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12th February 2025

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‘Sorry’: Sam Kerr speaks after jury reaches verdict

Sam Kerr has made a public statement after the jury finally came to a verdict on the Matildas star’s racial harassment charge following a week-long trial at a London court.

No special treatment: Hardline Kerr stance Matildas must take

Sam Kerr is among the world’s best footballers but there is no excusing the behaviour that landed her in a London court. Football Australia must treat her the same way they would a...

Sam Kerr’s foul-mouthed tirade will long haunt her

Sam Kerr has received her legal verdict. But it is arguably in the court of public opinion where she will face the biggest consequences, writes Europe correspondent Sophie Elsworth...

First Nations Ambassador flies business class — again

Taxpayers have shelled out another $10,000 on more business-class flights for First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed. See where else he’s been and how much it costs.

Parramatta’s light rail stumbles out of the blocks

The opening month of the new $3 billion service has seen just 6300 passenger trips per day. This needs to more than triple in the next 12 months to meet internal government targets...

‘Monster’: Isla Fisher slams Kanye, celebs saw pair fight at Grammys

Aussie sweetheart Isla Fisher has unloaded on Kanye West, while a star at the Grammys reveals what she overheard before the rapper and his wife Bianca Censori’s nude red carpet stu...

NRL trial teams: Luai benched, Hasler unleashes schoolboy sensation

Wests Tigers fans will be forced to wait another week to see Jarome Luai in action, while Des Hasler will play a highly-rated teen halfback for the Titans as the Pre-season Challen...

PM promises to buy Rex if no-one else does

Anthony Albanese says the government will acquire Rex airlines if no other buyer is found, to keep regional flights operating.

PM hosts Teals for charm offensive drinks at The Lodge

The Prime Minister may well need them in the coming federal election, so it’s no surprise Anthony Albanese is hosting Teal and independent MPs tonight at The Lodge as he seeks to w...

University forced to open ‘safe room’ for Jewish students

A high-security safe room has been set up for Jewish students at a Sydney university in response to rising and shocking reports of antisemitism on the campus – despite criticism fr...

Shredding Moore Park golf course will lose millions of tourism dollars

Popular with interstate and international visitors, Moore Park golf course provides millions of dollars in tourism benefits that will be at risk if the government closes down half ...

Sharks star rejects rivals to sign monster contract extension

Cronulla have pulled off a major coup with cult hero winger Ronaldo Mulitalo signing a long-term deal to remain at the club as they chase their first premiership since 2016.

Trump accuses Australia of breaking its word over exports

Australia has been accused of breaking its word over aluminium exports to the US in a proclamation issued by US President Donald Trump in relation his new tariffs.

Sydney Trains’ planned go-slow postponed for two days

Commuters in one city have been warned of further industrial action that has caused chaos for months, but there has been an update for the trip on Wednesday.

‘Face saving’: Buttrose’s Covid comment about ‘activist’ presenter

Former ABC chairwoman Ita Buttrose has described presenter Antoinette Lattouf as an “activist” who should never have been hired by the national broadcaster.

Virgin’s preparations for pets on planes at full throttle

Virgin Australia will assign two rows on selected flights as ‘pet friendly’ as the airline prepares to trial pooches on planes.

Supermax inmate Talal Alameddine to give evidence in jail stabbing case

Two of Goulburn’s most prominent prisoners are expected to come face to face in a Sydney courtroom — one as an accused stabber, the other as his alleged victim.

‘Intense fighting’: Israel’s grim ceasefire update

The truce between Israel and Hamas - which halted more than 15 months of fighting - is at risk following Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest warning towards the Palestinian militant group.

Angry residents push for inquiry over rate rises

Furious North Sydney residents staring down the barrel of a massive 87 per cent rate rise have called on the Minns government to commence a public inquiry into the council after co...

Proof you can own in Sydney for under $1m

Fresh government data has shined new hope on the great Australian dream, proving you can still buy a home in Sydney for under $1m.

‘Aussies will be shocked’: Govt spent 100k in Welcome to Country ceremonies

Welcome to Country and smoking ceremonies are once again in the crosshairs of the Coalition, after new documents revealed more than $100,000 has been spent on the events by the Dep...

