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21/04 ‘Deceitful and deceptive’: Labor accuses Peter Dutton of blowing $10 billion hole in the budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has accused Peter Dutton of blowing a $10 billion hole in the budget, warning that the maths doesn’t add up on the Liberal’s flagship policies to slash fuel excise and offer tax deductions for mortgages and long lunches.

21/04 Aussie business owner cops $24k power hike

An Australian small business owner says he will have to cop a $24,000 power bill rise as he warns other shop owners to expect huge hikes.

20/04 Albo, Dutton enter crucial election fortnight

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will head into a critical penultimate week of the election campaign, with the Coalition still struggling to make up lost ground.

20/04 Coalition’s $750m crime crackdown

Peter Dutton has vowed to “stand up” to “crime gangs” if elected, announcing a $750m package to tackle criminal activity across the nation.

20/04 New poll suggests Anthony Albanese could win majority government

Anthony Albanese is on the verge of securing a political resurrection according to the latest Newspoll and could be re-elected as Prime Minister with a surprise majority.

19/04 Albo, Dutton share Easter messages

After declaring victory over Vegemite-gate, where an Australian-Canadian cafe was ordered to stop selling Vegemite due to local health regulations, Anthony Albanese has issued his Easter message to the nation.

19/04 Albanese, Dutton low key campaigning on Easter Sunday, day 23 of election campaign

With just two weeks left in the election campaign, the Prime Minister was all smiles and swagger as he received a warm welcome at the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Saturday.

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 Aussie star gets big boost from Dua Lipa

The last thing pop singer songwriter Kita Alexander expected to hear as she opened for Dua Lipa on her sold-out tour of Australia was “We love you, Kita!” shouted from the audience.

17/04 Simple question that left Dutton speechless

OPINION

16/04 New share-trade drama ignites for Peter Dutton over BHP shares sell-off

Peter Dutton has revealed another astute share trading move confirming he dumped his BHP shares in 2008 two days before the mining giant slashed 3,300 jobs.

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 Ex-PM backs in embattled candidate

Former prime minister John Howard has publicly backed beleaguered Liberal candidate Scott Yung in his race for the must-win Sydney electorate of Bennelong.

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 ‘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 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 Phil Gould shares ‘conversation’ with Lachie Galvin in Bulldogs ‘sales pitch’

Phil Gould is remaining coy about whether the Bulldogs will pursue Lachlan Galvin after the young playmaker’s shock decision to leave the Wests Tigers.

15/04 ‘Drunken sailors’: Today host Karl Stefanovic unloads on Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese’s reckless spending

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese have been accused of “spending like drunken sailors” in the most reckless election campaign in living memory.

14/04 There are big issues with Labor’s multi billion-dollar housing plan, experts warn

Labor’s plan to get more young Australians into their first home sooner and for less cash upfront will inevitably drive up home prices, economists have warned.

14/04 Peter Dutton dodges questions about bank of mum and dad

Peter Dutton has repeatedly dodged questions over whether he will allow his three kids to call on the bank of mum and dad to enter the housing market.

13/04 Key question next PM must answer

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese went all out over the weekend, announcing major cost of living relief for millions of Australians.

09/04 ‘How embarrassing’: Sad truth behind iconic Aussie Olympics photo

Harry Garside has likened his Paris Olympics performance to the embarrassment of a kid not being picked at sport.

17/03 ‘Absolutely devastated’: Update on girl’s death

Police are treating the death of a six-year-old girl last seen wearing a pink jumpsuit on NSW’s south coast as a tragic incident and not a potential crime.

11/03 Teo settles with cancer patient’s family

Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has settled a civil case brought by the family of a late West Australian mother who underwent surgery for brain cancer in 2018.

18/02 Pill test trial in NSW comes with a catch

The Yours and Owls festival in March will be the first music event to introduce pill testing in NSW, but police have warned patrons may face drug dogs and strip searches before they reach the health staff conducting the trial.

