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16th January 2025

AM Edition

‘On the hour, every hour’: Union’s calendar of chaos

The union behind Sydney’s ongoing rail chaos plans to target key politicians’ electorates, with plenty planned for the rest of the month. See the calendar here.

Train pain remains: Dozens of services cancelled

Another day of havoc on Sydney’s rail network looms with dozens of lines already recording mass cancellations, as overnight storms threaten to create more commuter chaos. Follow li...

‘People support us’: Union boss’ outrageous comment debunked

Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW secretary Toby Warnes says train workers have experienced an “outpouring of support ... from across society” for their industrial action. The Daily Tel...

Lightning lashes state, 100k homes without power as storms turn deadly

Wild weather has lashed large parts of the state, killing a man in western NSW, cutting power and adding to the pain of stranded Sydney commuters as they struggle to get home after...

Dangers lurking in popular Sydney swim spots

Some of Sydney’s most iconic swimming spots are being exposed to massive levels of “faecal matter”, with some beaches reaching levels 75 times the safe level of contamination. Find...

Councils in a big hole on housing targets

New analysis shows NSW will fall more than 40 per cent short of its National Housing Accord commitment at the current pace of new housing approvals.

Princess Di’s bridesmaid behind Aussie swimwear collab

British aristocrat, India Hicks, who was once bridesmaid to Princess Diana, chose to accentuate her favourite body parts when designing her first swimwear collaboration with an Aus...

Kokkinakis capitulation: Late horror show denies Aussie R3 berth

Thanasi Kokkinakis is out of the Australian Open after falling to Jack Draper in a classic, but the Aussie will be left to rue a blown chance to set up an all-Australian round thre...

Watch: Freak play crucial as Sixers end Strikers’ BBL finals hopes

The Sydney Sixers got home with just one ball remaining against the Adelaide Strikers, with an incredible bit of boundary-edge fielding proving the difference in the end.

Family prays for release of bloodied hostage cousin by Hamas

Naama Levy was captured by Hamas near the Gaza–Israel barrier during Hamas' terrorist attack on October 7. Her family hopes a ceasefire — and hostage deal — are close.

Legendary Sydney cop who arrested Neddy Smith dies at 75

He took armed robber Neddy Smith’s freedom, gun, and dignity with a revealing mugshot when he arrested him. Legendary cop John Davidson — who kept the .357 magnum as his police wea...

Key targets missed as Centrelink wait times blow out

The latest annual report for the agency handling services like Centrelink and Medicare shows the length of time you’re waiting on the phone has blown out.

Brown’s agent slams club leaks after shopping $900k superstar

Dylan Brown’s management has fired up at NRL clubs, after emails were leaked showing the Eels star is being shopped to Parramatta’s rivals, spruiking a rare “franchise player”. See...

Trump’s top diplomat shows hand on AUKUS

Amid mounting uncertainty on the fate of the AUKUS pact under Donald Trump, his choice to be America’s Secretary of State has revealed whether the administration will support it.

‘Not recognised swimwear’: Council’s G-string ban blows up

The Blue Mountains City Council is facing uproar from within its boundaries and around the country after banning women from wearing thongs and G-strings to local pools, and deletin...

‘Intolerable’: Neighbours fear ‘sports car mayhem’ at top school

An exclusive Sydney boys school’s plan to drive up its student headcount by more than 25 per cent has sparked a traffic battle with neighbours who fear pupils will clog streets wit...

‘Danger has not yet passed’: warning as LA fire winds calm

The Santa Ana “devil winds” fanning the flames in Los Angeles are finally abating. But with ash causing deadly air quality and scammers on the loose, California’s nightmare is not ...

Shorten makes shock decision on resignation

The NDIS minister will leave parliament weeks earlier than expected, raising expectations the Prime Minister will move for a quick cabinet reshuffle.

Falling Star: Risk of thousands of job losses as time ticks away

The Star is under the pump to find a financial lifeline or a government bail-out to ward off the prospect of liquidation and 8000 job losses across its casinos in Sydney and Queens...

Boy drowns in south coast lagoon, two others saved

One boy has drowned and two others have been able to clamber to safety after getting into difficulty swimming at a popular south coast lagoon.