Star had crime link report, court told

The Federal Court has heard former Star chairman John O’Neill was sent documents showing a junket operator at the company’s Sydney casinos had alleged links to organised crime.

Fight to keep deadly ants out of NSW sees businesses fined

Landscaping businesses have been fined for moving soil infested with “deadly ants” across the border in a first for the state, as the governments fights to protect NSW from a billi...

‘Monster’: Isla Fisher slams Kanye, celebs saw pair fight at Grammys

Aussie sweetheart Isla Fisher has unloaded on Kanye West, while a star at the Grammys reveals what she overheard before the rapper and his wife Bianca Censori’s nude red carpet stu...

Cockpit capers: Escort agency’s mile high escape with gigolo pilot

A major Australian male escort agency has expanded into Queensland to offer women experiences including romantic flights to the Whitsundays with a pilot who doubles as a gigolo, a ...

How Sam Kerr found fame and fortune

As the verdict on the Matildas captain’s case is revealed, here is everything you need to know about Sam Kerr’s journey to global sporting stardom.

Macca’s accused of paying kids ‘absolute minimum’ in huge case

McDonald’s is under fire across the country for allegedly denying staff members breaks, but the problems only get worse according to a major court action.

Why I’m freezing my eggs and the best time to do it

Louise Davidson is in her mid-30s and decided to freeze her eggs. She is not alone. See the latest advice from experts on when and how to do it to try and ensure the best results.

How Ellen deals with neighbours over $30m home

Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly ruffled some feathers with her UK neighbours at her new $30 million home.

What to watch on TV and streaming this week

There’s more rich people behaving badly in the return of The White Lotus and a genre-bending new series is a must-see for the parents of teens and tweens.

Hottest holiday deals of 2025 you need to book now

Byron Bay to Japan, Bali and Tasmania. There are cheap holiday deals on offer this year but you need to know when and how to book to maximise the savings.

Massive price cut on dud Block home that won’t sell

It was once the centre of Channel 9’s The Block series attracting multiple buyers, now this penthouse has gone back up for sale with a massive price reduction and no interest.

'I let my neighbours use our hose - they took things too far'

The Aussie mum didn't think much of it until she looked out the window and caught her neighbours mid-act.

AFL superstar’s shock move to ditch tradition at glam wedding

Designer gowns, star guests and tradition the pair were keen to break - inside the wedding of Lions star Charlie Cameron and wife Caitlin.

Big question about Belle Gibson amid startling footage

Belle Gibson escaped paying a ballooning $500,000 fine and now everyone is asking the same question after a Netflix series about the fake cancer fraudster went to air.

Alarming effect of taking weight loss drugs

Doctors have warned that people using popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic face the risk of developing a debilitating condition.

Gibney’s Logies shock: 'I was utterly overwhelmed'

Beloved actor Rebecca Gibney reveals her surprising reaction to receiving a Logie, as she unveils her new TV role which she calls 'harder than anything I have done before'.

‘Can’t say what happened’: Aussie Super Bowl hero’s ‘crazy’ party

Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata has revealed how he celebrated his historic role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win – it didn’t involve any sleep.

Horror stats expose Aussie Gen-Z driving fails

A new survey has revealed a startling truth about young Aussie drivers.

US hospital hell for Aussie pair in anniversary holiday nightmare

An Aberfoyle Park man has told of his desperate moves to save his wife after what was supposed to be a romantic trip overseas almost turned deadly.

Rapper’s insane fast food order revealed

The Hotline Bling hit maker made the massive order just minutes before he was scheduled to perform in Melbourne. This is exactly what he got.

‘NSFW’: Kanye’s X account goes dark after Musk intervenes

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has broken his silence on the deactivation of Kanye West’s X account, as the controversial rapper made one last hate-filled move.

‘Why the f**k am I doing this?’: Susie O’Neill's ‘brutal’ TV move

Olympic swimmer and former radio star Susie O’Neill has swapped her swimwear for leotards, as she prepares to venture into reality TV.