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12th December 2024

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Out on a high: Radio king Hadley reclaims his throne

Ray Hadley can retire on a high after jumping back to the number one position in the 2GB mornings timeslot in the final radio ratings survey of the year.

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PNG to be officially welcomed to NRL

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PNG’s James Marape will make the historic announcement about Papua New Guinea’s entry to the NRL in Sydney today.

Baby hospitalised with ‘serious head injury’ after alleged robbery

A horror alleged assault on a baby in Alice Springs – who is now being treated in Adelaide – has prompted the Chief Minister to travel to the Red Centre capital.

Watch: Heavy police presence as fight against anti-Semitism ramps up

Police flooded Sydney’s eastern suburbs with patrols overnight after it was revealed an anti-Semitic firebomb attack in Woollahra had been meticulously planned by two men using a s...

Fresh blow to Australia-Israel relationship

Australia has backed a UN resolution challenging Israel’s ban on a vital aid agency, in a fresh blow to the relationship between the two nations.

Push Palestinian protests out of CBD, says anti-Semitism envoy

Social cohesion has frayed and anti-Semitism has escalated and become more violent, says new Government special envoy, Jillian Segal.

Murder charge after Sydney mother found dead inside apartment

A husband has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body inside a

20 bullet casings: Barber shop shot at, car torched in Sydney’s west

Two teenagers are under arrest after shots were fired outside a western Sydney barber shop in an overnight incident police fear may be linked to Sydney’s ongoing gang wars.

‘Dying’: Iconic Sydney venue closing down

One of Sydney’s most renowned nightclubs has announced its closure, prompting renewed calls from Sydneysiders that the city’s nightlife is disintegrating.

FBI director to quit ahead of Trump firing

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced plans to quit ahead of an expected firing by Donald Trump, opening the way for his nominated replacement Kash Patel. Follow updates.

Huge outage shuts down social media

Meta has suffered a major outage, with people across the globe reporting Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp being down.

Hope on horizon for Australian music festivals

The NSW government is bringing back the Great Southern Nights festival with a stellar line-up featuring iconic Aussie artists Hoodoo Gurus, Missy Higgins, alongside rising stars Ki...

Aussie bikie who boasted about controlling coke trade faces court

The lawyer for an Aussie bikie, who boasted of controlling the country’s cocaine trade, cited William Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde as part of his legal case.

Shock taxpayer cash splash on art, dancing, instruments revealed

Taxpayers forked out $650,000 so Federal Government departments could commission artworks, supplies, dance performances, and exhibitions in the last year, while $870,000 was spent ...

‘You piece of s**t’: Man allegedly tossed dog off 9th storey balcony

Court documents said the dog died from ‘catastrophic internal haemorrhaging’, which police say is consistent with allegations it was tossed from a great height.

CEO ‘assassin’ gun matched to ‘delay, deny, depose’ shell casings

Police allege the gun found on Luigi Mangione matches the three shell casings found near the body of slain healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Warning over pink party drug made of ‘offcuts’

Federal police are warning of the dangers of a new party drug known as pink cocaine – after testing revealed it rarely contains any actual cocaine, instead it’s a potentially letha...

‘Potentially deadly’: Sydney firebug admits lighting seven blazes

A man who confessed to lighting seven fires, including a “potentially deadly” blaze behind a home, told police he was “depressed” during his crime spree.

Top dining spots in hidden Sydney gem

Penrith is starting to cement itself as home to some of Sydney’s most popular restaurants, with the number of bookings in the city’s west soaring. These are the five restaurants wi...

Jessica Watson’s new and very comfy Sydney to Hobart sailing adventure

Jessica Watson thought she had seen plenty at sea as a teenager sailing solo round the world. But after a few races with two top guns doing the Sydney to Hobart she has changed her...

WATCH: Bottoms up as beer truck flips on highway

Wild footage has emerged of a Byron Bay-bound beer truck flipping on the Pacific Motorway in an afternoon of three chaotic crashes near the Queensland-NSW border.

