We’re doing an end of year news quiz with Tim Blackwell and Ricki-Lee Coulter, two of the stars from Nova’s national drive show, Ricki-Lee, Tim and Joel. These two are very competitive so things get pretty heated!    

Today I’ll be joined by news.com.au’s royal reporter, Bronte Coy, all the way from London, as she runs us through all the biggest royal shocks that rocked the palace - and the rest of us - over the past 12 months.    

It has been a wild year in Australian politics and in today’s special episode, news.com.au’s political editor Samantha Maiden will be joined by reporter Sam Clench for a look back at the three biggest scandals of 2024.  

We’re handing the pod over to the hosts of Sports Ranting - a news.com.au vodcast hosted James McKern, Andrew McMurtry and James Dampney.

A celebrity split no one saw coming, a music mogul’s downfall and an Aussie TV scandal, all in today’s special episode of From the Newsroom, we’re taking a look at the showbiz moments from 2024 that shocked us.

The US President-elect met with Prince William in Paris this week and apparently had quite a personal conversation about the royal family’s struggles this year. For more head to news.com.au

The US government responds to reports of drones over New Jersey, Aussie parents charged for faking their kid had cancer, and an actor details the crappy gift he got from Russell Crowe. For more head to news.com.au

Donald Trump has been named Time magazine’s person of the year. Qantas engineers are set to go on strike today as they demand better pay. Queensland’s parliament has passed tough new laws to crack down on youth offenders. Channel 7’s Michael Usher has opened up about his infamous trainwreck interview with Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. Sean Diddy Combs has been hit with yet another lawsuit. In cricket, Jason Gillespie has resigned as coach of Pakistan’s test team, over disagreements with the country’s cricket board   

A massive NRL announcement, a shocking home invasion in the top end, and Jim Carrey reveals the real reason he came out of retirement. For more head to news.com.au

More details have come to light about that antisemitic incident in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where anti-israel slogans were spraypainted on buildings and a car was set alight. An iconic 1968 beer commercial is among 10 pieces of audio that have been added to the National Film and Sound Archive’s time capsule. The president has been briefed and the FBI is investigating after a number of bizarre drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey. Travis Kelce has paid tribute to his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, after she wrapped her recorded breaking Era’s Tour. One of the stars of The Bachelor Australia has welcomed a baby with his partner who he met on the show. Cricket Australia has launched a major push to have the Gabba scrapped as a Test venue and replaced by a stadium that could sustain the sport for another 50 years. 

Donald Trump makes another surprising appointment, Keith Urban spills on a bizarre fan encounter, and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie offered millions to star together in a movie. For more head to news.com.au

There’s been an anti-semitic attack in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra overnight. Economists have revealed when we can expect the RBA to start cutting interest rates, after the reserve bank left rates on hold yesterday. Two tourists were killed by a falling tree at the Monkey Forest in Bali. Jamie Foxx has finally set the record straight about his mystery health scare from last year. Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have reportedly split up. New Zealand is set to shut down its greyhound racing industry.   

A flight makes an emergency landing in Queensland, Taylor Swift pays her staffers a staggering bonus, and a Hollywood A-lister is set to return to the MCU. For more head to news.com.au

There’s been a breakthrough in the hunt for an assassin who shot and killed a healthcare CEO in New York last week. Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser is out of intensive care and is on the mend after a nasty fall last week. Treating yourself to a single chocolate bar, or even a handful of chips, each day could be increasing your biological age. The 10 contenders for Time Magazine’s person of the year have been revealed on the US Today Show. The Golden Globe nominees were revealed overnight. A Dominican baseballer has signed the biggest contract in sporting history  

Jay Z denies a shocking claim, Chris Rock storms out of an Aussie billionaire’s party, and Ange Postecolgou is under pressure in the premier league. For more head to news.com.au

The Assad regime has fallen in Syria, after Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus. Officials will meet today to decide whether to officially declare Friday's firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue as an act of terrorism. The majority of Australians see Anthony Albanese as a weak leader, according to the latest news poll. Taylor Swift’s Era’s tour will come to an end today with a final concert in Vancouver. An influencer has denied that she hooked up with Irish actor Barry Keoghan. In formula one, Lando Norris won the Abu Dhabi grand prix this morning, with Carlos Sainz Jr second and Charles LeClerc third. 

