The Transport Minister summoned a Sydney-based driver and van to her holiday house in Lake Macquarie so she and her friends could be chauffeur-driven to a private lunch, logging 446km in one day.
The Covid death rate of our elderly in residential care is double that of the pandemic peak. Experts are blaming poor vaccination rates. Use our interactive tool to search vaccination rates of aged care facilities near you.
Chilling details have emerged about what the helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight, in the worst US air disaster in decades, was preparing for.
The US has conducted airstrikes against terrorists in Somalia, while Donald Trump potentially embroiled Australian products as he kickstarted a trade war.
The early bird gets the worm, and the saying seems to ring true when it comes to some of our most successful public figures and their morning habits. From Anthony Albanese to Home and Away’s Ada Nicodemou, see their routines here.
Karl Stefanovic reflects on his 20 years on The Today Show – and being ‘a much better person’ thanks to the women at his side.
He’s a hometown hero, but it didn’t take long for at least one Penrith local to turn their back on Jarome Luai. Now the king of Concord, Luai opens up on leaving the Panthers dynasty, Benji Marshall and more.
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After ‘gender affirming’ surgery and cross sex hormones forever changed the shape of her body and the sound of her voice – Mel Jefferies fears she will never be the woman she once was. But she’s not done trying.
‘Do 14-year-olds fully understand the risk of permanent infertility?’: A surge in NSW children on puberty blockers has prompted a senior Liberal to call for a pause.
More than 3000 Aussies have revealed the state of our nation’s wellbeing. It’s changed — with many saying we lose 11 minutes of sleep a night. See how you can get help and have your say.
Reality shows like Married at First Sight are outdated and dangerous and offer nothing but sensationalism at the expense of real human lives, writes Briana Domjen.
The Prime Minister is deluded if he thinks that the difference between winning and losing a federal or state election is “more Albo”, writes Peta Credlin.
Tim Johnston promised the world with his magic pill. Instead, his company Firepower collapsed and left a trail of destruction that ultimately saw the Sydney Kings disappear from the NBL, writes MATT LOGUE.
The muso, model and actor brother of supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid has popped up in Sydney.
An Australian mum of six with a deadly brain tumour has ignored critics and followed her gut, travelling to China for surgery with “banished” neurosurgeon Charlie Teo.
Prince Andrew told his friend Jeffrey Epstein that they would “play some more soon” in an email sent after he claimed their friendship had ended.
The Aussie multi-millionaire has opened up on why he has thrown his support behind the Coalition’s bid for nuclear energy in a wide-ranging High Steaks interview – watch here.
University students who are victims of anti-Semitic attacks, sexual violence, racism and other injustices on campus will now be able to submit their complaints to a new National Student Ombudsman.
Donald Trump is ruthlessly fixing problems that need to be solved, giving other countries cover to follow suit. But Tom Minear writes that America’s allies won’t be thanking him.
Anthony Albanese is facing calls for a review into how he was left clueless about a foiled plot in Sydney for more than a week as state and federal police investigated.
A shoutout from his favourite Harlem Globetrotters’ player has given young fan Hudson Nicholas even more reason to shoot for his dream – and possibly an Australian first.
Thousands of Australians have sounded the alarm over botched beauty treatment to the nation’s health watchdogs as border security stopped almost 100 attempts to import illegal cosmetic injections.
Four months after being convicted by a French court, former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom claims new financial documents could help prove he is not guilty.
Details have emerged about those on-board the medical jet that crashed in Philadelphia, killing seven, as shocked witnesses tell of the horrific scene. Warning: Graphic
Children in Sydney’s “forgotten suburb” will now have a place to learn, after workers worked around the clock, in torrential rain and blistering heat, to complete Box Hill Public School.
A gruelling 42.2 kilometre test of mental and physical strength has become a new box tick for some Aussies who are part of a sweeping global trend – and age is no barrier.
Olivia DeJonge opens up about the ‘life-changing’ aftermath of starring in a Baz Luhrmann film – and why she has never relocated to Los Angeles.
For nearly 140 years the Jack the Ripper mystery has gripped the world — and now the brutal killer’s identity has been confirmed by a ‘100 per cent’ DNA match.
An AI chatbot named Lucy has become Barefoot’s go-to for advice, insights, and road trip conversations. Is this the beginning of a beautiful relationship or will it end in tears?
The bold promise will be rolled out across Australia’s buses, trains, ferries and trams but won’t come cheap. See what is planned and how much it is tipped to cost.
The reputation of big super funds hit the rocks in 2024. Here is what needs to happen this year if we want the system to improve.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned pubs not to dupe Aussie beer drinkers over the incoming tax increase, which he says amounts less than a cent per schooner or pint.
Kids, parents and staff at the early parenting centre in Campbelltown Hospital can now enjoy the perfect place to play or wind-down with the opening of three curated garden spaces.
A man has been hit with a string of charges after allegedly taking police on a chase in a stolen Mercedes before it was involved in a crash on the northern beaches.
A man who was driving an allegedly stolen SUV when it collided with two motorbikes, killing a high-ranking Bandidos bikie, has been charged over the death. Read the latest.
Former Inner West councillor and mayor Rochelle Porteous has died, with colleagues paying tribute to the “trailblazer” for not only the Greens, but women, in local government.
A convicted drug dealer has admitted to violently beating his partner, abusing her relentlessly and repeatedly breaching an AVO by calling her mother while in jail.
