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21st December 2024

PM Edition

Luna Park’s legal fight over NYE train threat

Sydney’s Luna Park has taken legal action to save its annual New Year’s Eve celebration, filing a submission to the Fair Work Commission in a bid to ensure the theme park’s harbour...

‘Avoid the pain, don’t take the train’, Minister urges commuters

The government is urging commuters to avoid unnecessary travel on Saturday to avoid Christmas chaos. Transport Minister Jo Haylen said close to 40 percent of trains - representing ...

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.

Revealed: Shock text message after McSweeney Test pain

Nathan McSweeeney has revealed the shock text he received from a former Australian captain as he spoke of his pain at being axed from the Test side three games into his career.

NSW average public service wages top six-figure high for first time

Average wages in the NSW public service have topped the $100,000 mark for the first time as thousands of new workers, including nurses and train drivers, sign up to the sector. See...

Woman dead after pulled from surf on NSW beach

A woman has died at an unpatrolled beach on the NSW south coast on Saturday morning, after being pulled unconscious from the surf.

Behind the scenes as Tszyu promises a wedding to remember

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.

Killer found after two days on the run

A killer who escaped from a western NSW health facility two days ago has been found.

Aussie celebs share their Christmas traditions

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so we decided to see how some favourite Aussie celebs will be spending their Christmas Day.

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.

Torment that will haunt Kathleen Folbigg to her grave

Kathleen Folbigg, who was wrongfully convicted of killing her four children, is preparing to celebrate Christmas with her friends and look to the future but there is one secret tha...

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...

Sports stars and fans connecting like never before

Nothing beats receiving a personalised message from one of your sporting heroes, and with no life event off-limits, stars and their fans are making the most of the chance to connec...

Cops find driver hiding in garbage bin after wild RBT chase

A disqualified driver allegedly went to great lengths to avoid arrest after leading police on a wild pursuit before officers found him hiding in a garbage bin.

Toddler killed as suspect emerges in Xmas market ‘terror attack’

Two people, including a small child, have been killed and dozens injured after a doctor from Saudi Arabia ploughed a hire car into shoppers at a Christmas market in Germany.

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.

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...

Rumoured new love for Pip Edwards this Christmas

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 furth...

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.

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.”

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.

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...

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.

‘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.

Cruising for a bruising! Why this luxury supermaxi wants it tough

It’s not your average Sydney to Hobart racer but this extraordinary 100-footer will turn plenty of heads when she sets sail - or if the weather turns nasty in the race to Tasmania.

Inside the dangerous teenage Tik Tok tanning trend

Your teen might think that summer is the perfect time to tan, but do they know how dangerous the popular practice is?

‘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.

Escape's 2024 Christmas gift guide

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.