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09:52 ‘Horrible’: F1’s $100m gamble is failing

The prancing horse continues to trip over its own hooves.

08:00 ‘Musk knows’: Betting against Tesla is stupid

COMMENT: Tesla has endured a brutal start to the year, but it will bounce back.

07:08 ‘Most expensive in world history’: CBA stuns

While the world writhes in economic turmoil not seen in years due to Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda, something unusual is happening here in Australia.

05:52 ‘It’s come to an end’: Bombshell investing claim

The days of ‘set-and-forget’ investment have come to an end, experts have warned, as stock markets continue reverberating from the turmoil unleashed by US President Donald Trump.

02:28 How police nabbed Audrey Griffin’s alleged killer Adrian Noel Torrens, a month after saying her death wasn’t suspicious

It had been a dream start to the year for Audrey Griffin.

02:28 Photos of legendary coach rocks Australian swim team

The Australian swim team has been rocked as photos of iconic swim coach Michael Bohl with several Chinese athletes who secretly escaped punishment after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug emerging.

02:25 Gout Gout set to take on the world’s best

Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has been named as Australia’s first representative in the 200m in the team being sent to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo and will take on the world’s best sprinters for the first time.

00:14 Tesla reels from 71% profit bloodbath

The global Tesla bloodbath has continued after Elon Musk’s company reported a huge 71 per cent drop in first quarter profits compared to the same time last year.

22:33 Cupra Tavascan EV review

This electric SUV from China gets a lot of things right – but it’s not from a Chinese brand, and maybe that’s why…

15:48 Kanye, Bianca’s bold move amid split rumours

Kanye West has posed with his scantily-clad wife Bianca Censori as they continue to defy “split” rumours.

22/04 Formula 1 boss erupts at one question: ‘F***ing bullsh*t’

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur blasted the “f***ing bull****” claims that Lewis Hamilton’s form has fallen off a cliff.

22/04 Australian swimmers fume as Olympic doping farce exposed

Australia’s top swimmers have been left frustrated over the handling of a doping scandal involving 23 Chinese athletes who tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ) ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

22/04 Cult US-chain opens its doors in Australia

A cult-US restaurant chain has confirmed it is opening its first ever store in Australia.

22/04 Cruel internet trend that has gone too far

There is an overwhelming, loin-girding amount going on in the world right now so let’s talk about the only story that matters: Are two actors, who a couple of months ago none of us could have picked out of a lineup of talented but jobbing supporting thespians, locked in a cold war?

22/04 Olympian’s World Cup dream is on

Australian sevens star Tia Hinds has opted to miss Australia’s world championship push at the Los Angeles finale and will instead join fellow Olympian Charlotte Caslick in pursuit of a Wallaroos World Cup berth.

22/04 Huge China tech reveal changes EVs forever

One of the biggest turn-offs for people interested in buying an electric vehicle is how fast it takes to charge and the impact that time might have on longer road trips.

21/04 Pope Francis cause of death revealed

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, has died aged 88 after a lengthy battle with double pneumonia.

21/04 Damning email exposes truth about Melbourne Covid restriction

An explosive secret email the Victorian Government tried to bury has exposed the truth about former premier Daniel Andrews’ contentious decision to lock millions of Victorians in their homes during the Covid pandemic.

20/04 Indonesia’s military move sets off alarm bells

Greater military influence in government, reporters under threat and a stuttering economy.

20/04 Ten years on, insiders reveal how homegrown food retail giant Pie Face imploded

It was the delicious homegrown retail success story that captivated prominent investors and aspirational franchisees, fuelling its rapid expansion across Australia – and then the world.

20/04 Inside the bizarre world of ‘renting’ a girlfriend in Japan

Is this Australia’s answer to a massive issue?

19/04 ‘F***ing idiot’: McLaren drama turns F1 grid on its head

It all seems to be slipping through Lando Norris’ fingers and the world championship leader is beginning to look like the third wheel.

19/04 Donald Trump threatens to slash Harvard University funding

US President Donald Trump wants to get what he pays for. And that includes his preferred brand of university graduates and scientists.

19/04 Warne to Robert Irwin: Hold my beer

Move over Robert Irwin, another popular Aussie figure has gone public with his own impressive body transformation.

19/04 Coke and Bali: Liberal’s drug chaos revealed

The former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party snorted cocaine through rolled up banknotes and held a Qantas card with ‘white powdery residue on it’, court documents reveal.

19/04 Key moments from Albo’s third week

Just two weeks out from the federal election, Anthony Albanese’s confidence appears to have remained unshaken as he faced down threats that could have derailed his campaign.

19/04 Former Wallaby in wild code switch for 2028 Olympics

Quade Cooper is looking to represent Australia in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and hopes some of the country’s most exciting athletes can join him.

18/04 ‘Welcome to the real world’: Chinese manufacturers attempt to expose luxury brands as trade war erupts

As millions of businesses cop the heat of the US tariff war, Chinese manufacturers are pushing back against the gratuitous world of consumerism from which Western brands benefit greatly.

18/04 Truth behind Dutton campaign

After every federal election, there’s a campaign week that is looked back on as the decider.

18/04 China’s invasion barges seen practising for war

China’s new invasion barges are practising for war. And its civilian ferries are joining in.

18/04 China ‘Range Rover’s’ wild SUV claim

Welcome, Jaecoo, to Australia’s bursting-at-the-seams car market. Hop in, the water’s very warm.

18/04 Outrage as team plays hours after striker plummeted to death

Football fans in China were outraged by Zhejiang FC’s decision to go ahead with a league match hours after the death of their Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza.

17/04 US ‘Christmas at risk’ from China tariffs adline here

A toy industry CEO is sounding the alarm about what impact tariffs on China could have on Christmas in the US.

17/04 North Korea making giant advanced warship

The rogue Asian power of North Korea is reportedly building what could be its largest-ever warship, with chilling satellite images showing a giant vessel spanning almost 150 metres long currently under construction.

17/04 Alleged murder plotter’s freedom bid

The woman at the centre of a alleged love triangle murder plot is making a bid for freedom.

17/04 Rare phenomenon striking Aussies again

Is your car still where you left it? For the last decade or so we have been able to be pretty confident about that. Car theft got rare. But just recently, the trend has turned.

17/04 One thing you can do to save your super

As the uncertainty and disorder unleashed by US President Donald Trump’s various trade wars continue to echo around the globe, many Australians have been left looking at their superannuation balances and wondering where things go from here.

16/04 ‘Most bald-faced lie’: Explosive debate drama

Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of lying to voters and having “a problem with the truth” citing his hairsplitting arguments over whether the government sought advice from the Treasury on changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

16/04 Pressure on after Dutton’s Russia mistake

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton took the rare step of admitting he had made a mistake during the second leaders’ debate on Wednesday night, with the issue set to dominate an otherwise quiet week on the campaign trail.

16/04 Sydney FC falls short in bid to reach lucrative final

Sydney FC’s shot at a multimillion-dollar payday is over after the Sky Blues failed in their bid to reach the AFC Champions League Two final.

16/04 What Australia really thinks of Trump

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have squared off in a tense debate held at the ABC’s Parramatta studio, discussing a wide range of topics from housing affordability to the country’s dilemma with foreign superpowers US and China.

16/04 Nations’ major crackdown on foreigners

Countries across the world are continuing to crack down on foreigners.

16/04 ‘What’s happening?’: Line stuns cafe owner

A Sydney patisserie is struggling to keep up with demand after going viral on the Chinese version of TikTok.

16/04 China’s economy beats forecasts amid Trump trade war

China says its economy topped forecasts in the first quarter, as exporters rushed to shift goods ahead of swingeing US tariffs, but warned it faced “certain pressures” from Donald Trump’s trade blitz.

16/04 Aussies told to buy Indonesian rupiah for Bali now

Australians heading to Bali are being told to consider exchanging their money now — with the market rate for Indonesian rupiah hitting the highest it has been since August last year.

16/04 Horror new details in Olympian’s death

Champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins was alive and struggling to breathe after she tripped and fell under the vehicle driven by her husband Rohan Dennis, with neighbours frantically calling for emergency help in the aftermath of the horror accident, a police interview has revealed.

15/04 Peter Dutton’s ‘American style’ Medicare reforms would have cost families $800 a year

Anthony Albanese is plotting a new assault on Peter Dutton’s Medicare credentials accusing him of previously backing ‘American-style’ reforms including $7 fees for emergency department visits and pathology tests.

15/04 Second leaders debate headlines day 19 of election campaign

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will face off in the second leaders debate of the election campaign, just days after they released big spending policies at the respective campaign launches.

15/04 Dutton pledges $6m to prevent cyberbullying

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has reaffirmed his support for the social media ban for children under 16 in a new pledge, which would see $6 million worth of funding put towards “online safety” for kids.

15/04 Contract clause that could trigger Max Verstappen’s Red Bull exit

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has expressed “great concerns” over Max Verstappen’s future at the powerhouse team as the RB21 struggles to keep pace with rival cars.

15/04 ‘Not true’: Australia rejects Russian claim

Defence Minister Richard Marles has flatly rejected reports that Indonesia plans to allow Russian aircraft to operate from a base near Darwin after speaking to his counterparts in the region.

15/04 Putin’s disturbing plan on Aussie doorstep

Russia has asked Indonesia for permission to base strategic surveillance and combat aircraft in the province of Papua, some 1400km north of Darwin.

15/04 Russia’s huge move against Australia

The Prime Minister has responded angrily after reports Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to base “long range” aircraft in the Indonesian province of Papua – just 1380km from Australia.

15/04 Crazed tourist’s half-naked Bali rampage

A crazed American tourist has been filmed during a terrifying rampage at a medical clinic in Badung, Bali.

14/04 Chinese item causing chaos for US

President Donald Trump has confirmed he’ll announce new tariffs on imported semiconductors within the next week in another geopolitical power play dressed up as industrial policy.

14/04 Secretive Aussie gambler dubbed ‘The Joker’ takes down US lottery

A secretive Aussie gambler dubbed “The Joker” has emerged at the centre of a $151 million US lottery scandal.

14/04 ‘Incoherent’: Trump tariff plan’s fatal flaw

We have observed the unfolding of Donald Trump’s tariff strategy over almost three months now. Long enough, I think, to diagnose the glaring problems at its heart.

14/04 Tears as Hoskins family faces Rohan Dennis

The family of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins have confronted her husband Rohan Dennis with their pain and grief in an emotional court hearing, more than a year after her death.

14/04 ‘Gave him a piece of his mind’: Red Bull garage confrontation after Max shocker

Max Verstappen’s manager reportedly confronted Red Bull supremo Helmut Marko after a disappointing showing at the Bahrain Grand Prix that will do little to quell speculation the world champion could soon be driving for a different team.

14/04 Aussie giant’s world record twist

Olympian Matt Denny smashed his personal best for the third time in a week and set a new discus world record only to have his main rival launch the discus even further as their rivalry intensified.

