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6th January 2025

AM Edition

PM makes his pitch as ‘unofficial’ election begins

The unofficial 2025 election campaign is underway with Anthony Albanese launching a three-state blitz to start the new year. See where he is splashing the cash.

Labor ‘fail’: Decline in Aussie apprentices amid skills crisis

Australia has 27,000 fewer apprentices and trainees than a year ago despite Labor’s promise to “rebuild” the nation’s skills pipeline.

Campbell: There’s a very real chance Dutton will be our next PM

Shortly before Christmas pollsters produced a piece of research which shows exactly why, despite the size of the job in front of him, Peter Dutton may soon be leading our country.

Firework debt allegedly turned into a gun fight in Sydney’s west

An alleged shooting and assault of two teens at a Sydney park was sparked by a debt involving the sale of illegal fireworks.

Shock new twist in alleged Virgin crew attack

A Fijian man accused of raping a female Virgin Australia crew member will appear in court on Monday as more details of the alleged attack emerge.

Slug from Snug, bad bat: Winners and losers from all-time Test series

Australia’s selectors are perpetually under fire but they made two crucial calls which turned the series. But, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes, Australia’s drought-breaking win over India m...

Eels scouting report: Best 17, solving contract clause crisis

Rookie coach Jason Ryles has taken over the most daunting job in the NRL. ADAM MOBBS rates the Eels’ free agency dealings and reveals the young stars in line to debut in 2025.

Millionaire in waterfront deck stoush to fight compliance claims

An entrepreneur will take on an eastern suburbs council over claims a deck added on to his multimillion-dollar home is non-compliant. Here’s what he had to say.

Packer and his mate resurrect film company with Trump doco

James Packer and his filmmaking partner Brett Ratner are rebooting their media company, RatPac, and the pair are planning on making an all-access documentary on none other than Mel...

Novak Djokovic opens up on his Melbourne ‘trauma’

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has revealed the ‘trauma’ he still experiences visiting Melbourne three years on after being locked in detention and deported during Victoria’s Covid c...

Musk dumps support for UK’s Nigel Farage

The rise of Britain’s conservative political party Reform UK has taken a massive hit after billionaire Elon Musk sensationally withdrew his support for leader Nigel Farage.

Plane’s wheels explode in runway drama at Melbourne Airport

An Etihad plane travelling from Melbourne-Abu Dhabi with close to 300 passengers onboard had to abort its take-off and slam on the emergency brakes in a frightening incident.

Kim Jong-un’s bizarre new bans on North Koreans

Kim Jong-un is cracking down on his feared Westernisation of North Korea with strict prohibition of these two commonplace things.

Aussie musician challenges stereotypes

Australian Idol singer Ripley Alexander is pushing boundaries and isn’t afraid to show off his tattoos and nail polish, all while he adjusts to his new-found fame.

Coffee set to rise to insane price in 2025

Coffee lovers might have to save a few extra dollars in their weekly budget simply to afford a cup of Joe as experts warn prices will soar in 2025.

Man charged over brawl at under-12s match

Police have charged a 23-year-old man following a near four month investigation into a brawl that up-ended an under-12’s rugby league match.

Kyrgios backtracks on explosive Hewitt social media comments

Nick Kyrgios has quickly backtracked on Instagram comments he made knocking Cruz Hewitt, the son of Australian tennis legend Lleyton, for practising with Italy’s Jannik Sinner.

Sex predator objects to porn, sleepover ban in new supervision order

A sex predator previously jailed for attempting to rape a woman he met online opposed a move to ban him from accessing porn or having women stay at his house unannounced while he i...

Aussies divided over star’s beef with Jetstar

A British tennis star has slammed Jetstar after her racquets were destroyed during her flight to a competition in Hobart - but not everyone agrees.

Hezbollah ‘not meeting ceasefire terms’: Israel

Israel’s defence minister said Hezbollah has not met the terms of the ceasefire, as Hamas reported 88 killed in Gaza overnight. Follow the updates.

