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‘Wet dildo’ comment likely to end Sydney lawyer’s career
A Sydney solicitor seems to have blown up his career in spectacular fashion after a series of outrageous comments he posted on social media during the Covid-19 pandemic came back to bite him.
Sharks enforcer free to leave club, cult hero on the move
Two high-profile Cronulla players could be on their way out as the club moves to lock down key top-30 members in what looms as a major shake-up to the club’s roster. See who’s on the chopping block.
Caddick’s partner charged after alleged incident near where conwoman vanished
Anthony Koletti has been charged by NSW Police with one count of common assault over the alleged incident against a 73-year-old woman at Vaucluse last week.
Top of the class: The NSW private schools named best in Australia
A Sydney school has been ranked as the best in the entire nation – and in total 25 elite NSW colleges made the top 100. See the full list and find out which school took the crown.
House of pain: Construction firms collapse at record rate
Construction firms are falling like dominoes with insolvencies almost tripling in a decade, casting doubt over NSW’s plan to build hundreds of thousands of new homes as leading industry figures point the finger at high government charges.
Dead rubber firesale: Lions fans dump cheap tickets on market
Rugby supporters are unloading discounted tickets for the Wallabies’ final Test against the British and Irish Lions, with Facebook and Gumtree flooded with unwanted tickets.
National caravan companies in liquidation as founders in fiery feud
A national caravan manufacturer is in liquidation with untold debts after the ‘irreversible destruction’ of the business relationship of two warring founders and a court stoush involving the twice-bankrupt former financial adviser of Alan Bond.
Australia’s Top 100 Schools – the ultimate education power list
This is the first definitive list of the nation’s 100 best private schools – based on data, not opinions and reputation. So which schools offer the best education money can buy?
Explained: How to choose the best private school
Beyond the glossy brochures and carefully crafted tours, here’s what parents really need to know about picking the perfect school for their child.
Is your daughter the mean girl? Here’s how to turn it around
No parent wants their child to face bullying – but what if your daughter is actually the ‘mean girl’? Psychologist Laura Love unpacks how to handle it.
Gen Z freaking out boomer bosses by oversharing in interviews
Gen Z value transparency but this HR guru says oversharing in interviews is the latest trend in recruitment – and it’s a bit too much for older bosses.
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Why is CSIRO hiding the inconvenient truth about renewables cost blowout?
If coal is cheaper, why does the CSIRO proclaim “renewables remain the lowest-cost new-build electricity generation technology”?
Minns is right: We should keep Palestine marchers off the bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge should not be is a blank canvas for politics – particularly the politics of an ancient fight playing out on the other side of the world, writes James Morrow
‘Killing us’: Anger after grim data
Lidia Thorpe is calling on Canberra to take action on Indigenous deaths in custody after a new damning report.
26yo’s sick act at after-school care: cops
Police have shared new details on an after-school childcare worker charged with using 10 students in his care, aged six and under, to produce child abuse material.
‘Hostile takeover’: Hells Angels storm rival gang’s clubhouse
There are fears of a fresh bikie turf war as police investigate reports of dozens of Hells Angels forcefully taking over a rival’s clubhouse before expelling gang members who failed to “patch over”.
NRL Late Mail: Souths discard recalled after star’s suspension
The Rabbitohs have been forced to recall an axed playmaker after Souths star Jack Wighton was handed a four game suspension. See all the predicted team changes for Round 22
Gold bars to cell bars: Scammer jailed over $250k bullion con
A South Coast man who sold fake gold bullions to eight people through Facebook Marketplace, pocketing a massive $250,000, has been jailed for the lengthy con.
Veteran star to retire as Wallabies swing axe for final Lions Test
Coach Joe Schmidt has swung the axe as the Wallabies look to avoid a sweep in the series-ending Lions Test in Sydney – which will also double as the final Test for retiring veteran Nic White.
Do you store fat in the arms, belly or thighs? What you should know
Psoriasis is just the latest illness that researchers have found to be linked to body shape, the experts tell Peta Bee.
I was scared to socialise. Now I host introvert meet-ups
Sami Jenkins was sometimes so anxious she was scared to leave the house. She wants you to know about a “public health crisis” facing young Australians.
Why I had part of my brain surgically removed
Brisbane scientists have launched the world’s largest epilepsy study, recruiting thousands of Australians to unlock new treatments for the quarter-million sufferers nationwide.
You’ll be shocked this low-calorie soft drink is actually worse for you
New research has made “surprising” findings about soft drinks and what kinds are actually worse for our health.
GOAT believes England poised to make tactical error for Ashes
Shoaib Bashir appears set to be England’s anointed spinner for the upcoming Ashes Down Under, but Australia’s greatest off-spinner of all-time believes the old enemy may be about to make a mistake.
Nightmare no shows: Lazy Aussies just don’t want to work
Australia’s hospitality sector faces a crippling 48,000-worker shortage as business owners struggle to find reliable local staff and navigate strict visa restrictions.
Leave Galvin alone: Wests Tigers chair’s plea to emotional fans
A hostile Tigers crowd is expected to greet the returning Lachlan Galvin with an onslaught of boos this weekend. However, club chairman Barry O’Farrell has urged emotional fans to lay off the young star.
Model reveals wedding plans with Bondi Sands founder
Model and podcaster Tess Shanahan is set to marry Bondi Sands co-founder Shaun Wilson in a luxurious destination wedding, with 120 guests and their daughter Romee by their side.
Family sporting pedigree and a new $40m cricket deal
Westpac has bowled up a four-year multimillion-dollar deal as the new major partner of Australian cricket – and it’s a match made in heaven for their CEO Anthony Miller and his family of Aussie sports stars.
World Athletics’ big move to avoid Olympics-style gender furore
Under new rules, which have been approved by the council of World Athletics, female competitors in all future competitions that carry ranking points will face mandatory SRY gene tests.
Road to first grade: When NRL’s next superstar halves will debut
Who is the NRL’s next Lachlan Galvin? We reveal the elite rookie playmakers ready to leave their mark on the NRL and their path to a first grade debut – which for some could come very soon.
Interest rate cut ‘pretty much locked in’, experts say
Economists say an interest rate cut next month is all but locked in and the Reserve Bank of Australia would find it ‘hard to justify’ another hold after latest figures showed slowed inflation.
Million Aussies get $93m fee refund: Is your bank on list?
Australian banks have promised to refund a mammoth $93 million in rogue fees to nearly one million customers. See the full list of banks and if you can expect a nice windfall.
Wild way couple losing $40k a year got 18 homes
A once struggling couple have revealed how they came to own 18 homes worth $11m. And the secret is both clever and controversial.
Qantas slashes prices on fares in huge international sale
The Flying Kangaroo has slashed prices on 350,000 seats, in a move set to delight budget-conscious families, as Australia’s airline wars continue to ramp up.
‘Petrified’: Search for dog owner after toddler mauled
A shocking alleged dog attack on a four-year-old child at an eastern suburbs playground has prompted an investigation to find the owner.
Gang member jailed for role in THC gummy drug ring
A gang member who distributed THC-infused gummy bears as part of a “dial-a-dealer” supply network has been jailed for his role in the operation. Here’s the details.
Legal action launched against pokies powerhouse
The operator of NSW’s most profitable poker machine venue faces legal action after allegedly failing to protect $232m in annual gaming revenue from criminal exploitation.
Young actor denies attacking girlfriend after opening night
An ensemble cast member of the Sydney musical Jesus Christ Superstar is fighting allegations he attacked his partner after opening night.
Poop to power: Coastal renewable energy plant in motion
A massive waste to energy facility set to convert manure from South Coast dairy farms into a viable energy source is forging ahead after a regional council voted on a long-awaited lease agreement.
Watch: Wild 280km cop chase from Sydney to Canberra
A man has been arrested and will be extradited to NSW after a 280km cross border chase from Sydney’s CBD to Canberra in what police allege was a stolen car. See the footage here.
Pacman’s Bay: Dad opens retro arcade wonderland
A Batemans Bay father chose to go against conventional wisdom and rather than buying a house, poured his life savings – and tokens – into opening the town’s first retro arcade. Game on.