14/04 ‘No exception’: Trump tariff confusion grows

Senior officials in the Trump administration, including President Donald Trump himself, are continuing to give mixed messages on his tariff policies, leaving the American business world and the governments of other countries even more confused than before.

14/04 EV Council criticises Peter Dutton’s pledge to abolish fines under NVES

The Electric Vehicle Council has strongly condemned Opposition Leader Petter Dutton’s pledge to abolish fines associated with Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), warning it would significantly raise the cost of living for millions of Australians.

13/04 ‘It’s an advantage’: F1 star escapes penalty for illegal move

Oscar Piastri has narrowed the gap to Lando Norris’ in the F1 championship after the Brit was resigned to third place at the Bahrain Grand Prix after George Russell escaped penalty for an illegal DRS move.

13/04 Massive brand name you have been saying wrong

A popular online retailer has cleared up a misconception about how to pronounce its name, after many have been stumped on how to say it.

12/04 Trump announces major tariff exemptions

The Trump administration has exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its punishing “reciprocal” tariffs – lessening the cost impact on American consumers for a host of popular hi-tech products.

12/04 ‘Uncertain times’ in Albo’s second week

There’s no doubting the Prime Minister started the week strong.

12/04 Coach makes difficult Sam Kerr admission as sad news drops

Sam Kerr fans have been dealt more bad news with the Matildas captain’s coach dropping a reality check on Friday night.

12/04 China act to tank Australia’s economy

Australia’s economy could take a hit worse than the global financial crisis or Covid if the geopolitical tensions between China and the US continue.

11/04 Billionaires finally turn on Donald Trump

OPINION

11/04 Watch out Gout: Aussie’s stunning 100m sprint

Watch out, Gout Gout.

11/04 Australian business forced to shift after US announces tariffs

An Australian business owner has revealed the brutal toll her company has faced after US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China were pushed through.

11/04 Arzani in a ‘really good spot’ after Popovic blast

Rejuvenated Melbourne Victory star Daniel Arzani says Socceroos coach Tony Popovic gave him the “kick up the bum” he needed.

11/04 Sky Blues seeking revenge on A-League leaders

Sydney FC star Joe Lolley hopes to get a proper crack at Auckland FC as the Sky Blues bid to put the disappointment of their midweek loss in Singapore behind them by beating the A-League leaders at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

11/04 ‘A must’: Aussie’s unexpected find in Japan

An Australian tourist visiting Japan has uncovered an iconic eatery that is “the same” as one that sadly closed its doors Down Under five years ago.

11/04 NAB slashes fixed home loan rates

While the Reserve Bank of Australia urges caution, NAB has taken the plunge by dropping fixed rates and forecasting a sharp fall in the cash rate.NAB rolled out major cuts to its fixed home loan rates on Friday, with its lowest advertised rate now sitting at 5.39 per cent per annum for a three-year term – available to borrowers with a loan-to-value ratio of 70 per cent or less.

11/04 RBA boss pours cold water on rate cut theory

Amid predictions of a potential double rate cut in May, with economists forecasting that Australian homeowners’ mortgage repayments could be slashed due to the United States’ ongoing trade war, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has cast doubt on such a scenario.

11/04 Serial rapist’s sick ‘trophies’ revealed

The case of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou has horrified the United Kingdom after the Chinese PhD student was convicted of raping 10 women in March.

11/04 Why China is unfazed by the ‘tariff apocalypse’

As Donald Trump’s trade war with China deepens, the Asian powerhouse has been left “unfazed” by mounting tariffs, a Chinese journalist has claimed, warning the US doesn’t “understand what the Chinese are capable of”.

10/04 RBA pours cold water on homeowner hopes

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has poured cold water over predictions of a double interest rate cut next month insisting it’s “too early” to make hard calls on the impact of Donald Trump’s tariff chaos.

10/04 Petrolheads lose it over wild EV clip

Aussie four-wheel-drive enthusiasts have been divided by a new breed of green utes taking on the nation’s trails.

10/04 Aussie stocks soar on Trump tariff backdown

An exuberant relief rally added $116bn in value to the Australian sharemarket on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull back from a sharpening global trade war.

10/04 Aussies outclassed by Kazakhstan

Australia’s hopes of reaching the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup are in tatters after being outclassed by Kazakhstan in Thursday’s Group D qualifying clash in Brisbane.

10/04 Ukraine releases striking footage of alleged captured Chinese soldiers who claim Russia dropped poison gas after they surrendered

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky claims at least 155 Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, releasing new footage of two men, who themselves claimed to be Chinese, captured in Donetsk Oblast on Thursday.

10/04 How Dutton move will torpedo EV industry

The dreaded bowser fill-up: watching the dollars turn over as our hard-earned cash disappears into fumes.

10/04 ‘Skip the line’: Law Australia badly needs

OPINION

10/04 Aussie girl, 10, dies in horror fire

A 10-year old Australian girl has died after a fire tore through a building in Singapore.

10/04 ‘Disturbing’: Bianca’s genius Kanye move

OPINION

10/04 Surf coach hit with child abuse charges

A once-popular and respected Queensland surf coach accused of sexually assaulting multiple children has been hit with a fresh wave of charges, announced on Thursday after Lyons told a court the existing allegations were “all true”.

10/04 Donald Trump’s economic chaos hits outlook for Australia’s interest rates

In Donald Trump’s “unpredictable” world, a lot can change in the span of 24 hours.

10/04 Trump’s huge tax move would change everything

An ambitious Donald Trump proposal to abolish income tax for millions of Americans could see the President secure an unconstitutional third term, a venture capitalist has claimed.