18/02 ‘Not a real city’: Development decision exposes everything that’s wrong with Sydney

The approved plans for a prime parcel of land in Sydney’s bustling CBD, the final piece of the country’s most prominent urban renewal project, has been branded “a joke”.

17/02 The toxic habit putting Aussies at risk

New research has shown how the toxic habit nearly 2 million Aussies are struggling to shed could be significantly more dangerous than first thought.

13/02 Raygun shoots down TV deal

OPINION

31/01 ‘Pinata’: Exclusive school responds to co-ed saga

A prestigious boys’ school in Sydney’s inner west has seen more than 50 students leave amid the bitter fallout of a controversial decision to go co-ed next year.

23/01 Australia’s top 25 cars

CARS are woven throughout the fabric of Australian society. From family holidays to road trips, the daily grind and unforgettable motorsport moments, our cars have close ties to many experiences.

07/01 Residents fight Hemmes’ mega plans

The last remaining unit owner of a building in Sydney CBD is fighting to block a new 24/7 hospitality mega precinct proposed by pub tsar Justin Hemmes’ company.

03/01 Andrew O’Keefe charged with drug driving

Fallen TV star Andrew O’Keefe will face court again this month after being charged with drug driving.

01/01 Australian selectors’ David Warner blunder set to be repeated

COMMENT

30/12 Record year of housing handouts, changes by Aussie governments

Never in Australia’s history has so much been handed out to help taxpayers have homes, with record financial leg-ups going as high as $56k for the average first home in one state.

08/12 Witness: William Tyrrell podcast investigation reveals 150 pages of censored evidence

EXCLUSIVE

05/12 $6 million contract clause rocks NRL, exposes club’s dangerous gamble

Jarome Luai’s blockbuster $6 million Wests Tigers move is not what fans were first told, it has been reported.

17/10 Metro shut over busy Sydney weekend

Commuters are furious after it was announced Sydney’s Metro will be closed this weekend despite major events, including one excepted to be attended by King Charles.

15/10 Men’s ‘mental toughness’ is ‘just toxic masculinity rebranded’, writer Jill Stark says

Cult hero Nedd Brockmann’s gruelling 1600-kilometre charity run is part of a broader trend of men “repackaging mental health as mental toughness”, according to a writer who suggests the “blokeification of mental fitness” is “just toxic masculinity rebranded”.

05/10 NRL Grand Final John Singleton’s huge punt on Penrith Panthers against Melbourne Storm

Advertising guru John Singleton has 400,000 more reasons than most to cheer on the Panthers in Sunday’s NRL Grand Final.

04/09 The unidentified faces of kids subjected to unimaginable horrors that keep a top cop up at night

Sometimes in the dead of night, the faces of countless unidentified children flood Detective Chief Inspector Adam Powderly’s mind.

03/09 ‘Unimaginable depravity’: A chilling look at the hardest job in Australia, seeking out the absolute worst of humanity

Within moments of logging onto social media from her smartphone, a 13-year-old girl is approached by a manipulative predator with sickening and unspeakable motives.

25/04 Popular Aussie pub for sale for $20 million

A popular pub in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is the latest watering hole to hit the market, and it is expected to fetch $20 million.

08/04 Hemmes’ company in court name battle

Two up-market Australian restaurants have found themselves pitted against each other in court over their almost identical names.

03/04 Truth about ‘embarrassing’ photo of long queue of Teslas waiting to recharge

It’s the jarring photo said to prove that Australia will struggle in its goal to ditch petrol cars.

28/03 Retail spending benefits from Swift lift

Taylor Swift mania buoyed retail trade through February after the international pop megastar’s seven sold-out arena concerts in Melbourne and Sydney bolstered spending on eating out, clothing and merchandise.

26/03 Update after Swift’s dad in Sydney scandal

Superstar Taylor Swift’s dad won’t have any “Bad Blood” with Australia after police decided they would not charge him over allegations he assaulted a paparazzi photographer.

