‘What a joke’: Proof Aus has lost the plot
A string of real estate listings for slivers of land have drawn wild reactions from observers due to one eyebrow-raising feature.
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Bondi cocaine kingpin taunts cops: ‘Dead guy’
The US college athlete turned Sydney drug lord has hit back at claims he is a “snitch” in an explosive interview.
Sin bins, reports mar Roosters’ big win
On a night dominated by the referee’s whistle, the Roosters have upset the Broncos in an epic boilover at Suncorp Stadium.
National Netball Champs hub: How to watch live, schedules, key info
Future Diamonds and Super Netball stars are fighting for glory all week long at the 2025 National Netball Championships in Sydney. Watch every game LIVE exclusively here.
Restaurant slammed for ‘un-Australian’ move
A restaurant in a five-star hotel has been slammed after a charge was added to a customer’s bill.
Sky Blues seeking revenge on A-League leaders
Sydney FC can ill-afford a loss to Auckland FC on Saturday such is the tight battle for an A-League top-six berth.
Iconic rocker now looks truly unrecognisable
A very controversial British rocker, who famously dated Kate Moss in the 2000s, has been spotted looking unrecognisable in Aus.
‘Bring it home’: Volk gets premier backing
Alexander Volkanovski has received some heavyweight backing ahead of his world title showdown with Diego Lopes in Miami this weekend.
Warning ahead of Royal Easter Show
Sydneysiders have been warned to be careful while heading out to the event on public transport.
Tours slashed to underrated NSW wine region
Just 90-minutes out of Sydney, tours to this lesser known wine region have been slashed by 20 per cent. But there’s one catch.
‘Don’t give up’: Bennett’s message to Perth fans
The Perth bid has hit a couple of major roadblocks, but Wayne Bennett remains optimistic that Western Australia will have an NRL team soon.
Critical incident declared after man dies
A critical incident investigation is underway after a 41-year old man died during a welfare check in western Sydney.
‘Science nerd’ buys plutonium off the net
A “science nerd” and collector has become the first person prosecuted in Australia for importing nuclear material to his home.
‘What a joke’: Proof Aus has lost the plot
A string of real estate listings for slivers of land have drawn wild reactions from observers due to one eyebrow-raising feature.
‘Weakest’: Australia’s best and worst areas to sell
Australia’s property market might feel a bit hit and miss for buyers but now an expert reveals the best and worst areas to purchase right now.
2000s rockers cancel Sydney gig last minute
Yellowcard were forced to cancel the Sydney stop on their critically acclaimed Aussie tour just hours before going onstage.
Major update on loose boa constrictor
There’s been a major update after an enormous boa constrictor was seen slithering on the loose in a major city’s southern suburbs.
‘It’s a dream for me’: Jack on Group 1 ride with wise buy
Lifelong racing enthusiast Jack Pakis waited a long time to find the horse of his dreams, and Light Infantry Man has taken him on an incredible ride.
Chilling disease alert for millions of Aussies
A major health alert has been issued for anyone who has visited a major city in the last 10 days after several cases of a potentially life-threatening disease were confirmed.
Shayne O’Cass’ Randwick Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass dissects the 10-race card Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
Why the Sydney Cup field makes for sobering reading
Just one of the 23 horses in Saturday’s Sydney Cup field is Australian-bred … and that horse, Zardozi, was conceived in England. Is the Australian staying breed no more?
Uni hacked, data from 10k students stolen
Personal information has been stolen from a major Australian university again and posted on the dark web.
‘Strain’: Troubled hospital’s admission
The operator of a troubled hospital that faces a parliamentary inquiry after a two-year-old boy died has made a concession to the state government.
Update on alleged botched Ibraham assassins
A lawyer representing two men accused of a failed assassination attempt on infamous Sydney night-life figure John Ibrahim has made a firm stance in court.
Elite school’s $60m castle under fire
One of Australia’s most prestigious schools is about to unveil its new student centre built in the style of a Scottish castle.
Ben Hunt eyes off fresh $2.2m payday
Riding high on the early success of his big move back to the Broncos, NRL star Ben Hunt is now chasing another massive money win.
Latrell detail emerges in Schuster move
Josh Schuster will finally make his Rabbitohs debut this weekend and the NRL world has been put on notice with a scary declaration.
Inside Cummings’ ‘outside the box’ Sydney Cup tilt with Zardozi
Zardozi’s preparation for a tough two-mile test like the Sydney Cup is by no means conventional … but then again, James Cummings has always been a trainer who does things his way.
