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22nd December 2024

PM Edition

No scandals, free agent coups: Every NRL club’s Christmas wish list

Some clubs want new players, while some want their current players to perform better. Others just want a season without any off-field shenanigans. We take a look at what’s on every...

Courthouse Christmas gift for Newington College as student sues

A current student of elite inner-west private school Newington College is suing his school over its decision to introduce girls, serving two dozen current and former members of the...

‘Best day ever’: NRL star marries fiancee

Manly lock and NSW Blues skipper Jake Trbojevic married fiancee Alix on Saturday at a beautiful ceremony in the Hunter Valley. See the pictures.

Vote now: Sydney’s best Christmas lights competition

Homes across Sydney are twinkling with spectacular Christmas light decorations. VOTE NOW for the city’s best festive light display.

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.

Worrying trend emerges days before Xmas

As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.

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

Eight girls from Sydney’s Santa Sabina College tell of crying in the toilets, having lockers raided by other students, belongings scattered around the grounds in a culture of “bull...

Lopez makes frank admission after Affleck split

Jennifer Lopez has appeared to reference her divorce from Ben Affleck in a candid conversation about her life.

Tszyu says ‘I do’: Tim ties the knot in intimate ceremony

Tim Tszyu has married long-term partner Alexandra in Sydney in an intimate ceremony in front of 120 people - after arriving in a motorcade of luxury cars.

‘Sinister’ robot ‘replacing humans’ in China

A creepy “robocop” has been released in China, capable of chasing criminals on land or water – and striking with a range of weapons.

‘Fixated’ husband planted bomb at estranged wife’s home: court

The court heard Paul Ismail was on parole for placing a tracking device on his wife’s car when he allegedly planted a bomb outside her property and sent her a chilling execution vi...

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.

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.

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.

How to hit the headlines – for all the wrong reasons

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

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.

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.

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 ...

Lopez makes frank admission after Affleck split

Jennifer Lopez has appeared to reference her divorce from Ben Affleck in a candid conversation about her life.

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.

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.

The last generation of Cyclone Tracy survivors

Leading up to the 50-year anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, Antony Bullock has emerged as the ‘unofficial messenger’ for survivors. When the cyclone struck, Antony was 12 a...

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.

Odd bod group of yachts that could win Sydney to Hobart

They are the odd bod group of yachts that could well win the Sydney to Hobart including one named after a party loving Roman god and another after a waste management company.

How to host the ultimate plant-powered ‘Veg-mas’

Melbourne cook Alice Zaslavsky wants you to host the ultimate plant-powered Christmas lunch or dinner this festive season — and has a few hacks that’ll stop sad salads ...

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.