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1st January 2025

PM Edition

Revealed: Sydney’s new night-life hubs

Sydney’s CBD is no longer the go-to for night-life, with new data showing the areas where night-time spending is booming. Find out the top spots for Sydney’s night-life.

2025 predictions: Winners and losers in the year ahead

With an enviable record of predicting the future to rival Punxsutawney Phil, the upcoming year is dissected by our own Nostradamus Tim Blair.

Sydney’s NYE revellers still partying as the sun rose

Sydney has roared into 2025 with another stunning fireworks display and celebrations, with some waking up this morning feeling a little worse for wear.

World’s best NYE fireworks as London, Greece, Paris, Dubai party

The world is welcoming in the new year with celebrations and fireworks after a tumultuous year. See how people around the globe are ringing in 2025 in photos and video.

Man and 17yo girl injured in separate Waterloo stabbings

A man and girl are spending New Year’s day in hospital being stabbed in separate altercations in Sydney, which police are now investigating.

Summer of spice: The 11 clashes that ignited Aus v India rivalry

With shoulder charges, sledges and send-offs galore this edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been an all-time classic. Watch all the biggest moments here.

Bonza: Woolies puts Australia Day back on the shelf

Woolworths will be proudly celebrating Australia Day after its decision to ditch celebratory merchandise such as flags and thongs triggered protests.

Robbie berates crowd at Sydney fireworks

Robbie Williams took to the stage ahead of the New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks - before going on to berate revellers in the audience mid-performance.

Alameddine gangster has sentence extended for killing unborn baby

A Sydney gangster who killed his unborn baby by stomping on his pregnant partner’s stomach in a vicious and targeted attack has had his already-lengthy jail sentence extended on ap...

Watch: Robots are changing how Aussies live, shop and work

Robots big and small are rapidly changing the way we lead our lives. See how some of Australia and the world’s companies are incorporating them into our lives. See the video.

Boy stabbed in park hours before New Year

A 17-year-old boy rung in 2025 in hospital after he was stabbed in the back in a Sydney park, with police revealing surprising arrest numbers from across NYE.

What’s open on New Year’s Day

Looking for some supplies after the big New Year’s Eve celebrations? Here’s what’s open and closed on the first day of 2025.

Kate and Wills’ emotional New Year message

Prince William and Princess Catherine have shared photos of George, Charlotte and Louis in an emotive New Year message. See the photos.

Key election battlegrounds Labor and the Coalition will fight to win

The 2025 federal election will be a battle on a number of fronts, with both the Coalition and Labor confident they can win. But they both face threats from a powerful crossbench.

Cash boost for millions of Aussies from today

A tranche of cost of living measures will kick in today, with millions to see the change in their bank accounts within days. Here’s how you’re affected.

‘Divisive’: ABC’S NYE coverage slammed

Complaints are already streaming in over the ABC’s New Year’s Eve program – as some social media users slam the coverage as

Knights scouting report: Best 17, how to unlock superstar Ponga

For Adam O’Brien and the Knights, plenty relies on Kalyn Ponga and finding a consistent spine combination to support him. PAMELA WHALEY analyses their best 17, rookies to watch, bi...

‘No zealot’: Howard reveals why Australia stayed in Iraq

Declassified documents have revealed Australia’s strategy in Iraq, as former PM John Howard defends his decision to back the US even after no weapons of mass destruction were found...

Linden: India not winning any friends with childish temper tantrum

India’s incessant bleating about the DRS decision that went against them at the MCG bears all the trademarks of a playground bully crying foul when they don’t get their own way, wr...

US launches multiple strikes on Houthis; Netanyahu returns

US military forces hit Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went straight back to work after undergoing prostate surgery.

Secret’s out: Why people on this Greek island live a long, happy life

The inhabitants of this idyllic Greek island live longer, are happier and have vastly fewer diseases. One Adelaide man knows why, writes Jessica Adamson.

Kate and Wills’ emotional New Year message

Prince William and Princess Catherine have shared photos of George, Charlotte and Louis in an emotive New Year message. See the photos.

‘I have to keep pushing’: Alexa Leary’s huge 2025 challenge

Australian swimming golden girl Alexa Leary is taking on her biggest challenge yet in 2025, saying she wants to inspire as many people to overcome hurdles as she can. Read her insp...

Working Thursday? Here’s our tips on surviving a New Year’s hangover

With New Year’s Day falling on Wednesday, many Australians will face returning to work on Thursday after a fun-filled, and possibly overindulged, holiday.

Where Aus radio stars really stash their millions

Some of Australia’s highest paid radio stars are pouring their money in one key area, which is only making them even richer.

Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were veterans of which war?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

‘I just wanted to die’: Man’s vile beach act

A beachgoer was forced to seek urgent medical attention after a stranger’s vile act.

Details revealed in finalised divorce for Jolie and Pitt

Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally reached a divorce settlement after a lengthy, bitter court battle that has lasted eight years.

Aussie mums confess cheekiest white lies they tell their kids

Influenced by the latest viral Tik-Tok trend, mums have dished on the white lies they tell their kids. Let us know yours.

‘She was the one’: Couple’s emotional surrogacy journey

After a chronic illness and multiple miscarriages, an Aussie couple have welcomed their miracle baby – sharing their emotional journey to parenthood.

How Aussie got three homes on normal wage

A 35-year-old with a $70,000 salary has revealed how she bought multiple homes with little debt, and repayments that cost her nothing.

Listed: Every housing hand-out you can get

Never in Australia’s history has so much been handed out to help taxpayers have homes, with record financial leg-ups going as high as $56k in one state.

I was sexually abused in Boy Scouts. Then I became a priest

One of Australia’s most senior Anglican prelates has opened up on his sexual abuse as a kid in the Boy Scouts and the apology he issued to the LGBT community on behalf of the churc...

‘Clutch kick’, supercar royalty: best rides of 2024

This year was one of extraordinary cars, these are the best of the best when it comes to being behind the wheel.

How many pawns does each player start with in chess?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

‘I was spiralling, overwhelmed’: Aussie mum’s ADHD journey

Rebecca Boyd has revealed how she tackled her neurodivergent journey as a young mum, and shares her tips to coping at stressful times, including the festive season.

The 25 films we NEED to see sequels to in 2025

From 1980s classics to 2024 blockbusters, these are the films fans are desperately wanting a sequel for.

Bizarre New Year’s ‘love hack’ has all the singletons buzzing

If you spot someone crouching under a table scoffing grapes at midnight, there’s a good reason. Well, a reason anyway ...

My Queen ‘lie’ gave me an art attack

Rebecca Hossack is a London art dealer who specialises in Aboriginal art. An Australian by birth, she set up her first gallery in the city’s Windmill Street in 1988.

HRT shortage: What it means for Aussie women

A global shortage of hormone replacement therapy medications has prompted drastic action when it comes to new patients. Here’s how it is affecting Aussies.