‘Flew too close to the sun’: Pub baron Jon Adgemis’ turbulent life
The yacht that was the symbol of rainmaker Jon Adgemis’ success has been sold, as the former pub baron tries to keep his empire afloat in the face of $500m in debts.
The June 30 deadline is looming and several clubs have holes to fill in their rosters. We reveal the gaps – and potential solutions – at every club.
A former appointee of Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is being sought in connection with the assassination of a state politician and the shooting of another.
A Sydney gym has been slammed as being ‘overbearing’ and ‘sexist’ for dictating a dress code for its members. But the gym’s owners are not backing down. Tell us what you think.
Top Australian social media influencer Indy Clinton has hired a private investigator to identify the people who have been “trolling”, “harassing” and “defaming” her in recent years.
Movie production in Sydney is set to get a huge boost, with the Minns government to pour $100m into the creation of a second ‘Hollywood’ film studio.
It’s not just our promised AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines that are at risk, it’s our pro-China position that is disconcerting our allies, writes Peta Credlin.
Sunny Corner Cottage, the Berowra Waters weekender of former Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran and his wife, Nine’s US bureau chief Kendall Bora, has fetched $2.21m.
Finding out she was neurodivergent aged 30 explained a lot for mum-of-three Ashlee Law, who is now a specialist in the field and keen to help other late-diagnosed autistic women. Read her story.
An 11-year-old Queensland boy at centre of an IVF baby swap scandal was so traumatised, sparking demands for national legislation to end laboratory mistakes.
Families that have used to Monash IVF to conceive are “freaked out” and “anxious” amid shock revelations of a second embryo bungle in just two months. Here’s what parents are considering.
A teenager who was given a 1 per cent chance to live defied all odds to survive.
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The nature of war has changed and Australia had better keep up, writes James Morrow, because right now we are vulnerable and our defence facilities sit virtually undefended.
Albanese needs to ditch his government’s childish anti-American views if the US-Australian alliance is to thrive, writes Piers Akerman.
There were moments of brilliance but Australia’s World Test Championship capitulation has left more questions than answers with the Ashes on the horizon. BEN HORNE runs the rule over the performances of Australia’s WTC final XI.
Actor Sydney Sweeney is of what nationality? Which planet has a day longer than its year? Test your trivia knowledge with our Sunday Quiz.
The price of cocaine has dropped by more than $300,000 in just three years in Sydney and there’s a startling reason for it, according to multiple sources.
Organised, dangerous and cowardly: Police are raising the alarm on a new “swarming” spree trend which can involve up to 10 teens stealing booze straight from the shelves and, at times, assaulting shop attendants. See the video.
A Melbourne man wounded in a shooting in Bali is reported to be the former partner of Roberta Williams’ daughter Danielle, while another Australian man was killed in the incident.
Parts of Sydney could become unrecognisable amid a growing family issue that’s leaving many areas devoid of kids and teens.
He steered the state through the devastating Black Summer bushfires, now former NSW Rural Fire Services commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has reapplied for the job.
A popular NRL presenter who was targeted in an explicit AI-generated deepfake is demanding authorities take urgent action to criminalise the creation of the vile images.
Ticket sales have been slow for the Sonny Bill Williams-Paul Gallen fight, with Channel Nine asking fans to pay the same price as Main Event are for the world title fight between Tim Tzsyu and Sebastian Fundora, reveals PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Warren Proops was just 10 years old when his police officer father, Sergeant John Proops, left for his afternoon shift and never returned. Now, he’s sharing his story publicly.
South Africa has cracked cricket’s greatest hoodoo and left Australia to face searing questions about its Ashes planning after a World Test Championship boilover at Lord’s.
Katrina Gorry has become the second Matildas player to tie the knot in a week, with the veteran midfielder marrying her long-time partner is a beautiful Hamilton Island wedding. SEE THE PICTURES.
Which judge has blasted Sally Dowling’s office over a failed rape case? What drug did a man give to a pizza driver? And we reveal the location of a cemetery put up as bail security for an underworld figure. The Snitch is here.
She has dabbled in a number of different careers, now Kyly Clarke is going back to where it all began and is working as an actor.
Beloved Australian “mother hen” actor Rebecca Gibney reveals the sheer terror of her spin on Dancing with the Star, how she handles her panic attacks and what she would do to change the world … and her own brain.
It’s the ultimate late-night meal. No matter the time or place, you’re sure to find a kebab shop filled with hungry punters.
With numerous EOFY 2025 car sale options it can be hard to pinpoint the right deal. Use our searchable interactive to find the best deals for you.
Some Aussie households are facing power bill hikes of up to $300 — double the rebate from the Albanese government — under new changes by a major power retailer.
End of financial year deals are live at some of Australia’s top brands, with up to 90 per cent off Myer, Dyson, Canningvale and more.
Save hundreds on some of your favourite home and fashion essentials, including brands like Dyson, Breville and more.
Residents of an eastern Sydney suburb, without a large supermarket and limited transport, are demanding to know why their harbourside village was selected as a key growth area under the state government’s controversial housing drive.
A hotel is edging closer to completion in a $230m project that is hoped will draw attention to a “special” southwest Sydney community known for its diversity and Asian fare.
From tradies and university students trying to make extra money on the side to a mum of three and hotel owner, these are the NSW street level drug dealers that have been punished.
A western Sydney IT manager has been sentenced for getting into a fight with a minor at Sydney’s Central Station along with a domestic violence offence. Here’s what happened.
Police allege an early morning raid on a regional NSW house unearthed a haul of cocaine, cannabis, cash, weapons – and more. Here’s the details.
