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.
Man’s body discovered in regional Far North Queensland
A man’s body has been found along the side of a road in regional Far North Queensland this morning.
Analysis: Australia’s Christmas and Boxing Day weather forecast
Sydney has enjoyed a warm and sunny Christmas Day with an expected change of conditions for the Sydney to Hobart blue water classic.
Luxury maxi to race in Sydney to Hobart
There are four maxis in this year’s Sydney to race Hobart, but only three are out to claim line honours.
Update after horror alleged machete break-in
Two men and a teenager have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a house armed with a firearm, machete, and hammer.
Boat breaking weather conditions forecast for Sydney to Hobart race
Sydney to Hobart crews prepare for wild weather before the 79th annual blue water classic.
Video shows wreckage after Santa Cruz wharf partly collapses
Drone video from Monday (December 23) showed a portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf in Santa Cruz, California that collapsed after it was hot by strong…
Horror incident reveals grim holiday trend
An infant has been diagnosed with PTSD following a shocking incident, as experts warn the Christmas break can mark a dangerous period for children.
Weirdest drug smuggling plots revealed
Police have lifted the lid on the weirdest and most creative ways criminal syndicates have tried to bring drugs into Australia – including as Christmas gifts.
Wild scenes at Christmas Day beach bash
Revellers have again flocked to a tiny beach for Christmas Day celebrations, with police patrolling on horseback after huge crowds left it in a “disgusting” state last year.
‘Insulting’: UK government’s new digital ID ad sparks backlash
Menzies Research Centre’s Freya Leach has weighed in on the UK government’s new digital ID advertisement.
NSW Premier Chris Minns lends a hand at nation’s biggest Christmas Day charity lunch
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has joined hundreds of volunteers to help service the country’s biggest free Christmas Day lunch to vulnerable…
Mount Gambier lady celebrates 100 years on Christmas Day
Mount Gambier lady Noela Hellyer will be presented with a special surprise at her 100th birthday party today on Christmas Day: a letter from…
Police hunting ‘semi-naked’ man after fire
A man is suspected of setting himself alight outside a fast food venue on Christmas morning after singed underwear and clothing were found at the scene.
Opposition leader’s last-ditch move as coup looms
Negotiations on what the Liberals’ new shadow cabinet could look like have broken down as opposition leader John Pesutto makes an 11th-hour manoeuvre.
First captive-born Maugean Skate celebrates birthday
The first Maugean Skate born in captivity celebrates his first birthday with a new toy present.
Big move 50 years on from Cyclone Tracy
Survivors of “the destructive force of nature at its very worst” have gathered with politicians to mark 50 years since the Australian tragedy.
Big move 50 years on from Cyclone Tracy
Survivors of “the destructive force of nature at its very worst” have gathered with politicians to mark 50 years since the Australian tragedy.
New warning as bushfires rage on
Authorities have warned fierce bushfires in Victoria’s west could “burn for weeks” as several states brace for searing temperatures from Boxing Day.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is spending Christmas in Darwin, marking the 50th year anniversary of Cyclone Tracy.
Brazil bridge collapse kills at least four, dozen still missing
A bridge connecting two states in Brazil’s northern and northeastern regions collapsed on Sunday (December 22) as vehicles were crossing. Rescue…
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