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21st December 2024

PM Edition

Christmas carols warning to commuters as trains cancelled

People heading to Carols in the Domain and Randwick races are being warned of delays after 18 train trips were cancelled on Saturday morning as a result of ongoing industrial actio...

Huge pop star to headline NYE concert

After weeks of secret negotiations, the megastar has been confirmed to headline the famous New Year’s Eve concert.

Two dead, 13 injured in horror start to Christmas road toll

A bus driver has died, 13 passengers have been injured and a pedestrian has been killed in a suspected hit-and-run in a horror start to the holiday period.

Christmas carols warning to commuters as trains cancelled

People heading to Carols in the Domain and Randwick races are being warned of delays after 18 train trips were cancelled on Saturday morning as a result of ongoing industrial actio...

Car rams crowd in Christmas market attack

At least two people have been killed and 80 others injured after a car ploughed into shoppers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany in a suspected terror attack on Friday nig...

Is Hemmes set to take over operations of Club Rose Bay

Club Rose Bay closed less than 24 hours after launching a new bistro, with staff terminated and the business put in receivership. Now, members will vote on whether hospitality gian...

How Sydney lawyer overcame Boxing Day tsunami horror

Rebekah Giles should have died in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. Instead, she spent 20 years rebuilding her body and mind to reach the top of her field.

Pip pip hooray for new romance

Fashionista Pip Edwards was snapped enjoying the hot summer’s day with teenage son Justice at the Harbour’s Neilson Park Beach on Friday.

Squirrel grips, grubs, one on the Chin Chin: NRL feuds that will define 2025

For all the spectacular rugby league action on the field in 2024, the tantalising storylines came off it. We reveal the best, and worst, feuds of the year and who won’t be exchangi...

Revealed: Mam’s shock traffic history before drug-driving crash

Broncos star Ezra Mam was on his third licence suspension for traffic offences when he was involved in a car crash while he had cocaine in his system. See his traffic history.

The highs and woes of millionaire OnlyFans model Paris Ow-Yang

Teen OnlyFans model Paris Ow-Yang is said to have “the whole world in front of her” – but she has also been warned about the stern potential consequences of further brushes with th...

Revealed: What every Sydneysider will spend on gifts this Christmas

More than $4bn is expected to be spent on Christmas gifts in NSW this year but shoppers are being careful about how they spend their cash.

Horror forecast for Boxing Day Test

Cricket fans have been warned of a potentially record breaking forecast on the annual Boxing Day Test.

‘Bus us to the beach’: Calls for govt to help Western Sydney

Western Sydney leaders want the NSW government to lift the ‘lockouts’ on 2.6 million residents and deliver express bus services to east coast beaches.

Publican banned after $11k win on Keno

A country pub owner is fighting to regain his licence after authorities accused him of playing a game of Keno and getting his daughter to claim the $11k win.

It’s a snap: Santa’s on board for sunny Chrissie

It’s the Santa photo with “a bit more soul”, sand and sunshine to match the quintessential Aussie Christmas.

Fowler’s emotional post after shock break

Matildas superstar Mary Fowler has delivered a heartfelt message to her social media followers in the wake of announcing a shock break.

MH370: Search resumes 10 years after disappearance

Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for missing flight MH370 more than 10 years after it vanished in one of aviation’s most enduring mysteries.

‘We fight on’: Queen Mary’s powerful Christmas message

Queen Mary of Denmark has shared an emotional Christmas message which reveals what the Australian born royal’s greatest wish is this festive season.

Cops slammed for describing AWOL killer as a ‘missing person’

NSW Police have been criticised for describing a killer who escaped from a western NSW facility as a ‘missing person’ and asking the public to help find him. The man is still on th...

Prince Andrew to ‘do a Harry’ and flee UK for secret palace

The besieged Duke of York is expected to go into self-imposed exile in a foreign kingdom amid Chinese spy bombshell.

