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29th December 2024

AM Edition

Midlife crisis: 40 reasons why NSW faces a ‘silver tsunami’

For the first time the average age of NSW has cracked 40 – bringing with it a host of problems, experts say.

How aged village laws are failing

A dire shortage of suitable housing for NSW’s ageing population will have a knock-on effect impacting the generations coming after it.

Baird bombshell: Why Mike is leaving Sydney

Mike Baird, who will never rule out a political comeback, discusses his upcoming move to Melbourne and his strained freindship with Gladys Berejiklian.

Sore Starc backed to push pain barrier to lead victory charge

Australia needs another 11 wickets to head to Sydney with a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Will Mitch Starc be fit to join the victory push? FOLLOW DAY 4 LIVE

Murdered wife’s alleged plea to cops over husband’s 18 knives

Police allegedly discovered 18 knives and an axe hidden in the home of a Sydney couple during a welfare check, just months before the wife was fatally stabbed.

Aussie homes that smashed 2024 records

Huge amounts of money were spent on homes in parts of the nation throughout 2024. These were the top record breakers.

Inside scoop on Tyra Banks’ Aussie summer holiday

American supermodel Tyra Banks has topped off a triumphant year with a trip Down Under during the festive season. SEE OUR EXCLUSIVE PICS.

‘Piggy bank for crooks’: Raids net $600m from NDIS scammers

Providers suspected of swindling millions of dollars from the NDIS have been swooped on in a series of December raids.

Tennis star Poo-poohs Latham’s claims of friendship

Mark Philippoussis has once again denied being friends with Mark Latham after the politician posted thanks on social media for a gift he claims the tennis star sent him.

The Aussie and Hollywood stars we lost

A number of our beloved stars took their final bows this year. Here, we reflect on some famous lives well lived in Hollywood and across Australia.

Your ultimate guide to Sydney’s NYE fireworks

Heading to the 2024 Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks? Here’s what to expect: a map of the best vantage spots, how to get there and get home, what the weather is doing, plus this yea...

2025 bold sporting predictions: NRL defections, new global superstar

From mid-season defections to a perennial NRL contender’s fall from grace, a young Aussies rise to world domination and an injured veteran’s return to the big stage, we look into o...

$450m divorce: Billionaire accused of abusing alcoholic wife

A mega-rich Australian businessman is embroiled in a bitter divorce case where his ex-wife wants to increase her slice of the asset split to $450 million.

Designer Wayne Cooper back behind bars for ‘bail breach’

Fashion designer Wayne Cooper was back behind bars on Friday after allegedly breaching his bail on domestic violence charges.

Lily-Rose Depp: ‘It’s important to protect a sense of anonymity’

Her father is Hollywood royalty and her mother is a model and muse but Lily-Rose Depp is forging her own path, taking on provocative roles that have turned her into an ‘it’ girl in...

Taxpayers slugged $50k as ACCC bosses fly overseas

Taxpayers have been slugged close to $50k so the bosses of the ACCC could go on all-expenses paid international jaunts to Europe and South America. See the itineraries here.

‘Soul-breaking’: John’s plea after losing daughter Lily in car crash

John Van De Putte partly blames himself for the death of his daughter Lily who died in a car crash near Buxton. Now he reveals what he wished he had told her before that fateful ni...

Why Salim Mehajer will spend NYE in jail

How has Salim Mehajer shot himself in the foot this time? Which colourful accountant is too crook for court? And what’s the reshuffle at the ODPP? The Snitch is here.

Family finds a site for sore wallets

With cost of living pressures, it was a no-brainer for the Mott family to choose a campground over an expensive Sydney hotel for their Christmas break.

‘I expect to know ... we have an obligation to the victims’

Victims should be told their private information has been compromised, experts say, as they push for stronger disclosure laws. See the worst data breaches and how to protect yourse...

Personal reason behind Dannii Minogue’s next move

As she prepares to unveil her latest project, Dannii Minogue has revealed how her close friendships have influenced her – and calls for ‘more representation’ when it comes to sexua...

Two people dead in separate incidents across city

Two bodies have been found on opposite ends of Sydney in separate incidents on Saturday. Here is what we know.

‘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 liv...

This is the best thing you will drink this summer

Whether you spend your summer poolside, beachside or holed up in airconditioned comfort, we have found the best bevs to help beat the heat.

Aussies are not happy about this little-known grocery fact

"The supermarkets are the winners, not the consumers!"

I thought this horrible look had died – now it’s back

Trends come and go but there is one that somehow seems to be making a strong return.

Wellness travellers are flocking to Vietnam

As a seasoned wellness traveller, I decided to test out the next big health destination.

Why life insurance runs a distant second to protecting our cars

Is your car more valuable than your life and income? Research by a life insurance group suggests many Aussies think so.

Fabulous, fearless females dominate Australia’s top 50 sports stars

On the world’s sporting stage Australia once again batted way above average with incredible results in the Olympics and across the sporting spectrum. These are our 50 biggest stars...

Scumbag got me! Scam I didn’t see coming until it was too late

If you think you’re too smart to be scammed, don’t be so cocky. All it took was one text ‘from my bank’ to get sucked in, writes Kylie Lang.

Rebel brings wife and daughter home to Australia

Rebel Wilson has returned home for the summer after a tumultuous year. It’s the Aussie queen of comedy’s first trip home since she married Ramona Agruma.

Dumb aircon mistake a million Aussies make

We’re using it wrong: families are throwing money away needlessly this summer due to a simple misuse of their aircon units, research shows.

Explosive feuds and scares: What’s next for the Royals

Health scares, disagreements and widening rifts shook the Royal family to its core in 2024. Here’s how one of the most dramatic years in history at Buckingham Palace played out.

Watch: Croc wrangler attacked by bong-wielding road rager

A well-known crocodile wrangler has come under attack in a bizarre road rage incident involving a bong on the Pacific Mwy at Logan. WATCH THE WILD VIDEO

Thousands crushed by Portelli Block comp

Aussie Billionaire Adrian Portelli’s historic The Block giveaway has left thousands of fans heartbroken.

What Kate’s big transformation reveals

After almost a year since her cancer diagnosis, Princess Catherine’s Christmas appearance signals a big change in fortune for the year ahead, writes Zoe Smith.

‘Shock’ moment off-duty lifesaver rescues four young women

It was “hysterical, pure panic screams” that alerted Jodi to the emergency but she admits her “heart dropped” when she found four people caught in a powerful rip.

Lady in red: VIP guests at Trump’s Xmas party for $563-a-head

Donald Trump’s Christmas celebrations included some members of the presidential family, but not all, at Mar-a-Lago. See who came to the party.

Woman’s missed cancer diagnosis after losing 11kg in a month

Renee Gosney was just 25 when she went to the doctor seeking answers for why she had lost so much weight but was dismissed.

‘Horrific’: Australia’s most shocking rentals

Aussie tenants have revealed the worst homes they had to endure this year, including properties with mice, mould, cockroaches and other jaw dropping issues.

Bozempic, blockbusters and beauty trends: My hopes for 2025

We’re a quarter of the way through a new century that has galloped out of the blocks but it’s not too late for a little course correction, writes Angela Mollard.

‘Elitist’: New blow for Harry amid ‘toxic’ claims

BetterUp, the life-coaching company Prince Harry is paid millions each year to represent, has been slammed as a “boys club” as the Sussexes brace for a “pivotal decision” from Netf...