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25th December 2024

AM Edition

Star misses Carols By Candlelight after emergency surgery

The high-profile co-host of the Christmas Eve tradition Carols By Candlelight has pulled out of the show after undergoing surgery just hours before the event.

The Aussies spending Christmas behind bars

For the hundreds of Aussies behind bars in foreign jails, several of whom are still before the courts, this festive season will prove to have little cheer.

Frantic search for missing 15yo at Central Coast beach

Police and Marine rescue NSW began searching for the boy after he was reported missing at around 3pm this afternoon.

Panthers premiership stars party at ex-teammate’s wedding

Following Blues teammate Jake Trbojevic said his nuptials, Roosters enforcer Spencer Leniu tied the knot at a star-studded wedding ceremony. See the pictures.

Paddling to be top dog in race that stops the Peninsula

Hundreds of locals have gathered to watch the annual Scotland Island Dog Race as canines from far and wide paddled for glory over 600 metres. See all the pictures and find out who ...

‘Knee-jerk reaction’: Greens enter ring in gendered toilet tussle

A political debate has broken out over a push for male and female toilets to be replaced with gender-neutral cubicles across NSW.

‘We’re rolling sir’: King’s unheard of Christmas address sneak peek

While his mother Queen Elizabeth liked to keep us all in anticipation, King Charles has given his subjects an unprecedented teaser of his Christmas Day message.

Man electrocuted to death in Sydney’s south-west

A father of two young children working at a house in Sydney’s south-west has died after being electrocuted.

Bombshell new Don Bradman revelations

New revelations about Sir Don Bradman have given a heartbreaking insight into the Australian cricket icon’s final years.

‘My God!’ Days of fat salaries are over, says radio star

A veteran broadcaster is warning his colleagues against demanding unsustainable radio salaries, claiming the era of big-money contracts is finished.

Aussie Queen’s teens unrecognisable in Christmas photo

Queen Mary’s kids are all grown up. The Australian born wife of King Frederik shared rare new photos of all four of her children as the Danish royals celebrate Christmas. See the p...

Watch: Women brawl as Xmas tensions explode in carpark

Shocking footage has surfaced of two women getting into a heated argument and brawl in a shopping centre car park south of Brisbane. WATCH THE VIDEO

Breakthrough behind NYE train deal

A crucial concession by the rail unions paved the way for Sydney’s famed New Year’s Eve fireworks to go ahead, the state’s Transport Minister has revealed.

Holiday hotspot now unrecognisable

Fresh Australian aid crews have arrived in Vanuatu to help the country’s traumatised population through Christmas.

Christmas in one of Australia’s toughest jails

Inside the walls of one of NSW’s most notorious prisons, work is underway to prepare a Christmas meal for thousands of inmates across the state.

‘New intel’ blows Shire cold case wide open

A new witness has come forward over the disappearance of two teenage girls in Sydney’s south, breaking the case open again after more than four decades.

Massive crowds at Sydney Fish Markets

Sydney Fish Market’s 36-hour seafood marathon is in full swing with thousands of people expected to stock up for a festive feast.

Jailed manager at fatal truck crash company acquitted

A manager at a trucking company whose drug-affected driver killed four police officers in a horror crash has had his conviction wiped on appeal, with a judge saying the charge was ...

‘So composed’: Aussies laud Konstas ahead of Test debut

Sam Konstas will become one of Australia’s youngest Test debutants when he steps out in front of a packed MCG on Boxing Day — and the Aussies are confident he’s more than ready.

Horror development in student’s poisoning

A woman has been charged with the attempted murder of an Aussie exchange student after he was allegedly given rat poison while studying in Taiwan.

Facebook prompted online child grooming sting on priest: Police

Police will allege an alert from the social media giant kicked off an online police sting before a retired Catholic priest was arrested on a suburban street where he believed he wa...

Exposed: Aus bikies’ $10.1m property payout

Intense police crackdowns have squeezed most Aussie bikies out of their traditional clubhouses. See what happened to those properties and the insane wealth still tied up in old hau...

Goers: Infuriating Xmas fact we just have to embrace

It’s an annual guarantee that goes all the way back to the first Christmas, writes Peter Goers.

Storms, boat breakage, wild winds on cards in Sydney to Hobart

Gale force winds, thunderstorms, icy temperatures and boat breakage will add an extra dimension of unpleasantness to this years Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Latest weather and news

Watch: Women brawl as Xmas tensions explode in carpark

Shocking footage has surfaced of two women getting into a heated argument and brawl in a shopping centre car park south of Brisbane. WATCH THE VIDEO

Private school girls identifying as animals? Woke madness

A handful of students at an elite Brisbane girls school have begun identifying as animals, creating confusion and concern, writes Kylie Lang.

‘My ego’: Star in Blake Lively scandal issues apology to wife

Footage of Justin Baldoni’s wedding apology to his wife has resurfaced after Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment claim against the embattled star. See the video. Warning: Graphi...

‘We don’t know if she will be in a wheelchair next Xmas, or alive’

This Adelaide family doesn’t know how many more Christmas they’ll get together, making this year’s milestone all the more precious.

‘Everyman’ Lambo is the world’s coolest car

If there was ever any doubt that Lamborghini is the world’s coolest car maker, it has now been put to bed.

Need a good shag? Miserable cow? I've got bad news for you

Karens everywhere, ruining people’s days in a proud display of recreational outrage. But why do people become Karens? I have a theory, writes Nikki Osborne.

'One phone call saved me $60,000'

It’s amazing how friendly your bank can be when you threaten to take your mortgage elsewhere. As interest rates hit hard you have to get the best deal you can. Here’s h...

The 25 sizzling summer thirst quenchers you need to try

Whether you spend your summer poolside, beachside or holed up in airconditioned comfort, we have found the best boozy bevs to help beat the heat.

‘I want out’: Assad’s wife ‘files for divorce’

The wife of deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has filed for divorce in Russia as she prepares to fight bone cancer, according to reports.

‘We’re rolling sir’: King’s unheard of Christmas address sneak peek

While his mother Queen Elizabeth liked to keep us all in anticipation, King Charles has given his subjects an unprecedented teaser of his Christmas Day message.

‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is a festive hit song by which singer?

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

Jimmy Barnes reveals long lost daughter

The Australian rock legend said he had welcomed his daughter into his extended clan.

Alex de Minaur’s secret engagement to English tennis star

After almost five years together, the sporting power couple revealed they had been keeping a “small secret”.

‘Just say no’: Why it’s OK to be ‘selfish’ this Xmas

If your stress levels have been rising over the festive period you’re definitely not alone. These are some top tips from experts on how to reduce your anxiety over Christmas....

‘We can bury anyone’: Alleged campaign to ruin Blake Lively

New court documents accuse actor Justin Baldoni of unleashing the public relations dark arts to destroy co-star Blake Lively’s reputation. Here’s how it allegedly unfolded.

What Pat Cummins really wants for Christmas

The Australian cricket captain has revealed the one thing he would like as he and wife Becky prepare for the arrival of their second child.

The 25 superstars we need to see in Australia in 2025

From rap beef victors, pop queens, breakout country artists and 90s icons, these are the acts we want to see return to Australia next year.