The biggest national stories of 2024
The biggest national stories of 2024.
From Taylor Swift's Eras Tour which caused literal earthquakes and raised in sales figures the amount of a small country’s GDP, to the US election, King Charles and Camilla’s drama-laiden tour of Australia, and the coronation of Tasmanian-born Queen Mary of Denmark.
40th annual toy run 🎅🏼
The 40th annual Toy Run parade was a sight to behold along Church Street on Saturday morning as more than 180 registered cars and bikes roared along the road along their way to Gulgong via Ulan and Wollar.
Wallaby makes a trip down Mudgee CBD
Only in Australia. Captured on dashcam - a wayward wallaby makes its way down Mudgee CBD near Woolworths on Wednesday morning, October 30, 2024.
📷 Benjamin Palmer
'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase
'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase.
NSW nurses and midwives have gone on strike for better pay and conditions. Video by AAP.
James Earl Jones dead at 93 years old
The legendary voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa passed away at home in New York's Hudson Valley region on September 9, 2024.
Red Cross celebrates 110 years helping Aussies
Humanitarian organisation Australian Red Cross is commemorating its 110th anniversary. Video by Australian Red Cross.
IOC condemns abuse, 'misleading' reports about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif
The International Olympic Committee has condemned 'misleading' reports about the gender of female boxers, calling for viewers to 'tone it down' regarding abuse directed at athletes such as Algerian women's boxer Imane Khelif.
Albanese calls national cabinet to end violence amid claims he gaslit event organiser
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke at a Canberra rally against gender-based violence on April 28, 2024.
'Cash day' protests spark long lines at banks
Amid a transition to tap-and-go purchasing and a wave of bank branch closures, pro-cash activists in Australia gathered at ATMs to withdraw money in protest of the country's shift towards a cashless society, on a day they called "Draw Out Some Cash Day".
New program to help stop youth crime introduced in NSW
Project Pathfinder is a joint operation between NSW police and the NRL to put at-risk youth on the right path.
Uber will pay millions in compensation to Aussie taxi drivers
In a world-first class action settlement, Uber agreed to pay $272 million to taxi drivers and operators who lost income and licence values when Uber came to Australia.
Wild police chase: shirtless Aussie crashes, flees on foot in chaotic standoff
A wanted shirtless man has led police on a chaotic chase through the Central Coast, allegedly stealing cars, assaulting officers and jumping over a police vehicle before being arrested on March 12, 2024.