13/03 ‘I feel s**thouse’: Aussie boxing legend Jeff Fenech hospitalised with mystery infection

Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech has been rushed to hospital for urgent tests after revealing he has had a high temperature for the past 12 days.

12/03 It’s the $7bn mega tax that makes buying a home harder – but the government can’t afford to axe it

A mammoth tax slapped on property buyers is one of the biggest barriers to homeownership, but Premier Chris Minns admits New South Wales can’t afford to axe it.

10/03 Five signs you’re dangerously obsessed with someone

As Australia slowly recovers from the Taylor Swift cyclone that swept through Melbourne and Sydney just a few weeks ago, there is one question on every non-Swiftie’s mind.

07/03 Police find over $600K inside duffel bag in freezer of alleged hit-and-run driver

A driver who allegedly hit a man with his Lexus before leaving him to die on a street in Sydney’s west failed to provide aid as he ”didn’t know” he had hit a human, a court has heard.

06/03 Travis Kelce reveals Taylor Swift’s view on Australia, details amazing date

Travis Kelce is sharing behind-the-scenes details of his “amazing” date with Taylor Swift at the Sydney Zoo.

02/03 ‘17 to 20’: Paul Kent makes bold three-team NRL expansion call

Before a ball has even been kicked in anger, it’s hard for even the most cynical NRL fan to believe that the Vegas trip has been anything but a success.

29/02 Furious Taylor Swift fans erupt over footage of woman ‘Shazaming’ one of her biggest hits at concert

“Damn I lost the battle to Ticketmaster and spent ($1,000) on an aftermarket ticket to this,” one commenter lamented.

27/02 Ban for premiership star over ‘lines’ post

Penrith premiership-winning hooker Mitch Kenny is set to miss his team’s start to the season, with a suspension and fine looming for his “couple Boxing Day lines” social media post.

27/02 ‘For what?’: Hurt over Mardi Gras cop ban

As someone who’s Indigenous, gay and a cop, Joe* is used to copping it on multiple fronts.

25/02 Aussie Taylor Swift video making Americans jealous

Aussie concertgoers have had a real treat over the past week: A massive tour by the world’s biggest music star – with a side order of making Americans jealous.

20/02 Eerie text sent before mum and child found

An eerie text sent to students at a prominent Sydney martial arts academy moments before a mother and her young child were found dead at the studio has been revealed.

19/02 Major city braces for another severe storm

Severe thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to hammer parts of Sydney just a day after wild storms wreaked havoc across the city.

09/02 ‘In a heartbeat’: Dr Teo’s big comeback

Charlie Teo has given a heartfelt interview in which he said people in Australia were dying while he was unable to practise.

09/02 ‘Do better’: NIMBY mayors called out amid housing crisis

NIMBY mayors in Sydney are “fear mongering” over plans to unlock thousands of new homes as they’re more worried about their own positions, the NSW housing minister says.

05/02 ‘B**ch and fold’: Huge call on tax cuts

Peter Dutton will execute the time-honoured “b**ch and fold” strategy over Labor’s revamped income tax cuts, ensuring cost of living relief is locked and loaded for July 1.

31/01 ‘Man babies’: $40k school protest mocked

Furious parents and former students of one of Sydney’s most prestigious boys’ schools who rallied to protest the “woke” decision to start accepting girls have been mocked online.

30/01 ‘Woke mumbo jumbo’: Parents lash school’s co-ed call

A barrister whose son attends a prestigious Sydney boys’ school that is going co-ed has labelled the reasoning offered to parents as “woke mumbo jumbo” at a protest held on the first day of class for 2024.

26/01 Jacinta Price calls for radical Aus Day move

Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says she would support legislation enshrining January 26 as Australia Day as debate rages over the national holiday for another year.

25/01 ‘Dead, buried’: Savage warning issued for PM

Peter Dutton has declared Anthony Albanese’s leadership “dead, buried, cremated” warning that voters will not accept “a liar as PM” over his broken tax cuts promise.

22/01 Shock findings about impact of self-service

Despite a new study that has found that self-service checkouts erode customer loyalty, Australia’s largest retailers continue to stick with the divisive technology.

