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26th December 2024

PM Edition

‘Absolute gift’: Marnus throws away shot at breakthrough ton

Teen star Sam Konstas ignited the start of Boxing Day, now India could be right back in the running in Melbourne after two quick Aussie wickets. FOLLOW LIVE

Junior club cricket coach speaks out on debutant’s potential

Australian cricket fans have now taken notice of Sam Konstas, but his local St George Cricket Club have always seen the talent in the boy from Hurstville.

Is cricket strong enough to stand up to Virat Kohli?

Cricket is on trial after Virat Kohli’s run in with Sam Konstas, writes Robert Craddock. But the big questions remains, is one Indian superstar bigger than the game itself? HAVE YO...

2023 winner retires from race to Hobart amid wild weather forecast

The first retirement of the race has occured as LawConnect skipper admits to being “scared” about what lies ahead in the race to Hobart due to the weather forecast. Follow all the ...

‘Extreme’: Shock declaration for Sydney

A total fire ban will be enforced in Sydney and other parts of NSW on Friday with temperatures expected to top 40C during the hottest day of summer yet.

Glass bans, crowds restrictions considered after Bronte’s trashing

Waverley’s new mayor is considering crowd restrictions and glass bans to control future Christmas Day celebrations at Bronte Beach.

The Sydney underworld figures who fled for their own safety

In the last 18 months, four major crime figures, believed to have contracts on their heads, have fled Australia. A NSW Police detective explains why authorities sometimes help get ...

Long legs of the law! Cops capture fun side of policing

A group of police officers have won over social media after being spotted engaging in a playful race with a group of teenagers at Bondi Beach over the Christmas break.

‘Forever missed’: Fiancee’s tribute to tradie after Xmas Eve accident

The fiancee of a young tradie and father-of-two who was electrocuted in a workplace accident on Christmas Eve has made a touching tribute to her “heart and soul”.

Messages that sparked drill rap killing

A social media beef between two rival western Sydney drill rap groups has been revealed as the catalyst behind a wild brawl that ended in a 19-year-old being stabbed to death.

Supermaxi duo steal show in drama packed Sydney to Hobart

A pair of multi million-dollar supermaxis stole the show in one of the most spectacular starts to a Sydney to Hobart yacht race in recent times - but it was for all the wrong reaso...

Boxing Day tsunami: Mourners mark world’s deadliest disaster

They are the places that time forgot. As vigils are held to commemorate 20 years since the Boxing Day tsunami, reminders of that horrific day are still visible. See the incredible...

Qantas investigating Xmas Day ‘U-turn’

Qantas is investigating a mechanical issue that forced a flight to be diverted mid-air while over Antarctica on Christmas Day.

‘Crazy’: Restaurant’s court win after NIMBY ‘noise pollution’ row

A restaurant made famous by its place in the much-loved Aussie drama series Home and Away has won a war against NIMBY neighbours and a Sydney council, getting the go ahead to trade...

Parents of missing teen pay tribute to ‘most perfect son’

The parents of the Central Coast teenager who was swept off the rocks at North Avoca Beach on Christmas Eve have thanked the community that is trying to “bring him home”.

Bronte Beach trashed again by sea of Xmas backpackers

Bronte Beach has been left strewn with rubbish for the second year running after tens of thousands of backpackers partied on Christmas Day, leaving council workers scrambling to cl...

Jewish presenter sacked from radio gig

A Jewish woman is claiming she was sacked from a Sydney community radio station over a disagreement about the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Aussie households gambling $3.7b on Boxing Day sales

Aussie households are about to make a $3.7bn Boxing Day bet, spending big on the sales in the hope a rate cut will arrive to give them some relief early in 2025.

Stranger things: The year’s weirdest stories from Byron and beyond

Whether it’s naturists protesting the closure of their beloved nude beach, UFOs, a tantric Byron sex shaman or a bizarre Nimbin singles group, northern NSW has no shortage of ‘colo...

