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12th December 2024

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Aussie media legend dies aged 78

Tributes have begun to flow in for the Aussie broadcast legend described as a ‘trailblazer’.

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Why Jewish leader snubbed PM’s funding announcement

He was seen side-by-side with the NSW Premier, but on the same day declined to attend an announcement with Anthony Albanese in a sign of the strained relationships between the gove...

‘Gaslighting’: PM under fire for abandoning Israel at UN

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under attack after Australia sided against Israel in a UN vote, which is set to deepen the divide.

Revealed: ‘China clause’ that could torpedo PNG’s NRL team

There’s a large political shadow hanging over the NRL’s expansion announcement with Papua New Guinea, and it threatens to scupper the historic deal.

‘Dog’s breakfast’: Redevelopment of shops greenlit despite backlash

A battle over the future of a north shore town centre has come to a head, with a planning panel approving a multi-storey redevelopment of a shopping centre despite claims of “catas...

Time to hit the beach! Hot weekend ahead for Sydney

Hot days are forecast from Friday to Sunday this week as a low intensity heatwave will affect much of the state. SEE HOW HOT YOUR PLACE WILL GET.

‘Over it’: Roxy Jacenko eyes off new $18m home

Australia’s most famous PR queen Roxy Jacenko is mulling over a $18m move that harks back to her good old days.

‘I was fired’: Succession star’s fantasy film fail

Succession star Brian Cox says his mighty voice has been the key to his career but ahead of the release of his anime Lord of the Rings movie, he reveals the one time he couldn’t ge...

Bring on the European airfare war

Virgin’s much anticipated launch fares on Qatar Airways flights are now on sale, but will they trigger an airfare war with Qantas?

20-bullet message: Moment armed figures shoot up barber shop

CCTV has captured to allegedly armed and masked teens emerging from a car moments before a barber shop was hit with a hail of bullets in what cops believe was a ‘message’ | WATCH

Amazon overhauls packages to help others hit net zero

The tech behemoth is changing the way its parcels are packed as it announces its Christmas delivery cut off times.

Aussie music company’s huge move

A growing Aussie music company has just made a massive move, taking over a popular online travel guide website.

4000+ Aussie classrooms will be without a teacher next year

Schools will fail to fill thousands of teaching roles in time for term one amid a mass exodus of educators. See how your state fares.

‘Fighting in classrooms’: Why I quit teaching three years in

Joyal James wanted to be like the teachers he looked up to, instead he was thrown in with no training and faced off with students vaping in class with no fear.

Bold promise to guarantee player safety in PNG

A stunning promise has been made about player safety in PNG as it was revealed a team in Perth could be confirmed before the end of the year.

‘Up in the air’: Fears Olympic facility will close as govt pulls out

The state government has decided against renewing an agreement to manage a $42m elite sporting facility in Sydney’s southwest, adding to fears the local council will be forced to c...

Inner city buildings set to house hundreds as green light looms

Hundreds of new apartments are set to be added to Sydney’s inner south, with two buildings planned as part of an affordable housing development recommended for approval.

Meet Sydney’s most dedicated Christmas decorator

For 50 years, the Christmas queen of a western Sydney neighbourhood has bedecked her home with a glorious tangle of lights. Meet the local icon and other stalwarts keeping the trad...

Defective homes across NSW revealed in major crackdown

Hundreds of defects have been identified in developments across NSW, including homes with cracks, water leaks and inadequate fire safety measures. See the full list of properties.

Bateman pulls out of Bunnies talks as Qld suitor emerges

English international John Bateman has turned away from advancing talks with South Sydney, with a Queensland club emerging as a possible new home for the unwanted Tigers forward.

$199 flights: Jetstar launches new route to idyllic island

Jetstar is continuing its expansion into the Pacific, announcing a snap sale with fares as low as $199 as it adds another destination to its growing list of idyllic island routes.

