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Single mum forced to work for ‘free’

‘PURE NEGLIGENCE’: 31yo buys business and instantly loses money

When a 31-year-old Aussie mum secured her dream business she never expected she’d need a second job just to stay afloat.

BreakingCricket12 minutes ago

Aussie star ruled out in Ashes bombshell

Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja at the Gabba where they will take on the West Indies under lights in the second test. Picture Lachie Millard

Australian selectors have made a blockbuster call less than 48 hours out from the second Test with one star facing the axe.

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VIC Crime37 minutes ago

Principal stabbed at Melbourne school

A staff member has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a male staff member at Keysborough College in Melbourne’s south-east this afternoon

Students cowered under tables as their school was thrown into chaos. Now police have made an arrest.

Australian Culture

‘Scary’: Big truth about single 50yo Jackie O

Insane way we are shaming women. Picture: MediaMode

Jackie O Henderson is now very much an Aussie icon, but there is a big truth we can’t ignore.

News Life59 minutes ago

Star’s addiction after massacre killed girl

A social media star has opened up on how his life spiralled after his bikie dad was involved in one of Sydney’s worst massacres that left an innocent girl dead.

Channel 10 star quits after 12 years

Harrison Reid quits Bondi Rescue

The loveable reality TV star has taken to social media with a touching tribute to the show that made him an Aussie TV fave.

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Flights14 minutes ago

Aussie city gets luxe new Emirates plane

Emirates A350 arrives in Adelaide. Picture: Supplied

An Australian city has become the first in the world to get Emirates’ new luxe A350-900ULR aircraft.

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Scary detail about Trump’s enemy

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s army is prepared to wage a prolonged guerrilla war if the US attempts a ground invasion to depose him.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s army is prepared to wage a prolonged guerrilla war if the US attempts a ground invasion to depose him.

Comedian unrecognisable after weight loss

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 29: Comedian Peter Kay performs in support of US singer and pianist Billy Joel, to an audience of 47,000, at Croke Park on July 29, 2006 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by ShowBizIreland/Getty Images)

The beloved comedian’s shocking transformation has left fans stunned as he opens up about the health scare that forced him to change his life.

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‘Hi boys’: 26yo picks up ‘barely legal’ teens

Bonnie Blue in Bali. Picture: TikTok/BonnieBlue

Controversial porn star Bonnie Blue is in Bali targeting Australian school leavers after being banned from entering Australia.

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Aussie star confirms shock cricket move

AHMEDABAD, INDIA - MARCH 25: Glenn Maxwell of Punjab Kings looks on during the 2025 IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings at Match 5 Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)

One of Australia’s biggest stars has made a shock announcement and won’t be chasing a big payday overseas.

BreakingNSW & ACT

Cop car crashes into Sydney house

A Police car was responding to an urgent incident under lights and sirens when it collided with a Mitsubishi SUV on Bungarribee Rd in Blacktown, Western Sydney, about 3pm on Tuesday. Picture: 7 News,

A police officer has been freed after being trapped for 90 minutes when her patrol car crashed into a Sydney house during an emergency response.

NAB rocked by Christmas party photo scandal

Ubank Ivy Christmas party. Picture: Instagram/@theaussiecorporate

An executive has departed NAB following allegations of a “highly disturbing” incident at a staff Christmas party.

Is the ginger in gingerbread good for you?

Is the ginger in gingerbread good for you?

A dietitian has revealed whether superfood ginger is still good for you in Christmas’ most popular baked treat.

Australian Markets54 minutes ago

Mining stocks defy global falls to lift ASX

VIC Courts & LawAn hour ago

Fake Uber receipt at centre of rape trial

Aussie star confirms shock cricket move

Save on the C&M CAMILLA AND MARC Asher Tee. Picture: TikTok/@denkatidis, Instagram/@hydeboutique_nz.

Camilla and Marc, Gucci slashed in rare sale

LaToya Jackson's new Instagram post.

Extreme new photos spark fears for star, 69

One of Melbourne’s “most loveable” promoters has died at the age of 39 after a series of health complications.

‘Larrikin’: Night life figure dead at 39

Amy Schumer bizarre sex confession

Star’s sex confession amid divorce rumours

Tool rocker Maynard James Keenan.

Rock legend drinks $30k wine before Oz tour

Lisa Rinna at the Fashion Awards.

