NSW Premier Chris Minns says police will be given “extraordinary powers” as he urged the public to turn out in force for Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks in a show of defiance against terrorists.

The Prime Minister’s stubborn refusal to allow a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack is not only a failure of courage and moral clarity, it is a political dead-end.

NSW Premier Chris Minns is keeping all options open as he makes an urgent plea to Sydneysiders and attempts to make Jewish Australians feel safe following the Bondi Beach massacre.

A senior White House official has announced she is expecting, giving thanks to US President Donald Trump for his support.

Donald Trump has announced the US military has carried out a series of deadly strikes on ‘ISIS terrorist scum’, after attacks on Christians. 

President Donald Trump flew on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times in the 1990s, according to newly released documents.

Jewish stalwart and philanthropist Stanley Roth has died over the weekend, adding to the burden of an Australian-wide community still grieving in the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack. 

Advanced robotics and never-before-used technology give fresh hope to families of the 239 people lost in 2014.

Women being spat on and graves being desecrated are just a few examples of the chilling hatred targeting one group of Aussies.

From one repair job at Virgin Australia to Endeavour Group, Jayne Hrdlicka has a big job ahead when she takes over as managing director at the drinks empire behind Dan Murphy’s and BWS this week.

THE ECONOMIST: Blockbuster products brought overnight success — and unexpected problems.

Bargain hunters are expected to drive a Boxing Day sales resurgence with no interest rate cuts forecast for next year. But the stampedes of previous years were absent.

‘What a privilege to see how rich Australia really is. We’ve got the oldest cultures here. It’s incredible.’

Whether en route, passing through or close enough – here are some appealing Australian destinations and experiences (some products, too) to consider in the coming month.

Ahead of a deeply personal photographic exhibition and the aligned release of a new book, award-winning Australian fashion designer Toni Maticevski explores the inspiration Paris offers.

EDITORIAL: The Government’s flimsy justifications for its refusal to hold a Federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack are growing ever more incredulous and insulting the victims.

LARA WILLIAMS: There’s plenty of good news on emissions, if you look at the bigger picture.

Free speech in Australia is increasingly regarded as a boutique luxury to maintain community harmony in a multicultural society. NSW Premier Chris Minns made that clear this week.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Social media platforms have relied largely on creators to disclose that the content they are posting is not real, but the creators don’t always do so.

In high-end ocean racing — for example, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which starts Friday — navigators on the big boats are brainiac professionals in the hot seat.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Influencers are posting about buying gifts for charity online. Some of their followers aren’t happy about it.

Coldplay cheats, KPop Demon Hunters and one devastating but high-profile revenge album: We break down the events that ruled the online world in 2025.

Gladiators and dictators, wolves and Beatles feature in our list this year.

It was a great year in TV as streaming services were overloaded with impressive dramas and raucous comedies.

When people started picking email addresses, some mistakes were made, with many people left stuck with an email they wished no one ever had to see. Some users may be about to change that without losing data.

The United States has brought in strict new entry and exit rules for Australian travellers, confirming the Government will hold an Aussie’s data for 75 years. Here is what you need to know.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Most AI companies keep a file on everything you say to their bots. Your words, pictures, clicks and ideas help make their AI smarter.

If you struggle with this issue, five easy tricks could help you see results.

The sparks you’re feeling for a new romantic prospect could be a warning.

Travelling is no longer just about the destination – or even the journey. It’s about the experience you walk away with.

Hobart Hurricanes star Tim David has been ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash in a cruel blow for the reigning champions, but the star finisher is expected to be fit for February’s T20 World Cup.

Brett Lee says you have to be a little bit crazy to bowl quick. The legendary paceman has opened up on the laser focus he had on reaching 160km/h and the day he did it in Perth.

Australian coach Andrew McDonald has launched a passionate defence of MCG curator Matt Page as the furore over the pitch for the two-day Boxing Day Test continues. 

Taiwan has responded after China announced ‘major’ military exercises involving live-fire drills in water and airspace around the island.

‘Immediately, the first helicopter went from right side up to upside down and started rapidly spinning, falling out of the air.’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire.