'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 · Dec 31, 2024
A new year, a new resolve: Aussies' 2025 resolutions As Australians make new resolutions for 2025, they're being advised to break down larger goals into smaller steps to boost their chances of success. AAP · Dec 30, 2024
Driver in disguise: Elvis Express set to rock 'n' roll Swapping his blue uniform for blue suede shoes, Peter White will helm the Elvis Express bound for the southern hemisphere's biggest celebration of the king. AAP · Dec 27, 2024
Retailers buoyed as shoppers swarm Boxing Day sales Aussies are expected to splurge on homewares and beauty products, with bargain hunters set to spend more than $1.3 billion on Boxing Day sales. AAP · Dec 25, 2024
Shoppers to splash the cash in $1.3b Boxing Day spree Cost of living pressures are not high enough for Australians to miss out on bumper billion-dollar Boxing Day sales after a season of early shopping tactics. AAP · Dec 24, 2024
New Year's show goes on but fireworks loom in train row Millions of people can enjoy Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks after a union and government paused a pay fight during the holidays. AAP · Dec 23, 2024
Watching for doves in Reserve Bank's Christmas reveal A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes. AAP · Dec 22, 2024
Bacardi recovers from $2 error to race Syd-Hob again Bacardi is back for a record 31st attempt at the Sydney to Hobart after retiring prematurely from her 30th race last year. AAP · Dec 21, 2024
'I violated you': doctor who filmed patients speaks out A young doctor took lewd photos and videos of patients and colleagues at a major hospital after a porn addiction "spiralled out of control", a court has heard. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Latham fights for right to repeat 'disgusting' MP claim A court has been asked to permanently restrain Mark Latham from again uttering a defamatory and sexually explicit remark about a political rival. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Defiant Alan Jones welcomes jury test for abuse claims Former talkback king Alan Jones has faced court for the first time and taken aim at police as investigators levelled more indecent assault charges against him. AAP · Dec 17, 2024
Industrial action timetable sparks NYE train jitters Rail workers will resume industrial action in the week after Christmas, but the union rejects claims it will upend New Year's Eve plans or bankrupt businesses. AAP · Dec 16, 2024
'Wholly achievable': calls grow for $10-a-day childcare Plans to improve childcare access for families should pave the way for fees to be capped at as little as $10 per day, advocates and experts say. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
No deadline to help motorists in 'most tolled city' Officials are confident an initial agreement with toll giant Transurban will soon be struck, paving the way for talks over a a fairer deal for motorists. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
AAP · Dec 12, 2024 Guy Sebastian's ex-manager to get $1m before retrial State prosecutors have been ordered to pay Guy Sebastian's former manager almost a million dollars after his embezzlement convictions were overturned.
AAP · Dec 11, 2024 AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes Government agencies are teaming up with Microsoft to track disinformation and criminal acts, with plans to use AI to detect attempts to interfere in elections.
AAP · Dec 10, 2024 Myer brings in body cameras, radios to keep staff safe Mid-market department store Myer is beefing up security in its stores to protect workers and reduce the amount of theft.
AAP · Dec 9, 2024 Where 960 kinders, schools must be built, and built big One Australian state will need about 900 new kindergartens and 60 new government schools to keep up with demand and a growing population by 2036.
AAP · Dec 8, 2024 Trains and a pay deal delayed as court halts work bans State leaders jumped the gun going to court to stop industrial action on the nation's largest city rail network, a union says.
AAP · Dec 5, 2024 Alleged architect of shooting near PM's office arrested The alleged mastermind behind a daylight shooting on a busy suburban strip has been arrested as police continue to hunt for the person who pulled the trigger.
AAP · Dec 3, 2024 Young gay and lesbian staff target of sexual misconduct Most young LGBTQI employees say they have been sexually assaulted or harassed in the workplace and supporters blame a culture that devalues their identity.
AAP · Dec 3, 2024 Mobile fix for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water A mobile treatment system will be installed at a key water filtration plant as authorities rush to bring levels of PFAS chemicals in line with new standards.
AAP · Dec 2, 2024 Injecting room boss 'ready to quit' over drug inaction Nearly 5000 places hand out free syringes but only two take the next step and supervise drug users, which must change soon, say key reform advocates.
AAP · Dec 2, 2024 Fond tributes for kind couple slain inside burger shop A 31-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder after the bodies of an elderly couple were found inside a takeaway shop in Sydney's west.
AAP · Dec 2, 2024 Overhaul pledge for 'shocking' failures in foster care Many out-of-home care providers are failing to provide basic support to children despite being paid hundreds of thousands to do so, a damning report has found.