10/04 Musk faces new threat in Tesla war

I hate being late. I hate when other people are late. But you know what? In this instance the idiom “good things coming to those who wait” is bang on.

10/04 Trump kids’ massive pay day revealed

OPINION

09/04 ‘No respect’: Trump’s new China punishment

Donald Trump has announced the US will increase tariffs on China to a whopping 125 per cent.

09/04 PM’s secret weapon in Trump tariff fight

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will lead engagement with the United States over President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs if Labor is re-elected, the Prime Minister has said.

09/04 Trump’s Aussie act proves he’s got no clue

OPINION

09/04 ‘Has to stop’: CEO calls out ‘disrespectful’ act

The head of America’s largest bank has called out a rude habit on the rise in workplaces - and it bothers him so much he wants it banned.

09/04 Trump’s $400 hit on Aussies in Bali

The falling Aussie dollar can seem like a nightmare if you’re planning an overseas trip soon.

09/04 US, China clash over ‘wonder of the word’

China has hit back at the US after it said it would not allow China to “weaponise” or “threaten” operations of the Panama Canal.

09/04 Move over Bali, Aussies obsessed with this nation

Australians’ obsession with Japan is not slowing down — with new data proving the country is well and truly giving beloved Bali a run for its money.

09/04 Beauty queen plunges 15m to death

A European beauty queen has died after tragically plunging from a bridge onto a motorway while fleeing from police during a visit to Turkey.

08/04 Hidden meaning behind famed cricket bats

They became a symbol of his distinguished military service – accompanying him on 11 tours of duty.

08/04 ‘Weird’ trend people can’t stop talking about

Daring fashionistas are shelling out big bucks for braided hair neckties from a luxury label after the avant-garde add-on was unveiled in Paris last year.

08/04 Baffling 30-metre underwater ‘pyramid’ discovery

A 30-metre “pyramid” submerged just off the coast of Japan is turning heads — and could shake up everything we thought we knew about ancient civilisations.

08/04 Ukraine says its captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Ukrainian troops captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.

08/04 Pop superstar’s huge Aussie announcement

Australian Little Monsters rejoice! Lady Gaga hasn’t forgotten you and will bring her much-anticipated Mayhem Ball world tour down under in December.

08/04 ‘Witchcraft’: Disbelief as Aussie freak goes viral for insane act

Maddison Levi really is a cheat code.

08/04 Verstappen’s cheeky swipe at McLaren after Japan GP blunder

Max Verstappen couldn’t resist sticking the boot into his F1 rivals as McLaren lick their wounds after a missed opportunity at the Japanese Grand Prix on the weekend.

08/04 Reds skipper ‘proud’ of milestone

Reds captain Tate McDermott couldn’t have asked for a better venue and opponent for his 100th appearance in a Queensland jersey.

08/04 Sex scene cut from White Lotus finale revealed

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus.

08/04 EV influencer speaks out after squaring off with Channel 7 reporter

An electric vehicle influencer involved in a fiery exchange with a Channel 7 journalist claims the footage that aired on television was edited to make him look like a bad guy.

08/04 Sydney supersub continues to impress

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay has encouraged Sky Blues supersub Adrian Segecic to leave the club next season but only to join an overseas team rather than a rival A-League outfit.

08/04 Update on 84yo star of wild new Netflix doco

An 84-year-old British woman at the centre of an explosive new Netflix doco that claims she scammed her son out of over $630,000 has been charged with multiple counts of fraud in Singapore.

08/04 Popular restaurant offers ‘skinny discount’

A popular restaurant is offering customers “humiliating” discounts on their bill if they can fit their body through varying spaces.

07/04 Musk says he hopes for ‘zero tariffs’

Trump adviser and billionaire Elon Musk said he hopes the US and Europe can move towards a “zero-tariff situation” as stock markets continue to be rocked by the President’s heavy trade tariffs.

07/04 Donald Trump tariffs: Global markets are in free fall, what should I do?

Markets are collapsing. This is like one of those times where they tell you there’s a chance of minor earthquakes and then you see the entire neighbourhood collapsing into a cloud of dust. What should you do?

07/04 ‘15 mins of madness’ sees US markets soar

It’s been labelled by some as the 15 minutes “of madness” that sent US stock markets soaring upwards on Monday rather than plummeting as many expected.

07/04 Alanna Kennedy left with black eye from brutal hit with Matildas teammate

A sickening collision between two Matildas teammates in their friendly against South Korea has left one with a black eye and another with an injury concern.

07/04 Real reason for US stock market collapse

I love the smell of a market crash in the morning.

07/04 ‘Incredible addition’: Aussies hail star’s defection

Ajla Tomljanovic hailed the newest member of Australia’s female tennis cohort, world No.12 Daria Kasatkina, as an “incredible addition” to the nation’s stocks hopeful that “common sense” would allow the native Russian to represent her new country in the future.

07/04 Moment baby elephant mounts tourist

A tourist got a little more than she bargained for, during a brief encounter with a curious baby elephant.

07/04 ‘Drunk’ Aussie man punches wall at airport

A 37-year-old man from Western Australia has been arrested after he allegedly became aggressive towards cabin crew and punched a wall outside a boarding gate.

07/04 Channel 7 reporter and EV influencer square up during heated argument

A Channel 7 journalist and an electric vehicle influencer got in a fiery exchange during filming for an expose on Chinese-backed Indonesian nickel mining for EV batteries.

06/04 Brutal video exposes Aussie F1 ace Jack Doohan’s big secret at Japanese Grand Prix

Brutal new video shows Aussie Jack Doohan couldn’t use his left arm during the entire Japanese Grand Prix.