Two bodies found after plane crash off NSW coast

The bodies of two people killed in a plane crash off NSW’s north coast yesterday have been retrieved, police say, in the second fatal aviation incident across the state in a week.

Outlander fans in for a shocking twist in new season

Australian actor David Berry is back on home soil, and for fans patiently waiting for the newest season of Outlander to drop, he promises there are a few surprises in store.

‘Grow the f*** up’: Aussie model slammed for park bench post

Australian model Gabrielle Epstein has come under fire after criticising a “friendly” social initiative aimed at combating loneliness, writing “this country is in a shambles”.

Official cause of death revealed for White Lotus star’s husband

Hollywood is reeling after the shock death of filmmaker Jeff Baena, the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza. Warning: Graphic

From $70k to $1.3m: Mick’s 15-year journey to early retirement

Fear drove Mick to transform his finances when he was in his 40s and now, through sacrifice and planning he is looking at retiring 12 years earlier than he originally thought possi...

‘Dismissed, ignored’: Jackie O’s frustration over radio’s boys’ club

As she edges closer to 50, radio star and businesswoman Jackie ‘O’ reflects on her journey to realising she needed to learn to love herself, and opens up on the frustrating boys’ c...

In which Australian state or territory is Lizard Island National Park?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

Car that can save your business thousands

This commercial van undercuts the competition - even its electric cousin - by a massive margin and on that alone it’s well worth a look.

Aussies vying for a Golden Globe gong

It’s a good year for Australians in television and film, with four of our biggest names up for major awards at the Golden Globes. See who made the cut.

Inside dream homes of Australia’s top agents

Real estate agents across the country have lived in some of the best homes the housing market has to offer.

Kylie Jenner’s insane $10m collection

Famous for being one of the world’s youngest billionaires, entrepreneur Kylie Jenner knows exactly how she wants to splash her cash.

Missing congresswoman found in retirement home

While Republicans have delighted in Joe Biden’s decline, Tom Minear argues they have had little to say about one of their own who secretively stopped coming to Congress.

Exes’ lives exposed after bitter star breakups

Once the red carpets and cameras are gone following sometimes ugly break-ups, these celebrity exes find themselves living much different lives.

Madonna flaunts huge sparkler amid engagement rumours

Music superstar Madonna has hinted that she could be engaged to a toyboy boyfriend half her age after proudly flaunting a huge diamond ring.

Puberty blockers: J.K. Rowling backs ban — but they’re legal here

Author J.K Rowling has openly condemned the use of puberty blockers by children after they were banned in the UK but the treatment remains legal in Australia.

$500 flights: Best trips, cruises to book right now

Aussies are opting for these destinations for a quick-fix getaway that doesn’t break the bank, with international airfares as low as just $500. See the full list here.

‘Simple’ way 32yo got $7.7m in 4 years

This 32-year-old has revealed how he built a $7.7m property portfolio in just four years.

‘Everybody Hurts’: Darkest hours of mega 1990s band R.E.M.

R.E.M. were one of the biggest bands of the 1990s – and their biggest year began with a tour in Australia and a wedding before disaster struck, as rock biographer PETER AMES ...

6 big interior design trends going into 2025

You can make your home a trendy fashion statement for the new year with these simple tricks – including one with an ‘ugly’ secret.

Earth-shattering interest rates call

Aussies might not get a break from the cost of living crisis at all in 2025, with experts predicting interest rates aren’t going anywhere.

Need for speed: Cop clocks cheetah streaking past

Highway patrol officer David Romeike has clocked thousands of speeding vehicles, but setting his handheld speed gun on the world’s fastest land animal was something he won’t soon f...

Major blow for homebuyers in 2025

Those planning to buy their first home or upgrade next year will face an extra challenge on top of higher rates after another turn in the housing market.

Chinese ‘Prado’ does a lot right … and wrong

This Tank 500 luxury SUV from Chinese challenger GWM is certain to change opinions.