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7th January 2025

PM Edition

Surprise Head call which could rock Konstas’ immediate future

Australia’s most in-form Test batter has left selectors mulling a major gamble, which could impact the team’s youngest player and have a ripple effect through the entire squad.

How Perry fought from the brink to return to top of world cricket

Ellyse Perry has been an international cricketer for more than half of her life, but her career came close to ending three years ago. This is how she reclaimed her place among the ...

Three kids hurt in highway mini bus crash

Three children and four others have been hurt after a mini bus flipped on the Hume Highway at Marulan.

The one thing keeping Dean out of prison after 15-year spiral

For the better part of 15 years, Dean Taylor has been in and out of prison, knowing that each time he got out, it wouldn’t be long before he was back inside. But this time somethin...

Wild brawl: Knife seized, 40 teens in Manly Wharf fight

Police have recovered a knife after what residents described as a massive brawl between dozens of teens on Sydney’s northern beaches.

‘Not on’: PM weighs in on Cabana-gate

The Prime Minister has slammed an “entitled” and “unAustralian” act on a popular beach dividing the community.

How ‘irregular bulge’ caught out coke dial-a-dealer in Bondi

A man and woman from Sydney’s west were busted on the other side of the city selling drugs out of their Holden Commodore near a Bondi pub.

Grenade claim after wild police chase

A man who police allege fired at officers during a wild chase through Sydney’s west on New Year’s Eve was allegedly in possession of a grenade and semiautomatic rifle, court doc...

I lost 40kg in 16 months - and this is what really helped me do it

At her heaviest, Georgina Willard weighed almost 90kg and didn’t feel healthy. But she used specific kinds of goals to help her lose 40kg — and she still enjoys cookie-dough croiss...

Businessman spends week in jail of 80yo gun part in luggage

A disassembled shotgun allegedly found in the luggage of a businessman at Sydney Airport was 80 years old and inoperable, a court has heard.

Is Labor’s Israel trip a stunt, or will there be a change of heart?

Will Australia once again treat Israelis like democratic allies fighting the embodiment of evil rather than, at best, a nuisance and, at worst, an enemy?

Next phase of AI is a ‘multitrillion-dollar opportunity’: Nvidia CEO

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has told the world’s biggest consumer electronics show that AI agents are the next robotics industry and software coding is the next giant AI ap...

Albo calls for major election change

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for a huge change to “end” the guessing game of federal elections.

Rabbitohs tragic Albo’s telling reaction to Crowe sale news

Prime Minister and South Sydney’s No.1 ticket holder, Anthony Albanese, has praised Russell Crowe for his contribution to the Rabbitohs in a telling reaction to news the co-owner i...

‘Denied’: Judge rejects Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial bid

A New York judge has rejected a request from US President-elect over his hush money court case, and given Mr Trump a choice to make.

‘Worrying’: home approvals drop in blow to Albo housing plan

The Albanese government’s key housing crisis policy has taken another blow as economists warn declines in approvals are now at “worrying” levels.

‘Unimaginable’: White Lotus star breaks silence over hubby’s death

Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time following the sudden death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, at the age of 47. Warning: Graphic

‘Won’t cower’: Rabbi defiant after man’s alleged gun gesture

A defiant Rabbi has vowed not to be intimidated by a rising wave of anti-Semitism after an alleged threat was made against a Jewish man leaving his synagogue. It comes as Jewish le...

Pre-season spotlight: Dearden trumped by rookie, Galvin’s new look

Widely viewed as the fittest player in the NRL, Tom Dearden was surprisingly edged out in a fitness test by an emerging teen talent. Plus, Lachlan Galvin’s has unveiled a new look ...

Albo snaps back at reporter’s question

The Prime Minister has snapped at a reporter at a press conference, saying “that is the way it works” after receiving a tough question.

Man charged over shots allegedly fired at police car

A man has been extradited from Queensland and charged after shots were allegedly fired at police during a wild pursuit through Sydney’s southwest. Watch the video.

Thor blimey! Why giant hairy Hemsworth will save lives

He’s huge, hairy and will save lives. Find out why we are milking this star Sydney spider’s special talent.

‘Not on’: PM weighs in on Cabana-gate

The Prime Minister has slammed an “entitled” and “unAustralian” act on a popular beach dividing the community.

Queen Mary sparkles at special Danish event

The Aussie-born royal put on a dazzling display alongside husband King Frederik X, with the couple dressing to the nines for a special Danish tradition. See the pictures.

Thor blimey! Why giant hairy Hemsworth will save lives

He’s huge, hairy and will save lives. Find out why we are milking this star Sydney spider’s special talent.

Temu jumper recall after young Qld girl suffers horrific burns

Popular online shopping platform Temu is recalling a glow-in-the-dark Oodie knock-off which caught fire, leaving a young Qld girl with shocking burns and triggering an ACCC investi...

What Gold Coast model’s viral post says about us

A controversial post by a Gold Coast influencer has exposed a simple truth about modern life in Australia.

Jenner’s wardrobe malfunction amid star’s engagement update

Kylie Jenner ensured all eyes were on her at the Golden Globes, as the truth about Zendaya’s engagement speculation was revealed.

Matildas stars reveal sickening homophobic abuse

Two Matildas stars have revealed the homophobic abuse they are being subjected to by A-League fans as the league doubled down on a send-off over the weekend despite the player reve...

‘Scary’: Man trapped in self-driving car

A man has sworn off using self-driving taxis after becoming trapped in a vehicle that was meant to take him to the airport.

Eye-watering cost of Christmas revealed

A staggering number of Aussies will be paying off their credit card debts for at least six months after relying on their credit cards to get through the holiday season.

Meghan’s surprising Lilibet reveal amid series uproar

Meghan Markle has given insight into her family life ahead of the launch of her controversial Netflix series, which has already been branded “tone deaf”.

Ex-wife uncovers secret $480m account in divorce battle

A globetrotting business tycoon has been ordered to pay his wife an extra $10m in their Sydney divorce case, after he made a mistake that led to her discovering a secret account wi...

How Dr Karl’s Christmas trip became a cautionary tale

Awkward moment Demi Moore snubs Kylie Jenner at the Globes

Demi Moore was a big winner at the Golden Globes, but the Hollywood legend wasn’t overly impressed when Kylie Jenner tried to congratulate her.

Loved up Censori, Kanye celebrate milestone birthday in Maldives

There appears to be no trouble in paradise for rapper Kanye West and his Melbourne flame Bianca Censori as they celebrate her 30th birthday on a secluded Maldives island.

Insane income you need to buy home in Aus

Australians need to earn an eye watering yearly income to afford the most basic of homes, it can be revealed.

Why we’re about to be slugged more than ever for a cold one

Enjoying a spicy margarita or an ice-cold beer by the beach is set to get more expensive this year, and you won’t guess the odd reason behind the price hike.

Watch: ‘Worst’ waves of plastic hit Bali beaches

Hundreds of volunteers are being urged to join a mass clean-up in Bali, after locals say “the worst” waves of plastic waste hit its tourist-favoured beaches. See the video.

Inside Fowler and Cleary’s romantic tropical getaway

One of Australia’s favourite couples have shared photos from their tropical getaway.

‘Furious’: Bitter $10m Harry Potter war explodes

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has been dragged back into an explosive neighbour dispute after committing “a tragic act of vandalism”.

Aussies snubbed at Golden Globes as Demi bags her first

Aussie stars including Nicole Kidman lost out at this year’s Golden Globes, as Shogun cleaned up and Demi Moore bagged her first win. See the winners.