After months of frenzied speculation, Prince Harry has finally directly addressed the rumours that he and Meghan are getting divorced. For more head to news.com.au

The Prime Minister is outraged over an antisemitic attack, Ariana Grande breaks down when asked about her weight, and Ange Postecoglou is under fire in the UK. For more head to news.com.au

A man armed with a gel blaster gun ran into a business on Surfers Paradise Boulevard and assaulted a female employee before setting fire to the foyer. Billionaire Adrian Portelli has been charged in South Australia for running an unlawful lottery. There’s an update about that horrific assassination in New York yesterday where a health care CEO was gunned down in public. Samantha Armytage has split from her husband of four years, Richard Lavender. Vogue editor Anna Wintour has explained why she’s always wearing her iconic black sunglasses. The second test between Australia and India gets underway this afternoon.

A terrifying assassination in the US, Prince Harry addresses speculation about his marriage, and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese reveals his most listened to song of the year. For more head to news.com.au

A Perth grandma has been sentenced to six years in jail in Japan. Authorities are concerned about a spate of child abduction attempts in Victoria. South Korean lawmakers have kickstarted a push to impeach the country’s president. Aussie actor Sam Worthington was named Man of the Year, at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in association with Defender. It’s been revealed how much Jessia Mauboy was paid to sing in front of world leaders at the ASEAN summit. The Matildas found some form last night after a couple of recent losses. 

The South Korean president backs down, the Commonwealth Bank scraps a controversial withdrawal fee, and it turns out a celebrity we associate with Christmas actually hates Christmas. For more head to news.com.au

South Korea’s President has declared martial law. A convicted murderer has abandoned plans to undergo IVF so she could have a baby behind bars. A NSW police officer who was last week found guilty of manslaughter after fatally tasering a 95 year old woman has been sacked from the force. Hollywood A-listers, famous singers and even royalty are set to attend the GQ Men of the Year Awards in Association with Defender in Sydney tonight. Eminem’s mum has died aged 69 after a battle with lung cancer. Australian tennis great, Neale Fraser, has died aged 91. One of Sir Donald Bradman’s baggy greens has sold for a whopping $390,000 at auction

Trump threatens Hamas, Elon Musk to miss out on billions, and Margot Robbie reveals why she slapped Leo DiCaprio. For more head to news.com.au

Australia’s second biggest pub group has seemingly backflipped on its decision to ban Australia Day events next year. Victoria is officially the worst state to do business in. The fallout continues after Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter.  Ian Smith, the actor who plays Harold Bishop on neighbours, has terminal cancer. Elton John made a sad confession as he attended the premiere of the Devil Wears Prada musical. Travis Head has heaped praise on Indian bowler, Jasprit Bumrah.

US president Joe Biden pardons his son, Michael Rowland is leaving ABC news breakfast and a huge hit in the NFL. For more head to news.com.au

Donald Trump has picked another of his children’s fathers-in-law for a plum job in his administration. Kate Middleton has reflected on a difficult year in a letter to guests attending her Christmas carol concert. There’s signs of slowing house prices in Sydney and Melbourne. The Melbourne Renegades have taken out the women’s big bash league final. The Matildas went down to Brazil again last night, losing 2-1 on the Gold Coast. 

The official trailer for Harry and Meghan’s long-awaited new Netflix series has been released - and it’s attracted some pretty brutal reviews.

Australia’s social media ban sets tongues wagging, how long until interest rates are cut, and a cricket great’s big call. 

Parliament has passed the world’s strictest social media rules for kids. Aussies are expected to part with almost $7 billion over the weekend on Black Friday sales. Masterchef UK judge Gregg Wallace has stood down amid misconduct claims. A veteran actor has died on stage mid-show. The Matildas’ poor run has continued with a 3-1 loss at home to Brazil.

The Joe Rogan vs ABC boss saga continues, Lidia Thorpe is still making her voice heard and Taylor Swift fans are up in arms. For more head to news.com.au

Podcaster Joe Rogan has responded to remarks by the chair of Australia’s national broadcaster. Members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have been receiving bomb threats. The NSW Police commissioner has apologised after an officer was found guilty of killing an elderly woman. Leo DiCaprio has not popped the question to his model girlfriend Vittoria Ciretti. Travis Head has downplayed rumours of a rift in the Aussie test team after its demolition at the hands of India.

A screaming match erupts in parliament, a ceasefire deal reached in the Middle East, and Prince Harry’s mate reveals what the royal family is really like. For more head to news.com.au

Eight staff members from a backpackers hostel have been detained after six tourists, including two Australian girls, died from suspected methanol poisoning. We’re now very close to a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group. The man accused of plotting to kill Donald Trump on a golf course in September has penned a letter to the media from behind bars. It’s been revealed how much the stars of Wicked got paid to appear in the film. Glastonbury has announced who will play the legends slot at next year’s festival. Cyclist Matthew Richardson, who won three medals for Australia at the Paris Games, has been banned from representing Australia for life.

