Politics
Cairns Court Rundown: Wednesday's Cases from Traffic Offences to Theft
A summary of all matters heard at the Cairns Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 24, including traffic offences, theft, and bail applications. Read the full list of outcomes.
Lifestyle
Kate Middleton's Favourite Swiss Skincare Brand Has 25% Off Sitewide
Swiss luxury brand Karin Herzog, beloved by the Duchess of Cambridge, is holding its biggest sale of the year. Get 25% off with code BD25, including royal favourites like the Oxygen Face Cream.
Sports
Brooks Koepka Exits LIV Golf After 2025 Season, Citing Family Reasons
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is leaving the LIV Golf League. The star golfer will step away following the 2025 season to prioritise time with his family.
Business
Qantas Christmas Eve chaos: 240+ passengers stranded as flight diverted
A Qantas flight from Singapore to Melbourne was diverted to Adelaide due to a technical issue, disrupting the travel plans of over 240 passengers on Christmas Eve. Read the full story.
Entertainment
Education
Third boy bailed over Ellenbrook school stabbing incident
A third teenage boy has been granted bail over the stabbing at Ellenbrook Secondary College that forced a lockdown. Get the latest on the court case and community response.
Exam blunder: Students taught wrong ancient history topic
An independent review reveals a 'perfect storm' of errors led to 140 students across nine Queensland schools studying Augustus instead of Julius Caesar for their major exam. Discover the findings and new safeguards.
Two Geelong school principals retire after decades of service
Barwon Valley School's John Munro and Oberon High's Tim McMahon retire, leaving a lasting legacy in Geelong education. Read about their careers and the search for successors.
Irish teacher Sarah Halpenny dies unexpectedly in Melbourne
The Australian-Irish community mourns the sudden death of beloved teacher and athlete Sarah Halpenny in Melbourne. A fundraiser has surpassed $300,000 AUD.
Wollongong teacher cleared of assault, gambling charges
Wollongong PE teacher Phil Saunders has had all charges against him dismissed in local court. Read the magistrate's detailed reasoning and the emotional courtroom outcome.