19/01 ‘Whingers’: Peter Dutton makes thong admission as he doubles down on Woolies boycott calls over Australia Day

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on his call to boycott “woke” Woolworths over refusing to sell Australia Day thongs — despite admitting he won’t be wearing them.

17/01 ‘Go woke, go broke’: Truth about claim Woolworths shares have tanked after Australia Day decision

Critics of the decision by Woolworths not to stock Australia Day merchandise this year claim going “woke” is sending the supermarket giant “broke”.

03/01 Furore over Wests Tigers’ doctored Jarome Luai image exposes awkward NRL farce

The worst kept secret in rugby league was confirmed on Wednesday when Jarome Luai announced he was defecting from Penrith to the Wests Tigers.

03/01 Two words David Warner says before every Test innings for Australia

Before his final Test innings for Australia at the SCG this week, David Warner will follow a familiar routine.

24/12 Albo’s touching Xmas tribute to Aussies

Anthony Albanese says there will be “better times ahead” in 2024 as he paid tribute to flood victims in far north Queensland and the nation’s emergency service personnel in his end-of-year Christmas message.

23/12 Fowler, Cleary, face off in fresh pics

Matilda’s superstar Mary Fowler and Penrith Panther’s caption Nathan Cleary have been spotted kicking a footy around.

14/12 Every school in Australia ranked

Australia’s top performing NAPLAN schools have been revealed with the 2023 testing results released today.

14/12 All the changes coming on January 1, 2024

2024 is finally upon us.

13/12 Why hordes of people are fleeing Sydney

Living in Sydney has become a financial nightmare and the ever-rising cost of housing, food and bills is forcing more and more people to call the city quits, new data shows.

11/12 Rabbitohs coach decides on pressing Jack Wighton issue

South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has revealed how he plans to use new recruit Jack Wighton after questions over what his best position would be at his new club.

09/12 Rock star’s wild on stage act during heatwave at Sydney show

There is something very special about Dave Grohl.

07/12 Infuriating reason for 10-lane bottleneck

Despite the chaos and outrage over the Rozelle interchange, the new spaghetti junction is working exactly as it is meant to, according to an urban planning expert.

04/12 Aussies face ‘extreme’ cost-of-living pressure

Australian households are under “extreme” cost-of-living pressure with two in five people struggling to pay to have a roof over their head, according to a new report.

30/11 Big star spotted hanging out in Sydney

The Kid Laroi, aka Charlton Howard, has outed himself as being smack bang in the middle of Sydney’s busy CBD.

30/11 Sign Sydney has lost all respect for

OPINION

14/11 Twist after Sunrise presenter Mark Beretta’s sad personal news

Rumours are swirling Channel 7 is preparing to replace Mark Beretta on Sunrise.

14/11 ‘I was kicked out of a pub for not talking’

I could be the first person asked to leave a Sydney pub for not talking.

10/11 Storm erupts over club’s Channel 9 snub for Round 1

A brouhaha has reportedly erupted with reports Canberra and Newcastle have been snubbed by Channel 9 for the opening round of the 2024 NRL season.

04/11 Jackie O’s ‘it’ girl moment reveals a wider truth

COMMENT

04/11 Billionaire heiress spotted at local Aussie mall

Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer has been spotted at Bondi Junction shopping centre, and I guess that means she’s almost just like us.

03/11 Heartbreak for boy crushed to death at school

Friends of two young parents who lost their only child during a tragic incident at St Lucy’s School in northern Sydney this week have shared an emotional tribute.

02/11 Big problem with Australia’s ‘perfect main street’

Academics have formulated what makes Australia’s “ideal main street”, but one establishment Aussies say is essential is currently vanishing from towns nationwide.

31/10 ‘Axed’ MasterChef star Melissa Leong announces new show

Outgoing MasterChef star Melissa Leong has announced a new TV project following her ‘axing’ from the cookery show earlier this month.

