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25th January 2025

PM Edition

Wave of pride: Young lead support surge for Australia Day

Australians have emerged from the Voice to Parliament skirmish with new found confidence to express national pride and support Australia Day celebrations, according to political ex...

‘Let’s be united’: Muslims, Hindus stand behind Australia Day

Faith leaders are urging the next generation to maintain a sense of national pride as Australia Day shapes up to become a hot-button election issue.

States overlooked for Australian of the Year

It’s been a feature of January 26 celebrations for decades, but analysis of Australian of the Year winners shows some states and territories are seriously under-represented. Have y...

High-ranking Major-General allegedly assaulted by wife

The wife of a Major-General at NATO and former high-ranking member of the Australian Army has been charged over an alleged domestic violence incident at their eastern suburbs home....

Hayne comeback canned? Ex-NRL star pulls out of Nines clash

A host of ex-NRL stars are set to pull on the boots once again for this weekend’s Nines Premier League, but Jarryd Hayne may not be among them after pulling out of his first game.

80,000 nurses told to reject extra psych work

More than 80,000 NSW health workers have been told not to take on the work of psychiatrists, despite the Minns government’s pleas to help plug the gap. This is why they are taking ...

Meter cheaters: Sydney’s rogue cabbie rip-offs revealed

While most cabbies operating at Sydney Airport charge an average $50 for a ride into the city, unscrupulous operators are hiking up costs by $40 extra on some trips, a Saturday Tel...

Trump heads to LA as weekend rain brings new threat

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania are heading to Los Angeles to survey the devastating impact of the wildfires swept through California after visiting North Carolina...

Sydney’s sexiest couples 2.0: Second list of sizzling pairs revealed

After the overwhelming response to our first list of Sydney’s hottest couples, we couldn’t resist rounding up another batch of the city’s most stylish, influential, and admired pai...

How ill-discipline ended prodigy’s NRL career after one game

On his debut, Denny Lambert made history as one half of the youngest ever halves pairing in the NRL. Incredibly, a combination of poor timing and ill-discipline would mean the chil...

Will anything ever replace our smartphones?

It might seem impossible but smartphones could go the way of the fax machine, and Samsung says the end has already begun. Here’s how your phone will change.

‘Just leave me alone’: AO underdog’s text ban

Of all the well wishes she gets before her Australian Open final against Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys is hoping one isn’t from the tennis star who has become her kryptonite. FOLLO...

$377m lost: Concrete slab sitting unused in Sydney’s heartland

Business leaders are demanding the NSW government quickly approve plans for a world-class commercial hub in Barangaroo, as a new report reveals the million-dollar cost of continued...

Insurance premiums soar as CEOs bank multi-million dollar pay packets

Complaints have skyrocketed as major insurers hike premiums during a cost of living crisis despite posting millions of dollars in profits, and CEOs are banking big bucks.

$500k seized from alleged transnational money launderer

The Australian Federal Police officers allegedly seized half a million dollars, luxury gold watches and a gold bar from a Strathfield home which they claim is connected to a “sophi...

Virgin ignored safety advice for Fiji hotel before alleged rape

Best suburbs for home buyers right now

Discover NSW’s secret homebuyer wonderlands, the under-the-radar locations across the state offering the greatest chance at owning a new home.

Why Kyle is not fazed by dismal Melbourne radio ratings

Kyle Sandilands is stepping into 2025 with more ambition than ever, gearing up for what he says will be the biggest year of his career, with plans for another baby and a new job as...

Fashion force: Forget the tech bros, this was girl power on show

One chose an eye-concealing, kiss-deflecting hat, another a lace bra that some claimed inappropriate. Beyond big hair and ballgowns, powerful-in-their-own-right women owned Trump’s...

Harry’s ready to dance in a different ring

Olympics boxer Harry Garside talks of loss, his fear of slipping back into substance abuse after an overdose – and how he may have a secret weapon when entering Dancing With The St...

TV lifeguard’s move after attacking woman

A lifeguard on the hit reality TV series Bondi Rescue has revealed his next move after he was found guilty of attacking a woman in a ‘fit of alcoholic rage’.