06/04 Aussie guns huge LIV win ahead of Masters

Cameron Smith will head to the Masters with a winning feeling after teammate, and great mate, Marc Leishman’s breakthrough LIV win at Miami helped steer the all-Aussie Ripper GC to a huge team victory.

06/04 F1 world erupts as Oscar Piastri dudded by own team

Formula 1 fans have been left scratching their heads after McLaren appeared to botch a chance at victory during the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.

05/04 Two chilling words mark the end of America

OPINION

05/04 Global outbreak Australia can’t avoid

Victoria and NSW are set to smash last year’s measles case numbers and Western Australia has already surpassed its 2024 total in three months.

05/04 Doohan refuses to discuss huge F1 crash

Jack Doohan refused to discuss his massive F1 crash that halted Friday’s practice session ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

05/04 Max Verstappen grabs surprise pole with blistering lap

Max Verstappen ripped out an “insane” lap to grab a shock pole position for what has already been a wild weekend ahead of Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

05/04 China’s new battleground: Green utes

Utes are as Aussie as a meat pie or a slab of beer, and you can see these rugged workhorses lined up across building sites and footy fields around the nation.

05/04 Matildas seeking momentum

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni says it’s vital that his team builds further momentum ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup with another win over South Korea in Newcastle on Monday night.

05/04 Trump tariffs spark five-year AUD low

The Australian dollar has hit a five-year low as China hits back against Donald Trump’s trade war.

05/04 Prince Andrew wrote birthday letters to Xi Jinping

Prince Andrew sent yearly birthday letters – which were written with the help of an alleged Chinese spy – to China’s President Xi Jinping, his senior aide has revealed.

04/04 Silver lining in Trump tariff plan

Mortgage holders and young superannuation members could get a leg-up due to US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies.

04/04 China slaps whopping tariff on all US goods

Donald Trump has accused China of “panicking” and “playing it wrong” after Beijing walloped the US with 34 per cent tariffs in retaliation.

04/04 Image hints at blunder that sparked Aussie’s 330km/h horror crash

Jack Doohan said on Friday that missing FP1 at the Suzuka Circuit was just an opportunity for him to prove he was capable of “great things” with his back against the wall at one of F1’s most fearsome tracks.

04/04 ‘BIT CONFUSED’: Moment ‘hungover’ killer with 52 IQ grilled by cops

A “hungover” killer was sitting in an interview room at Surry Hills police station with two detectives poised to question him.

04/04 Sam Kerr’s return celebrated in Matildas’ win over South Korea

The Matildas have recorded a breakthrough 1-0 win over South Korea on a night the Australian fans welcomed the return of superstar Sam Kerr.

04/04 Aussie suffers huge crash in F1 practice

Aussie F1 rookie Jack Doohan has suffered a heavy crash early in the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix.

04/04 One man who can bring down Trump

Trump versus Obama in 2028?

04/04 Fine-dining Patagonian toothfish behind mystery of Trump’s ‘penguin’ tariff

One of the more bizarre inclusions on Donald Trump’s naughty list of nations to be tariffed on Wednesday was a small collection of Antarctic islands inhabited only by penguins, sparking widespread ridicule online.

04/04 Aussie sporting teams slammed over AI feature

Two of Australia’s biggest sporting franchises are in hot water with some fans after using a new AI feature that can generate artwork.

04/04 Alarming interest rate prediction emerges

ANALYSIS

04/04 China’s chilling plan to ‘annex’ Australia

Is Australia the next Taiwan? The next Spratly Islands? The next Himalayan Ladakh?

04/04 What Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs mean for Russia, China

The White House has clarified its decision to keep Russia off President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs list after it raised some eyebrows, explaining that Moscow already faced tough sanctions – and the threat of even more loomed large.

04/04 Verstappen says damning Red Bull social media move ‘wasn’t a mistake’

Max Verstappen is sticking up for Liam Lawson after the Kiwi was dropped from Red Bull and joined the long list of Verstappen’s ex-teammates.

04/04 Aussie pop star gets huge US honour

Australian musical superstar Kylie Minogue has got lots of honours in her life, but perhaps none quite literally as big as this.

03/04 Deadly creature leaves influencer scarred

An influencer who had a run-in with the world’s most venomous creature while on holiday in the tropics is lucky to have escaped with her life and a scar.

03/04 ‘Fight back’: Radical plan to take down Trump

COMMENT

03/04 Montemurro backed to coach Matildas

Matildas interim boss Tom Sermanni has backed decorated club coach Joe Montemurro to become coach of the women’s national team, but will “fully support” whoever Football Australia appoints.

03/04 Trump tariff barrage wipes out Aussie shares

US President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs on the world’s major economies pushed the Australian sharemarket into a sea of red on Thursday, as investors confronted the stark reality of an escalating breakdown in global trade.

03/04 RBA warns Trump a risk to Aussies

US President Donald Trump’s trade war could trigger cascading disorder in the global economy and pummel Australians, the Reserve Bank of Australia warns.

03/04 ‘No good lady’: Grubby tactics exposed

A spate of vandalism has plagued MP candidates across party lines as tensions flare in hotly contested electorates around the country.

03/04 Matildas closing in on big move amid concerns over ‘lack of direction’

Twenty years after he sent the Socceroos to the World Cup, John Aloisi is in the frame to be the next coach of the Matildas.

03/04 Hollywood stars attend glitzy premiere of The Last Of Us in Sydney

The cast of two of the biggest shows on streaming right now walked the red carpet in Sydney on Wednesday night for a double celebration.

03/04 Airline launches ‘first ever’ flight from Aus

South Australian travellers hoping to step foot into the west coast of the US without going via another major city will be able to do so from December, with a major airline launching a direct route between Adelaide and San Francisco for the “first time”.

03/04 Image goes viral after Liam Lawson’s truth bomb on Red Bull axing

Liam Lawson’s sad Red Bull fate has been perfectly summed up in one image.

03/04 Donald Trump goes after ‘dirty’ countries with savage tariffs that could cripple vulnerable economies

Donald Trump’s long-awaited plan to impose hefty tariffs on America’s trade partners has arrived and some of the world’s most vulnerable economies have been harshly punished.

02/04 Oscar Piastri contract detail changes everything in McLaren battle

Oscar Piastri is being tipped to seriously challenge Lando Norris for the F1 world championship this year, with a detail in his new contract to ensure the shackles are off when the two teammates go head to head on track.

02/04 Trump drops Musk bombshell, Tesla rocked

The dramatic slide in Tesla’s share price has been arrested by news Elon Musk is set to take a step back from his role within US President Donald Trump’s administration.

02/04 Tsunoda’s revelation after famous Ricci rant

New Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda has opened up on his infamous feud with Daniel Ricciardo ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

02/04 US ‘hit list’ for Aussie tariffs revealed

US President Donald Trump will slap new tariffs on Australia “effective immediately” in a move that is set to send the price of his beloved McDonald’s cheeseburger soaring.

02/04 The court case that has rocked K-pop

The members of a popular K-Pop girl group featuring two Australian singers continue their court battle this week to leave the Korean entertainment giant that created them.

02/04 Star flaunts ‘22kg’ weight loss in string bikini

A former British pop star has shown off her impressive weight loss following the end of her six-year relationship.

02/04 Plane passenger’s ‘deeply concerning’ act

A woman from the US is demanding answers after an unknown passenger behind her reportedly gave her an in-flight makeover while she slept.

02/04 Kerr’s T-shirt statement after Matilda’s drama

Sam Kerr has made a statement with candid photos showing the Matildas captain sporting a blunt T-shirt message the day after her dramatic return to the Matildas.

02/04 Eerie moment cruise ship goes dark

This is the terrifying moment a luxury cruise liner is plunged into darkness as passengers are warned of a chilling threat to their safety.

02/04 ‘Constant failure’: Elon Musk’s behaviour is only part of Tesla’s downward spiral – it’s simply ‘drowning’ in failures

Tesla’s financial future looks increasingly perilous, with half its share value wiped out in recent months on the back of plunging sales figures and a mass rejection of the “toxic” brand by the public.

02/04 Medical report uncovers third drug found with Shane Warne

The medical report of Shane Warne’s death has come to light for the first time three years after the cricket icon’s death.

01/04 Fiery scenes as volcano erupts in Iceland following ‘earthquake swarm’

A town and popular tourist attraction has been evacuated in Iceland after a volcano erupted near the nation’s capital, sending orange flames and smoke in the air.

01/04 Aussies face ‘price meltdown’ within hours

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01/04 Shares tumble as Trump tariff reality bites

President Donald Trump’s sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on cars “not made in the US” is expected to hit Asian automakers hard, with Japanese giants set to feel it the most.

01/04 ‘Parasite’: Beijing fury as warships mass

China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills Beijing said were aimed at practising for “precision strikes” and a blockade of the self-ruled island.

01/04 White Lotus storyline that had to be scrapped after Trump re-election

Carrie Coon shared which storyline from The White Lotus was left on the cutting room floor after President Trump’s re-election.

01/04 ‘OMG’: Formula 1 world loses it over Red Bull reveal

The Formula 1 world have lost it after Red Bull unveiled a special livery for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix.

01/04 ‘I’ve settled’: Donald Trump decides on Aussie tariffs

Australia now fears US President Donald Trump will slap new tariffs on all imports from overseas with our allies Britain and Canada left completely in the dark over what is being planned.

01/04 ‘S**t show’: Woman sparks Bali flight chaos

Another Jetstar Bali flight has ended in chaos after a woman tried to open an aircraft door mid flight.

01/04 Building in Philippines hides dark secret ripping off Aussies

It may look like any other call centre, but inside workers are scamming people around the globe, including Australians, out of their hard earned money.

01/04 Bali tightens rules for tourists

Bali has doubled down on its zero-tolerance approach to unruly tourists, particularly those who break the law, after tightening its rules for international visitors last week.

01/04 Horror toll of ‘megaquake’ revealed

Modelling has predicted a “megaquake” could kill almost 300,000 people and wipe $2.8 trillion from Japan’s economy, according to a doomsday announcement from its government.

01/04 Inside Thailand’s spectacular real-life White Lotus hotels

“This is where the dead body was floating,” Angela, general manager of Anantara Mai Khao, announces proudly as she gestures to the peaceful lily pond in front of us.

01/04 Matildas vice-captain’s massive call on Sam Kerr captaincy debate

Matildas vice-captain Emily van Egmond says Sam Kerr “definitely should not be standing down” as the national side’s skipper following backlash suggesting that she should give up the role.

01/04 Nation’s horror move after quake kills thousands

Myanmar’s military-run government has been slammed for its “outrageous” move to continue air strikes as the war-torn country grapples with the aftermath of an earthquake which has left over 2,000 people dead.

01/04 ‘Men just do stuff like that’: Wild response after man masturbates on flight for an hour

There was a snake on the plane.

31/03 ‘Any outcome:’ Aus preps for Trump’s Lib Day

The Albanese government is preparing for “any outcome” that arises from US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, however changes to Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and biosecurity measures will be strictly off the negotiating table.