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$937: Which Aussies will spend the most this Christmas

New research from ASIC shows that Aussies will struggle with spending this festive season, with one group tipped to spend almost $1000.

Going on a long-haul flight? Dentists say avoid these drinks

If you’re going on a long flight it can lead to a breeding ground of bacteria in your mouth. But on top of brushing, this is what you should do for your teeth.

‘Treated like a dog’: Trotting driver pleads for chance after life ban

Disqualified reinsman Ben Sarina is pleading with racing officials for a second chance after his life ban left him with nothing and suffering serious mental health and wellbeing pr...

Huge double blow for Kyle and Jackie O in radio ratings war

Things have gone from bad to worse for the $200m KIIS FM duo as they once again fail to make inroads in Melbourne, with the pair officially dethroned from the number one spot in Sy...

Private school boarder’s epic whinge over ‘messed up’ discipline

A former boarder at a top Adelaide private school has taken to TikTok to rant about the punishments meted out during her time on campus – including having to do chores.

End of an era for V8 icon

Aussie petrolheads with a thirst for V8 power have fewer and fewer options each year.

‘Deeply personal’: Why Apple says its AI will bring joy to Aussies

Can artificial intelligence really bring us joy? Create emotion? Enhance creativity and be deeply personal, useful, intelligent and contextual? Apple thinks so, but there’s a trade...

William, Kate preparing for throne ‘sooner than expected’

Despite staying largely out of the public eye this year, Princess Catherine and Prince William have quietly begun preparing for the biggest roles of their lives – King and Queen.

Rare whale spotted ‘lunching’ at Great Barrier Reef

A rare whale, which was only declared as a recognised species in 2003, has been sighted on the Great Barrier Reef this week.

‘Fighting in classrooms’: Why I quit teaching three years in

Joyal James wanted to be like the teachers he looked up to, instead he was thrown in with no training and faced off with students vaping in class with no fear.

The unsellable house: 16 years and still no buyer

This home remains unsellable after 16 years of attempts. Potential buyers find it hard to look past the property’s dark past.

$199 flights: Jetstar launches new route to idyllic island

Jetstar is continuing its expansion into the Pacific, announcing a snap sale with fares as low as $199 as it adds another destination to its growing list of idyllic island routes.

Celebrated by Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, what name is given to a 70th jubilee?

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

WATCH: Bottoms up as beer truck flips on highway

Wild footage has emerged of a Byron Bay-bound beer truck flipping on the Pacific Motorway in an afternoon of three chaotic crashes near the Queensland-NSW border.

Get out: Neighbours slam Meghan and Harry

Neighbours of Meghan and Harry have exposed what it’s really like living next door to the royal couple – and it’s not pretty.

Lord of the Rings anime prequel is only for diehard fans

The anime style gives the action punch, but Lord of the Rings prequel The War Of the Rohirrim is too long and talky for all but the most diehard of Tolkien fans, writes Leigh Paats...

FBI director to quit ahead of Trump firing

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced plans to quit ahead of an expected firing by Donald Trump, opening the way for his nominated replacement Kash Patel. Follow updates.

As she headed in for surgery Dawn said one thing to her daughter

Staring death in the face the same way she stared down her opponents when she was winning Olympic gold medals for Australia in the pool, Dawn Fraser’s fighting spirit has pulled he...

Watch: ‘Crazy Karen’ mum’s epic spray over ‘stolen’ dress

A video capturing an ‘angry Karen’ abusing staff at a Brisbane formal gown boutique has amassed 3.5 million views and forced a popular comedian to step in to swear she wasn’t invol...

‘Strange’: Divorcee on Xmas alone after 25-year marriage ends

Around 50,000 couples split in 2024, as Elizabeth Jane shares what Christmas alone looks like after her husband ended their marriage – and it’s not all sadness and long...

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‘Dog’s breakfast’: Redevelopment of shops greenlit despite backlash

A battle over the future of a north shore town centre has come to a head, with a planning panel approving a multi-storey redevelopment of a shopping centre despite claims of “catas...

