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25th April 2025

Today's top stories

Anzac Day dawn services unite South Aussies to honour the fallen

South Australians have gathered for moving Anzac Day dawn services to remember the high cost paid by those who have fought in conflicts across the globe.

‘Protecting us’: Aussie teens’ special Anzac mission

The Anzac tradition is not lost on more than 30,000 Army, Navy and Air Force cadets as they prepare to play a significant role on April 25.

Meet the 107-year-old war vet - but don’t call him a hero

At 107, Colin Wagener remembers his time at WWII as if it was yesterday, telling how the closest he came to dying was when some “mad pilots” he worked with had a brain fade.

‘Emotion in the air’: PM, Dutton’s powerful Anzac Day messages

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have ditched election rhetoric and political jargon as they reveal their personal thoughts on what Anzac Day means to them. Read their letters.

‘Taking the piss’: Non-binary netball player competing in men, women’s matches

Frustrated suburban netballers are calling for a non-binary player to choose a division after learning they have been competing in both men’s and women’s teams.

‘Daddy Dutton’: OnlyFans star’s wild catfishing move in Wentworth

An OnlyFans creator has put up racy posters of herself in the electorate of Wentworth in a bizarre political catfishing scheme to get Peter Dutton votes.

Stain on the state: There will be no statues erected for this David

Convicted cocaine supplier David Speirs was once touted as a future Premier, a move that cast lasting doubt on his former Liberal colleagues’ judgment. Today, he confirmed just how...

‘Fuel for us’: Hawks flying for historic premiership after 2024 heartbreak

A reinvigorated Adelaide Footy League club got off to a flyer in round one of the 2025 season after bolstering its squad with former SANFL talent and has its sights set on a potent...

Horror find inside Hackman’s death house

Pictures inside the home where Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead have shed new light on how the iconic US actor was living.

I’m with the man of my dreams - he doesn’t see me as disabled

A horror motocross crash left Christina Vithoulkas with a fractured skull, lacerated spleen and broken back. Now, Australia’s first female para drifter opens up about life seven ye...

‘Promise made in blood’: Aus vet vows to keep fighting for brothers-in-arms

Ill-health is forcing the sale of a longstanding retreat for war veterans but its owner is vowing to go beyond the call of duty to accommodate returned soldiers elsewhere.

SA talent watch: Could Crows make father-son history?

Could the Crows select their first father-son draftee from outside SA? Which Victorian clubs have sons of guns in the SANFL? We examine the 2025 father-son prospects with SA links.

A veteran’s approach to buying and selling real estate

They traded their rifles for business cards and the battlefield for the housing market. These former soldiers-turned-real estate agents know what it means to put duty – and their c...

Embattled Vailo founder declared bankrupt

The decision automatically disqualifies the SA entrepreneur from managing corporations or holding positions such as director of more than 50 of his companies.

‘Without charities I would have to dumpster dive to feed my son’

A new national snapshot of food charities finds almost one third of people now seeking food relief, but strained organisations are increasingly having to turn away desperate famili...

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Why Anzac Day still moves younger generation

As the nation marks 110 years since Gallipoli, young Australians reflect on what Anzac Day means to them – and say despite a perception that the youth are “detached” – they too can...

Father-of-five dies suddenly a week after his birthday

The beloved dad cheated death once before, surviving a major motorbike crash which left him paralysed. Now, his death just a week after his recent birthday has left his family reel...

Horror find inside Hackman’s death house

Pictures inside the home where Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead have shed new light on how the iconic US actor was living.

Brutal scenes at world’s biggest car show

The biggest motor show in the world is currently underway but the biggest headlines are being grabbed by which brands didn’t show up and why.

Outrageous reason Aussie mogul bought $13m granny flat

An Aussie fashion mogul just dropped $13 million on a granny flat she never plans to use for an absolutely ridiculous reason.

Two-time Gold Logie winner dies, aged 93

Stalwart of the Australian screen and two-time Gold Logie winner, Gerard Kennedy has died aged 93.

Three cuts: 8 new banks slash rates before RBA

Eight more banks have slashed interest rates, with three big guns firing off cuts Thursday morning - the biggest of which is double what RBA is expected to deliver in a matter of w...

‘Underhanded’: Why main suspect in Rachelle’s murder was fired

More than two decades ago Rachelle Childs was murdered and her remains burned alive. The key suspect – her boss – was fired weeks after her death. Listen to the podcast.

‘Depressing’: Princess’ portrait sparks debate

An official portrait of Princess Isabella, taken by her Australian mother Queen Mary, is causing a stir because of the inclusion of an unexpected item.

National car repair group crashes into liquidation owing $4.7m

A nationwide panel beating group has crashed, with seven companies in liquidation and debts topping $4.7m, including a hefty tax bill. Small businesses across Australia are owed th...

‘Are you witches?’: Jimmy Kimmel in stitches after live Twinnies interview

Popular American TV host Jimmy Kimmel says he has “lost his mind” after a live interview with Qld’s global sensation Twinnies who defended their quirky speaking style. WATCH IT HER...

Amazon, YouTube, NFL: How DJ’s side hustle grew to $25m empire

A former NSW DJ has become a global sensation, growing his Covid-era side hustle into a $25m empire, counting giants like Amazon, NFL and celebrities including Justin Bieber as cli...

Conclave movie skyrockets following death of Pope Francis

The Oscar-winning film Conclave has surged in viewership following the pope’s death, as global fascination with the secretive process of electing his successor surges.

Jackman, Swift ‘to be subpoenaed’ in Lively-Baldoni legal war

Blake Lively’s mega friends are set to be ordered into court over the It Ends With Us star’s feud with co-star Justin Baldoni.

Expat’s travel insurance horror after Tuk Tuk crash nightmare

This Aussie expat endured a horror crash in New Delhi, India . . . only to discover her insurance had lapsed just hours beforehand.