31/03 Trump delusion is getting out of hand ‘Frightening’ reality behind Trump’s latest stunt

Amid all the noise surrounding tariffs, Ukraine and internal US issues, Donald Trump has taken time out of his day to revisit a highly controversial talking point that has emboldened his strongest critics.

31/03 ‘Mayhem’: $38bn wiped off the ASX

The ASX200 slumped on Monday to the tune of $38bn, as investors fear the worst from the US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

31/03 Elon Musk is destroying Tesla’s brand with erratic and divisive behaviour, experts say

Elon Musk’s increasingly erratic and divisive behaviour has thrust Tesla into a crisis, with sales plunging across the globe and used cars flooding the market.

31/03 Max Verstappen tipped to leave Red Bull in F1 bombshell

Red Bull’s 2025 Formula One season is poised to be a slow motion car crash that could well end with Max Verstappen leaving to join a rival team.

31/03 ‘100%’: Trump’s chilling Greenland threat

US President Donald Trump is doubling down on his desire to take over Greenland.

31/03 Horrifying moment people are swept away during quake

A chilling video has emerged from China’s Yunnan province following a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday.

31/03 Sam Kerr returns as Football Australia say public ‘may not be aware’ of all incident details

Football Australia has suggested the general public may not be aware of “additional context” surrounding the Sam Kerr court case that rocked Australian football.

31/03 Horror as tourists almost swept off pool ledge

The heart-stopping moment a swimmer was almost swept-off a rooftop in Bangkok after a monster earthquake in Myanmar rocked the city has been caught on CCTV.

31/03 Star jets into Sydney amid on-screen controversy

The cast of the hit HBO Max series The White Lotus arrived in Australia over the weekend – and leading the way was its controversial star, Patrick Schwarzenegger.

30/03 ‘Own stupid fault’: Cop defends shocking footage after ramming e-bike rider

A police officer says he was forced to quit and is now taunted by the e-bike yobs who he rammed with his car.

30/03 New ‘premium SUV’ launches in Aus

A new car brand launching in Australia was once cause for front page news and fanfare.

30/03 Bombshell claims Shane Warne police investigation covered up item

The investigation into the death of Shane Warne has been turned on its head with bombshell claims one item was removed from his Thailand villa after police had begun their investigation.

30/03 Prince Harry accused of ‘harassment and bullying’ by own charity

Prince Harry has been accused of launching a “damaging” attack that led to the alleged “harassment and bullying” of Sentebale charity chair Dr Sophie Chandauka after he quit the organisation.

29/03 Tough news for Uber drivers

We’re rapidly accelerating to 60km/h, I see a red light and traffic ahead and – my God – there’s no driver!

29/03 Japan’s huge 4-day week move just days away

In a matter of days a radical four-day work week experiment will kick off in Japan in a desperate bid to reverse the country’s rapidly declining birthrate.

29/03 Major week set to shake up election campaign

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will face key economic tests in the first days of the May 3 election campaign, as voters watch to see how they tackle cost of living issues.

29/03 Big reason holidays to Bali are cheaper

Holidays to Bali are nearly 5 per cent cheaper now than they were just three months ago, as US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies trigger a slump in the value of Indonesia’s currency.

29/03 Brazen prison break caught on camera

Shocking footage has emerged showing more than 50 inmates staging a mass prison break from a notorious Indonesian jail.

28/03 ‘Scariest’: Sophie Monk caught in earthquake

Sophie Monk has recounted the terrifying moment she was on the 52nd floor of a hotel in Thailand when a major earthquake struck, filming herself fleeing the building.

28/03 Aussie model ditches Bali for secret island

Surrounded by crystal clear waters and dotted with natural swimming holes on the edge of the Suva Sea, one island awaits that’s previously been dubbed as the quiet alternative to Bali.

28/03 Temu opens marketplace to Aussie businesses

Chinese marketplace Temu has opened the floodgates to thousands of Australian businesses allowing them to sell on their platform for the first time.

28/03 Gross problem with naked Bianca Insta pics

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27/03 USA flights plummet to insane price

Click Frenzy Travel has kicked off with one of the most insane deals we’ve ever seen – free flights!

27/03 24yo Turkey Olympian and father killed in ski resort fire

An Olympic star and his dad have died in a fire at a ski resort hotel.

27/03 Wild way Trump could decide Aussie election

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27/03 Drunk tourist tied down and wheeled out of Bali sports bar

Shocking footage has emerged of a drunk tourist being hog-tied wheeled out of a Bali sports bar with his wrist and legs tied up.

27/03 Eerie satellite picture sparks invasion fears

A string of cutting-edge maritime innovations out of China have sounded alarms for defence analysts across the globe, with fears growing that the new technologies could be used in a potential invasion of Taiwan.

27/03 Sam Kerr’s likely Matildas return date emerges

Superstar Sam Kerr could make her Matildas return during a pair of friendlies against Argentina later this year.

27/03 ‘Free fall’: Rates call nobody wanted to hear

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27/03 When superstar Sam Kerr could make her Matildas return

Superstar Sam Kerr could make her Matildas return during a pair of friendlies against Argentina later this year.

27/03 Why this pic should ‘terrify’ America

OPINION

27/03 Max Verstappen’s astonishing Red Bull claim amid brutal Liam Lawson axing

Max Verstappen has claimed Red Bull’s car is harder to drive than the car of its junior team Racing Bulls in a worrying sign of the team’s downfall.

