Joe’s parting pardon sums up Biden’s joke of term in office

So long Joe. And good riddance.

Trump says Microsoft's Bill Gates wants to meet

Bill Gates has been critical of US president-elect Donald Trump in the past, but publicly congratulated him on his election win.

‘Fierce fighter’: Trump steps up Panama pressure with new pick

Donald Trump has named his pick for ambassador to Panama, as he threatens to reassert US control over the valuable shipping route.

New figures show ‘green shoots’ in NDIS spend: Shorten

Bill Shorten is confident he will leave Parliament having set the NDIS up for a stable future as the scheme achieves a key milestone he promised in 2022.

India’s ‘reluctant’ prime minister dies, aged 92

World leaders have sent tributes to Manmohan Singh, India’s first Sikh prime minister who is credited with steering his country to unprecedented economic growth.

Government spends $174m on ads in ‘shameless self-promotion’

Almost $174 million of taxpayer money was spent on ad campaigns last financial year, which is among the highest figures in two decades.

Motorbike rider dies in crash with four-wheel-drive on NSW highway

The crash occurred west of Port Macquarie on Saturday afternoon.

One man dead and another in custody after alleged altercation in Western Sydney

The State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad is investigating the death.

Woman dies as house engulfed by fire

Rescue services tried in vain to save a woman who was killed after a fire engulfed a house.

Will AI give us the byte to boost productivity

Australia’s productivity has been poor for almost a decade, so could AI be the answer to fixing our stubborn problem?

The best brand nicknames emerge from the bottom up

Brand nicknames are not always flattering but usually they suggest that consumers feel a genuine connection to a product

Fruit processor SPC boss poaches former beer colleague

Listed fruit processor SPC Global has poached Carlton & United Breweries executive John Harwood to be the company’s new chief commercial officer.

Joe’s parting pardon sums up Biden’s joke of term in office

So long Joe. And good riddance.

Cost of living the only issue on voters’ minds

The perception that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is disconnected from the day-to-day realities of life, having a mortgage and just getting by, is hurting Labor. They have their work cut out for them.

Can’t dance, doesn’t have a sense of humour: Raygun, go away

JENI O’DOWD: Raygun, please, be Raygone. Not only can you not dance, you don’t have a sense of humour either.

How so many people became obsessed with looking for drones

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Mounting evidence, and lack thereof, suggests that perhaps the whole craze has been a sort of communal fever dream.

Vaccines are not behind the rise in autism. So what is?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Are more people exhibiting the traits of autism, or are more people with such traits now being identified?

Organised looting throws Gaza deeper into chaos

THE NEW YORK TIMES: What began as smaller-scale attempts to seize aid early in the year — often by hungry residents of Gaza — has now become ‘systematic, tactical, armed, crime-syndicate looting’.

‘Forever’: Pop sensation’s incredible personal news

Pop singer Dua Lipa has said 2024 was ‘the best year of my life’, but one incredible personal development, before the New Year, is likely the best icing on the cake.

Major update on Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' rape accuser

A judge said Jay-Z's lawyer is using ‘inflammatory language’ while delivering a ruling on the woman who is accusing him and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping her when she was 13.

Squid Game is finally back and so is your obsession

Three years after it became a cultural phenomenon, Squid Game returns with a new batch of episodes that are just as deadly and terrifying, revealing our worst impulses.

Living Nostradamus makes wild predictions for 2025

‘All religions, as well as philosophical systems, will find themselves in an unprecedented position.’

Chatbot therapy: can generative AI treat loneliness?

Researchers are creating artificially intelligent companions to help people get through challenges but that does not necessarily cut humans out of the picture.

Deadly mosquito-borne virus warning issued after pigs infected

A deadly virus has sparked a cross-border warning amid fears a mosquito-borne illnesses will threaten a rain-hit state.

Clarissa Feildel’s curry prawn skewers with pineapple salad

Kick traditional Christmas recipes to the curb with this stunning salad from Better Homes and Gardens Chef Clarisissa Feildel

Vaccines are not behind the rise in autism. So what is?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Are more people exhibiting the traits of autism, or are more people with such traits now being identified?

Santa’s coming: You can watch his magical journey across the world

Follow his sleigh as Father Christmas makes his way across the globe, all the way to Australia.

What inspired Reddy to fight for famous MCG century

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s famous MCG century came because he was determined to fight for India “no matter what”, according to batting partner Washington Sundar. 

As it happened: Stumps called after enthralling day at MCG

A star is born as India young gun scores maiden Test century

Breakout star Nitish Kumar Reddy has made a brave and captivating century to haul India back into the Boxing Day Test. 

Israel raids, burns one of Gaza’s last hospitals

Palestinian authorities say they have lost contact with staff of one of three remaining hospitals in northern Gaza after a raid by Israeli forces.

‘External influence’ caused plane crash over Kazakhstan

Russia says it will not comment on the cause of the Azerbaijan Airline plane crash until its official investigation is complete.

More than 400 passengers saved after driver jumps from train

More than 400 passengers have narrowly avoided disaster after their driver jumped from the speeding train to his death.