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William, Kate preparing for throne ‘sooner than expected’

Despite staying largely out of the public eye this year, Princess Catherine and Prince William have quietly begun preparing for the biggest roles of their lives – King and Queen.

End of an era for V8 icon

Aussie petrolheads with a thirst for V8 power have fewer and fewer options each year.

New Weekend Sunrise presenter named

The next Weekend Sunrise presenter has been named following the shock exit of Matt Doran.

‘Fighting in classrooms’: Why I quit teaching three years in

Joyal James wanted to be like the teachers he looked up to, instead he was thrown in with no training and faced off with students vaping in class with no fear.

‘Deeply personal’: Why Apple says its AI will bring joy to Aussies

Can artificial intelligence really bring us joy? Create emotion? Enhance creativity and be deeply personal, useful, intelligent and contextual? Apple thinks so, but there’s a trade...

The unsellable house: 16 years and still no buyer

This home remains unsellable after 16 years of attempts. Potential buyers find it hard to look past the property’s dark past.

Celebrated by Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, what name is given to a 70th jubilee?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

$199 flights: Jetstar launches new route to idyllic island

Jetstar is continuing its expansion into the Pacific, announcing a snap sale with fares as low as $199 as it adds another destination to its growing list of idyllic island routes.

WATCH: Bottoms up as beer truck flips on highway

Wild footage has emerged of a Byron Bay-bound beer truck flipping on the Pacific Motorway in an afternoon of three chaotic crashes near the Queensland-NSW border.

Get out: Neighbours slam Meghan and Harry

Neighbours of Meghan and Harry have exposed what it’s really like living next door to the royal couple – and it’s not pretty.

Lord of the Rings anime prequel is only for diehard fans

The anime style gives the action punch, but Lord of the Rings prequel The War Of the Rohirrim is too long and talky for all but the most diehard of Tolkien fans, writes Leigh Paats...

FBI director to quit ahead of Trump firing

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced plans to quit ahead of an expected firing by Donald Trump, opening the way for his nominated replacement Kash Patel. Follow updates.

As she headed in for surgery Dawn said one thing to her daughter

Staring death in the face the same way she stared down her opponents when she was winning Olympic gold medals for Australia in the pool, Dawn Fraser’s fighting spirit has pulled he...

Watch: ‘Crazy Karen’ mum’s epic spray over ‘stolen’ dress

A video capturing an ‘angry Karen’ abusing staff at a Brisbane formal gown boutique has amassed 3.5 million views and forced a popular comedian to step in to swear she wasn’t invol...

‘Strange’: Divorcee on Xmas alone after 25-year marriage ends

Around 50,000 couples split in 2024, as Elizabeth Jane shares what Christmas alone looks like after her husband ended their marriage – and it’s not all sadness and long...

‘Ice cold’: New blow to Harry, Meghan as star recalls rejection

It’s been a tough week in the office for the Sussexes who have suffered another setback, as a US TV star recalls a brutal rejection from Meghan Markle.

‘Felt sick’: The crime trend on the rise

A Toowoomba woman’s ransacked home is part of a larger trend of summer theft, according to new data.

The Harry Potter storyline we didn’t know about

Just before his death, Professor Snape asks Harry to look him in the eyes, and now we know why.

Serve up summer with this easy prawn platter

Name a more Aussie dish than this

‘I take drugs ... I just don’t do it at work events’: CEO’s Xmas party pep talk

A Melbourne CEO has laid down Christmas party rules in a bizarre video, telling his workers he’s taken drugs and counselling them to cheat on their partners outside the office.

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Inner city buildings set to house hundreds as green light looms

Hundreds of new apartments are set to be added to Sydney’s inner south, with two buildings planned as part of an affordable housing development recommended for approval.

