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13th January 2025

AM Edition

‘Vibe shift’: Poll reveals support for Australia Day

A new poll shows it is “clear that mainstream Australians have had a gutful” of anti-Australia Day sentiments, with a majority celebrating our national day.

Anti-Israel activist supports calls to boycott ‘Invasion Day’

An anti-Israel activist who circulated the details of hundreds of Jews across the internet and has now echoed a rallying cry for violence on Australia Day urging Australians to b...

‘Sheer luck it didn’t ignite’: Sydney close to Melbourne-style terror attack

Sydney came dangerously close to having its own Melbourne-style terror attack when an accelerant was used in an attempt to torch a synagogue, prompting grim warnings from Jewish le...

Empty tables deepen Star’s cash crisis

The crowds are sparse at Star Entertainment’s flagship casino adding urgency to the cash-strapped group’s negotiations with lenders and governments as it fights for survival.

‘What’s wrong with them?’ Trump slams leaders over LA fires

Donald Trump has lashed out at California officials over their “incompetent” response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that are still raging out of control.

Meet Summer Bay’s newest wild child

Many of Australia’s biggest star got their start on Home and Away. Now one of Summer Bay’s newest edition is hoping to follow in their footsteps. Meet the soap’s ...

‘Catastrophic’: NSW’s most vulnerable at serious risk due to mass resignations

The state’s most vulnerable patients are at serious risk of harm after more than 200 psychiatrists in the state’s public hospital system resigned amid a bitter pay dispute with the...

Fired-up Kyrgios vows ‘no more clowning around’

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed his battles with depression, alcohol and injury have fuelled the comeback he hopes will win over the public and allow him to reach his full po...

Eco-friendly CEO crashes $500k Ferrari into harbourside house

The co-founder of a ‘planet first’ eco-friendly packaging company sensationally crashed his $500,000 Ferrari into a wall in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Los Angeles fires, massive rebuild cost threatens 2028 Olympics

Conservative commentators are calling on organisers and the IOC to abandon Los Angeles as hosts of the 2028 Olympics as fires continue to blaze in the city.

‘Devastating’: Delta’s heartbreak as she flees LA fires

Singer Delta Goodrem has joined a growing list of Australian stars who have had their hearts broken and their homes destroyed in the LA fires.

Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza as peace talks stall

The IDF confirmed four soldiers were killed in combat in Gaza as rumours circulate that Benjamin Netanyahu is delaying a truce until Donald Trump is sworn in. Follow updates.

Missing millions: Drivers leave toll relief sums unclaimed

NSW drivers have left more than $140m on the table, with almost two-thirds of toll relief payments left unclaimed in the first 12 months of the $60 weekly cap.

Named and shamed: Aged care homes failing in minutes of care

The watchdog is targeting aged care homes who are not providing the legally required amount of care for residents, despite receiving extra funding. See the list.

The final leg: Bean team meet a beast they cannot tame

After clearing quarantine, the 100-year-old Bean roadster is back on Australian soil for the first time in months and they crossed paths with a beast even they can’t tame.

Rezoning set to create thousands of jobs, homes near new light rail

The state government has unveiled a rezoning plan that is set to create up to 12,000 high-value jobs and deliver 2500 homes along the new Parramatta Light Rail line as it looks to ...

‘That is a first’: Gladys makes rare political return

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has made a rare appearance, throwing her support behind a tech executive looking to beat high-profile anti-Voice campaigner Warren Mundine.

Penny Wong to represent Australia at Trump’s inauguration

Federal Foreign Minister Penny Wong will represent Australia as Donald Trump officially returns to power next week. See what is on her agenda and who else is expected to attend.

Town locked down over alleged shooting

A small village was locked down after four men were forced to flee after an alleged shooting.

1-0: Aussie veterans crush England in Women’s Ashes opener

Aussie captain Alyssa Healy put any concerns about her troublesome knee to rest with a matchwinning display to open the Women’s Ashes against England while Ash Gardner was also inf...

