The Aussies spending Christmas behind bars
For the hundreds of Aussies behind bars in foreign jails, several of whom are still before the courts, this festive season will prove to have little cheer.
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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.
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Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
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.
ASX 200 rises after RBA minutes; St Barbara tanks
Domestic shares closed higher after the release of minutes from the RBA’s last meeting for 2024, which received some support from the IMF overnight. SBM hit with PNG tax bill.
Sports streamer DAZN buys Foxtel in blockbuster $3.4bn deal
New ownership for subscription giant Foxtel and its hit brands Kayo and BINGE is set to shake up Australia’s media and sport landscape.
How Foxtel sale will impact subscribers
The sale of Foxtel to UK sports streaming giant DAZN will not have an immediate impact on pricing or the packages available for subscribers, company CEO Patrick Delany has confirmed.
‘Fiasco’: Albo can’t deliver on green promise
A new power plant that Anthony Albanese vowed would receive $700m in extra funding so it could be fuelled by green hydrogen “from the beginning” has not received any of the money.
‘Clear the decks’: Labor urged to do more for older Aussies
Labor is being urged to “do more” for the thousands of older Australians seeking support to live independently for longer, as the sector welcomes a $440 million in-home funding boost.
Dutton to announce reshuffle after Christmas
Peter Dutton will unveil a new-look front bench after Christmas amid a push from conservative Liberal MPs for greater representation within the party’s senior ranks.
The Aussie media personalities who won and lost in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, some Aussie high flyers in the business and entertainment industries will have more to celebrate than others. See who made the list and why.
How Dr Karl’s Christmas trip became a cautionary tale
Beloved celebrity scientist Dr Karl shared his extraordinary life story in recent memoirA Periodic Tale. In this extract, he tells how a trip home for Christmas almost ended in disaster – and offers a timely warning for those partying too hard this season.
‘A car is like a weapon’: Heartache after crash kills unborn baby
She lost her unborn daughter in a car crash at a notorious accident blackspot. Now, Haylee Loccisano is calling for changes to prevent further heartbreak.
‘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.
Disturbing trend on rise among Aussie drivers
Aussies are being urged to snap out of a worrying trend that has been increasing on roads since the Covid-19 pandemic before it is too late.
Big problem with Australia’s road toll
The number of people killed on the nation’s roads has gone up this year and this is one of the devastating reasons why.
Why Aussies are facing a political pixie at next Federal Election
Australia could be facing more assumptions and mistruths at the upcoming Federal Election, argues Patrick Carlyon.
‘Facebook sent a friend request to my abuser’
A woman claims Facebook sent out 100 unauthorised friend requests from her account without her knowledge, among those invited was a man who assaulted her.
‘You don’t want to go there’: What I saw after Boxing Day tsunami
We were looking for signs of hope, but when we arrived we saw more than a hundred bodies laying there in rows so their faces were visible to the disaster recovery experts buzzing around them, writes Sarah Blake.
‘I’ll fight for them’: Mum’s vow after two kids killed in crash
Angelina Kauffman lost her son and daughter in an alleged hit-and-run. Now, after her unimaginable loss, she’s calling for change. See why and watch the video.
Fatal five: Top Aussie cops reveal shock road crash causes
Australia’s top traffic police are making an extraordinary plea as they expose the fatal five factors causing a spike in road deaths, with many Aussies driving while drunk. See the video.
‘Frightened’: Claudine’s heartbreak over loss of sister, mother
A Queenslander who lost her entire family in one of the state’s worst-ever car crashes has a message for drivers during the festive season. See the video. Warning: Distressing
‘Stop and think’: Mum’s message after losing son in horror crash
Grieving mother Wendy Bradbury says cost should be no barrier when it comes to an important road safety issue. See the video.
‘I’m 15, I’ll be blind by the time I’m 30’
Mitchell Wilkes, who was just 12 when he was told he was losing his sight, is one of many who are accessing vital, award-winning programs that help disabled Aussies lead fuller lives. See the award winners.
Pizza party twist in Lawyer X scandal for Mokbel
A damning ruling on the Lawyer X convictions could today give drug lord Tony Mokbel a roadmap to challenge his convictions. Here’s how Nicola Gobbo and police brought down his cartel with pizza.