Inner city buildings set to house hundreds as green light looms

Hundreds of new apartments are set to be added to Sydney’s inner south, with two buildings planned as part of an affordable housing development recommended for approval.

‘Potentially deadly’: Sydney firebug admits lighting seven blazes

A man who confessed to lighting seven fires, including a “potentially deadly” blaze behind a home, told police he was “depressed” during his crime spree.

Revealed: ‘Smart’ camera plan to tackle anti-Semitism

High-tech CCTV cameras, which purport to be able to automatically detect anti-social behaviour, could be rolled out across Sydney’s east in an attempt to combat a spate of anti-Sem...

‘Up in the air’: Fears Olympic facility will close as govt pulls out

The state government has decided against renewing an agreement to manage a $42m elite sporting facility in Sydney’s southwest, adding to fears the local council will be forced to c...

New playground a splash hit with little Sydney ninjas

Whether they’re sprinting down a Ninja Warrior course or splish-splashing in the water zone, children in Sydney’s northwest are spoilt for choice with a new playground this summer.

Meet Sydney’s most dedicated Christmas decorator

For 50 years, the Christmas queen of a western Sydney neighbourhood has bedecked her home with a glorious tangle of lights. Meet the local icon and other stalwarts keeping the trad...

Caught on camera: Bikie prospect washes away stab victim’s blood

A prospective bikie washed away the blood of a man who had been stabbed at a gang clubhouse because he feared failing to do so would be met with reprisal, a court has heard. See th...

Top dining spots in hidden Sydney gem

Penrith is starting to cement itself as home to some of Sydney’s most popular restaurants, with the number of bookings in the city’s west soaring. These are the five restaurants wi...

‘Long overdue’: Plan to ‘reimagine’ declining Bondi Junction

A “bold and aspirational statement” is in the works as part of plans to transform an eastern suburbs commercial hub, where businesses are struggling to survive.

‘Wasn’t great’: Controversial restaurant suddenly closes doors

A new inner west restaurant has suddenly closed its doors, just weeks after winning a controversial bid to serve takeaway food and drinks in a public park despite widespread opposi...

Defective homes across NSW revealed in major crackdown

Hundreds of defects have been identified in developments across NSW, including homes with cracks, water leaks and inadequate fire safety measures. See the full list of properties.

First look: Downsized plans for contentious housing project

The developer behind a contentious plan to build hundreds of apartments, flanking colonial landmarks in western Sydney, has slashed the number of dwellings following mounting comm...

‘Enough is enough’: Call for ‘urgent’ meeting to tackle anti-Semitism

Prominent Jewish leaders are backing a mayor’s call for NSW Premier Chris Minns to convene an urgent meeting to tackle the “brazen and alarming” anti-Semitism pervading Sydney’s ea...

Wand-erful Harry Potter display takes over Christmas tree farm

Witches, wizards and Muggles alike are in for an enchanting time in Sydney’s northwest, where the owners of a Christmas tree farm have decked the place out with a magical display.

‘Show you’re serious’: City’s plea to multicultural broadcaster

Sydney’s defiant second city continues to push the nation’s multilingual broadcaster to relocate to its multicultural heartland, where more than half the population was born overse...

Inner city towers set for green light despite ‘negative impact’ fears

Hundreds of new apartments are set to be added to Sydney’s inner south, with nine buildings planned as part of a sprawling precinct. But not all the locals are happy about it.

Man accused of killing friend in car crash to fight charge

An international student accused of killing his friend in a car crash outside their southwest Sydney sharehouse is set to fight the charge.

Former mayor’s domestic violence charge dismissed

A historical assault charge, levelled at a former Sydney mayor and councillor, has been withdrawn and dismissed.

‘Lasting tribute’: Plan to honour slain burger shop owners

A councillor and loyal customer of a popular burger shop is pushing to have a commemorative plaque installed to honour the owners after their alleged murders rocked a western Sydn...