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7th January 2025

AM Edition

Toe cut off in ‘barbaric attack’ as tobacco wars erupt in Sydney

Tobacco wars have erupted in Sydney with a man allegedly having a toe cut off and two others being savagely bashed during a foiled attempt to steal goods from a warehouse in the ci...

E-bikes turned into ‘mobile, racist billboards’ by vandals

Lime E-bikes bearing swastika signs and the slogans “Israel is hate” and “Israel is a terrorist state” are being dumped in Sydney areas with a high population of Jewish people.

Sorry, PM, but snapping at the press is no way to win an election

By jumping to the conclusion of conspiracy between journalists and his political opponents, Mr Albanese showed his enduring weakness: an inability to rein in the glass jaw

Sledges, shoulders, stars: Series awards from fiery Aus-Ind contest

The greatest Test series Australia has played in since the 2005 Ashes provided several moments that will take pride of place in the annals of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. ROBERT CRA...

Rabbitohs scouting report, Best 17: Will South Sydney wane in 2025?

Will Wayne Bennett spark a Rabbitohs revival at Redfern? Or will it be another year of disappointment for the Bunnies? TYSON JACKSON analyses how they’re shaping for 2025, issues t...

Souths insider: Reason for Crowe’s furious reaction to sale news

A South Sydney insider has revealed the reason behind Russell Crowe’s bristling statement following the bombshell news that he wants to sell his multimillion-dollar share of the Ra...

Experts call on influencers in fight against dangerous tan habits

Skin cancer experts are begging influencers to promote the sun safety message as teens engage in an alarming new TikTok tanning trend exposing them to major risk.

NIMBY neighbours thwart plan to lift Sydney concert cap

A major plan to increase the cap on big events at Centennial Park has been thwarted after backlash from NIMBY neighbours, who feared hordes of festivalgoers would trample the grass...

60 million on alert as massive storm strikes US

A massive storm system is dumping heavy snow and freezing rain across much of the United States, disrupting travel and work for millions of Americans.

‘Not this Sunday’: Albanese’s only clue on election date

Australians will have to wait until at least next Monday to find out when the federal election will be after Anthony Albanese weighed in on growing speculation.

Watch: Heat blasters ruin Thunder coach’s BBL comeback

The Brisbane Heat rose from the embers to win a thriller, with Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw propelling them back into BBL finals contention, ruining Dan Cristian’s return to the Big...

‘Productivity problem’: Services Australia backlog costs taxpayers $10.6m

Services Australia staff have been blasted for being inefficient after taxpayers forked out a whopping $10.6m in overtime pay for public servants to clear a logjam of claims.

‘Challenging’: Lisa’s ‘$1.7m TV gig’ ends

Lisa Wilkinson has been praised as a “warrior” by one of her old colleagues after revealing her lucrative TV gig had officially ended.

‘Time for a reset’: Canada PM Trudeau resigns amid crisis

Embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has quit as party leader and as premier in an effort to end the “polarisation” and contention around his leadership.

Irish expat in induced coma after cliff fall

The man who slipped and fell from a cliff on Christmas Day has been identified as a 24-year-old Irish plumber who is in an induced coma.

Sydney CBD punch heard from hotel three storeys above

A man arguing with his girlfriend on a Sydney CBD street punched the woman so hard the blow was audible to a hotel guest staying three storeys above, a court has heard.

‘Distress’: Woman burned in ‘suspicious’ unit block fire

A woman has suffered burns and severe smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at her western Sydney unit block in an incident authorities say is suspicious.

Aussie teen phenom set for $225k pay bump after electrifying rise

The cricket world has been introduced to Australia’s new teen star – a swashbuckling opener with boundless confidence. But the version seen this series has confused those who know ...

‘Nasty stain’: Fallout of Meghan’s huge family call

A royal expert has revealed how a major decision Meghan Markle made about her children has affected her father Thomas.

‘Tragic event’: Local footy star’s ‘devastating’ holiday injury

A “kind-hearted” local footy star could spend the next 12 months in hospital after a horror accident during a holiday on the NSW south coast left the young man with “devastating” s...

‘This is how it starts’: Vile anti-semitic graffiti slammed

Anti-semitic graffiti has been spray-painted across a car in Sydney’s eastern suburbs in the latest incident in a spate of “hatred”, which has been slammed by emotional residents a...

‘This is why the world doesn’t like you’: Meghan slammed over show

Meghan Markle has been branded “out of touch” for her upcoming “tone deaf” Netflix lifestyle series as one commentator explained why Americans will “hate” the show.

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.

All the parties, gossip and glamour at the Golden Globes

We go behind the scenes at the Golden Globes as the stars partied the night away and take a look at what you didn’t see on TV.

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...

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.

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.

Aussie Influencer calls out major car brand

An Australian influencer has taken aim at a major car brand after his vehicle failed. But everything isn’t as it seems.

Jackman spotted at rumoured girlfriend’s show in LA

Hugh Jackman has attended Broadway star Sutton Foster’s new show as speculation about their alleged romance grows.

Your favourite sunscreen might not be sunscreen at all

Has your sunscreen not been as effective as you'd like it to be? You might want to check those labels.

‘Covid was tough for all of us’: Allan reacts to Novak Djokovic’s ‘trauma’

Jacinta Allan has said Melbourne’s reputation hasn’t been tarnished, despite Novak Djokovic revealing his “trauma” in visiting the city three years after being locked in detention ...

How Matildas superstar went wild for NYE

Matildas superstar Mackenzie Arnold goes wild as she returns to Queensland to welcome in the new year. WE’VE GOT THE SCOOP

How Powerball winner plans to spend $20m

An Aussie dad has revealed the heartwarming ways he plans to spend his new $20m fortune as the first major Powerball winner of 2025.

Coffee set to rise to insane price in 2025

Coffee lovers might have to save a few extra dollars in their weekly budget simply to afford a cup of Joe as experts warn prices will soar in 2025.

Neighbours star’s miraculous update for ‘non-fixable’ cancer

After being told he may only live until March, Neighbours star Ian Smith is rejoicing after some promising signs from his cancer treatment.

Viva Pat Vegas … Elvis fan turns 100

Is this Australia’s oldest Elvis fan? An Adelaide Cadillac collector will turn 100 two days before Presley’s own 90th birthday.

From $70k to $1.3m: Mick’s 15-year journey to early retirement

Fear drove Mick to transform his finances when he was in his 40s and now, through sacrifice and planning he is looking at retiring 12 years earlier than he originally thought possi...