19/10 Nicole Kidman drops big Aussie news at Sydney event

Nicole Kidman added a touch of Hollywood today as a key speaker at the SXSW conference in Sydney.

17/10 Fury as popular Syd beach shut for summer

Sydney residents are furious after continuous delays mean summer pass will pass with the iconic Nielsen Park beach — also known as Shark Beach — closed.

14/10 ‘Isn’t right’: Star’s emotional 11th hour plea

Jesinta Franklin has shared a moving statement to Instagram, sharing why she is voting ‘Yes’ in the Voice to Parliament referendum.

09/10 ‘He’s above the law’: Aussie boxing legend Jeff Fenech torched amid mysterious no-show

A rival trainer has accused Jeff Fenech of being “above the law” after the Australian boxing legend and his charge Hass Hamdan were mysteriously absent from open media workouts in Sydney.

13/09 ‘I have plans’: Peter Sterling rejects NRL’s Clive Churchill medal request

Manly Sea Eagles legend Cliff Lyons is expected to present the Clive Churchill Medal for best player on ground at the NRL Grand Final after Parramatta hero Peter Sterling informed the league he had other plans.

06/09 Comment: ‘Trust fund’ team is a ‘blight on NRL finals system’

COMMENT

04/09 NRL under fire as thousands of fans locked out of final over stadium choice

Cronulla captain Wade Graham has pointed the finger at the state government for failing to provide funding needed to upgrade his team’s home ground as he hit back at the critics who don’t believe they should be playing a home final at PointsBet Stadium on Saturday.

31/08 ‘Incredible asset’: David in World Cup frame

A blistering innings in the opening T20 has put Tim David a step closer to adding a spot in Australia’s ODI World Cup squad to his growing resume.

20/08 NRL great Braith Anasta breaks silence on turning down $500k Bachelor deal

Former NRL great Braith Anasta has broken his silence on why he turned down a chance to be The Bachelor, which came with a reported $500,000 payday.

20/08 Fallen TV star arrested, facing fresh charges

Troubled TV personality Andrew O’Keefe has spent the night behind bars, after being arrested for allegedly breaching the conditions of an apprehended violence order.

16/08 Cheating storm erupts before Matildas game with wild English accusation

England has accused Australia of cheating with a storm raging just hours before the Matildas’ semi-final.

16/08 Sheens out at Tigers as Benji ascends

Benji Marshall will assume senior coaching duties at the struggling Wests Tigers ahead of schedule, with the club mutually agreeing to part ways with Tim Sheens at the end of the season which could finish with a second successive wooden spoon.

26/07 Matildas prospect seals WSL move as depth grows

Matildas prospect Charlie Rule says she is surprised by the speed of her move to England but is determined to use it to push for a regular spot in the national side.

20/07 Record crowd witness Matildas World Cup opener

A record crowd has turned out to watch the Matildas prevail in their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup opener against Ireland, a thrilling 1-0 win without captain Sam Kerr.

20/07 Albo wants a public holiday if Matildas win the World Cup

Australians have even more reason to get behind the Matildas after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a stunning remark on Thursday.

20/07 Nation celebrates historic arrival of host World Cup

Australian cities have lit up in celebration of the Matildas’ World Cup opener against Ireland, with Sydney coming together in celebration.

19/07 NRL club land blockbuster star signing

The Tigers have reportedly sealed the signatures of a pair of rising stars as a plan for the merger club to add an experienced coach to its ranks has been revealed.

12/07 Charlie Teo’s plans after bombshell ruling

ANALYSIS 

27/06 Slain kingpin’s wife’s chilling prediction

The wife of a cocaine kingpin who was gunned down in a brazen daylight hit today once warned him he wouldn’t “survive” if he kept up his flashy lifestyle.

26/06 Australia has changed but not for the better

OPINION

20/06 Wippa’s sad admission on podcast

WARNING: This story discusses suicide and may be triggering for some

15/06 Council rates to soar by up to 93 per cent

Residents of Strathfield in Sydney’s inner-west have blasted an “outrageous” 93 per cent increase in their council rates over the next four years, as other areas face average increases of nearly 50 per cent.