US actress, 62, suddenly unrecognisable

National

BreakingNSW & ACT

A Police car was responding to an urgent incident under lights and sirens when it collided with a Mitsubishi SUV on Bungarribee Rd in Blacktown, Western Sydney, about 3pm on Tuesday. Picture: 7 News,

Cop car crashes into Sydney house

A police officer has been freed after being trapped for 90 minutes when her patrol car crashed into a Sydney house during an emergency response.

Retired star reveals brutal contract secret

Chad Townsend talks about NRL contracts.

A former NRL premiership winner has lifted the lid on player contracts by revealing how stars of the game are actually paid.

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NAB rocked by Christmas party photo scandal

Ubank Ivy Christmas party. Picture: Instagram/@theaussiecorporate

An executive has departed NAB following allegations of a “highly disturbing” incident at a staff Christmas party.

Health51 minutes ago

Three dead after ABC asbestos exposure

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - MARCH 17 2025; A general view of the ABC in Ultimo as the national broadcaster has been hit by nationwide outages to its online radio services, with listeners of its flagship breakfast program hit with dead air for more than an hour. The ABC confirmed it was first made aware of the issue about 8am AEDT. The services were shortly restored after 9.30am. An ABC spokesperson confirmed the broadcasting issue and apologised to listeners. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

Three people have died after having potentially been exposed to asbestos at ABC offices in Victoria, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.

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Australian Markets54 minutes ago

Mining stocks defy global falls to lift ASX

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, October 29 2024. GENERIC. Stocks. Finance. Economy. Stock price ticker of the Australian Stock Exchange, ASX, at their offices on Bridge Street. Picture: NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

Energy and mining giants have powered the ASX higher, while global markets tumbled on Japan’s interest rate signals and Bitcoin crashed below $85,000.

World

Footage of three masked, armed men threatening politicians in Northern Ireland has been condemned as 'vile and reprehensible'. Picture: X

‘Sinister’ footage emerges in Northern Ireland

Terrifying video of three masked, armed men threatening politicians has been condemned amid increasing unrest across the UK.

Big Short guru calls out ‘ridiculous’ Tesla

Big Short guru calls out ‘ridiculous’ Tesla

The man who predicted the world’s last financial crisis says investors should be wary of Tesla’s value on the stock market.

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McLaren snubs Piastri as rumours turn ugly

Oscar Piastri with Williams staff members.

Oscar Piastri’s team has been exposed for a cold act towards the Australian with fan footage showing a slap in the face.

American Sports

‘Brainwashed for decades’: MJ case explodes

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 1: Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, departs the Charles R Jonas Federal Building on December 1, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jury selection and an opening statement began an antitrust lawsuit filed by Jordan's 23XI Racing team against NASCAR. Grant Baldwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Grant Baldwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

NBA icon Michael Jordan is in court as his bitter fight against a major American sport began in a landmark case with millions at stake.

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Ben Stokes backflips over ‘horrible’ slip-up

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Ben Stokes of England is interviewed prior to an England nets session at Allan Border Field on November 29, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

England captain Ben Stokes has walked back eyebrow raising comments he made as backlash towards the side continues to mount.

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realestate.com.au

‘Nasty’: Man’s 20-day Aus lawn causes stir

Digital artwork for real estate

An Aussie man has been slammed after innocently posting photos of a lawn online – but he replied with the perfect response.

REALESTATE.COM.AU

Shock reason blimps were cancelled in Aus

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Before targeted ads, Whitlam Chocolate flew an iconic yellow blimp above suburban streets but one thing ended it all.

REALESTATE.COM.AU

‘Stupid’: Sad truth on Bardot’s demise, wealth

Members of the band Bardot (l-r) Belinda Chapple with Sophie Monk, Tiffany Wood, Katie Underwood and Sally Polihronas as they appear in the March 2001 edition of FMH Magazine. band/bardot

They were the much-loved Aussie girl band, Bardot, but it all came crashing down when the truth slowly spilt – some of the team hiding their wealth in one key area.

realestate.com.au

Wilkinson’s new $15m ‘castle’ after cash loss

Digital artwork for real estate

Former media power couple Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Fitzsimons have emerged as the $15m buyers of a “castle” after a dramatic cash loss.

Lifestyle

EatAn hour ago

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Restaurant’s ‘brutal’ clapback to diner

A Sydney chef has discovered the secret to restaurant success isn’t good reviews – it’s spectacularly destroying the bad ones with zero filter.

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Drinks44 minutes ago

Popular Mormon drink lands in Australia

Popular Mormon drink lands in Australia

A sugary drink craze that has been popularised by the Mormon wives’ reality TV show has landed in Australia in a big way.

