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Robbie Williams kicks off new year celebrations with performance in Australia

Williams performed outside the Sydney Opera House as part of ABC’s New Year’s Eve Party.

Evening Standard

Cabinet papers 2004: Howard government worries about drought, house prices and the Iraq War

Selected cabinet records from 2004, released today by the National Archives of Australia, provide insight into the Howard government’s policies domestically, in the region and in the Middle East.

The Conversation

Artist illuminates the calm and fear of rural Australia

Painter Nerrida Parfitt's work could be considered Australian gothic, using rural roads and landscapes to explore themes of isolation, peace and impermanence.

AAP

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'Uncertainty' to reign in 2025 geopolitical outlook

From precarious violence in the Middle East to Ukraine's ongoing war, just how Australians will be impacted by major events in 2025 remains to be seen.

AAP

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

One of the world's first celebrations of the new year reached new heights, with most enjoying their night, but some have larger troubles than just sore heads.

AAP

Eyes on the poll: five themes that will mark Australia’s politics in an election year

As Albanese rushes to regain his mojo in the face of a sliding approval rating and the world prepares for Trump 2.0, what can voters expect?

The Guardian - AU

Fears Australia may face GP shortage as figures reveal almost 10% now aged over 70

GPs’ peak body is concerned a proposed new medical test for older doctors could force them from the system

The Guardian - AU

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Spit, Magic Beach and a Crocodile Dundee redux: 10 Australian films to watch out for in 2025

Paul Hogan’s crocodile-wrangling larrikin returns, plus two family-friendly gems and new films starring Guy Pearce, David Wenham and Richard Roxburgh

The Guardian - AU

'I'd love to, there's no doubt about that': Australia batter Nathan McSweeney on Usman Khawaja's replacement

NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney remains optimistic about potentially succeeding Usman Khawaja in Australia's Test team, despite being dropped from the squad.

The Times of India

Australia kept quiet about early deployment of forces ahead of Iraq war, cabinet papers show

The Howard government sent military personnel to the Middle East well before officially authorising Australia’s involvement

The Guardian - AU

Curbs on transgender rights were proposed for Australia’s 2004 Marriage Act, cabinet papers show

John Howard’s government legislated that marriage must be ‘the union of a man and a woman’, but excluded any reference to birth gender

The Guardian - AU

How conservatives 'got in first' to block gay marriage

Australia's decision to ban gay marriage in 2004 would not be reversed for 13 years, but a former prime minister maintains the move reflected public opinion.

AAP

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

AAP

Human rights touted despite expected detention backlash

Criticism was predicted as Australia prepared to show off its human rights record while upholding some of the world's most notorious anti-refugee policies.

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Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.

The Guardian - US

The Dutchwoman guiding the gallery of America’s most famous faces

Nigeria-born, Australia-raised, Kim Sajet is the cosmopolitan director of the National Portrait Gallery, whose collection includes 1,700 images of presidents from Washington to Trump

The Independent UK

Watch: Sydney Harbour welcomes 2025 with huge New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Watch as Australia's Sydney Harbour is lit up by a New Year's Eve fireworks display as the world begins to welcome 2025.

Cycling News

Big names and young super talents stand out on Tour Down Under start lists

Stevie Williams, Pablo Torres, Chloé Dygert and Alison Jackson confirmed on race entry lists for 2025 kick-off in Australia

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The Guardian - US

Guardian writers on their ultimate feelgood movies: ‘Radical in its own way’

Our writers highlight the films they find endlessly rewatchable, including Notting Hill and Spy

The Times of India

SCG Test 'great opportunity' for Usman Khawaja to announce retirement, feels former Australian captain

NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke suggested that the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy could present an ideal opportunity for veteran Usman Khawaja to conclude his career at his home ground.

The Guardian - UK

New Year’s Eve: ball drops in New York’s Times Square as celebrations take place across the globe – as it happened

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The Times of India

A year to forget: Team India remains winless in ODIs in 2024

In 2024, India’s cricket calendar placed greater emphasis on the ICC T20 World Cup and the ICC World Test Championship final qualification, leaving one-day internationals (ODIs) with minimal priority. After finishing as runners-up to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup, India participated in only three ODIs during the year.

The Guardian - UK

How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia

Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins

The Times of India

Did Yashasvi Jaiswal tell Travis Head 'yes, I got a touch'? New video hints at that

The closing stages of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne were marred by controversy around Yashasvi Jaiswal's caught-behind decision, which was given out by the third umpire.

The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar sees Venkatesh Iyer as all-round option for India's tour of England

India's first big red-ball assignment in 2025 will be the five-Test tour of England, which will be no less challenging than the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

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