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Middle East tensions have ramped up after Donald Trump says the US knows where Iran’s supreme leader is ‘hiding’ in a warning that he will be ‘taken out’ if any Americans are killed. Follow updates.
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Trump’s chilling Iran threat, says he won’t kill leader ‘for now’
Middle East tensions have ramped up after Donald Trump says the US knows where Iran’s supreme leader is ‘hiding’ in a warning that he will be ‘taken out’ if any Americans are kille...
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Aussies in Tehran told to ‘shelter in place’
The Australian government is working on plans to try to help more than 1200 Aussies stranded in Iran and Israel as the conflict escalates.
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GPs’ diet-over-drugs warning as Ozempic use in kids jumps 700%
Use of Ozempic in under-18s has surged 700 per cent in three years, with GPs urging families to prioritise healthy diets over diabetes drugs.
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Closures hit record high: Risky business as thousands go bust
Food services and construction firms are leading a record wave of business collapses in NSW, with nearly 7000 closures in just 11 months prompting urgent calls for government actio...
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Probe into troubled NDIS provider Crescent Disability Services
Crescent Disability Services’ director Moaz ‘Jay’ Ibrahim had conceded the NDIS provider is struggling to pay staff and care for clients as several authorities investigate its oper...
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So worthy: Wayne’s World star hits Sydney for cult movie milestone
From sassy Cassandra Wong in Waynes World to Nani in Lilo & Stitch, Tia Carrere’s Hollywood journey has come full circle. She’s in Australia to celebrate the film that made her...
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Trump’s chilling Iran threat, says he won’t kill leader ‘for now’
Middle East tensions have ramped up after Donald Trump says the US knows where Iran’s supreme leader is ‘hiding’ in a warning that he will be ‘taken out’ if any Americans are kille...
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Leaked documents: SCG Trust pushed for Souths’ Allianz move
Following South Sydney’s devastating Allianz Stadium blow, leaked documents have emerged suggesting a heavyweight player campaigned for the Rabbitohs’ return to the venue.
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Buzz’s big break: Tele journo joins Nadal, Barty in star-studded TV ad
Veteran rugby league columnist Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield shines alongside sports icons like Rafael Nadal and Ash Barty in Kia’s latest commercial, set to debut during the State of Orig...
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Marked man: Police reveal fourth attempted hit on kebab shop victim
As shock CCTV footage shows alleged underworld figure Samimjan Azari grabbing a chair to shield himself from two gunmen in a kebab shop, police reveal he’s survived four attempted ...
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Whale hello there! Waters off Sydney turn into humpback highway
As temperatures drop, a giant of the sea is migrating north, with some 40,000 to pass Sydney on a journey from Antarctica to warmer waters.
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School chief’s F1 Grand Prix gift revealed in corruption probe
Former School Infrastructure NSW chief executive Anthony Manning accepted free tickets to multiple motorsport events at a contractor’s expense, a corruption inquiry has heard.
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‘Right balance’: Backpackers Christmas won’t be cancelled
Bronte Beach’s controversial Christmas Day bonanza will live on for another year, with the council tasked with managing thousands of backpackers saying they’ve found a solution to ...
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Second-gen CEO’s $19m fail as staff axed, family empire goes bust
A second generation family-run national business founded nearly 50 years ago will be liquidated after it collapsed under $19m debt, with administrators scathing of the son-turned-d...
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Slater references Paul Green in emotional response to rival’s ‘grub’ barb
Queensland coach Billy Slater has launched a stunning attack on former Blues prop Aaron Woods, referencing late Maroons coach Paul Green in the emotional response to ‘grub’ sledge....
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‘She never planned to kill anyone’: Defence points to lack of motive
Erin Patterson’s defence lawyer says there was “no anger, no hatred” between his client and her family members and the lack of a motive made it hard to prove she intended to kill. ...
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Revealed: Shooting target’s alleged role in $4.5m tobacco ‘rip’
The alleged Alameddine crime clan associate who has survived four attempted hits is accused of organising a street gang to ‘rip’ $4.5m of illegal tobacco from a rival gang.
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‘That stinks’: Capper hits out over five-year ban
Warwick Capper has been banned from attending all AFL venues for five years and fined after obscene behaviour to women at the MCG – and he’s not happy about it. See his response he...