Meghan ‘in a bad place’ after Vanity Fair exposé

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in shock after a Vanity Fair eposé painted a tragic picture of the couple’s life in the US that included scathing criticisms of Markle by former ...

One Trump policy Australia needs to embrace in 2025

Canberra could learn a trick or two from President Donald Trump’s new administration, particularly when it comes to cutting our own bloated public sector, writes James Morrow.

Fashion force: Forget the tech bros, this was girl power on show

One chose an eye-concealing, kiss-deflecting hat, another a lace bra that some claimed inappropriate. Beyond big hair and ballgowns, powerful-in-their-own-right women owned Trump’s...

Experts reveal how to choose the best school for your child

As millions of students prepare to return to the classroom, some schools are already preparing to open their gates to future families. Here’s how to find the right school for your ...

‘Action will be taken’: calls to release Harry’s immigration record

The campaign for the release of Prince Harry’s immigration file over claims he lied about drug use has ramped up now US President Donald Trump is back in the White House.

Will anything ever replace our smartphones?

It might seem impossible but smartphones could go the way of the fax machine, and Samsung says the end has already begun. Here’s how your phone will change.

Billy Ray Cyrus’ Aussie ex ‘sad to see’ star’s inauguration ‘disaster’

Billy Ray Cyrus’s ex-wife, Aussie musician Firerose, has spoken out about the country star’s shambolic performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration after his family said they’re “wor...

‘Who knows?’: Novak uncertain on Melbourne Park return

We may have seen the last of Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park, with the 10-time champion uncertain if he’ll be able to return as injury concerns mount up after retiring against Ale...

Portelli vows to help Ch9 star after $50k scandal

A TV show presenter has come under fire after taking part in another Adrian Portelli dud competition that the billionaire ran on air, following his Block splurge that left him in l...

‘Don’t be an arrogant d**k’: Rafter’s view of Australia

We talk about the tall poppy syndrome, but I don’t necessarily agree with that. If I could sum up what our attitude is, it’s this: don’t be an arrogant d**k, write Pat Rafter.

Have your say: what is the greatest Australian song?

The Flamin’ 100 list is our experts’ favourite Aussie songs of all time. Which tracks should have been higher and have we missed your banger?

Car move driving Aussies to the brink

Today’s high tech cars are supposed to make driving much easier and much more stress free. So why are they pushing Aussie motorists to the brink?

Entire town for sale at price of a house

An entire town has gone viral after hitting the market at the same price as a house – and it promises adventure off cycling trails, hiking, fishing and skiing.

If you’re asking people to repeat things you need to do this

A third of hearing loss cases are preventable - and experts are worried that 77 per cent of Aussies aren’t doing this one check up every year.

‘Bloody big for a pussy cat’: Panthers on iconic Aussie road?

A woman claims to have captured on film this week “one of the legendary Great Ocean Road big black cats”, before sighting another possible panther soon after. See the video and pho...

Meghan ‘in a bad place’ after Vanity Fair exposé

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in shock after a Vanity Fair eposé painted a tragic picture of the couple’s life in the US that included scathing criticisms of Markle by former ...

Why this pregnancy condition has increased 70 per cent

More pregnant women are being diagnosed with this serious condition which can lead to complications and bigger babies.

‘Brainwashed, indoctrinated’: Steph Rice fights back against religious critics

Steph Rice has opened up on her surprise journey to becoming a Christian, advocating her faith and how she just shakes her head at critics calling her “indoctrinated and naive”.

‘Personal AI concierge’: Next level phone launched

Samsung has teamed up with Google to transform your phone into a ‘human-like’ AI powered agent to help you with everyday tasks. And it has even joined forces with Crocs for some bl...

‘Entire suburbs hit at once’: Why these signs are infuriating

Illegal signs are popping up across the city as fast as councils can take them down – so what’s the story behind them?

Have your say: Australia’s top 25 cars

Is the Holden Commodore or Ford Falcon Australia’s greatest car? Or could it be the Toyota LandCruiser?

‘Absurd’: Megyn Kelly rips into Blake Lively

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly says she believes Blake Lively “less than ever” over her harassment claim against co-star Justin Baldoni after the release of raw footage. Watc...