Kate stuns on royal walk after harrowing year

Princess Catherine has dazzled onlookers as she joined the royal family for the traditional Christmas Day celebrations at Sandringham. See the photos.

Passenger plane crashes during emergency landing; 38 dead

Horror moment plane with 67 onboard crashes in fireball explosion in Kazakhstan with dozens feared dead in Christmas Day disaster. Watch video.

Airbnb host secretly recorded guests inside Northern Beaches home

An Airbnb host who confessed to secretly recording his male and female guests in intimate moments will remain on bail over the festive period.

Labor ‘wasting’ taxpayer dollars on ad campaigns

Labor has been accused of “wasting” taxpayer dollars on “slick advertisements” to sell its policies ahead of the federal election.

Mortgaged up to my tits! The Aussie dream is a dirty, filthy lie

I’ve busted my arse for the past 20 years to work towards this dream and I’ve never been quite so miserable and disillusioned in my life, writes Nikki Osborne.

Inside Home and Away star’s $57m mansion

Former Home and Away star Pia Whitesell has given fans a glimpse at the lavish LA mansion she shares with her Hollywood hotshot husband.

Boxing Day deals mega guide: Save up to $2000

There are loads of cracking deals up for grabs in the Boxing Day sales. See the top deals on offer across a range of popular brands including KitchenAid, Breville and ghd.

‘Horrendous’: Andy Lee, Bec Harding infuriate neighbours

One of Australia’s much loved comedians Andy Lee has managed to get on the nerves of locals over something that is only going to get bigger and noisier.

EV that will finally convert the sceptics

This stunning new EV is one that will likely turn the disbelievers around but there is one rather large catch.

Kate stuns on royal walk after harrowing year

Princess Catherine has dazzled onlookers as she joined the royal family for the traditional Christmas Day celebrations at Sandringham. See the photos.

Big changes coming to Kmart and Target

Discount chains Kmart and Target saw huge demand this festive season for goods appealing to both kids and adults – and expect more “big trends” in the new year.

Putin’s ‘evil’ act on Christmas Day

Vladimir Putin has sparked a fresh wave of fury by ordering an “evil” act from his military to mark Christmas Day.

Wild AI prediction for Aussie homes

The typical Aussie home of the future will be insanely different from what we know today, according to AI.

Year’s most drastic celebrity transformations

Quite a few celebrities underwent some very noticeable changes in 2024, as these staggering before and after pictures show.

How Meghan’s shocker of a year played out

She is the ultimate survivor, able to bounce back from most reputational disasters. But 2024 could well go down as the year Meghan Markle will want to forget.

Supermarket hot cross bun fight with a sweet twist

A hot cross bun fight is hitting supermarket shelves as Coles, Woolworths and ALDI release their Easter treats a day after Christmas. Is it too early? Vote in our poll.

Top Myer Boxing Day deals: Up to 70% off

Myer has announced some major sales for Boxing Day this year, with up to 70 per cent off homewares and more.

Top Boxing Day Dyson deals: Up to $600 off

Boxing Day is here, and with it some huge deals on Dyson hair tools and vacuums that you cannot miss.

What 1996 Adam Sandler film has a sequel to be released in 2025?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

How Shane Watson fixed his focus – and his game

Sometimes team, work, study or school environments can drag you into focusing on results too much, rather than what we call the “A factors” – the things you are in control of.

Portelli slammed: Block is dud investment

Experts have weighed in on Adrian Portelli’s controversial Phillip Island Block gamble with a united response to whether winners should take the cash or homes.

‘Golden era’: Shock 2025 property forecast

Experts have revealed the real estate markets set to surge and stumble in 2025 and there are plenty of surprises.

Robbie Williams biopic is a minor movie miracle – monkey and all

Turning global pop star Robbie Williams into a CGI monkey could have backfired spectacularly but it actually turns Better Man into a musical biopic that’s a cut about the rest, wri...

What cost of living will look like in 2025

Aussies doing it tough with the rising cost of living could receive some much-needed relief in 2025, according to a slew of new predictions.