Failed proposal behind radical love story
Just months after matching with an Aussie on Hinge, a US woman packed up her life and moved to Sydney to pursue love.
Exotic animal on the loose in major city
Authorities have warned residents to steer clear of an exotic animal spotted underneath a bridge in a major city.
Fortunes being made overnight in one Aussie city
Lucky Aussies are finding their wealth doubled overnight, thanks to a new government move – labelled ‘real gold – not fools gold’.
City’s largest mosque’s broadcast request
A major city’s largest mosque has proposed a plan to make its weekly calls to prayer permanently broadcast to the community.
Update after brutal spectator brawl
There has been a major update after a brutal brawl broke out in the stands of an NRL game in a major sporting arena, which left one woman knocked unconscious.
Caulfield Cup champ ‘going better’ for Sydney Cup
Harry Coffey will head to Randwick for just one ride on day two of The Championship confident he is on the right horse in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.
Rare $35m gem listed as Sydney trophy home market explodes
One of Sydney’s grandest mansions has just been listed for sale amid bedlam in the top end of the market, with one agent logging a stunning $400m in sales over just eight weeks.
Single vid explains why Tesla’s dying in Aus
Robots carrying bottles of water greet customers at this futuristic EV showroom in Sydney. Now, the clip has gone viral online – and it’s bad news for Tesla.
The real Finn Callaghan: Money, motivation and life in Sydney
This young Giant is crystal clear about what he wants to achieve in life – and it’s about a lot more than money. LACHY McKIRDY finds out what a day in the life of Finn Callaghan is really like.
Embattled casino’s latest lifeline
Star Entertainment has completed its latest market sell-off as an embattled casino tries to stay afloat after a turbulent few months.
Sweeney-Davino split exposes $10m dud deal
Sydney Sweeney’s break-up with her fiance has revealed a $10m hit one half of the former couple will now face alone.
‘Parking tripled’: Shock move for SUV owners
Owners of massive SUVs that have stirred up anger among fellow Aussie motorists could have their parking rates tripled under a new plan.
‘Holy crap’: MAFS star exposes wild truth
A controversial MAFS star has lifted the lid on what really happens when the cameras stop rolling.
Crane crashes on residential street
A crane has toppled over in a quiet residential street, leaving a tradie stuck inside the cabin and dangling metres above the ground.
Gelagotis pays late fee for filly in $1m race
Emerging filly Recuperato has thrived since her maiden win and will now contest a $1m race at The Championships after a late entry fee was paid.
‘Very important for me’: Melbourne Cup-winning hoop eyes Sydney glory
Superstar jockey Christophe Lemaire won the Melbourne Cup on his first visit to Australia and will be hoping to have a similar impact on day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Car bursts into flames after horror crash
A 21-year-old man is in a serious condition and a 65-year-old woman has been hospitalised after a motorcycle and car collided before bursting into flames.
‘Rich privilege’: Star’s Sydney act offends
A popular star has struck the wrong chord after sharing something that has made people call her “out of touch”.
‘Scare campaign’: Marginal seat hit with anti-nuclear ‘push poll’
Voters in Sydney’s north have received a mysterious phone call which misrepresents the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan. Rival political parties deny any involvement.
Big Latrell switch confirmed in NRL shake-up
The Roosters have named a new-look line-up while the Rabbitohs have confirmed a big change for Latrell Mitchell this weekend.
Townsend dropped as Rabbits make Latrell move
A key playmaker has been dropped, a superstar fullback has been named at five-eighth and the reigning champs have reshuffled their spine in a wild instalment of team list Tuesday.
Gen Zers lining up for what used to be normal
A line in Sydney’s trendy Surry Hills has revealed what Gen Zers see as a novelty in 2025 – if you’re older than 30, brace yourself.
Sydney Cup favourite ‘has the pedigree’ for two-mile test
Sydney Cup favourite Alalcance will need to conquer new ground if she is to maintain her phenomenal unbeaten autumn campaign on Saturday.
Hawkesbury preview: Dynamite primed to explode
Owner/syndicator Scott Darby feels an improved run by Midnight Dynamite in his return to Sydney racing has the gelding ready to regain winning form when he heads to Hawkesbury.
Travellers warned of looming chaos
Aussies are being warned to prepare for chaotic scenes as they head off for school holidays.
