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22nd December 2024

PM Edition

How to hit the headlines – for all the wrong reasons

It has been a big year of celebrity highs and lows.

Bite before Christmas: Funnel web in plastic tree almost kills 2yo

A Sydney couple is grateful for their very own Christmas miracle after their two-year-old son survived a bite from a deadly funnel web spider that was hiding in their plastic tree.

Train chaos: Mass delays amid Sydney rail strike

Sydney commuters are facing major disruptions on Sunday morning with more than 60 trains delayed amid the rail union’s industrial action.

Star dropped as Lively’s allegations revealed

Blake Lively is suing her It End With Us co-star for sexual harassment, but he’s hit back as his agents drop him over the allegations.

Peter V’landys sets sights on new major project in Sydney

Holding two of the highest profile jobs in sport, you might think Peter V’landys would be content to rest on his laurels. But you’d be wrong; the rugby league boss and racing supre...

‘And the award goes to’: The sporting moments that defined 2024

It’s been a big year in the sporting world; Michael Carayannis and Brent Read take a look at the best, the worst and the downright bizarre moments that entertained us all.

‘I was just another $25k’: Victims of school bullies speak out

Eight girls from Santa Sabina College tell of crying in the toilets, having lockers raided by other students, belongings scattered around the grounds in a culture of “bully or be b...

How to hit the headlines – for all the wrong reasons

It has been a big year of celebrity highs and lows.

Christmas by the pool: Style queen Collette Dinnigan opens her home

Collette Dinnigan’s love of food, styling and all things Italian will be on show when she gathers her family for a relaxed get-together in country NSW. See her tips for creating a ...

New theory on what caused fatal bus crash

A new theory has emerged about the possible cause of the fatal bus crash that saw one man die and 13 passengers injured in a tragic start to the holidays.

First responders are heroes and we betray them: Abbott

Former PM Tony Abbott says our first responder heroes cop ‘endless critical scrutiny’ from people who ‘don’t understand what happens in the fog of action’.

Celeb money battle no one saw coming

Aussie celebrities often score huge financial wins but things took a different turn this year when some big names tried to sell their homes.

Shock names emerge in Liberal reshuffle discussions

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton could announce his revamped frontbench as soon as Sunday — and it could include a few surprises.

Chilling past of doctor accused of Xmas market car attack

Details have emerged about the accused perpetrator of a terrifying Christmas market massacre in Germany that killed at least five and injured hundreds.

‘Fine line’: Aussie cricket star’s secret weapon

She already holds the position of Australian women’s cricket team captain, but Alyssa Healy says watching the game has taught her just as much as playing it.

New rules to save our synagogues with security upgrades

After a series of anti-Semitic attacks, the Minns government is changing planning laws to allow synagogues, churches and mosques to upgrade security.

Kidman and Urban fly into Sydney for an Aussie Christmas

Australian power couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have arrived in Sydney to celebrate the festive season after a busy and emotional 2024.

Teens caught with knives, axes in cops’ two-day weapons blitz

Several teenagers, some as young as 14, were caught with knives hidden in their pants and backpacks, as police from every command in NSW patrolled shopping malls, train stations an...

Extra-special gift for inspiring kids and their grateful families

From tiny babies in the NICU, to teens beating cancer and overcoming major injuries – meet the inspiring children who have an extra reason to celebrate this Christmas.

‘Prison officers tried to block government inspectors’: Report

Staff at a Sydney prison have been accused of attempts to block government inspectors from speaking with inmates, amid calls to stop the training of junior officers at the jail.

The battle Trav fought in his own head to become a leader

At 21, Travis Head was thrown in the deep end as SA captain. By his own admission, it was often unpleasant and he did some ‘silly things’. But he’s found a lot out about himself si...

‘Breadcrumbs’ and ‘beige flags’: Inside Gen Z’s dating dictionary

Confused about what it means to be orbiting or tinselling? Here’s the Gen Z dating slang you need to know ahead of the new year.

True Aussie Christmas favourite revealed

Aussies are stocking up massively on food this festive season – with over one million portions of a clear Christmas favourite already sold.

Bite before Christmas: Funnel web in plastic tree almost kills 2yo

A Sydney couple is grateful for their very own Christmas miracle after their two-year-old son survived a bite from a deadly funnel web spider that was hiding in their plastic tree.

Barefoot Investor: ‘How I took on the fake Scott Pape scammers’

Barefoot Investor tried to uncover Facebook’s fake Scott Pape scammers but it all descended into chaos with his wife away, the kids sick and German backpackers running his farm.

Kidman forced to ‘apologise’ to her neighbours

Nicole Kidman has revealed how she apologised to her neighbours over a feature of her home.

‘Fine line’: Aussie cricket star’s secret weapon

She already holds the position of Australian women’s cricket team captain, but Alyssa Healy says watching the game has taught her just as much as playing it.

‘It’ll matter’: Cash warning for 60k Aussies

Aussies are being warned to check their mobile and wearable payment devices or risk being unable to purchase items this New Year’s Eve.

The best of this year’s Boxing Day movie releases

Whether you’re in the market for a biopic with Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey, some video game fun or some quality art house fare, there’s something for all at the movies this Box...

‘Facebook sent a friend request to my abuser’

A woman claims Facebook sent out 100 unauthorised friend requests from her account without her knowledge, among those invited was a man who assaulted her.

Escape's 2024 Christmas gift guide

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

Eye-watering cost to secure new properties for The Block 2025

While the parcel of land where next year’s hit renovation series will film has long been known, it’s finally come to light just how much network bosses forked out for t...

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.

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 furth...

Tszyu’s beauty: Inside sport’s wedding of the year

The big day has arrived with champion boxer Tim Tszyu and fiancee Alexandra Constantine set to exchange vows at a special ceremony in Sydney’s east.

The Christmas Uber was cute until the driver gave me a note

“I saw it was sealed with a little Christmas sticker. It was also directly addressed to me.”

‘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.

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.

Yellowstone creator’s secret $940m stash revealed

The man who created and stars in the hit show is sitting on an almost $1B fortune that has nothing to do with Yellowstone. See how he made it happen.

The trial that woke France to ‘toxic rape culture’

Taking a stand for all victims of rape, Gisele Pelicot is being hailed a hero after her brave court battle against her ex husband and 50 other men. Here’s how the case unfolded.

‘Moving forward’: Next gen of Aussie women tennis stars on the up

Former US Open champion Sam Stosur acknowledges that Australia’s elite male players are “hot right now”, but she cautions against discounting the wave of women on the horizon.