Health Problems

Warning as deadly disease hits Australia

For the first time in the 2025-2026 season, Japanese encephalitis has been detected in Victoria, with the virus found in a mosquito trap in the rural Horsham region.Â

A mosquito-borne virus capable of causing severe brain infection has been confirmed in one state, prompting an urgent warning.

Health Problems

‘First time’: WHO’s huge call on obesity

The World Health Organisation added GLP-1 therapies to its list of essential medicines for type 2 diabetes in high-risk groups. Picture: iStock

The World Health Organization has issued landmark guidelines on weight-loss drugs amid concerns for a growing global disease.

Mum sues school after astonishing sex talk

Nicki Gaylard (R) pulled her 14-year-old daughter Courtney (L) out of Renmark High School in SA last April after she was subjected to a presentation on relationships by charity Headpace that allegedly included references to bestiality. Picture: Supplied

A group of Year 9 school girls were allegedly taught about topics including “bestiality” and “incest” and told “don’t Google it”.

Exposed: Annual leave hack for 47 days off in 2026

Digital artwork for SEEK promo

You can use just 19 days of annual leave, in combination with weekends and public holidays, to get a solid 47 days off in 2026. Here’s how.

Drink set to dominate Aussie Christmas

Rose wine set to dominate Aussie Christmas. Picture: Kara Byes

Forget bubbles and beer, this award-winning Aussie tipple is set to be the drink we’ll all be clinking glasses with come Christmas lunch.

‘Instant glow’: Last-chance deal on cult face cream

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The UK’s number one skincare brand has officially gone on sale at a major Australian retailer, including one product that sells every two seconds.

Travel

Tourist jailed 25 years for killing two robbers

This is the terrifying moment a tourist is held up at gunpoint in a daylight robbery before chasing the thieves down in his car – and killing them.

updatedIncidents

Sad update in schoolies beach tragedy

Picture of NSW Marine Rescue.

Authorities have given a sad update on the search for an 18-year-old man who was swept out to sea at an unpatrolled NSW beach while on a schoolies trip.

Horror update as death toll tops 1160

Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka flood gallery.

Authorities in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand are racing against the clock to find hundreds of missing people after the death toll climber to more than 1160.

CEO’s points hack that earned $10k holiday

Jamie Morris used points from him work travel to fund his holidays.

Travelling for work can be punishing, but this CEO found a way to have some of that business travel spill over into the “life” column of his work/life balance ledger: points hacking.

New way travellers can ‘triple dip’

FLIGHT CENTRE GIFT CARD Flight Centre gift cards can be bought in store at a Flight Centre or online or at Coles, Woolworths, Big W, Australia Post and Target. Gift as either a physical card or an emailed e-gift card to your loved one.

The key point of difference is the ability for members to “double and even triple dip” on the same booking.

Sport

CricketAn hour ago

Ben Stokes and Mark Wood in Brisbane.

Police respond after stars break the law

Queensland Police have responded after a handful of England stars were caught on camera breaking the road rules of the State.

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ExclusiveNRL

NRL bombshell as star quits for new sport

NRL 2025 RD03 Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers - Nelson Asofa-Solomona with tape on his nose. Picture: NRL Photos

Rugby league’s biggest man has turned his back on the NRL, knocking back offers from multiple clubs to pursue a new sport in a shock move.

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Sad update after tennis villain looks for love

MELBOURNE, JANUARY 16, 2025: 2025 Australian Open Tennis, Day Five. Danielle Collins (USA) celebrates her win and blows kisses to a hostile crowd after defeating Destanee Aiava (AUS) on Kia Arena. Picture: Mark Stewart

She might be a world-class tennis champ, but dating is one area where Danielle Collins is struggling to win.

‘Oh come on’: Apology as fans miss epic win

Davo Hickey's buzzerbeater won it for the Boomers.

A broadcaster has apologised after Australian basketball fans missed the thrilling end to the Boomers’ buzzerbeater win over New Zealand.

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F1 image ignites Piastri conspiracy theory

Mark Webber behind the scenes at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri’s camp was left fuming at McLaren’s boss after the team dudded the Aussie, as a photo ignited the F1 rumour mill.

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ExclusiveNRL

Controversial star handed NRL lifeline

Manly prop Matt Lodge comes up against the Roosters on Thursday night. NRL Imagery

Controversial NRL journeyman Matt Lodge has put pen to paper on a new contract following a last minute career backflip.

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Dark twist as death threats rock F1

Mav Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.

F1 figures have expressed outrage at explosive accusations made by a Red Bull official following an incident at the Qatar Grand Prix.

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‘Insane’ Aussie leaves cricket in disbelief

Tim David hits his fifth six of the over.

Australian cricket sensation Tim David has left jaws on the floor after producing one of the most destructive innings ever seen.

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Technology

The “unbelievable” reason behind the staggering taxpayer cost of the Bureau of Meteorology’s new website bungle has been revealed.

BOM grilled over ‘nightmare’ $96m website

The Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial $96m website upgrade has been slammed as a “nightmare case study in contract failure”.

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‘Get your home ready’: Grim BoM warning

After weeks of wild weather, catastrophic fire warnings, intense tropical cyclones and deadly storms, Aussies have been told to get ready for more

Australia is heading into a volatile summer, with the Bureau of Meteorology confirming a La Nina and warning of hotter, drier months ahead.

Kitchen Appliances

‘Hooked’: Ice cream maker ‘better than Yo-Chi’

Homemade hack that's 'better than Yo-chi or Gelato Messina'. @katejenko.tiktok, @nunnamaryskitchen.

Aussies are swapping storebought ice cream for a new at-home sweet treat that has everyone “obsessed”.

Teen dies after breaking into lion enclosure

Officials said the zoo will remain closed until an investigation is concluded. Picture X

GRAPHIC: Horror footage shows the moment zoo visitors scream at the 19-year-old to stop as he climbs across a fence and lowers himself into the lion enclosure via a tree.

‘Can’t compete’: Google CEO’s China warning

‘Can’t compete’: Google CEO’s China warning

The tech giant’s chief executive has delivered an ominous message about America’s future in the battle that will define this century.

Motoring

Auto giant launches ‘wrong car’

Genesis GV60 Magma. Picture: Supplied

Australians love performance cars, we buy Mercedes-AMGs, BMW M cars and other fast models by the truckload, but this new vehicle has missed the mark.

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Govt secret $200k spend on EV ‘bath’

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An EV bath that sits abandoned on an Aussie motorway has unveiled a secret government deal that no one wants to talk about.

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Simple act that could lose you your car

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These simple changes to your car could land you in hot water with the authorities if you’re not across what you are doing.

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Wealth & Culture

Power couple appear to call it quits.

High profile Aus couple ‘split’, list luxe home

Speculation is rife that a glamorous real estate couple have called it quits after nine years of marriage, with their luxury property now on the market.

CEO orders staff back to office, cans meetings

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A major tech company has issued a huge announcement to staff, walking back previous working from home rules and cancelling all recurring meetings.

Melbourne & VIC

$6 piece of plastic now ‘mandatory’ in rentals

Latest Victorian rental rule - blind anchors mandated in ALL rental homes (artwork) - for herald sun real estate

A cheap piece of plastic is at the centre of Victorian rental reforms starting this week after several shocking child deaths.

Major bank makes bleak rate call

AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo image of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

The big four bank has ditched its forecast for rate cuts in early 2026, warning mortgage holders face an extended period of high interest rates.

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Hundreds of jobs at risk after RV collapse

Hundreds of Aussie workers are in limbo after a major RV manufacturer was plunged into voluntary administration weeks before Christmas. Zone Manufacturing Pty Ltd, which trades as Zone RV in Coolum Beach, one of Queensland’s largest RV manufacturers, filed for voluntary administration on Monday. Picture: Supplied

The shock collapse of a Queensland-based luxury caravan business has left hundreds of jobs in limbo, weeks before Christmas.

Entertainment

Diddy calls out Netflix for new doco produced by rival 50 Cent.

‘We’re losing’: Shock Diddy phone call leaked

A furious Sean “Diddy” Combs claims his own secretly filmed footage has been “stolen” and used against him in a damning new Netflix documentary.

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Stranger Things star’s brand new name

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Millie Bobby Brown attends the

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has unveiled her brand new name following her wedding to Jon Bon Jovi’s son last year.

Celebrity Photos

Superstar arrives in Sydney via private jet

Oprah touches down in Sydney.

This A-lister’s return after 10 years has sparked excitement among Aussie fans, though one cheeky request was politely declined with a selfie instead.

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‘You look stupid!’ Rapper blasts disabled fan

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A disabled woman was left shocked and offended when the UK rapper told her to “get up” and dance at a JLS concert.

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Star shares pregnancy via revealing outfit

Ellie Goulding hits the red carpet.

This huge British pop star just made sure her personal news was inescapable during an attention-grabbing red carpet appearance.

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