Boozy, ‘dishevelled’ childcare manager busted
A childcare manager found in his car with his pants undone and smelling of alcohol, made an “uncharacteristic decision” when he decided to get behind the wheel four times the legal alcohol limit.
Woman dies after being hit by car in the Blue Mountains
A woman has died after she was struck by a car in the Blue Mountains.
Man dies soon after impact in light plane crash
A pilot has died after his light plane crashed in southwestern NSW, despite desperate efforts by paramedics to save him.
Three charged over alleged pink slip fraud at Castle Hill dealership
Three men have been charged after an investigation uncovered a series of fraudulent safety inspections allegedly carried out at a Castle Hill car dealership.
‘When, not if’: Albanese, Starmer in new talks on Palestine
Anthony Albanese has held a second call in days with UK PM Keir Starmer about “international momentum” on the Gaza conflict.
Legionnaires’: What you need to know about deadly disease
A deadly legionella outbreak in Sydney has sparked alarm. See key symptoms of the disease, the risks and how to prevent an outbreak in your home.
‘Self-harm’: Australia calls out Trump as tariff deadline looms
Jim Chalmers has taken a fresh shot at Donald Trump’s tariffs, as the FBI’s chief is said to have found a trove of classified documents in a secret room.
Tsunami danger has Chile on alert as Pacific warnings lifted
Millions have returned home after tsunami warnings were lifted across the Pacific rim, but several regions in Chile remain on alert.
‘A**hole’: Atlassian job cuts savaged online
Workers have slammed Atlassian’s lucrative Formula One sponsorship after the tech giant’s hoodie-wearing billionaire CEO announced 150 job cuts through a pre-recorded video.
Miners lead ASX 200 falls; Flight Centre dives on profit miss
Rio declines on profit miss, copper price crash; BHP also drops. Flight Centre bets on loyalty, AI push for recovery. ‘Few positives’ in Beach Energy update. Analyst downgrades hit MinRes. Cettire assessing impact of US import rule changes.
Great teen hypocrisy: Too young for TikTok, old enough to vote?
Australia’s found itself in a bizarre contradiction. We’re about to ban teens from social media but pollies want them to vote. We can’t raise responsible, resilient citizens like this, writes Rion Ahl.
Hillsong church sold in ‘strategic’ deal
A Hillsong church in Sydney has sold to an international buyer in a deal where certain details have been cloaked in secrecy.
Update on ghostly Sydney mall left empty for years
A ‘haunted’ shopping mall that’s sat boarded up for decades is set for a change after years of uncertainty over its future.
Adgemis’s $1.5bn debt a ‘complete furphy’
Support for troubled pub baron Jon Adgemis has come from an unexpected source, as he prepares to face his creditors on Friday.
Huge profits as 20-year home move expires
Homeowners are cashing in big time after a 20-year-old market trend has come to an end.
Bondi Rescue chiefs deny axing rumours
Producers have shut down cancellation rumours about Bondi Rescue, confirming the hit show will return after its 2025 break despite claims from a former star.
Tung takes social media ‘breaks’ for mental health
The Summer I Turned Pretty star Lola Tung reveals how she manages millions of followers while filming one of streaming’s biggest shows.
‘Unthinkable’: Pang’s savage Logies monologue
There will be plenty of nervous actors and TV presenters in the room when Logies host Sam Pang delivers his opening monologue on Sunday. Here’s why.
Tree of Wisdom steps into the spotlight
The man behind the Tree of Wisdom, Dominic Field, will take centre stage when the children’s entertainers embark on the Tree of Wisdom Big Show Arena Spectacular in November, as well as releasing a new album.
Scone, Narrandera Thursday tips: $11 value bet
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and analysis Scone and best bets for Narrandera on Thursday.
The best detailed guide to NSW race meetings
Super Netball trades: Swifts close in on extension for breakout star
‘Why don’t you give up coaching’: The loss that almost broke Bennett
Moore: Youth policy killed the 2013 Wallabies’ hopes
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‘Unbelievable’: O’Callaghan wins 10th world championships gold
Mollie O’Callaghan has produced a stunning swim to claim the tenth world championships gold of her career, as a 21-year-old Queenslander made history in a new Australian record time.