Tributes flow for ’gifted’ young sportsman

A beloved Central Coast teen who excelled in a number of sports has been remembered as a “fierce competitor and loyal teammate” in the wake of his shock death. Read the tributes.

Lifeguards bring teenage boy back to life on Sydney beach

Lifeguards managed to bring a teenage boy, 15, back to life after his friends found him floating unconscious in the surf at a popular Sydney beach.

‘Very active storm day’: What to expect from today’s weather

Thunderstorms are predicted to hit the NSW south coast, ACT and Sydney this afternoon and evening, with reports of hail already falling in the lower Blue Mountains. SEE WHAT’S IN S...

New update in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal stoush

Justin Baldoni’s legal team have sent a litigation letter to Disney, as the legal tussle between him and his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively takes a another turn.

‘Ridiculous’: Beachgoers in meltdown over ice-cream ban

Beachgoers have gone into meltdown after banning an ice-cream truck from two popular surf beaches. | VIDEO

'Smear campaign’: Armstrong’s winning plan

Tony Armstrong explains why he has cut-through in a crowded field as he goes up against huge names this awards season – while ordinary Aussies get to pick their favourite sta...

Truth behind Pip Edwards and Jackie O's friendship

After shocking the fashion industry by exiting P.E. Nation, Pip Edwards reflects on her new chapter and how her close friends - including Jackie O - have helped her.

What really happens to home values in fires, floods

Thinking of buying a home in areas at risk of bushfires or floods? Our property experts reveal what really happens to the value of affected properties if disaster strikes.

‘I thought it was just a headache – the reality was far worse’

Mary Ingeri thought the headaches she was experiencing were due to the demands of being a mother.

‘Fastest EV charging tech on the planet’

Interested in an EV but worried about how long it will take to charge? This new car hitting Australia has you covered.

Celeb publicly slams bitter ex over TV ‘lie’

Property queen Christina Haack has lashed out at her ex as their messy divorce continues to play out on television screens.

Top TV shows to watch this week

Alongside the festival of Aussie sport on TV this week, there’s also the return of the Emmy-winning Severance, an Australia Day debate and a brutal Western that’s not for the faint...

Unique and epic drama is Oscars frontrunner for good reason

There’s a good reason that the three-and-a-half-hour drama The Brutalist is favourite to win this year’s Best Picture Oscar – it’s like nothing you have seen before, writes Leigh P...

Watch: Sparks fly in bungled break-in caught on camera

The bungled attempt to enter a business was caught on CCTV – and streamed live to the owners.

‘I want to destroy her’: New Belle Gibson TV trailer drops

Netflix has dropped the first trailer and airing date for its highly anticipated Australian true-crime series based on wellness influencer turned con artist Belle Gibson. See the v...

Wife ban: Indian cricket’s bizarre response to horror Aussie tour

India’s 3-1 series loss to Australia has prompted the BCCI to enforce new guidelines on the amount of time spouses can spend with players. More here.

You should check if you’re carrying a lot of fat here on your body

Top experts say we need to stop using the BMI to diagnose obesity. Instead it’s where you carry the fat that can matter more. While you don’t need to worry so much in some areas, y...

Olympic stunner marries man of her dreams in luxe wedding

Olympian Bree Masters marries her longtime athlete partner in a stunning Gold Coast celebration.

E-bike fury: Families demand change after kids hospitalised

Families of two young boys seriously hurt by rogue e-bike riders on the Gold Coast are demanding an urgent review of legislation after opening up about the trauma they suffered.

Stupid signs of our times: Sure you’re not pregnant, boys?

We used to rely on common sense to stay safe but that’s been replaced by stupid, offensive and expensive visual pollution, writes Jess Adamson.

‘Burn it’: Nissan slammed over dud move

The global carmaker thought they’d brought a classic into the modern era but fans slammed them for doing the unthinkable.

Suddenly, the haters are losing the Australia Day fight and that’s great

At a time Australians have are increasingly being pitted against each other over everything from housing to the Middle East any sort of societal glue is not just welcome … it’s des...

Eco warrior DiCaprio slammed for fleeing fires on private jet

Oscar-winning actor and climate change activist Leonardo DiCaprio has faced backlash after he used a private jet to flee the wildfires in Los Angeles.