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14th January 2025

PM Edition

‘Shouldn’t be allowed’: ‘Triggering’ detail in Aussie’s brutal defeat

Viewers who tuned in for the crushing first-round defeat of Australian Chris O’Connell were left baffled - and vented their frustrations. FOLLOW DAY THREE ACTION LIVE.

The image that should terrify Australian Open officials

Love him or hate him, the Kyrgios effect is undeniable. As JOE BARTON writes, with the Aussie drawcard’s career close to the end, tennis is only just realising what it will miss.

‘Not welcome’: Australian Open holds firm on banned flags

Attendees or protestors waving a flag banned at the Grand Slam will be kicked out or turned over to police, with security guards also permitted to conduct searches at entry points...

Former Neighbours star announces pregnancy with her seventh child

Madeleine West has shared that she is pregnant with her seventh child, her first since splitting with celebrity chef Shannon Bennett.

Cyclist killed in crash on Princes Highway

A woman has died after the bicycle she was riding was struck by a car in Sydney’s south, forcing road closures and a police investigation into the crash.

New ABC Mornings radio host revealed after star’s shock axing

The ABC has unveiled the new voice of a popular radio program.

The hottest stars touring Australia this year

Australia has become the hottest destination for the world’s best performers, with stars including Dua Lipa, Metallica and Drake set to hit our shores in 2025. See the full list.

Premier to dock pay of striking rail workers

The rail union’s fight with the Minns government will escalate again with train drivers to reduce speeds by 23km/h tomorrow. Meanwhile the Premier has vowed to dock pay of those wh...

A-League premiership star back behind bars

A two-time premiership-winning A-League star has landed back in prison following yet another indiscretion, only months after he was jailed for stealing from an adult store.

House collapses down hill in landslide

A house has crashed down a slope in a reported landslide in Victoria, leaving one person in hospital.

Climate activists arrested after defacing Darwin’s grave

Activists have used orange paint to deface the grave of naturalist Charles Darwin at Westminster Abbey, demanding urgent action over the world’s “climate crisis”.

First Kohli, now the Poms: Proof Konstas is already under their skin

England are not quite sure what to make of Sam Konstas. That’s part of his charm and why opponents find him unsettling and irritating, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

Albo’s ‘pivotal’ $5m bid to win tightly contested electorate

Millions will be pumped into a South Coast town’s major riverfront revitalisation project, Anthony Albanese has revealed. However, the pledge comes with a pre-election pounce.

New species of funnel-web called ‘Big Boy’ discovered

NSW is now home to three different types of the ‘iconic’ venomous spider and the latest is known as Big Boy. See the photos.

‘Burn in the pits of hellfire’: Principal condemned for anti-Semitic rants

Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car has denounced the actions of the newly appointed principal of New Madinah College as “divisive”.

New contender in Aussie fast-food wars

Missing for more than a generation, an iconic US fast-food outlet opens in Australia again this week, adding a new contender to the fast-food wars.

Eerie final post before DJ’s Bali death

A popular Melbourne DJ has been remembered as a “sparkling shining star” after falling to her death from a balcony in Bali.

‘Hate becoming normalised’: Fears vile vandals escaping punishment

Australia’s peak Jewish body has warned of the danger of repeated anti-Semitic attacks going unpunished, as yet another incident of racist graffiti referencing the Holocaust emerge...

The backlog that’s spurring Sydney’s housing crisis

The court boss has taken an extraordinary step of speaking out over a massive backlog of development cases delaying new homes.

Hunt for killer continues five days after party stabbing

Five days after a man was fatally stabbed at a party in a home in Gateshead, police are continuing their search for the suspect.

Manhunt after knifepoint carjacking in city’s southwest

A 48-year-old man was threatened at knifepoint by three people who stole his car in Macquarie Fields, later crashing it in Ambarvale before fleeing.

Push for Albo to invite Trump to Australia amid Rudd speculation

Concerns grow that Anthony Albanese has not moved fast enough to develop a connection with Donald Trump amid renewed speculation over Kevin Rudd’s role as ambassador.

Major update on high-stakes Israel trip

Labor’s most senior Jewish MP is heading to Israel this week on a mission to salvage relations with Australia’s Middle East ally.

Former Neighbours star announces pregnancy with her seventh child

Madeleine West has shared that she is pregnant with her seventh child, her first since splitting with celebrity chef Shannon Bennett.

Deadly car tech fail you need to know about

A piece of safety technology common in all new cars has been called out after a major fault was discovered.

Influencer slams cruise line after ‘abysmal, horrific’ holiday

A popular cruise line has apologised after a Brisbane influencer labelled her recent holiday as ‘abysmal’, calling out inedible food, disinterested staff and cancelled ...

American fast food giant opens first Australian store

An American fast food icon will open its first Australian store on the Gold Coast this week.

WATCH: Mum’s incredible bodybuilding transformation

A teen mum who had experienced a cheating partner and subsequent yo-yoing on the scales had a tough life-turning moment which set her on a path to bodybuilding fame and a new busin...

Why Taronga won’t have elephants for first time since 1916

When Tang Mo and Pak Boon leave in March, Sydney’s famous zoo will be without elephants for the first time in more than a century.

‘Every game show under the sun’: Kokk’s cheeky Woodbridge sledge

Thanasi Kokkinakis has fired back at Todd Woodbridge’s criticism of his preparation with a cheeky jab, while revealing the extent of his injury woes after a four-hour marathon win....

Call for tourist ban on Aussie island

Residents south of Perth have called on the state government to ban visitors to a popular island to protect a species whose numbers have dwindled by 97 per cent.

Young star reacts to dad’s viral Big Bash showstopper

One of the last people to learn who caught the ball blasted into the Adelaide crowd by Nathan McSweeney on Saturday was the debutant who bowled it.

Stubborn neighbour caves, lands huge payday

A stubborn Aussie family that spent decades refusing massive offers from developers for their prime block of land just cashed in big time.

‘Pure greed’: Star slams ‘appalling’ act amid LA fires

Mogul Tyler Perry has lashed out as Los Angeles burns while a Hollywood legend’s home is destroyed and a former Biggest Loser Australia trainer’s Malibu home miraculously survives ...

I’m a theme park junkee, these are my top picks

He's sought out theme park thrills across the world, and this traveller's list of favourite locations range from the tried-and-true to unexpected surprises.

Parents, stop making this big mistake with your kids

An Aussie mother and early childhood expert have weighed in on one of the biggest mistakes parents are making.

Father of four given devastating diagnosis

A former Australian Army and police officer, and airline pilot, is facing his toughest challenge yet as his family makes the most of every moment together.

‘I’ve seen some nasty things’: Life as a prison nurse

A former nurse gives Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh a rare glimpse into prison medicine – surprisingly declaring that “as a nurse, I’ve never felt safer than I was in the prison environment”.

Why airfares will stay higher for longer

Two major developments are ruling out any chance of airfares coming down in 2025 and beyond.

Meghan’s controversial new show delayed

The Duchess of Sussex has confirmed her highly-anticipated Netflix series With Love, Meghan will be delayed as the LA wildfires rage on.

Uncovered: Hewitt insider who helped Safin cause AO heartbreak

Lleyton Hewitt was charging towards the 2005 Australian Open title when one moment changed history. For the first time, it can be revealed how Marat Safin turned the match.

Aussie mum rants about viral beach trolley

Do you really need to take these buky things everywhere you go? Or even worse, use it as a pram?

$8m pay out: Portelli’s major Block flop

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity bidder Adrian Portelli has revealed the winner of his mega-giveaway of all The Block 2024 properties, and what will happen to the homes now.