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1st January 2025

AM Edition

Sydney you stunner: Spectacular show rings in 2025

Sydney has roared into 2025 with another stunning fireworks display for the world.

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...

2025: A year of nuts and Dutts

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

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.

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.

Aussie suburbs car lovers should target

Luxury garages, monster sheds and parking palaces – discover the surprise Aussie suburbs where car lovers are living large and parking even larger.

‘Dancers and commandos’: How I detoxed Aussie swim team

Before the start of the 2012 London Olympics, Australian hopes and expectations were high, especially in the pool. Our country had a long tradition of excelling in the swimming ...

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...

‘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...

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.

Kyrgios confronts painful Aus Open ‘reality’ after injury, defeat

Playing his first competitive singles outing in 18 months, Nick Kyrgios’ comeback has started in defeat and with a startling admission about his Australian Open fears.

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.

Border pays Smith ultimate compliment as milestone awaits

Allan Border says Smith is “in the discussion’’ with Ricky Ponting as the greatest Australian batsman he has seen as he sits just 38 runs away from a special Test milestone.

Used EVs a bargain as prices crash

Falling new car prices and soft used values make green motoring surprisingly affordable.

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.

West is best for a top night out

Western Sydney is fast becoming the party hotspot of the city with new government data showing the area has outstripped Sydney’s inner city for growth in night-time spending.

CCTV of possible gangland hit attempt

Police have charged a man with nine alleged offences and released CCTV of another who remains at large after what they claim was a possible gangland hit attempt in Sydney’s west.

‘Disgrace’: Music legends’ home demolished

The childhood home of AC/DC’s founding members has been quietly demolished in recent weeks.

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...

‘Not Trump’: Howard reflects on marriage laws, Latham handshake

John Howard reflects on big political moments in his career including his handshake with Mark Latham. He also joked he’s ‘not Trump’ when it came to the marriage equality vote.

‘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.

‘Made me want to get out’: The realities for mums in jail

Adelaide Women’s Prison inmates will be able to maintain their relationship with their children while incarcerated thanks to a new government program.

Explosions, near retirement: Jess Watson’s rollercoaster Sydney to Hobart

Jessica Watson has completed a fourth Sydney to Hobart – complete with a generator explosion, near retirement and top home cooking – with mixed emotions after a race tragedy.

Shock drug texts as Liam Payne’s final hours revealed

Bombshell messages show a waiter sold cocaine to Liam Payne twice before his death, as a judge reveals the tragic star’s chilling final moments before his balcony fall.

‘Shooting fish in a barrel’: Shock cop tactic nabs drivers red-handed

South Australia’s new mobile phone detection cameras are already catching a multitude of drivers. Now police have turned to a shock tactic to nab even more.

Brits air ‘woke’ version of Crocodile Dundee

TV viewers have voiced their anger after key scenes deemed to be politically incorrect were cut from the classic Aussie movie Crocodile Dundee.

Inside Aussie designers’ dream homes

From coastal retreats to urban sanctuaries, take a peek inside the incredible homes of top architects and designers.