January
Stepson of Prince William’s former nanny among dead in New Orleans
In a statement on social media, the Prince of Wales said he and his wife, Catherine, were “shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer”.
The shadow of Islamic State will loom over the Trump presidency
Whatever ISIS’s operational capacity, it has influenced a wave of radicalised ‘lone wolf’ attackers on both sides of the Atlantic.
South Korea’s impeached president defies warrant
A Seoul court issued a warrant for Yoon Suk Yeol’s detention on Tuesday after he evaded requests to appear for questioning and blocked searches of his office.
Deadly attacks rattle US ahead of Trump inauguration
The main attack, by 42-year-old Army veteran Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar in the Bourbon Street area of the French Quarter, is being probed as an act of terrorism.
Why Sydney’s NYE fireworks were notably different this time
They dazzled the harbour from both the east and west sides of the famous bridge, which has not happened before. The rest of the nation also celebrated in style.
December 2024
Got $10k? Here are some exclusive NYE locations still available
Hotel rooms and restaurants with a view of Sydney Harbour are extremely limited this year, but there are some spots still available.
How to get a party buzz this New Year’s Eve, even if you are sober
You might be tempted to just stay in. But experts say there is something that might actually bring you pleasure – no intoxicants required.
Pub baron welcomes deal to save Sydney’s New Year’s Eve
Pub baron Craig Laundy says commonsense has prevailed to end a rail strike threat to Sydney’s annual harbour fireworks worth $280 million to the economy.
Sydney’s New Year fireworks may be axed over train strike
NSW’s police commissioner says she fears for the safety of people who will gather on Sydney Harbour if they can’t use the rail network because of industrial action.
The podcast all of federal parliament is obsessed with
Australia’s political leaders have ambitious reading and streaming plans for the summer break, but one audio program is winning bipartisan support.
September 2024
Kelty condemns Labor failure on economic growth
Trailblazing former union leader Bill Kelty says the Albanese government has no plan for economic growth and no appetite for the big reforms to secure Australia’s future.
April 2024
China’s gold buying spree raises fears for Taiwan
China has now been buying gold steadily since October 2022, marking its longest build-up of the precious metal since at least 2000.
January 2024
Tokyo’s top tuna for the New Year sells for $1.2m
The giant tuna was over three times the amount offered last year in the sale at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market, and the fourth highest since records started in 1999.
Why my ‘self-help journey’ drove me to rage
The public wants to be told that nothing is their fault: that the answer is not self-improvement, but world-help.
World revels, but wars cast shadow over New Year festivities
Midnight advanced from one time zone to the next starting with Oceania, then the rest of Asia and the Middle East, followed by Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Xi says China’s ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan.
Queensland braces for more ‘wild’ weather, heatwave to hit WA
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt has warned that Queensland’s ‘wild weather’ is not about to end.
December 2023
Bring on the new year, Australia welcomes 2024
Crowds reached maximum capacity across Australia’s capital cities and regional towns as the nation gears up to ring in the new year.
Giant hail, thunderstorms forecast for New Year’s Eve
Emergency crews will be on standby on New Year’s Eve with heavy rain, thunderstorms and giant hail forecast for parts of northern NSW and Queensland.
The hottest tickets for NYE (if you’re quick)
If you don’t have plans for New Year’s Eve, here is a list of some of the most exclusive tickets and reservations still available.