27/03 Qantas‘ mammoth $519 overseas sale

Just when you thought the summer sun was starting to simmer, an overseas flight sale has been launched — with red hot deals to some of Australia’s favourite destinations.

26/03 Nation enabled ‘mass exportation’ of children

South Korea’s government enabled the “mass exportation” of children with private adoption agencies by fabricating birth records and failing to follow consent procedures, a landmark investigation has found.

25/03 Hero does it again as Socceroos catch fire in World Cup statement

The Socceroos are within sight of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after a 2-0 win over China in Hangzhou.

25/03 Socceroos secure back-to-back wins

The Socceroos are within sight of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after a 2-0 win over China in Hangzhou.

25/03 NSW Health issues measles disease alert

NSW Health has warned locals to stay alert for symptoms of a highly infectious disease after three infectious cases travelled to several locations in northern NSW.

24/03 ‘Can’t imagine’: Bonkers rumour rocks Aussie, Formula 1 grid

Jack Doohan and Liam Lawson both have an axe hovering above their heads.

24/03 Trump’s biggest fear coming true

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23/03 China GP result overturned after shock disqualifications

The Chinese Grand Prix result has been drastically changed after three drivers were disqualified hours after the chequered flag.

23/03 Report spells disaster for Red Bull rookie Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson’s future at Red Bull could be over before it ever truly got off the ground.

22/03 F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda pulled out by Red Bull official over interview response

Three months after Max Verstappen was crowned world champion for a fourth time, Red Bull is on the brink of disarray.

22/03 ‘We know’: Expert’s huge MH370 call

It has been 11 years since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 signed off from Malaysian air traffic control with the now-infamous words: “Good night Malaysia three seven zero” as the Boeing 777 crossed into Vietnamese airspace.

22/03 Aussie storms to first career pole

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri stormed to his first-ever pole position on Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell, after Lewis Hamilton won the sprint race.

22/03 Socceroos preparing for ‘final’ in China

It was one of the most memorable nights of Craig Goodwin’s international career – playing for the Socceroos in his hometown of Adelaide and scoring a goal in Australia’s 3-1 win over China.

22/03 Country so ‘secretive’ plane blinds had to be closed

A British tourist who was the first from his country to visit North Korea since the pandemic five years ago has revealed some of the most bizarre encounters while in the isolated country.

21/03 Meet Europe’s richest royal, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

Tiny but mighty, Luxembourg is one of Europe’s richest nations — and its royal family is just as loaded.

21/03 ‘Irrecoverable’: Australia in ‘precarious state’

Donald Trump’s divisive brand of leadership has continued to ruffle feathers inside the upper echelons of politics around the globe.

21/03 International students ‘not the culprits’ of rental crisis in Australia, study claims

International students are not responsible for Australia’s rental crisis and should not be “scapegoated” by politicians and media, a new study claims.

21/03 China’s ‘leftover men’ drive sick trend

China’s “leftover men” are getting desperate. So they’re turning to online catalogues to buy foreign brides.

20/03 Why cars are getting more expensive

A new set of laws for vehicle emissions is set to push the prices of new cars, SUVs and utes skyward – and some Aussie favourites are already facing the axe.

20/03 Wild Trump plan Australia should copy

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20/03 Confessions of a Bali flight attendant

There’s a dark side to working 30,000 feet in the air.

20/03 ‘Silent killer’: 21-year-old dies after intense exercise

An athletic young Melbourne man has died at just 21 years old from a dangerous muscle condition caused by high-intensity exercise.

19/03 ‘Kill switch’: Bank plan to end scammers

Customers at one of Australia’s big four banks will be the first to get access to a “kill switch” allowing them to instantly lockdown their accounts.

19/03 Albo to slash cost of prescription medication

Anthony Albanese will slash the cost of prescription medicine in Australia to the lowest level in twenty years if re-elected, pledging Aussies will not pay more than $25 a Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) script.

19/03 ‘2027 invasion’: Nation prepares for war

Taiwanese troops will simulate possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion in 2027 during the island’s annual war games, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, as Beijing maintains military pressure on Taipei.

19/03 Red Bull supremo unveils key detail in Liam Lawson’s future

Formula One rookie Liam Lawson is said to be facing a five-race plan before any judgement on his seat alongside Max Verstappen will be passed.

19/03 Qantas’ free international Wi-Fi to switch on from next week

Qantas will switch on “fast and free” Wi-Fi on some international flights for the first time next week.

19/03 Aussie’s horror $2000-a-day China bill

The family of an Australian man who suffered a heart attack while on holiday in China is desperately trying to raise funds for his mounting medical costs.

19/03 F1 rule change ahead of China GP could rock Oscar Piastri’s title hopes

Formula One bosses have announced a shock rule change, giving teams just five days to fix rear wing flex in a move that could seriously impact McLaren and Australian Oscar Piastri’s quest for a world title.

18/03 ‘LEVEL OF VIOLENCE IS INSANE’: Elon Musk’s horror at firebombing

The wild backlash against Elon Musk in the US has continued to escalate, with multiple Tesla vehicles set alight and fired upon at a dealership in Las Vegas.

18/03 Gross act Aussies no longer copping

Australians are fed up with one particular act, with one irrate person calling out anyone guilty of committing the crime.

18/03 Incest scene on hit show divides fans: ‘Way too much’

Fans of The White Lotus suspected it would happen, but still seemed shocked when Patrick Schwarzenegger’s character shared a kiss with his on-screen brother.

18/03 Backpacker missing after tourist boat caught fire, sunk off Koh Tao island in Thailand

A backpacker is missing after a dive tour boat caught fire and sunk in Thailand.