Howzat! Westpac shirtfronts CBA to sponsor Aussie cricket

Westpac will expand a significant sporting sponsorship portfolio when it becomes a major sponsor of Cricket Australia in July, ending CBA’s 37-year relationship with the game.

Star addresses controversial ‘age gap’ role

She portrayed a teacher who had an affair with a student in the 90s movie, The Heartbreak Kid. Here, Claudia Karvan discusses what she really thinks about the problematic film.

‘Mama I’m in love’: Why people lust over Luigi Mangione

‘Hot assassin’ Luigi Mangione is the internet’s latest obsession, not for his alleged crimes but his good looks.

Update in pop star’s bitter feud with mum

An Aussie pop sensation’s bitter feud with her mother over claims her finances were mismanaged has finally come to an end in a Melbourne court.

Escape's 2024 Christmas gift guide

No matter what your budget, we've got pressies for all the travellers in your life.

Why saying ‘Merry Christmas’ is so shocking

Would you say Merry Christmas to a stranger? With an increasing number of Aussies reporting they’re lonely, perhaps it’s time to look up from your phone and start exchanging pleasa...

Last-minute Christmas lunch? Celeb chefs offer their recipes

If you’ve left your Christmas meal planning to the last minute, we have a present for you — our favourite celeb chefs with step-by-step instructions to help you create ...

Christmas miracle for Qld baby ravaged by rare flesh-eating bug

A baby boy’s face has been rebuilt by Queensland surgeons after the infant contracted a very rare flesh eating bug, the first case recorded in the state.

Harbhajan: How I ended my bitter feud with Andrew Symonds

It was one of the ugliest feuds in the history of cricket and while the late Andrew Symonds never forgave the game for the Monkeygate scandal, incredibly he forgave Harbhajan Singh...

Aussie cane toads, kangaroos and sharks stump Apple Intelligence

Image Playground is one of the most fun new features of Apple Intelligence, but how good it is in coming close to reality? We put it to the test.

Aus council war over land family forgot they had

An Aussie council is at war with a family over a land they forgot, forcing them to sell up or pay.

‘We fight on’: Queen Mary’s powerful Christmas message

Queen Mary of Denmark has shared an emotional Christmas message which reveals what the Australian born royal’s greatest wish is this festive season.

Is Taylor Swift engaged to Travis Kelce?

Taylor Swift fuelled rumours of an engagement with Travis Kelce when photos of her Eras Tour wrap party emerge.

'HR is involved': Mum's 'disgusting' work Secret Santa gift

"I'm disappointed and confused," the woman said, using her strongest mum-language.

Smashed! Good and bad news for Sydney to Hobart yacht race fleet

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race record will be “sliced and diced” if an updated early forecast plays out but it’s not all good news for the fleet with some nasty weather on the hor...

‘Knock you the f**k out’: Insane Aus neighbour wars

Neighbour wars involving everyday Aussies and A-list celebrities always attract attention. These shocking feuds, though, were on another level.

Class action over medicines sold to millions of Aussies

A Brisbane law firm has filed a class action against Johnson & Johnson, with explosive claims it has knowingly been selling ineffective medicines. FULL LIST OF PRODUCTS

Coca-Cola emerges as mystery buyer of Billson’s

The mystery buyer behind the rescue deal that kept Beechworth drinks maker Billson’s out of liquidation has been revealed as American giant Coca-Cola.

Alleged fake cancer scam dad set for lonely Christmas

A father who allegedly faked his young son’s cancer diagnosis and placed him in a wheelchair for money has won bail – with very strict conditions.

Block couple’s ‘insurmountable’ heartbreak after losing daughter

Dan Reilly and Dani Wales of The Block have shared their profound heartbreak after the tragic death of their newborn daughter.

MAFS star’s free upgrade, cake after viral smash-up of luxe resort

A MAFS star has received a free upgrade and full refund after her scathing critique of a luxury, five-star Gold Coast resort racked up more than six million views.