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19th December 2024

PM Edition

Government hits back over union’s plan for rail strikes

The NSW government will try to block rail strikes which could begin as early as this afternoon after an embarrassing legal loss earlier today set the scene for rail chaos ahead of ...

What Sydney train strike means for you

More than 200 work bans could be reinstated by the rail across Sydney’s sprawling network from Thursday.

Huge US call on 2025 sends global shockwave

A huge new forecast out of the US overnight has sent shockwaves through the global economy, and Australia is copping it hard.

Alleged fraudster denies swindling $200k in gold hustle

A man who allegedly swindled a dozen would-be gold owners out of more than $200,000 in a Facebook con, has denied the allegations as the scam moves to hearing one year after his ar...

Michelle Bridges: ‘Men don’t know anything’

The Biggest Loser’s former trainer Michelle Bridges has claimed the show would never be televised these days after revealing one thing most men know nothing about.

Photos show iconic nightclub in the early 2000s

Sirens nightclub in Terrigal was destroyed by fire overnight. We decided to take a look back at some iconic moments from the club that has become a fixture of the Central Coast. Se...

Low ATAR? No worries: How to get into your favourite uni

While some Year 12s woke up to find they had ATARs over 90, for those feeling disappointed the Vice-Chancellors of NSW’s top universities are urging students to consider a road tha...

‘Redacted’ twist in Bulldogs’ court battle with Topine

Canterbury have gained access to medical records of former Bulldog Jackson Topine in a court battle twist. Plus, Sport Confidential reveals the MVPs of the Knights Christmas party.

Trio allegedly filmed themselves sawing through man’s hand

Three men have been charged over an alleged kidnapping where the trio filmed themselves attempting to hack through the victim’s hand over ransom demands.

Watch: Is this sport’s most brutal injury of the year?

One of world football’s best goalkeeper’s suffered horrific facial injuries in a shocking incident which could end up costing his side dearly in its quest for a Champions League kn...

Blow for cop accused of murdering two men

A police officer will spend the holidays behind bars after he allegedly murdered his ex-boyfriend and the man’s new partner with his service weapon.

Man caught on Google Street View putting dead body in car boot

This is the moment that led police to the arrest of two people after a man was spotted loading a large white plastic bag with a dead corpse into the boot of his car.

Murder plot charge against alleged Alameddine associate dropped

A former alleged Alameddine associate accused of planning a hit on a high profile gangland rival spent more than 300 days on remand before police dropped the charge, a court has he...

Currency exchange manager stole $22k, blamed subordinate

A self-described “inspired thinker” with “exceptional management practices” was busted swindling more than $20,000 from his employer before blaming it on a more junior member of st...

Government help for Rex extends to dedicated taskforce

The government’s support for Rex now includes a secretive task force of highly paid public servants, with the sole aim of keeping the carrier going.

Brothers’ prison Christmas after $13m MDMA import bust

A Sydney businessman who allegedly smuggled hundreds of kilograms of MDMA into Australia will spend Christmas in jail after the court refused his release bid on the same day his yo...

Catholic hospitals blocked from private insurer boycott

Catholic Health Australia, whose members provide about a third of private hospital care nationally, will not be allowed to emulate Healthscope’s boycott of private health insurers.

Club owner rocked by Raygun’s legal demand

Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has sparked a fierce social media storm with her latest move going down like a lead balloon.

‘Public record’: Bowen backs nuclear scare campaign

A video endorsed by Labor warns people working and living near nuclear power plants are at risk of cancer. The opposition says its ‘a load of codswallop’, but the Energy Minister ...

Wests Tigers offload playmaker to Rabbitohs – with a catch

The Wests Tigers have sent playmaker Jayden Sullivan, and his $2.1 million contract, to South Sydney, but there is a devil in the detail of the deal which could impact both teams.

Google search after acid bath murder

A man killed his pregnant wife and then attempted to dispose of her body and cover up his shocking crime by dousing her in acid, before making a chilling Google search.

‘Heavily distorted’: Shock new detail in Aboriginal heritage claims

Indigenous heritage protection applications are “heavily distorted” towards mining projects over renewable schemes, documents show. See the map.

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Michelle Bridges: ‘Men don’t know anything’

The Biggest Loser’s former trainer Michelle Bridges has claimed the show would never be televised these days after revealing one thing most men know nothing about.

The Christmas rush doesn’t give you an excuse to be an a**hole

"I get it, it's hard to find a park, you're in a rush, on a budget, overwhelmed, exhausted..."

Seven ways to survive Christmas – and toxic relatives

Let’s face it, Christmas can be stressful and seeing family members doesn’t always go to plan. Here are some expert tips on how to cope.

One big problem with Lion King prequel

The animals and action look incredible and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs are just fine, but there is something a bit too familiar about Mufasa: The Lion King.

Nissan’s insane merger call to save company

The global Nissan crisis has taken another ugly turn after talk of a merger with a hated rival.

‘Told to f**k off’: Kmart worker cops black eyes in brutal attack

Retail worker Christine Smith was viciously assaulted at Kmart. She’s now speaking out to help protect others as many employees say they are afraid to come to work.

Gruesome find on cute Aussie animal

A gruesome disease which can cause disfigurement has taken root in a popular tourist town – and a cute Aussie animal may be behind the spread.

‘Ghost’ caught on camera in haunted hotel

If you don’t believe in ghosts you need to visit Australia’s most haunted property. Your mind will be changed.

‘I had manure all over my face’: Elite college’s ‘torture day’ ritual

A former Seymour College student says she was subjected to a humiliating ritual as part of hazing at the top private school.

The creepy things that women do to men

Women can list a thousand ways they are subjected to male behaviour that makes them uncomfortable – but it’s not all a one-way street. These are the ways women creep out men.

How much petrol will cost you this Christmas

Motorists driving across the country throughout the busy Christmas period will be hit with lingering pain at the bowser, with Sydney prices remaining stubbornly high. Here’s ...

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.

Endangered parrots make Christmas comeback

The state’s Environment Minister Madeleine Ogilvie said the recent return of 92 endangered parrots to their Tassie breeding grounds is another milestone comeback from extinct...

Matildas star’s inspiring charity work perfects art of giving back

Alex Chidiac not only dons the golden spirit on the football field, but also in her own life. The Matildas midfielder shares how her grandmother inspired her work in the community.

Ben Hunt’s next big property move

The star Broncos recruit’s highly anticipated shift back to the Sunshine State could ruffle feathers at Red Hill.

Barry Humphries first performed as Dame Edna on this date in what year?

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

Purple Wiggle welcomes special delivery

They’re gonna need a kiddie seat in that big red car: Wiggle John Pearce and wife Jessie are celebrating becoming parents for the first time.

Creepy-crawly solution to drug-resistant advanced melanoma

Queensland scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery into how to treat challenging drug-resistant advanced melanomas.

Inside Australia’s cutest couple’s romantic Gold Coast getaway

Matildas striker Mary Fowler and her NRL champion boyfriend Nathan Cleary have ‘recharged their batteries’ together on a Gold Coast holiday.

What you never want to do at a shopping centre

People often get the Christmas crazies at this time of year – as illustrated by a bizarre incident in a Gold Coast shopping centre car park. Here’s what witnesses say happened.