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26th December 2024

AM Edition

Friends pay tribute to missing teen Luca Bennett

The 15-year-old boy who went missing off the coast of North Avoca on Christmas Eve has been identified as Scots student Luca Bennett.

Aussies bet big on Boxing Day

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.

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.

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.

Photos: Backpackers party at Bronte for Christmas

Upwards of 10,000 backpackers, many decked out in Christmas-themed bikinis, descended on Bronte Beach yesterday in what has emerged as the party of the year.

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.

Backyard dream to baggy green: Konstas’ brothers childhood tales

Walking out to the middle of the MCG was a dream scenario the Konstas brothers would act out in their Hurstville backyard. As Sam prepares to make that dream a reality, his brother...

‘So excited’: Sydney Hobart sailor a real chip off the old block

For almost every one of her 21 years Georgia Wharington has watched her dad set sail in the Sydney to Hobart. Now she will be beside him for one of the fastest and most furious in ...

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.

Tiger Shark found washed up on NSW beach

A huge Tiger shark was found washed up on a Central Coast beach, leaving revellers shocked.

Sydney to Hobart: Everything you need to know about iconic race

It’s the other race that stops the nation – and this year’s Sydney to Hobart yacht race promises to carry on the tradition of drama and chaos of the iconic event.

Bulldogs scouting report: Momentum building at Belmore for 2025

There’s something special about Canterbury heading into 2025. PAMELA WHALEY breaks down the issues facing the club, the rookies to watch and more in our deep dive into the Bulldogs...

Family heartbroken after doting dad electrocuted on Xmas Eve

A Sydney family has been left heartbroken, after a doting father of two girls died in a freak workplace accident on Christmas Eve.

‘May the sound of weapons be silenced’: Pope’s holy message

Pope Francis has addressed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East with his poignant Christmas Day message after a year of global strife.

Exciting medical breakthroughs we can expect in 2025

Australian specialists, scientists and researchers are at the forefront of treatments that could change the lives of people all over the world. Here’s what 2025 has to offer.

Rail fight to continue in 2025 as Boxing Day negotiations rejected

An icy Christmas truce between the Minns Government and the rail union is unlikely to last long, with the Premier rejecting calls for negotiations recommencing as soon as Boxing Da...

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.

Taylor and Travis’ staggering net worth and how they can grow it

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have each made a fortune out of their respective careers, but they could move into a new era of brand marketing and super wealth as a unit.

King thankful to those who relieve suffering

King Charles III focused on the suffering, and those who attempt to relieve it, in his Christmas message to the Commonwealth.

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.

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.

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.

Radiant royals attend Christmas Day celebrations

More than 40 royal family members attended traditional Christmas Day celebrations after a challenging 12 months, with one notable absence. See the photos, video.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

The five unspoken, secret rules to a long, happy marriage

Frances Whiting’s marriage has survived 22 years, two children, career changes, house moves, home renovations, and some gut wrenching moments.

The Aussies spending Christmas behind bars

For the hundreds of Aussies behind bars in foreign jails, several of whom are still before the courts, this festive season will prove to have little cheer.

Best end-of-year deals on new cars

Want to start the new year with a fresh ride? Here’s how to save thousands on new models.

How much is a home with a view worth in Australia?

Home hunters can expect to fork out up to $800,000 more for a home with a view in Australia — but it depends on the type.

The 25 films we NEED to see sequels to in 2025

From 1980s classics to 2024 blockbusters, these are the films fans are desperately wanting a sequel for.

Secret fortune: ‘Toxic’ Ellen’s last laugh

“Toxic” comedian Ellen DeGeneres is climbing back up after a string of controversy but a hidden empire may have saved her.

Billionaires, celebs behind Aus’ biggest sales

A large number of Australian farms have changed hands for multimillion-dollar sums across the year, owned by foreign and local prominent families, plus a few surprise faces.

How to not accidentally ruin family Christmas lunch

If you follow these five basic guidelines on Christmas Day, your family lunch will be smooth sailing. Probably.

Australia’s million-dollar teens

A skincare range for teens, eco-friendly toothbrushes, a popcorn brand and a global e-commerce freelancer – meet the teenpreneurs behind these growing and lucrative businesses.

‘We could see 50 knots’: Sydney to Hobart sailors on high alert

Sailors are bracing for up to 50 knot gusts the first night at sea in the Sydney to Hobart with warnings of boat and sail damage, storms and plummeting temperatures. Latest weather...