06/06 Eels’ Dylan Brown selected amid charges for ‘sexual touching’

The Parramatta Eels have selected Dylan Brown for the club’s Kings Birthday clash against the Canterbury Bulldogs on Monday.

02/06 ‘Huge demand’: Cash saving trick soars in Aus

Australians are completely changing the way they style their hair in response to the worsening cost of living crisis, experts have revealed.

02/06 ‘Ideal’: Australia’s top job revealed

Australia’s top job has been uncovered — and it’s not what you would think.

31/05 Panthers’ ‘contingency plans’ for Origin stars

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is happy to rest all six of his State of Origin contingent from Sunday’s clash with the battling Dragons knowing the long-term benefits of giving them a break.

29/05 ‘Gone’: Aussie milk company collapses

A much-loved Australian milk brand has announced it has gone into voluntary administration, leaving loyal customers “devastated”.

26/05 Family tragedy behind Pete Murray’s stellar career

This year marks 20 years since beloved homegrown artist Pete Murray released his debut album, Feeler.

26/05 NSW Health ‘erased’ Covid data

EXCLUSIVE

06/05 Hit singer pulls out of coronation concert

Pop star Freya Ridings has pulled out of the Coronation Concert due to sickness, it has been reported.

18/04 Bank with no branches is best place to work

A small Aussie bank with no physical branches has been named the country’s best workplace for 2023.

11/04 Video tips Australia’s art world into crisis

It’s the video that has tipped Australia’s art world into crisis.

10/04 Aussie actor Simon Baker spends Easter with mystery girlfriend

Simon Baker soaked up the sunshine this Easter long weekend, hitting up a beach at the NSW coastal town of Byron Bay with his rumoured new girlfriend.

05/04 What’s open this long weekend?

The Easter long weekend is almost here which often means confusing trading times.

02/04 Coca-Cola produces $3bn of pure cocaine per year

Coca-Cola produces as much as $3 billion in pure cocaine every year and sells it to one of the world’s largest opioid manufacturers in a secretive deal with the US government that has recently been renewed.

31/03 Dr Teo’s bold plan to save his future

Not a single Australian neurosurgeon will give the green light for their embattled colleague Charlie Teo to operate in the country – but he says he has a grand plan to save his medical career.

30/03 ‘We’re full’: Mayor’s message to migrants

A western Sydney mayor has delivered a dire warning to all levels of government about the state’s future, as Australia braces to welcome 650,000 migrants over the next two years.

29/03 Outrage as Sydney transport ranked in world ‘best’

A new international survey has ranked Sydney’s public transport system as among the “best” in the world, a move that has sparked outrage and confusion for its “odd” results.

24/03 ‘24 hours a day’: Wife’s stunning act

Despite having gone through weeks of non-stop campaigning for the state election, NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns has revealed the other part of his life that was “more difficult than this campaign”.

24/03 ‘24 hours a day’: Wife’s stunning act

Despite having gone through weeks of non-stop campaigning for the state election, NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns has revealed the other part of his life that was “more difficult than this campaign”.

21/03 Why developer wants suburb border moved

The team behind a significant western Sydney development is urging the local government to change suburb lines so its 39-story, 331-apartment build will sit in a better known area.

20/03 Dick Smith failed school before becoming an entrepreneur

Wealthy businessman Dick Smith has revealed the extent of his failures at school where he assigned himself the name “Dick Miff” and came close to last in his classes.

20/03 Dr ‘hadn’t seen’ marks like Hayne accuser’s

The doctor who examined Jarryd Hayne’s accuser following the alleged assault said it was the first time she had seen what was in front of her throughout decades practicing as a GP, a court has heard.

17/03 Covid’s unexpected legacy revealed

Children born during the highly sanitised Covid years may be at an increased risk of developing food allergies and potentially other chronic illnesses, a leading Australian food allergy expert warns.