‘Potentially deadly’: Sydney firebug admits lighting seven blazes

A man who confessed to lighting seven fires, including a “potentially deadly” blaze behind a home, told police he was “depressed” during his crime spree.

Revealed: ‘Smart’ camera plan to tackle anti-Semitism

High-tech CCTV cameras, which purport to be able to automatically detect anti-social behaviour, could be rolled out across Sydney’s east in an attempt to combat a spate of anti-Sem...

‘Up in the air’: Fears Olympic facility will close as govt pulls out

The state government has decided against renewing an agreement to manage a $42m elite sporting facility in Sydney’s southwest, adding to fears the local council will be forced to c...

New playground a splash hit with little Sydney ninjas

Whether they’re sprinting down a Ninja Warrior course or splish-splashing in the water zone, children in Sydney’s northwest are spoilt for choice with a new playground this summer.

Meet Sydney’s most dedicated Christmas decorator

For 50 years, the Christmas queen of a western Sydney neighbourhood has bedecked her home with a glorious tangle of lights. Meet the local icon and other stalwarts keeping the trad...

Caught on camera: Bikie prospect washes away stab victim’s blood

A prospective bikie washed away the blood of a man who had been stabbed at a gang clubhouse because he feared failing to do so would be met with reprisal, a court has heard. See th...

Top dining spots in hidden Sydney gem

Penrith is starting to cement itself as home to some of Sydney’s most popular restaurants, with the number of bookings in the city’s west soaring. These are the five restaurants wi...

‘Long overdue’: Plan to ‘reimagine’ declining Bondi Junction

A “bold and aspirational statement” is in the works as part of plans to transform an eastern suburbs commercial hub, where businesses are struggling to survive.

‘Wasn’t great’: Controversial restaurant suddenly closes doors

A new inner west restaurant has suddenly closed its doors, just weeks after winning a controversial bid to serve takeaway food and drinks in a public park despite widespread opposi...

Defective homes across NSW revealed in major crackdown

Hundreds of defects have been identified in developments across NSW, including homes with cracks, water leaks and inadequate fire safety measures. See the full list of properties.

First look: Downsized plans for contentious housing project

The developer behind a contentious plan to build hundreds of apartments, flanking colonial landmarks in western Sydney, has slashed the number of dwellings following mounting comm...

‘Enough is enough’: Call for ‘urgent’ meeting to tackle anti-Semitism

Prominent Jewish leaders are backing a mayor’s call for NSW Premier Chris Minns to convene an urgent meeting to tackle the “brazen and alarming” anti-Semitism pervading Sydney’s ea...

Wand-erful Harry Potter display takes over Christmas tree farm

Witches, wizards and Muggles alike are in for an enchanting time in Sydney’s northwest, where the owners of a Christmas tree farm have decked the place out with a magical display.

‘Show you’re serious’: City’s plea to multicultural broadcaster

Sydney’s defiant second city continues to push the nation’s multilingual broadcaster to relocate to its multicultural heartland, where more than half the population was born overse...

Inner city towers set for green light despite ‘negative impact’ fears

Hundreds of new apartments are set to be added to Sydney’s inner south, with nine buildings planned as part of a sprawling precinct. But not all the locals are happy about it.

Man accused of killing friend in car crash to fight charge

An international student accused of killing his friend in a car crash outside their southwest Sydney sharehouse is set to fight the charge.

Former mayor’s domestic violence charge dismissed

A historical assault charge, levelled at a former Sydney mayor and councillor, has been withdrawn and dismissed.

‘Lasting tribute’: Plan to honour slain burger shop owners

A councillor and loyal customer of a popular burger shop is pushing to have a commemorative plaque installed to honour the owners after their alleged murders rocked a western Sydn...

Mozzie plague council spends same on insects, Lebanese aid

A Sydney council has pledged $20,000 to support a cause on the opposite side of the world, matching the amount it spent on its mosquito management plan in the financial year before...