Outrage over pro-Palestine antics at kids circus

Audience members have been left shocked after a family circus — a part of the Sydney Festival — opened with a political monologue.

Pinstripe power: Faces behind Sydney’s biggest legal cases

Meet the elite group of powerful criminal lawyers that Sydney’s most high-profile figures call on when they wind up in court — find out who made the city’s legal power list.

Meet Summer Bay’s newest wild child

Many of Australia’s biggest star got their start on Home and Away. Now one of Summer Bay’s newest edition is hoping to follow in their footsteps. Meet the soap’s ...

Reporter blasted over ‘odd’ star interview as LA fires rage

An emotional Dennis Quaid faced an “uncomfortable” interview, as Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis copped a huge backlash over her bizarre comments about the LA wildfires.

Woman reveals boyfriend’s bizarre dating request

A single woman has revealed how the cost of living has impacted her romantic life.

What is the smallest US state by land area?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

The Greek island no one knew about, until now

This shimmering citadel hotel is blissfully off the tourist trail, on a Cycladic island so exclusive and untouched that many Greeks didn’t know about it.

‘Dreaming’: Why you shouldn’t hold your breath for rate cut

A massive swing is underway predicting an interest-rate cut within weeks but some of those with the most to gain say there’s ‘no chance’. Here’s why and how to prep for 2025’s roll...

‘Pleasingly feisty’: Wartime hero’s take on Noni Hazlehurst

Screen icon Noni Hazlehurst shares personal details of an extraordinary career in her new memoir. Read about what happened during her encounter with an Aussie wartime hero.

TikTok could be wiped off millions of phones

The day before President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again, the controversial social media platform TikTok could be banned.

‘Fastest EV charging tech on the planet’

Interested in an EV but worried about how long it will take to charge? This new car hitting Australia has you covered.

‘Impossible’: Bleak warning for coffee lovers

Aussies are facing the possibility of forking out more than $8 for a coffee very soon.

WATCH: Dad takes classic BBL crowd catch off his son’s bowling

Liam Haskett has earned a spot in cricketing folklore, and it’s all thanks to the safe hands of his father in the crowd.

Aussie dream turned nightmare: The salary needed to buy a home

The great Aussie dream to own a house with a backyard for the kids to run around is turning into a nightmare, with exclusive analysis revealing the average salary needed to buy a h...

Real reason ER reboot was canned

It was one of the hit shows of the 90s, and broke the Hollywood career of George Clooney. Now, one of its stars reveals why a reboot of ER never happened.

$1000 a task: Aussies’ top 50 popular fast cash side hustles

More Australians are turning to side hustles as a way of generating additional income – sometimes up to $1000 per task. See the top 50 list and what can lead to a full-time job.

‘My mental health is more important than where I’m ranked’

Thanasi Kokkinakis addresses his physical and mental struggles, his rise back up the rankings ahead of the Australian Open – and why romance will just have to wait.

The ‘euphoric’ mum moment I wasn’t supposed to enjoy

It’s a milestone that some say leaves a parent feeling aimless and empty. So why didn’t I feel like that, writes Robyn Ingerson.

Which luxe hotspots did Aussie celebs choose for their holidays?

Australian media moguls, celebrities, musicians, and rich-kid heirs have jetted out of the country for some down time in some of the world’s most glamorous locations.

John Farnham announces exciting new role for 2025

Aussie music legend John Farnham has revealed he will be taking on a special new role that’s particularly close to his heart this year.

‘Rise up’: New age of women dominates Hollywood

Gone are the days where women are dismissed as “popcorn actors” or considered “past it” if they’re over 40, and the new female era in the film industry is thanks to these star actr...

Perry’s final act before death erased from history

Friends star Matthew Perry made some big life moves before his tragic hot tub death. His final decision of just got erased.