17/03 Friend’s text to ex-NRL star’s accuser

The best friend of a woman who accused ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne of sexual assault asked the alleged victim for photos of her injuries to assess the “damage” and told her “that’s rape”, a court has heard.

17/03 ‘Rape’: Hayne accuser’s friend’s text

The best friend of a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Jarryd Hayne asked the alleged victim for photos of her injuries to assess the “damage” and told her “that’s rape”, a court has heard.

16/03 NRL told about Hayne claim before police

The brother-in-law of a woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by former NRL star Jarryd Hayne approached sport journalist Danny Weidler before reporting the matter to the Integrity Unit, a court has been told.

15/03 ‘Didn’t like it’: Star’s gibe not forgotten

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica hasn’t spoken to his Wanderers counterpart Marko Rudan since the pair’s sideline spat last month, but that won’t stop him shaking the hand of his former Sky Blues teammate at the end of Saturday night’s derby – regardless of the result.

14/03 ‘Best boxing family ever’: Tszyu’s new goal

As his family and friends feasted on a Chinese food celebration, new world champion Tim Tszyu didn’t “pig out”, adamant he wasn’t getting lost in the glory of his victory on Sunday because there was more conquering to be done.

11/03 The last picture of ‘missing’ Aussie man

A Melbourne family is calling for an inquest into the mysterious suspected death of Luke Huggard, as well as a death certificate, six years after he disappeared.

10/03 More chaos on Sydney trains

Commuters in Sydney are feeling frustrated after an urgent issue has led to delays on a handful of train lines — just days after the city’s entire network went down due to a communication error.

10/03 Being a celebrity in Australia is a completely undignified experience

OPINION

07/03 Tax ‘greedy’ rich people more: Dick Smith

Dick Smith has shared a surprisingly refreshing take as one of the country’s richest people, calling on his fellow ultra-wealthy Australians to pay more tax.

28/02 Smith sends a warning to SuperCoach owners

Brandon Smith has warned his loyal SuperCoach owners that he won’t play 80 minutes against the Dolphins and that it will take a while before he does in his new role at the Roosters.

15/02 Radio titan obliterates ‘sovereign citizen’

Radio legend John Laws did not mince words when a prolific conspiracy theorist called his talk back show and tried to take over.

13/02 New look for iconic soft drink

Global soft drink brand Coca-Cola is changing the look of its cans as it gears up to celebrate Sydney WorldPride 2023.

10/02 Single speed camera’s crazy fine haul

The introduction of 40 km/h speed limits on some of Sydney’s busiest roads is drawing criticism from drivers and road safety experts, who argue that it is an “over-reaction” and that the focus should be on better driver education.

06/02 RLPA responds to Mitchell, Wighton drama

The Rugby League Players Association will offer its full support to Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton over the coming weeks, while also bracing for a crucial few days of collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the NRL.

02/02 ‘Send a message’: AFL urged to act tougher

The AFL’s education initiatives are excellent but it has to introduce harsher penalties for players facing serious allegations, a sexual and family violence advocacy group says.

26/01 ‘Insulting’: Moulin Rouge musical lashed

A popular musical has been blasted on social media after releasing a statement on January 26 that didn’t sit right with many Aussies.

18/01 Explosive video tears Karl Stefanovic and Michael Clarke’s friendship apart

Karl Stefanovic and Michael Clarke were long-term mates way before the cricket legend got together with the TV star’s sister-in-law.

12/01 Harry Styles and Brad Pitt are rallying against Andrew Tate by embracing the skirt trend.

OPINION

04/01 Major change coming to Australia’s weather

Australia could be in for a summer of heatwaves and bushfires at the end of the year as experts predict after three years of wet weather influenced by La Nina, we could enter a hot and dry El Nino phase.

03/01 ‘Didn’t trash cricket’: Tension over in new TV deal

Channel 7 and Cricket Australia are confident there’ll be no lingering tensions after the free-to-air network dropped legal action weeks before a new broadcast deal was reached.