Named: A woman from a small Mid-North Coast town has been fined for making a harassing call to a major Sydney synagogue. Here’s how it played out.
A man who escaped from a South Coast prison on Wednesday is still at large, with cops working around the clock in a “twisted game of hide and seek” to track down the fugitive.
Despite initial reports a fierce house fire at Lake Macquarie was caused by a caravan which caught alight, fire investigators will look into other “options” as to how it was ignited.
North Sydney residents face rate hikes of more than 100 per cent in a bid to pay off $51 million in loans taken out by their council to fix the local pool.
A man will front court today after he was allegedly caught spray painting anti-semitic symbols and words in Sydney’s east.
After a decade of IVF attempts, three crushing losses and spending a sizeable house deposit, one woman had a miracle bub through a low-cost model. But she says more needs to be done to help women in regional NSW.
Aussies are doing less exercise but the amount of time and money we spend to get fit has also changed. See who pays the most, why and what you can do to get your family fit for free.
Fake cancer fraudster Belle Gibson has escaped paying a ballooning $500,000 fine because of a botched legal claim against the influencer whose scam is now being retold in a Netflix series.
Hamas has handed over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, kicking off the fourth swap as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel.
Eden Gaha left a successful career in Australian TV to move to the US. Now he is one of the most influential reality television producers in LA who has worked with Donald Trump.
The former treasurer is not going anywhere but has come out firing with a plan for the mega super fund to get its mojo back.
China outmanoeuvred the US with the launch of DeepSeek. But the US’s biggest tech companies are fighting back to maintain dominance in the AI race.
The personal fortunes of two of the nation’s richest businessmen rocketed by a massive $4bn on paper Friday when investors responded to their tech company beating revenue expectations.
Sydney families are squeezing into ever smaller housing as alarming figures reveal just how much more you have to pay for each additional bedroom in a home.
The Sydney housing market has become trapped in a downturn, with home prices falling significantly in some areas since late last year.
There is now a new list of 36 Australian suburbs with one clear warning – these areas are a no-go.
Sydney’s skinniest waterfront is about to hit the market to kick off the year in real estate and it has a jawdropping price tag, despite its size.
In a new series designed to get to know the real people behind our most famous faces, actor Daniel MacPherson reveals his proudest moment, biggest secret and very guilty pleasure.
With the breakfast TV battle about to kick off again, one team has secured a popular UK beauty icon Trinny Woodall to boost its line-up.
Meet the young elite who are shaping Sydney’s vibe. They travel the world, have enviable designer wardrobes and work for the city’s top brands and people.
More very rich people behaving very badly in The White Lotus and the Belle Gibson story laid bare are just some of the gems coming to streaming this month.
It’s been 25 full seasons of the AFL since the turn of the century – so who makes the cut in the best 23? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane took on the almost-impossible task of deciding.
Australia has humiliated England by completing an Ashes whitewash with an outright victory in the MCG Test. See how we rated every player from both teams and have your say here.
Steve Smith has lauded his side for a “near flawless performance” after Australia retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy by inflicting Sri Lanka’s worst shellacking in Test cricket history.
The Brisbane Broncos remain one of the healthiest footballing clubs in the country, while the numbers show just how far the once proud St George Illawarra have fallen, writes Phil Rothfield.
Triple M have found a surprise replacement after ex-NRL star Ryan Girdler quit has role, while the reason why Francis Molo wants to quit the Dragons can be revealed. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown will meet with rival clubs next week as the star playmaker looks to test his value on the open market.
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva bemoaned a lack of Test cricket on his side’s calendar. If this is the kind of cricket they’re going to produce, they’re lucky they aren’t playing more, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Go on, treat yourself to one of these incredible chocolate cake recipes.
From sweet and sticky sauces to spicy dry rubs, these rib recipes will have you going back for more.
In what represents his first crucial steps as Blues coach, Laurie Daley held a meet-and-greet session with 28 players that are most likely to be charged with defending the Origin shield against Queensland.
Blaize Talagi knows he caused a stir when he ditched Parramatta to sign with cross-town rivals Penrith. Now the budding backline star reveals why he left – and why he has no regrets.
Scenes of garbage left on beaches by Christmas Day revellers have spawned outrage, but Tim Blair reckons Sydneysiders could learn a thing or two from the partying backpackers.
Thousands of Australian schoolchildren still suffer climate trauma thanks to doomy teachers, academics, politicians and the media, yet none of their apocalyptic predictions ever come true, and worse still, they never apologised, writes Tim Blair.
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
How should the state’s prosecuting lawyers behave on Australia Day? What other piece of Roger Rogerson memorabilia would you want? And which leading barristers’ chambers might come to resemble a coastal Airbnb? The Snitch is here.
CCTV has captured the shocking moment a driver loses control of his car and ploughs into the front of a western Sydney home on Friday night.
This babe of a bay has blinding white sand, shallow emerald waters and friendly rays you can swim with. No wonder tourists are calling it the Maldives of Australia.
A contentious change to a world-famous Bali beach has Aussie tourists up in arms. But some say it’s all our own fault so we have no right to complain…
Ford has fired a huge shot in its looming Supercars war with Toyota by landing the best team in Australian racing.
Not interested in an electric car, SUV or a brand you’ve never heard of? This machine plays it safe.
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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