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5th January 2025

PM Edition

All eyes on jabbed up Bumrah as Boland takes six

India’s hopes of winning the fifth Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have taken a huge hit, with Scott Boland taking six wickets. FOLLOW LIVE

SCG a sea of pink to celebrate Jane McGrath Day

An enormous pink banner with the late Jane McGrath’s image has been unfurled, emblazoned with the quote “no one should go through cancer without care” as a pink wave took over the ...

Khawaja in firing line as tension rises for under-pressure Aussies

Pressure is on for Australia’s top six to chase a tricky fourth innings target to win this volatile final Test and secure the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. And it starts with Usman Khawa...

Fresh faces, underperformers: Players under pressure at every club

From new marquee signings to players who disappointed in 2024, there’s plenty of NRL stars feeling the pressure to perform next season. See who needs to step up at your club.

Court strips injured ‘Invasion Day’ bystander of $800k compo payout

Laura Cullen was awarded $800,000 in damages in 2023 after a court found her injuries in the 2017 rally were caused by police negligence. But the state’s highest civil court has ov...

Hamas releases sick hostage video; US plans huge arms sale to Israel

A Hamas hostage has pleaded for her life in chilling footage, as the Biden administration proposes a massive weapons package sale to Israel.

Doc’s Today hosting gig riles TV journos

The non-ratings period is usually a chance for up-and-coming television journalists to shine while the stars holiday, so Nine’s decision to put Dr Nick Coatsworth in the Today host...

Ex-wife uncovers secret $480m account in divorce battle

A globetrotting business tycoon has been ordered to pay his wife an extra $10m in their Sydney divorce case, after he made a mistake that led to her discovering a secret account wi...

‘Travesty’: Biden sparks outrage with freedom medal picks

Joe Biden has caused controversy by awarding Hillary Clinton and a billionaire Democrat donor the highest honour in the US at a star-studded White House ceremony.

Ridiculosaurus: Wacky heritage listings put laws in spotlight

Road gutters, a horse trough and a 26m tall yellow dinosaur are some of the most unusual sites to be granted heritage protection in NSW as local councils prepare to list dozens mor...

How Gerry Harvey saved Magic Millions from financial ruin

When Magic Millions plunged into administration and was put up for sale, billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey pounced and convinced a fellow horsing enthusiast to join him. Here’s how...

Unseen crisis leaving Aussies at risk

Aussie patients being turned away from care are later found homeless or having harmed themselves and others in what a GP says is “the stuff of movies”.

Society couple’s abrupt split shocks Sydney

Dina Broadhurst and her partner, Winning Appliances heir John Winning, have abruptly ended their seven-month romance.

Man dies in fire at Sydney hoarder house

A man has died after a deadly fire engulfed the house of a hoarder in Sydney’s west.

Second body pulled from plane crash

Two people have died after a light plane crashed into the water near a pristine national park, with police pulling a second body from the wreckage on Sunday.

‘Witness the killing’: Terrorist’s chilling act

The suspected terrorist behind a deadly New Year’s attack recorded a chilling video message to his family beforehand.

Flemington track guru answers SOS over Gold Coast track poisoning

Vastly-respected Flemington track manager Liam O’Keeffe will fly to Queensland today to answer an SOS from racing officials over the Gold Coast’s track poisoning drama.

Seeing Sydney’s beauty in sandstone and steel

Sydney is blessed with natural beauty – but there are also the man-made structures that exude grace, style and refinement, or simply in-your-face presence.

NSW pollies on sex charges spotted holidaying in Perth

MP Gareth Ward, who is facing sex charges, and former MP Rory Amon, who left politics when he was charged with child sex offences, have been spotted together in Perth this holiday ...

Extreme heat smashes Australia

Millions of people have been urged to remain vigilant as fire risks grow, with much of the country experiencing heatwave conditions.

Kylie Jenner’s insane $10m collection

Famous for being one of the world’s youngest billionaires, entrepreneur Kylie Jenner knows exactly how she wants to splash her cash.

Red flag for ageing fire trucks

A spate of break downs and an ageing fleet of Fire and Rescue NSW trucks – as the state enters the height of the bushfire season – has the firefighters’ union seeing red.

Sea Eagles scouting report: Best 17, last chance for DCE?

After a quiet summer on the market, it’ll be down to Daly Cherry-Evans and the Trbojevic brothers to push Manly on a premiership run. DEAN RITCHIE looks at their best 17, rookies t...

White Lotus star’s husband found dead

Tributes are flowing for filmmaker Jeff Baena, the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, after his tragic death at the age of 47.

Madonna flaunts huge sparkler amid engagement rumours

Music superstar Madonna has hinted that she could be engaged to a toyboy boyfriend half her age after proudly flaunting a huge diamond ring.

Puberty blockers: J.K. Rowling backs ban — but they’re legal here

Author J.K Rowling has openly condemned the use of puberty blockers by children after they were banned in the UK but the treatment remains legal in Australia.

$500 flights: Best trips, cruises to book right now

Aussies are opting for these destinations for a quick-fix getaway that doesn’t break the bank, with international airfares as low as just $500. See the full list here.

‘Simple’ way 32yo got $7.7m in 4 years

This 32-year-old has revealed how he built a $7.7m property portfolio in just four years.

‘Everybody Hurts’: Darkest hours of mega 1990s band R.E.M.

R.E.M. were one of the biggest bands of the 1990s – and their biggest year began with a tour in Australia and a wedding before disaster struck, as rock biographer PETER AMES ...

6 big interior design trends going into 2025

You can make your home a trendy fashion statement for the new year with these simple tricks – including one with an ‘ugly’ secret.

Earth-shattering interest rates call

Aussies might not get a break from the cost of living crisis at all in 2025, with experts predicting interest rates aren’t going anywhere.

Need for speed: Cop clocks cheetah streaking past

Highway patrol officer David Romeike has clocked thousands of speeding vehicles, but setting his handheld speed gun on the world’s fastest land animal was something he won’t soon f...

Major blow for homebuyers in 2025

Those planning to buy their first home or upgrade next year will face an extra challenge on top of higher rates after another turn in the housing market.

Chinese ‘Prado’ does a lot right … and wrong

This Tank 500 luxury SUV from Chinese challenger GWM is certain to change opinions.

Star slammed over ‘vile’ Taylor Swift joke

“Wildly inappropriate”: A female comic is under fire over a pointed dig at Taylor Swift she made in a new Netflix special.

British abandon social media age limits

Britain has done a backflip and revealed it will not be copying Australia and introducing a ban to the sites for children aged under 16.

Beau said he had a ‘scratch’. Three days later he was dead

A family has broken their silence about the horrifying moment their “perfect boy” collapsed in front of them.

Why Meghan’s nauseating new Netflix show is so unrelatable

Sprinkle edible flowers on your breakfast, says Meghan Markle in her new Netflix show. Doesn’t she know there’s a cost of living crisis? Meghan, read the room, writes Julie Cross.

All the new cars arriving in 2025

From Alfa Romeo to Zeekr, this is the A to Z of new models landing in Australia in 2025 and why they matter... or not.

Don’t carry-on about it but leave your luggage behind

Liz Hurley posted a picture of herself in Egypt and I barely noticed the pyramids. Instead, I thought: “Oh, hello excellent fellow packer,” writes Angela Mollard.

Wine drinkers, stop making this big mistake

What does your drink of choice actually say about you? Nikki Osborne take a deep dive.

‘I nearly lost my life eight times - I’m about to do it again’

An extreme athlete nearly died eight times 10 years ago - now he’s recreating the epic trip. Read what’s prompted a do over.

Staggering price for tiny hatchback

Time behind the wheel of BMW’s Golf GTI rival reveals a surprising turn of pace. But it will cost you.