A young hairdresser and her musclebound beau will be sentenced for their roles in the alleged carjacking of a mini-van that was later found ransacked and abandoned, a court has heard.
Construction has finally commenced on a vital replacement for a South Coast RFS and SES facility half a decade after the Black Summer inferno burnt the existing centre to the ground.
An accountant who allegedly defrauded customers more than one million dollars even after being struck off the Tax Practitioners Board has faced court for the first time.
Premier Chris Minns and Lord Mayor Clover Moore may both want to turn Moore Park Golf Course’s back nine holes into new public space, but their visions for the site are very different.
Liberal Party faithful are shaking their heads in embarrassment after the NSW Division released its list of membership perks: keep cups and ‘yet another debrief on another failure’.
A former Hunter teacher, now aged 84, is set to face court on charges relating to the alleged abuse of two teenage boys almost 40 years ago.
Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has revealed a proposal to increase compensation to people neighbouring new wind farms. But it will cost the public purse hundreds of millions of dollars.
Anthony Albanese will make a last-minute pitch to American business leaders before he comes face-to-face with Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in Canada.
Prince William was front and centre at the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London and royal fans couldn’t get enough of his very big hat.
A lip reader has revealed what Prince Louis and Prince George talked about as they arrived for King Charles’ birthday parade.
The Barefoot Investor has advice for a reader weighed down by debt and another with a bad credit file – and wonders if his job is at risk of being taken by AI.
For this Adelaide family, working at the port has stirred a sense of pride for generations – from using horses to load ships, to building advanced warships at Osborne.
Returns on property are set to increase after interest rate cuts – but not all investors are properly prepared. Noel Whittaker shares what traps to avoid
These are the Sydney suburbs where buyers can get a house for only marginally more than the price of a unit.
Interest rate cuts have fuelled another surge in home prices in most of Sydney but key markets are going the other way with large falls.
Elsa Pataky has revealed an emotional promise her and husband Chris Hemsworth made to each other about their dream Byron Bay home.
It was described as capturing ‘the romance and timeless beauty of a Mediterranean villa’, and the house known as ‘Formentera’ certainly does that.
In their first interview as a couple, two stars of MasterChef Australia reveal their unexpected romance – and how they got together.
Just three months after her mother’s untimely death, fitness influencer Dominique Elissa has had a near-death experience.
Mia Fevola, the stepdaughter of former AFL star Brendan Fevola, sets the record straight on her personal life and ambitious new TV role.
How To Train Your Dragon star Gerard Butler opens up about how his late mother shaped his life – and why he wants Oscar-winning Aussie actor Cate Blanchett for the sequel.
Pat Cummins has flagged the potential for immediate changes to the Australian top order, admitting the World Test Championship Final has presented the chance to start a new era.
Broncos veteran Adam Reynolds has taken the extraordinary step of giving up almost $1 million by knocking back a lucrative offer from the Wests Tigers to remain in Brisbane.
Tony Popovic made the “impossible task” for direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup a reality for the Socceroos. ERIN SMITH uncovers the attributes which made him the man best suited to make the North American dream come true.
Yvonne Sampson and Chris O’Keefe reveal their big news, Willie Peters inches closer to the NRL, the son of Craig Fitzgibbon joins the Bulldogs renaissance, and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
News Corp writer Peter Badel was taken aback when Kurt Mann approached him for a heartfelt hug and sincere thank you. It was a moment five years in the making, as without Badel, Mann wouldn’t have been with his mother for her final days.
Jarome Luai completed his first training session for NSW ahead of game two – and you would never have known the Tigers co-captain had ever been missing, writes Michael Carayannis.
The Bears are set to make two crucial appointments, including a former Bears and current Penrith assistant, while the Wests Tigers’ huge bid for Adam Reynolds falls flat.
Get out the crockpot and slow-cook your way to comfort and deliciousness.
Whether you’re after a vegetarian stir-fry, chicken soup, or a spicy take on ramen, nothing beats a bowl of noodles.
Four tries to Jack Bostock helped the Dolphins run away with a 58-4 mauling of the Cowboys in North Queensland, with the rampant Redcliffe side set to finish the weekend inside the top eight.
New South Wales police have charged a man for allegedly sending death threats and abusive messages to Newcastle winger James Schiller.
Overweening politeness, whether it is saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to our new AI overlords or paying tribute to original custodians, takes too much energy, writes Tim Blair
Left-wing activists were once so sensitive and delicate they wanted trigger warnings attached to everything and everyone, but now those same snowflakes have become pro-Hamas cheerleaders who revel in the butchery of their leaders and foot soldiers, writes Tim Blair.
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
Real estate TV star Christina Haack, who appears on Aussie networks, has revealed she’s been “screwed” over.
Men in sickening underground forums are offering cash in exchange for explicit AI-generated images and videos of women from NSW.
A man was on bail when he allegedly robbed a Sydney CBD jewellery store this week, police have told a court.
Whether it’s a jungle-wrapped lagoon in Bali, or a cave-carved hideaway in Crete, be inspired by our pick of the world’s best hotel pools.
From airlines themed around busty fast food chains to flights where passengers could strip down completely, here are some of the world’s most bizarre airlines.
Australia’s first publicly accessible hydrogen service station has opened, in a huge move towards decarbonising commercial vehicles.
The SQ6 is a new addition to luxury marque’s electric offerings and it sets the benchmark for Audi EVs.
After an epic 130-day journey retracing the famous 1927 route of Francis Birtles, intrepid explorers Matthew Benns and Warren Brown arrived in Melbourne on Friday after driving from London.
The recreation of Francis Birtles’ epic 1927 drive from London to Melbourne has had some hair-raising moments across the globe — but Australia’s Top End topped the lot.
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