He was cricket’s Mr Nice Guy. Now McCullum leads a bunch of fake tough guys
England was supposedly “too nice”. Then its anger boiled over in an ugly finish to the fourth Test against India. What will that mean streak do for the Ashes and what does it say about Brendon McCullum?
Nine contenders: The premiership case for every AFL finals hopeful
Just over a month out from September, the premiership race looks wide open. There’s nine teams in the hunt and Mick McGuane has made the premiership case for every single one.
Sneaky tactic players use to hoodwink the bunker revealed
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has called on players to be respectful to referees, as a sneaky tactic has emerged around close-talking players trying to influence the Bunker.
Reynolds: Wayne Bennett saved my marriage
Adam Reynolds was on the brink of divorcing the mother of his four children when two innocuous words from former South Sydney mentor Wayne Bennett saved his personal and professional lives.
Luai: I tried to make Galvin a better player
As he prepares to take on his former halves partner for the first time, Jarome Luai has opened up on Lachlan Galvin’s Wests Tigers exit, insisting he only ever want to help his ex-teammate.
Princess Diana’s go-to breakfast has been revealed – and we have the recipe
59 recipes that make the most of the magic of lemons
Lemon can add zest and zing to dishes both sweet and savoury. Whenever a salad or a seafood dish needs a burst of freshness; whenever you need to add a touch of brightness to dessert; even when you just want to sprinkle some extra pizzazz on top of a pizza, lemon is the answer. It’s basically the all-round MVP of the citrus world. To help you make the most of it, here are our favourite recipes with a lemony citrus burst, from lemon chicken to lemon tart, and from lemon sorbet to lemon potatoes.
50 slow-cook casseroles for a cosy night on the couch
Get out the crockpot and slow-cook your way to comfort and deliciousness.
Revealed: Why Madge axed wing duo for exiled Cobbo
Manly, Roosters legend passes away after cancer battle
Former champion halfback Johnny Mayes, who won three straight premierships at two different clubs, has died after a battle with brain cancer.
Plane crazy: NRL orders fifth Vegas flight amid unprecedented demand
Just two chartered flights were needed to take fans directly to Las Vegas in 2025, but the NRL has just ordered its fifth Qantas Dreamliner 787 for 2026 in response to a surge in demand.
If America can slash funding to its ABC, why can’t we do it here?
Welcome to Oz, home to the last of the true blue Greta believers
If you want to know how much political courage Australia has for a fight with China, just consider recent history. Australia previously surrendered to a teenage girl, writes Tim Blair.
Woke choke: Cricket Australia fails the test once again
The dread of causing offence over Australia Day – particularly to some of its more politically correct players – has led the sport to become paralysed with fear, writes Tim Blair.
What is Queensland’s largest island?
‘I beg you darling please’ is a lyric from which Eric Clapton song?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
In which year was the Sydney Opera House opened?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
Cops allegedly uncover ‘white crystal substance’, plants in raid
Wealthy woman spotted after horror Rolls Royce smash
LanLan Yang was seen reporting to police at Rose Bay Station on Wednesday, after she allegedly crossed onto the wrong side of New South Head Road while drunk and collided with a Mercedes van.
Guns, knives, ammo: Maccas attacker’s alleged super-sized stash
A man previously convicted for assaulting a McDonald’s worker after a bungled order is back in court, accused of having a super-sized stash of weapons including guns, knives and a crossbow.
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My big ‘ping pong’ show regret in Thailand
We asked our travel journalists about the holiday memories that fill them with regret whenever they recall them. This one was a doozy.
Spot what’s wrong with this holiday pic
A horrible photo of a traveller’s legs has sparked much debate online, and there’s one burning question everyone is asking.
Japanese favourite returns
Chinese brand moves into Holden’s home
An emerging brand has taken up residency at “iconic” facility used to develop Australia’s best cars.
GWM’s upgraded mid-sized SUV revealed
Motoring journalist James Chung examines GWM’s latest offering, the revamped Haval H6, which aims to fill a gap in Australia’s family car market….
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