Albo’s stern Bali Nine message
As the saga of the Bali Nine drug smugglers ended in hugs and tears at Melbourne Airport, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had some choice words for future Aussie travellers.
‘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.
Tougher retail crime penalties needed against violent gangs
Aussie retailers want harsher penalties as organised crime gangs raid stores, bash workers — and it will only get worse before Christmas. Have your say.
How Woolies, Coles workers are fighting back against vile thugs
Woolworths and Coles are stepping up measures to protect their workers against the growing rate of violence in supermarkets. See the video.
Missing Aussie backpacker found ‘safe and well’
Missing Australian backpacker, Jessica Parkinson, has been found in London more than a week after she was reported missing by family and concerned colleagues.
Aussies spending Christmas behind bars
As the five Bali 9 enjoy their first taste of freedom in 19 years back on Australian soil, we look at who will spend their Christmas behind bars….
Deadly floods in Haiti inundate homes and streets
Nearly 500 homes were destroyed and around 11,000 buildings flooded in the central part of Haiti’s northern town of Port-de-Paix, according…
Londoners flock to festive Christmas meat auction
Turkeys were literally flying through the air on Tuesday (December 24) as workers at London’s historic meat market hurled festive cuts at hundreds…
Eiffel Tower evacuated after fire alarm
Visitors were evacuated from the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday (December 24), after a fire alarm was set off by a short circuit in the elevator system…
Boat Explosion Kills 1 Person and Leaves Three Others With Traumatic Injuries
At least one person was killed and five were injured after a boat exploded at the Lauderdale Marina in Florida, on the night of December 23….
At Least 2 Dead as Fire Rips Through Rohingya Camp Destroying Hundreds of Shelters
At least two people were killed and hundreds of shelters destroyed after a fire broke out in a Rohingya camp located in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh,…
Survivors of sunken Russian cargo ship arrive in Spain
Video footage showed the crew members wrapped in red blankets disembarking a Spanish coast guard vessel late at night. The Ursa Major which sank…
Man’s Take on Famous ‘Griswold House’ Christmas Display Steals the Show
An Ontario homeowner’s Christmas decorations have been delighting adults and children alike, with locals saying that the project, started in…
Latin Patriarch tells faithful not to lose hope in Bethlehem as war rages
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa’s convoy drove through the Israeli-built separation barrier on Tuesday (December…
Tears dominate Germany’s Magdeburg after Christmas market attack
Four days after a car attack on the visitors of a German Christmas market, the mood in Magdeburg remained somber on Tuesday (December 24), the…
Australia’s Victoria prepares for a scorching Christmas as wildfires rage
Authorities in Australia’s Victoria state declared on Tuesday (December 24) a statewide total fire ban for Boxing Day as bushfires rage across…
Spain’s favorite festive barnacle threatened by climate change
On the craggy rocks on northwestern Spain’s treacherous Costa da Morte (Death Coast), wetsuit-clad fishermen dodge crashing waves as they pick…
In Japan, Santa takes a swim with penguins on Christmas Eve
Visitors gathered at Tokyo’s Sunshine Aquarium to watch Father Christmas swim with the creatures on Tuesday (December 24).
Dramatic Moment Firefighters Rescue Six Pets Trapped Inside Burning Home
Firefighters called to extinguish flames at a house in San Benito County successfully rescued the six pets who were home alone at the time of…
Eyewitness video claims to show sinking Russian cargo ship
An engine room explosion sank a Russian cargo ship called “Ursa Major” in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria and two of its crew…
‘Panic’ As Cable Car Collapses at Golf Club, Injuring Two
A cable car ride collapsed on the night of Monday, December 23, at the Acapulco Golf Club Fair, injuring two people and sparking panic among…
‘Feeling the pinch this Christmas’: Australians ‘cutting back’ on ham
Australians are purchasing only half a leg of ham instead of a full leg due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, reveals Sky News host Gabriella…
White House aides ‘covered up’ Joe Bidens apparent mental decline
Sky News host Gabriella Power claims White House aides “covered up” US President Joe Biden’s apparent mental decline from the beginning…
Twelve killed in Turkish explosives factory blast says minister
The explosion ripped through the factory on Tuesday (December 24), injuring four others, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an…
Suggestions US Christmas family gatherings should ‘ban’ conversations on politics
Sky News host Gabriella Power discusses the suggestion US families should not talk about politics or religion during Christmas gatherings.
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