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24th December 2024

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Rail union drops major industrial bans in last minute backdown

In an astonishing eleventh hour backdown, the rail union has dropped eight of its major industrial bans which threatened to cripple Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations next week.

Eastern suburbs beach braces for Xmas Day trash wave

An eatery across from one of Sydney’s most iconic beaches is considering cutting back its operations on Christmas Day following apocalyptic scenes 12 months ago which left the tour...

New push to flush out ‘harmful’ gendered toilets

Battle lines are being drawn over NSW’s public toilet blocks as trans advocates push for gender-neutral cubicles, but those opposing the move say it could deter families from the b...

PM, Dutton salute emergency workers in Christmas message

Australia’s leaders have thanked the nation’s emergency service workers, charity and Defence personnel who will forgo time with friends and family this Christmas to help others.

Billionaires, celebs behind Aus’ biggest sales

A large number of Australian farms have changed hands for multimillion-dollar sums across the year, owned by foreign and local prominent families, plus a few surprise faces.

Woman accused of Kmart tirade ‘intimidated’ school principal

A woman accused of unleashing religiously motivated threats at pro-Palestine supporters at Bankstown Kmart has been further accused of narrowly missing a school principal with her ...

Why many childcare workers won’t get pay rise for Christmas

Thousands of childcare workers head into Christmas without a promised 10 per cent pay increase as only one in five providers have applied for a grant to fund the wage boost.

‘You’ll be vegan soon, or we’ll fight’: Oscar Jenkins’ bizarre video

The former Melbourne Grammar student captured fighting for Ukraine rants about veganism and reversing a vasectomy in a bizarre YouTube video, as a school friend said he’d dropped o...

Alex de Minaur’s secret engagement to English tennis star

After almost five years together, the sporting power couple revealed they had been keeping a “small secret”.

‘Outcast’ Prince Andrew frozen out at Christmas amid ‘spy’ drama

Prince Andrew has headed to Windsor alone as the ‘less than pleased’ Royal Family celebrates Christmas without him after Chinese ‘spy’ row.

What Pat Cummins really wants for Christmas

The Australian cricket captain has revealed the one thing he would like as he and wife Becky prepare for the arrival of their second child.

‘I want out’: Assad’s wife ‘files for divorce’

The wife of deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has filed for divorce in Russia as she prepares to fight bone cancer, according to reports.

‘End of an era’: Crocodile Dundee star dies

An icon of Australian cinema, best known for his role in Crocodile Dundee, has died aged in his 90s.

Luigi Mangione enters plea in ‘terrorist’ murder charges

The suspect in the brazen killing of a healthcare CEO in New York has entered his plea in court, as the studio audience of Saturday Night Live cheered the ‘hero’.

Jimmy Barnes reveals long lost daughter

The Australian rock legend said he had welcomed his daughter into his extended clan.

Broncos star hit with NRL breach notice after guilty plea

Embattled Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam has been hit with an official breach notice by the NRL following his guilty plea to drug driving.

Millionaire’s wife dies days before Christmas

Amelia Symond, the wife of banker and former Aussie Home Loans CEO James Symond, has died just two days before Christmas.

Bianca Censori’s most shocking outfit

Kanye West’s Aussie wife is never afraid of daring to bare - but these wild outfits took it to a whole new level.

Revealed: The country where most of Sydney’s tourists come from

There’s been a surprising shake-up in the rankings of the top tourist markets flying or sailing into NSW, with one Asian nation standing out for sending ‘luxury’ travellers to our ...

Nicole Kidman spotted at Manly

Nicole Kidman may have just set Hollywood abuzz with her latest racy film Babygirl, but the actress still likes to enjoy a quiet summer dip in the Harbour City just like the rest o...

Multimillion-dollar celeb splits revealed

Some of the biggest celebrity splits can end up costing the people involved millions and millions of dollars — but what does it mean for their homes?

The 25 superstars we need to see in Australia in 2025

From rap beef victors, pop queens, breakout country artists and 90s icons, these are the acts we want to see return to Australia next year.

‘We can bury anyone’: Alleged campaign to ruin Blake Lively

New court documents accuse actor Justin Baldoni of unleashing the public relations dark arts to destroy co-star Blake Lively’s reputation. Here’s how it allegedly unfolded.

I was hit on at the supermarket with this five-word pick-up line

Be careful how you pack your trolley when buying groceries. The type and number of items you put in there could give a stranger the green light to hit on you, writes Frances Whitin...

‘Everyone stays alive’: A day in the life of a Byron Bay witch

She may not ride a broomstick or boil frogs but Byron’s ‘wild witch’ throws blood on her garden, crafts roo skin drums and hosts “immersive wilderness retre...

Inside the most luxurious yacht in this year’s Sydney to Hobart

It’s not your average Sydney to Hobart racer but this extraordinary 100-footer will turn plenty of heads when she sets sail - or if the weather turns nasty in the race to Tasmania.

‘Horrifying’: Amber Heard breaks silence on Blake Lively lawsuit

Amber Heard has spoken up in support of Hollywood A-lister Blake Lively who accused her co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment. Warning: Graphic

15 things that make you an annoying traveller

From pronouncing croissant "wazzont" to opening your wallet and "only having Euros," here's a handy checklist to see if you've become an insufferable Aussie traveller upon your ret...

My life was flipped on its head from surgery gone wrong

A Brisbane mother-of-three, who lost bowel function after her spinal cord was damaged in surgery, has had the funding to her only way of going to the toilet cut off by NDIS.

Food fight: Restaurant reviewer apologises after spicy social stoush

An SA food critic’s visit to an acclaimed new restaurant left an award-winning chef “disgusted” – prompting an apology from the reviewer.

Kostya jets in to join son Tim Tszyu’s wedding celebrations

Tim Tszyu has married long-term partner Alexandra in Sydney in an intimate ceremony in front of 120 people. SEE PICTURES FROM INSIDE THE WEDDING.

Top chefs reveal their favourite Christmas recipes

We’ve taken the hassle out of endless Christmas recipe searching with this curated list of fresh recipes from some of the nation’s top chefs.

TikTok trend costing drivers thousands

A viral trend involving car decorations could cost drivers big this holiday season.

'Snowmanning' is the Christmas dating trend you should avoid

Holiday romantics beware

‘Don’t be gullible’: Bezos denies $960m wedding rumours

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has squashed rumours that he and Lauren Sanchez are tying the knot in Aspen, Colorado with a lavish wedding.

What’s open on Christmas and Boxing Day

With the festive season fast approaching, it’s good to know exactly when you can pop to the shops at the last minute and when you can’t.

The summer holiday habit you hope your neighbour doesn't have

What happens when a package is delivered but it's not yours? A debate about etiquette has erupted online.

Last-minute Christmas gifts for car lovers

With Christmas fast approaching, here’s your ultimate gift guide for motoring enthusiasts, a mix of high-tech gadgets to thrilling driving experiences that will rev up their holida...

Torment that will haunt Kathleen Folbigg to her grave

Kathleen Folbigg, who was wrongfully convicted of killing her four children, is preparing to celebrate Christmas with her friends and look to the future but there is one secret tha...

New Zealand has had how many female prime ministers?

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