An AFL coach quits, Elton John makes a sad confession about his health, and a 13-year-old cricket prodigy makes history. For more head to news.com.au

The Greens have announced they will wave through Labor’s two major housing bills. Donald Trump’s had a big legal win. A ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group isn’t too far away, according to the US officials. A Real Housewives of New York City star has opened up about pashing Hugh Grant in a restaurant. Bill Clinton has admitted that he’s a Swiftie. Australia was absolutely spanked by India in the first test in Perth.

An Aussie has been injured by Israeli troops, a big rumour about Kyle and Jackie O gets put to bed, and Australia’s most successful Olympian hangs up her goggles. For more head to news.com.au

170 anti-coal protesters were arrested at the Port of Newcastle over the weekend. In Tasmania, rescuers had no choice but to amputate a kayaker’s leg so they could free him. A boat failed to see a 64 yr old surfer in the water at Palm Beach. Adele performed her final show in Las Vegas over the weekend. Paris Hilton was asked about her youthful appearance in an interview.  Australia is in real strife in the first test against India. In rugby, Australia was beaten by Scotland overnight. In F1, George Russell won the Las Vegas grand prix.

Just days after revealing his plans for the future, Prince William has sparked comparisons with his estranged brother, Prince Harry. For more head to news.com.au

Israel’s PM responds to his arrest warrant, Donald Trump is forced to pick another attorney-general, and Pearl Jam’s touching moment in Sydney. For more head to news.com.au

One of Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks has withdrawn himself from consideration. In Sydney now - and a planned rail strike that was set to cripple the city has been called off. Now to tragic news in Laos, where a young Australian woman has died. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu. There’s been a twist in actor Jussie Smollet’s high profile court case. The bid to bring an NRL team back to Perth might be on. Nick Kygios is set to make his long-awaited comeback to tennis next month. 

The PM condemns an anti-semitic attack, Denzel Washington reveals how long it’s been since he’s had to audition for a role, and we’ll tell you who’s headlining Coachella next year. For more head to news.com.au

More details have come to light about the bar in Laos where two Aussies teens were allegedly served methanol-laced drinks. Joe Biden has agreed to give Ukraine land mines, in an attempt to slow the advance of Russian troops. The ARIAs were on last night in Sydney. There were sad scenes in the UK yesterday as Liam Payne was laid to rest in a private ceremony. A Shane Warne themed edition of Monopoly is set to be released. In the AFL, the Hawthorn Football Club’s racism scandal has come to an end. 

Shocking claims about an Aussie celebrity, Donald Trump taps a TV host for a senior position, and Rafael Nadal hangs up his racket for good. For more head to news.com.au

Sydneysiders are bracing for the worst train strike in history. James Packer has released a statement in support of Alan Jones, after the veteran broadcaster was hit  with 26 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. There’s been a major escalation in the war in Ukraine. Donald Trump’s sentencing over his hush money conviction could be delayed until he leaves the White House in 2029. Cher dropped an f-bomb live on TV in the US. Rafael Nadal may have played his last ever tennis match.  

Millions are told to prepare for war, Bunnings is in hot water over facial recognition, and Alan Jones is in even more strife. For more head to news.com.au

A high-profile Olympic athlete is among the alleged victims police claim were indecently assaulted and sexually touched by Alan Jones.Two Melbourne teenagers are on life support in Laos after drinking cocktails laced with methanol. Donald Trump has confirmed that he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the US military to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented migrants. Sam Kerr and her partner, Kristie Mewis, are expecting a baby. Liam Payne will be laid to rest with a funeral in his hometown of Wolverhampton this week. The NFL has announced that a music megastar will perform during the Christmas Day clash between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens, which will be broadcast live on Netflix 

An Aussie radio icon arrested, Ukraine receives a big boost in the war against Russia, and an alarming security scare for the royals. For more head to news.com.au

The Albanese government is set to mandate that businesses must accept cash when selling essential items, such as groceries and fuel. An OnlyFans performer has sparked outrage after recruiting teens at Schoolies on the Gold Coast to appear in her sex videos. An Australian grandmother will face trial in Japan today, accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the country. Sean Diddy Combs has been accused of violating prison regulations. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival in the UK sold out in under 40 minutes. In rugby, the Wallabies thrashed Wales 52 to 20 in Cardiff overnight. 

A British TV star sparked a furore in the UK this week with a tweet about the Princess of Wales, which came after her first full weekend of royal duties in months amid her cancer treatment