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23rd February 2025

AM Edition

‘Can’t imagine’: Ray Hadley’s devastating family battle revealed

After 43 years ruling the airways, 2GB shock-jock Ray Hadley was ready to spend more time with his family. But he did not expect his wish to come true in such tragic circumtances.

See the GP for free: Albanese’s $8.5bn election cash splash

Labor has announced an $8.5bn election sweetener that promises to boost the bulk-billing rate to 90 per cent of GPs by 2030. Here’s the pledge.

‘Go and live there’: Regional MPs slam judges over bail laws

Senior judges who have pushed back against tougher bail reform for repeat young offenders have been challenged by regional MPs to try living in the communities affected by the youn...

Buzz: MAFS, gadgets and groceries - meet the real PVL

Philippa V’landys tells all on husband Peter: Tuning into MAFS for ‘research purposes’, what he got himself for Christmas, and the new-age recovery gadget he’s trying, all in What’...

Kay’s final farewell: ‘Don’t be sad, it was my time to go’

Kay Henderson knew exactly how she wanted to spend her last day before dying: in the ocean with her family and friends. It was, said the voluntary assisted dying advocate, ‘the bes...

Kicked, barged, taunted: Desperate Sydney mum’s bullying plea

A desperate Sydney mother is calling on other parents to step up and speak out on school bullying before it’s too late.

The Sydney suburb using the most water revealed

Residents in the affluent eastern Sydney suburb of Woollahra are using a staggering 100,000 litres more water than the average Sydney household per year. See the breakdown.

Sydney’s best bargain apartment blocks revealed

Homes with gyms, tennis courts, heated pools and steam rooms can be snapped up for under $500k in some of Sydney’s best buildings.

Aussie rock legend caught with 200 cannabis plants

Who’s the Aussie music legend busted over a drug set-up? Which law firm reckons they could defend Scarface? And why the District Court’s gain means pain for a massive organised cri...

Panther Cleary flicks on Penrith apartment

NRL star Nathan Cleary has offloaded an investment property set close to Penrith Station.

‘Unforgettable moment’: Tears as Hamas frees more Israeli hostages

More hostages have been freed and are now in the custody of the Israeli military, as their families have expressed relief they are alive. See the photos, video.

‘Exploiting grieving families’: Sydney hospital’s fee to release bodies

Controversial Northern Beaches Hospital is holding grieving families to ‘ransom’ by charging an unnecessary fee to release their loved one’s body, a funeral industry insider claims...

Why Aussie men are avoiding sex

New research shows that almost one in five Australian men avoid intimacy and sex with a partner as they reveal the extent of their insecurities.

Guy Sebastian: ‘I think maybe now I’m ready’

As he debuts a new look, Guy Sebastian reveals the real reason he is moving into acting – and sets the record straight about the future of his music career.

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Why Warners won’t ban kids’ Insta account

Why the Warners won’t be closing down their kids’ social media accounts, where the Bears could be if Perth fails, the Sharks’ last-ditch play for Tom Hazelton and more in Saint, Si...

Cells gridlocked: NSW cops wasting hours crim-sitting

Police Commissioner Karen Webb has called an urgent meeting with her Corrective Services counterpart over the gridlock across the jail system that is tying up police officers and p...

Aussies pack Andy Lee’s new pub in New York

Hundreds of Aussie expats turned out to christen a newly opened pub in New York City and share a drink with Andy Lee and Hamish Blake. See photos, video.

‘North Shore Rapist’ refused bail after allegedly assaulting teen girl

A serial sex offender dubbed Sydney’s ‘North Shore Rapist’ has been charged after he allegedly sexually touched a teenage girl at a pharmacy in Sydney’s CBD on Friday night.

First wives club: Liberal ‘waste’ MP’s partner joins Dutton’s office

Liberal MP James Stevens’ personal link to Peter Dutton’s office is revealed. Which NSW moderate is being considered for a federal arts board? Which former US legislative aide is h...

Covid-like bat virus found in Chinese lab

A new coronavirus in bats that could spread from animal-to-human one day has been discovered in China.

Nationwide outage hits major airline

Passengers flying on a major Aussie airline were left unable to check into their flights following a major technical outage.

Guy Sebastian: ‘I think maybe now I’m ready’

As he debuts a new look, Guy Sebastian reveals the real reason he is moving into acting – and sets the record straight about the future of his music career.

It’s time to call your bank and whine

No one knows where interest rates are headed so Barefoot Investor’s advice is call your bank and whine until you get a better mortgage deal.

Price comparison: Truth about duty free shopping revealed

For decades, Australians have believed an international boarding pass is also a one-way ticket to a super-cheap shopping spree, but experts have revealed the sinister truth. SEE TH...

Not feeling the dating spark? This hack could reignite it

Almost half of Aussie kids bullied at school

A national survey of parents has uncovered sky-high rates of bullying – and heaped pressure on governments to take a national approach to tackle the harmful behaviour.

Terrifying number of Aussies in mortgage or rent stress

A new report reveals the shocking number of Australians experiencing mortgage or rent stress, with millions of Aussies at risk of losing their homes. Find out which states are wors...

Billie Eilish mingles alongside unaware patrons at cafe

Despite being a global megastar biggest stars, Billie Eilish has blended seamlessly with other patrons at a Brisbane cafe, going largely unnoticed for almost an hour. WE’VE GOT THE...

Putin’s $2.1bn ‘kleptocrat’ mansion exposed

Revelations about Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s $2.1bn mansion have shocked the world. See it for yourself.

Covid-like bat virus found in Chinese lab

A new coronavirus in bats that could spread from animal-to-human one day has been discovered in China.

Updated: Banks that haven’t passed on RBA cut exposed

A huge number of Australian banks and lenders have yet to pass on the RBA’s historic rates cut. If your bank is on this list then you need to make a call.

‘Terrible stories’: Midnight Oil rocker gives voice to lost fans

Rock legend Jim Moginie shared a deeply personal adoption story in his memoir – now fans are bringing him their own tales of tragedy and joy.

Why young singles are ditching dating apps

Hobbies like running, drawing, and role-playing games are helping young people find love, and allowing them to kiss goodbye dating apps for good.

Aussies pack Andy Lee’s new pub in New York

Hundreds of Aussie expats turned out to christen a newly opened pub in New York City and share a drink with Andy Lee and Hamish Blake. See photos, video.

Bombshell link between Beaumont family and key suspect

As a fresh dig for the remains of the Beaumont children begins, it has been revealed the niece of a key suspect had close links to a member of the family.

Mates bought a pub over a carton and a few sneaky rums

Two young Aussie blokes have revealed how they agreed to buy an outback pub after a heavy drinking session with the publican.

‘Porn, nudes and fat-shaming’: Inside the Lively-Baldoni legal war

Allegations of sexual harassment, civil extortion and defamation have been flung back and forth as the feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni shakes Hollywood to its core. He...

What I learned about life from Bridget Jones

The new Bridget Jones movie may be fiction, but it’s a more real template of parenting than what you’ll find online, writes Angela Mollard.

Millionaire castaway needs an island companion. Apply here

A world-famous millionaire castaway who has lived on a remote tropical Queensland island since the 1990s is now seeking a companion to join him in paradise. You can apply here.

‘So stressed I want to die’: One in three parents at breaking point

News Corp Great Australian Parent Survey 2025 results are in – and the country’s parents share the crushing reality of modern childrearing.

11 awesome Aussie swimming spots

Grab your boardies! From natural wonders to epic pools, here are 11 awesome places to make a splash around Australia.