17 January 2025
A statement from the Israeli PM's office, seen by the ABC, says Israeli hostages held by Hamas could start being released as early as Sunday — if the cabinet approves the ceasefire deal on Friday. Follow live.
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17 Jan: The supermarket at the centre of claims of former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting again, didn't report the incident directly to the police... more
17 Jan: Palestinians in Gaza could soon leave their makeshift camps and tents behind under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
But after 15 months of war, many will be returning to rubble where their homes once stood.... more
17 Jan: The 41-year-old TV host called time on her marriage to Josh, 44, in July 2024 after two years together but when alleged that she was not willing to go through "mediation" sessions together, she has accused him of displaying "narcissistic" tactics in public.... more
17 Jan: The best-selling 'Sandman', 'Good Omens' and 'Coraline' fantasy writer, 64, was first accused of sexual assault in July 2023 - when British podcast Master posted six episodes centred on sexual assault allegations against the novelist from five different women.... more
17 Jan: The 31-year-old actress grew to prominence playing the title character in the Nickelodeon sitcom 'True Jackson, VP' in 2008, before providing the voice of Aisha in the network's revival of 'Winx Club' and leading the cast of the television film 'Rags'.... more
17 Jan: The 27-year-old singer became suddenly known around the world in 2011 with her track 'Friday' - which her mother had paid the now-defunct ARK Music Factory $4,000 to write and also film an accompanying music video - but struggled with the negative reaction from those in the industry that she looked up to, until Lady Gaga hailed her as a "genius" in an interview.... more
17 Jan: The 25-year-old influencer - who is the daughter of Spice Girl Mel and her ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar - never felt as if she could turn to anyone for advice as the child of a famous person and always wondered whether her classmates were interested in her or her mother.... more
17 Jan: The 'Saturday Night Live' legend was astounded that his own home in the Palisades survived the terrifying infernos - which have claimed at least 25 lives since January 7 - but is mourning the loss of his "beautiful" neighbourhood.... more
