2025's Top Celebrity News: Splits, Babies, Weddings
From Nicole Kidman's shock split to Ash Barty's new baby and Delta Goodrem's wedding, we recap the celebrity stories that defined 2025 in Australia and beyond. Get the full rundown.
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NRL's Jake Clifford welcomes Christmas baby with wife Steph
North Queensland Cowboys player Jake Clifford and his wife Steph have announced the birth of their son, Beau, born on Christmas Day. A heartwarming story of family and sport.
Calls for Barr Government to reset priorities over failures
Canberra residents demand the ACT Government uses the holiday break to reassess after costly light rail delays, Phillip Pool changes and rising debt. Read the full letters to the editor.
Canberra's top baby names for 2025 revealed
Evelyn and Oliver are Canberra's most popular baby names for 2025, as royal-inspired choices decline. Discover the latest trends and historical data from the ACT birth registry.
Tanya Hennessy's Christmas baby after 7-year struggle
Australian comedian Tanya Hennessy announces the birth of her daughter on Christmas Day after a long journey with endometriosis and IVF. Read her emotional story.
Townsville mum's surprise Christmas baby arrival
A Townsville mother receives the ultimate Christmas gift as her baby arrives 10 days early. Read the heartwarming story of the surprise delivery at Townsville University Hospital.
Meet Canberra's First Christmas Day Baby of 2025
Zolile Ganya-Jones arrived at 4am on December 25, becoming the first baby born on Christmas Day at Canberra Women's and Children's Hospital. New parents Juanita Ganya and Hugo Jones share their festive joy.
Buddy and Jesinta Franklin welcome newborn baby
AFL great Buddy Franklin and wife Jesinta have announced the arrival of their third child, sharing a tender photo as they left hospital just in time for Christmas. Discover their family's joyful news.
Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary welcome twin baby girls
Celebrity chefs Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary have announced the birth of twin daughters, Claudia and Charlotte, just one day before Christmas. Get the heartwarming details on their MasterChef love story.
ACT Christmas Recycling Guide: What Goes in Which Bin
Canberra residents urged to recycle responsibly over the holidays. Learn what wrapping paper, cards & packaging can go in the yellow bin, plus Christmas collection changes.
Federal MP Josh Burns and Georgie Purcell announce birth of daughter
Federal Labor MP Josh Burns and Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell have welcomed their first child, Lilah Poppy Purcell. Burns shared the news on Instagram, reflecting on a week of personal joy and community sorrow. Read their heartfelt ann
Australia's most premature baby home for Christmas
Baby Mana, born at just 21 weeks, has made medical history and is finally home in Townsville for her first Christmas. Read her incredible survival story.
Man found dead in Braddon unit, police treat death as suspicious
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
Robbie Katter and wife welcome baby Lottie before Christmas
Queensland MP Robbie Katter and his wife Daisy have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lottie, just weeks before Christmas. Read the heartwarming family news.
Canberra car dealer sentenced for cocaine trafficking
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
ACT faces $1bn interest bill, credit downgrade warning
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
Coroner investigates baby death at Atherton Hospital
A coronial inquest is examining the tragic death of baby Wren Preo at Atherton Hospital in 2022. The investigation seeks answers for the family and reviews hospital protocols.
Why Canberra's gun ownership data remains a mystery
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
Inquest into Baby Wren Preo's Death Begins in Cairns
A coronial inquest has opened into the death of baby Wren Preo, who died in 2022 after being found unresponsive in a car in Far North Queensland. The hearing will examine the circumstances.
Collie baby death: Parents' charges upgraded to manslaughter
A Collie couple has had charges upgraded to manslaughter over the death of their infant son, who was diagnosed with a serious condition months prior. The case returns to court in February.
Tequila Baby seeks bounce back at Warwick Farm
Trainer Brad Widdup is confident Tequila Baby can return to winning form in the Warwick Farm Benchmark 72. Get the latest racing news, form, and expert analysis.
Tequila Baby Aims for Warwick Farm Redemption
Trainer Brad Widdup is confident Tequila Baby can return to winning form at Warwick Farm this Wednesday. Get the full preview, expert analysis, and stable updates here.
NRL star Bradman Best welcomes first child with Kayla Fenech
Newcastle Knights centre Bradman Best and partner Kayla Fenech celebrate the early arrival of their first child, daughter Kaliyah Rose Best. The boxing legend's daughter shared the happy news on social media.
Baby Born After Cyclone Fina Emergency Flight
A Townsville mother gave birth just hours after an emergency flight from Hamilton Island during Tropical Cyclone Fina. Read the incredible story of the rescue mission.
Hunter's Top Baby Names for 2024 Revealed
New data shows Harper and Isla are among the most popular baby names in the Hunter region. Discover the top picks for boys and girls in your local government area.
Phone fire prompts ACT school bus evacuation
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
Aussie Parents Rave About Sold-Out 'World-First' Bib
An Australian-designed baby bib, created by two frustrated mums, has sold out twice since June. Parents say its innovative features are a game-changer for mess-free mealtimes. See why it's so popular.
WA Coroner's Backlog Leaves Families Waiting Years for Answers
A critical backlog in WA's Coroner's Court is delaying findings for years, leaving grieving families like Baby Asher's in limbo and potentially costing lives. Urgent reform is needed.
Sacked ACT emergency services boss files Fair Work claim
Ex-ACTSES chief Anthony Draheim has launched legal action against the government, alleging unfair dismissal. The case follows a series of leadership changes within the Emergency Services Agency.
ACT rego plate thefts soar, 700 cases recorded this year
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
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