Sydney supersub continues to impress
Sky Blues attacker Adrian Segecic continues to stake a claim for a spot in Sydney FC’s starting team.
Absolute exodus of Aussies, warning issued
Massive numbers of travellers will pass through Australia’s largest airports over the next few weeks – with warnings amid major upgrade works.
Sydney Cup field and barriers: Mid draw for Alalcance
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $2 million Group 1 Sydney Cup at Randwick on Saturday.
Downcast Sydney Sweeney spotted with ex
Sydney Sweeney looked glum during an incognito outing with her ex Jonathan Davino, which marks their first sighting since calling off their engagement.
‘Mayday, mayday’: Plane’s emergency landing
A plane has made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport overnight after its pilot put out a distress call.
Rich lawyer loses $2m squatter’s rights claim
A wealthy lawyer who featured on the ABC’s Australian Story later used the program in a legal bid to claim squatter’s rights over a $2 million Sydney home.
Sneaky reason squatter left window smashed
A wealthy lawyer failed in her bid to take ownership of a derelict Sydney townhouse using “squatters rights”. Here’s why she left the front windows smashed.
Aussie cops’ wild challenge to local hoons
Aussie highway patrol officers have called out local hoons but the situation isn’t what you think.
NRL great: ‘Dumbest thing I’ve ever heard’
An NRL great has labelled a bold ploy for a struggling club “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard” in a seriously heated debate.
Teens break into Sydney train control room
Shocking footage has emerged of teenagers breaking into a control room and dangling off the side of a moving train.
Tyrrell foster mum’s fresh legal fight
William Tyrrell’s foster mother has appeared in a Sydney court in an effort to have convictions for intimidating and assaulting a child quashed on appeal.
Coach slammed for ‘dangerous’ presser move
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been called out over his post-game press conference in the wake of another loss.
Emerging star extends surprise lead in Dally M standings
A breakout South Sydney star has continued his dominance in the Dally M standings after claiming maximum points again. See the full votes after round 5.
Swans star’s secret grand final ‘pact’ revealed
Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney has opened up on the promise he and his teammates made in the aftermath of last year’s devastating Grand Final defeat.
Sydney homeowners stung by hidden insurance costs
An industry blacklist has revealed homeowners in some Sydney suburbs are being hit with extra costs in a move likened to ‘a postcode lottery on steroids’.
New motorways slash lengthy Western Sydney commutes
Transurban’s $24.6b WestConnex and NorthConnex investment has transformed commutes for motorists travelling to and from Western Sydney, allowing people to drive further more quickly.
Man faces 30yrs for wild act on plane to Syd
Cabin crew on a flight from Malaysia to Sydney had to forcibly restrain a man for allegedly endangering the safety of all those on board.
Injury carnage confirmed for Sydney rivals
South Sydney’s win over the Roosters has come at a huge cost with the club revealing just how long their halves will be out for. The news is just as bad for their rivals who have lost a key forward for six weeks.
Where interest rate cut has bumped home prices up $200k
Interest rate cuts have fuelled another upswing in home prices across much of Sydney by as much as $200,000. See how rates have affected the prices in your suburb.
MAFS couple’s move nobody saw coming
Two cast members of this year’s season of MAFS have got engaged in a nightclub.
‘Cheaper’: 29yo star admits to landlord act
A former Married At First Sight contestant has revealed the wild rental trend she’s jumped on that is quite controversial in 2025.
‘Next-level horrible’: MAFS texts leak
Text messages are exposed at a boozy MAFS reunion dinner. What was the insult that was bleeped out? James Weir reveals in the recap.
Nweke stuns in Super Netball debut as Swifts outclass Fever
Sydney Swifts import Grace Nweke and Queensland Firebirds signing Mary Cholhok have made strong starts to life in Super Netball with standout debuts as their teams recorded opening round wins.
Woman ‘shamed’ by vagina issue fights back
A Sydney woman who had a “feeling something wasn’t right” downstairs has taken matters into her own hands after it left her very isolated.
Four injured in mine collapse
Four people have been injured after an explosion caused a roof to partially collapse at a mine in Sydney’s south.
Man allegedly tries to open plane door twice
The man allegedly assaulted an airline staff member during a confrontation on the flight after he allegedly tried to open a plane door.
‘15 per cent’: Dutton reveals gas saving
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have both delivered their pitches to the electorally important region of Western Sydney during campaigning on Friday.
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