wild reason some Aussie homes just don’t sell

There’s a hidden factor why some Australian properties just don’t sell and the reason is unexpected.

‘Worrying’ Gen Z driving habit

Young Aussie drivers are admitting to a dangerous driving habit that’s putting other motorists at risk.

Bella Ramsey: ‘Hardest time of my life’

The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey explains the downsides of fame – and gives an insight into their close friendship with co-star Pedro Pascal.

AI ‘could have stopped’ super funds breach

A security expert, hired by a hacked fund after the fact, has revealed super funds are using outdated online defences, which opened the door to bad actors.

Why shoulder season in Japan is the best time to visit

The land of the rising sun often keeps its best secrets for the less busy months.

Star’s PDA pledge: ‘Born to be a woman’s wife, not a man’s wife’

Former Bachelor, Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise star Brooke Blurton has been pictured packing on the PDA with girlfriend Mia Pimentel on Instagram.

‘Dragged by the ankles’: New video recreates Rachelle’s final moments

FBI-trained profiler Kris Illingsworth reveals haunting details about Rachelle Childs’ death and the mind of her killer. WARNING: Distressing content. See the new video and listen ...

LISTEN NOW: Aussie MP who has Tupac on their Spotify list

We have asked Australia’s MPs what their top five songs are on the election trail and one of them enjoys listening to Tupac. Listen now.

Garbo reveals what they can actually see from the truck

Remember those chips introduced to council bins? Let's just say, you can't hide anything from them.

Grieving mum’s anger over broken vows after baby’s death

Babies are not being screened for dozens of deadly diseases three years after authorities promised to do so.