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Fate of NSW Liberals decided as new factional war erupts
“It’s the death of reform”: A fresh factional brawl has erupted in the NSW Liberals, with conservative members accusing the federal executive of abandoning party reform in favour o...
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‘Thank you 4 ur service’: Hoon does burnout on officer’s driveway
A labourer did a six-second burnout on a Traffic and Highway Patrol officer’s driveway in the middle of the night before returning the next day with a beer to apologise, a court ha...
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New ‘priorities’ for NESA as staff await restructure announcement
NESA, the authority for curriculum and assessment in all NSW schools, is undergoing a staff “realignment” with employees to learn their futures on Wednesday.
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Bryce Cartwright confirms Parramatta Eels exit
Parramatta forward Bryce Cartwright has played his last game for the Eels, confirming he will join his junior club St Marys Saints, effective immediately.
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‘F**k the p***k that did this’: Rachelle’s best friend’s raw diaries
She was Rachelle Childs’ dearest friend, whose world shattered when she was murdered in 2001. But every tear Lisa has cried has been in lock-step with Rachelle’s family. Listen to ...
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TikTok ban looms again: What it means
President Donald Trump holds the fate of 170 million TikTok users as a ban nears, and a potential second blackout is on the table.
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More Chinese warships set to enter Aussie waters: Defence chief
Australians should expect more Chinese naval flotillas to sail into our waters, the ADF chief has warned – and the Deputy PM says we know “exactly what they’re rehearsing”.
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Gross home feature ‘worse than public toilet’
This real estate listing has gone viral thanks to an unusual feature most people have labelled an abomination.
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Savvy way single mums became investors
Single mothers share their path to becoming successful property investors while renting in Australia.
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Spicy chilli and shadow daddies: Steamy trend explained
Intrigued by Fourth Wing and the unstoppable Romantasy trend but don’t know where to start? Hot debut star Olivia O’Flynn offers top tips for late arrivals.
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‘Finalised’: Who got what in Isla, Sacha split
A house which was built out of spite following a bitter divorce battle is hiding a sad truth.
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Sad reason Gen Z is breaking up with dating apps
They are single and ready to mingle but young Aussies are ditching online hook-ups for old-fashion meet-cutes. A relationship expert explains why.
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Nudity, bikies, drugs: Australia’s worst tenants
Aussie real estate agents have exposed the brutal truth about Australia’s worst tenants that will shock you.
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Aussie mum: 10 min call saved me $800
A single mum has shared how a 10 minute phone call saved her more than $800 – and potentially thousands a year.
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‘You have to be authentic’: Meghan lashes critics
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has addressed recent criticism against her and Prince Harry in a new interview.
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Best shows to watch on TV and streaming this week
From up-and-comers marrying for money in The Gilded Age to a couple of steamy new dating reality TV shows, love is in the airwaves this week.
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Liz Hurley looks loved-up on red carpet with Billy Ray Cyrus
Elizabeth Hurley has stunned in a plunging dress as her surprise new romance with boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus heats up.
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Nick Kyrgios’ $2m pay out amid TV axing
The Aussie tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios has scored a huge payday after he was axed from his TV gig.
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Start-up scores $68m for AI firefighters
An Australian-founded start-up has developed a new system that can spot a plume of smoke from 20km away and stop bush fires exploding into ‘mega’ infernos.
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My 9 week old was going blind, this is how we saved her eye
A mum’s intuition something was off with her newborn was proven true, as a Queensland baby fights a rare one in 27,000 cancer diagnosis.
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‘Defective’ Teslas exposed in ‘safety test’ fail
Anti-Tesla activists have targeted Elon Musk again, with a series of tests they claim show his EVs have ‘critical safety defects’.
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What is the surname of singer Rihanna?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
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China is ‘preparing for war’ - but are we ready?
Donald Trump’s former adviser has weighed in on AUKUS negotiations and issued a chilling warning over China’s military ambitions. Watch the interview.
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Jurors squirm as Diddy and Cassie’s freak off videos played
Jurors at the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial were fitted with headphones and subjected to a 15 minute long compilation of freak off footage featuring Cassie Ventura. Follow the updates.
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