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31st December 2024

PM Edition

‘Almost full’: Sydney’s NYE vantage points close to capacity

Some of city’s best vantage points are already seeing long queues as Sydneysiders prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Follow our live updates.

Last-minute New Year’s Eve warning from train union

The frosty relationship between the rail union and the NSW Government has reignited just hours before the New Year’s Eve fireworks.

Pop star looks unrecognisable in Sydney

A massive British pop star has touched down at Sydney Airport ahead of his headlining gig for New Year’s Eve.

First Rush of freedom: Bali Niner walks from court over historic charges

Bali Nine drug smuggler Scott Rush has been sentenced by a Queensland court for crimes committed months before he was arrested in 2005.

Haunting final image of boy, 3, killed in plane crash

A devastating photo has emerged of a child who died in the South Korean plane crash, revealing one heartbreaking detail.

Hillsong cuts personal credit card use after fraud allegations

The tax office is under pressure to release its findings into Christian megachurch Hillsong after a “pathetic” response from the national charities watchdog.

‘Bloodline’: Sydney shooting victim a member of emerging gang

An organised crime figure shot dead in a Sydney street was a member of a new gang emerging in the southwestern suburbs called Bloodline.

BCCI fumes as DRS questioned after MCG miracle

Pat Cummins conceded he did not have full faith in DRS while Rohit Sharma bemoaned his side’s bad luck after a controversial dismissal — and a BCCI official weighed in on the drama...

Man arrested, another on the run in major Sydney police operation

More than five hours into a search through dense bushland, police confirmed a man had been arrested, but that officers were still searching for a second after an alleged armed brea...

Trump loses appeal in sex-abuse verdict

A court has upheld a jury verdict ordering US President-elect Donald Trump to pay millions for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll.

India turns on Australia for ‘cheating’

Tensions boiled over during the final day of the Boxing Day Test as irate Indian fans took aim at the Aussies over one contentious moment.

NSW taxes pay for two new commissioners every year

NSW governments have hired an average of two new commissioners every year for the last 13 years. See how much they get paid.

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.

Marsh’s Test future may hinge on Starc’s SCG availability

Australia may lead 2-1 in the series after an epic victory at the MCG, but there’s still plenty of work to be done, which is why they can’t afford any selection risks in Sydney, wr...

The celebs, politicians who shot themselves in the boot in 2024

From Canberra courtrooms to the White House in Washington, and from the Paris Olympics to Sydney radio studios, all manner of colourful types just couldn’t wait to pull the trigger...

Poor results for Albanese government 2024 report card

Cost of living issues dominated 2024 and despite the Albanese Government’s efforts to address soaring prices, Labor has consistently struggled to connect with voters and has slumpe...

Can you ace the impossible 50-question NRL mega quiz?

Fancy yourself as the ultimate rugby league nerd? Test your knowledge against Fox Sports Lab NRL expert statistician Aaron Wallace in his impossibly hard NRL quiz.

Home and Away actor opens up on Me Too movement

Former Home and Away actor Tammin Sursok has talked openly about the Me Too movement, marriage and motherhood on the Mental As Anyone podcast.

Where celebs are celebrating on NYE

With Australia’s A-list celebrities back in town, Sydney’s New Year’s Eve is expected to sparkle with star-studded events planned across the city.

Top 50: Who was the world’s best athlete of 2024?

In an Olympic year, the task of ranking the biggest stars in world sport is even tougher. See JON ANDERSON’s ultimate list and have your say.

Celebs spill on their New Year’s resolutions

Some keep them and some break them. Find out what our most loved celebrities are promising themselves this coming year.

Libs willing ‘sit around the table’ to overhaul planning Act

The NSW Opposition is willing to come together with the Minns government next month and update the outdated Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

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.

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

A spin on the age-old New Year’s tradition has all the Gen Z stopping by their local grocery stores to ensure romance is in the cards for 2025.

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.

The one New Year’s resolution mistake we all make

When it comes to making New Year’s resolution there is one simple mistake most of us make, a national psychology expert says. Here’s what you should do instead.

Huge car issue dividing Australia

It’s the one car issue that most Aussies just can’t agree on. Where do you stand?

The secret to surviving a long-haul flight in economy

Want to know the secret to not losing your mind on a long-haul flight squished into a tiny seat? Try this tip, Frances Whiting says.

The surprising social trend among young adults in 2025

A new survey shows Generation Z is leading the shift on how we as a nation feel about social media. And the results may shock you.

What your home will be worth in 2029

Think your home is worth a lot now? Check out where prices in your suburb will stand by 2029.

‘Shock’ moment off-duty lifesaver rescues four young women

It was “hysterical, pure panic screams” that alerted Jodi to the emergency but she admits her “heart dropped” when she found four people caught in a powerful rip.

The Aussie and Hollywood stars we lost

A number of our beloved stars took their final bows this year. Here, we reflect on some famous lives well lived in Hollywood and across Australia.

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