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Shoba RaoHead of Digital

Shoba Rao is Head of Digital at News Corp’s National News Network. With more than 20 years experience, she leads a team to help produce national and world stories across all metro and regional titles.

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PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive on New Year's Eve at his Mar-A-Lago Club on December 31, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump continues to fill posts in his upcoming administration ahead of his January 20 inauguration. Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Melania and Elon break out dance moves at Trump’s VIP party

Melania Trump and Elon Musk shows off their dance moves at US President-elect Donald Trump’s private celebration at Mar-a-Lago. See the video.

Royals

The Prince and Princess of Wales wish all a Happy New Year and a wonderful 2025. Picture X

Kate and Wills’ emotional New Year message

Prince William and Princess Catherine have shared photos of George, Charlotte and Louis in an emotive New Year message. See the photos.

World

This handout photograph taken and released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on January 1, 2025, shows rescuers work at the site of a Russian drone attack at a residential building in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Ukrainian State Emergency Service / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / State Emergency Service of Ukraine " - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Zelenskyy confident Trump can broker deal with ‘deranged’ Putin

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has kicked off the New Year on an upbeat note saying he has “no doubt” Donald Trump will bring imminent peace to Ukraine despite a deadly Russian drone attack in Kyiv.

UpdatedWorld

Revelers celebrate the New Year at Times Square in New York City, just after midnight on January 1, 2025. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz / AFP)

World’s best NYE fireworks: Times Square ball finally drops

The world has welcomed in the new year with celebrations and fireworks after a tumultuous year. See how people around the globe rang in 2025 in photos and video.

ExplainerMoney

Red wallet and Australian cash. Picture: iStock.

Fee hikes and pay rises: January 1 changes for Aussies

From January 1, some Aussies are getting pay rises while others are getting access to more welfare payments. Others will be slugged with higher fees. See what’s afoot.

National

Sam Kerr arrives at Perth Airport to see her grandmother Coral after she was hit by a car. Picture: 7News

Sam Kerr’s touching message to fans after gran hit by a car

Matilda’s star Sam Kerr has rushed to be with her grandmother after the driver of a ute allegedly struck her with his car and has since been charged.

VideoUnited States

Rebecca Stewart and her nine-year-old son Tyler were on holiday in NYC when they were struck by an out-of-control taxi on Christmas Day. Credit: 7NEWS

Aussies injured in NYC taxi car crash identified

The identities of an Australian woman and her nine-year-old son who were pinned under a cab after it mowed them down in New York City can be revealed. See video, photos.

ExclusiveNational

Bubbles on a budget: Posh areas ignite $30 trend in suburbs

Oh la la – there’s a new bubbly topping the wish list of Aussie revellers this New Year’s Eve. See the top 10 suburbs where you live and who’s buying which tipple.

ExclusiveNational

** FOR NETWORK USE ONLY ** Zoe (L) and Nicola pose for a photo during a media op for Coles Hot Cross Buns, in partnership with Red Kite in Melbourne on December 5th, 2024. Photo by Martin KEEP/Coles.

Aussies chime in on hot cross bun debacle

Hot cross buns are back nearly five months before Easter, but not everyone is happy about it, as shoppers weigh in on when the popular treat should go on sale. See our poll results.

ExplainerNational

Warwick resort and spa, Coral Coast, Fiji. Source - https://www.instagram.com/p/DDldnpzTDCo/?img_index=10

Fiji alcohol poisonings: What Aussie travellers must know

Four Australians are among seven people to have been struck down by a suspected alcohol poisoning at a five-star resort in Fiji. This is what we know so far and the latest advice for travellers.

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