Sam Armytage hosts a 90-minute review of 12 months of news events on Nine.
Annual retrospective special 2025: The Year That Was screens this Sunday on Nine.
Samantha Armytage hosts a 90-minute review of 12 months of news events.
Key Highlights include:
A Political Realignment: We examine how the cost-of-living squeeze put pressure on Aussies this year, as well as the road to the federal election that resulted in a stunning win for Anthony Albanese.
The Second Coming of Trump: The return of Donald Trump to the White House and how his second term captivated the world.
Crime & Consequences: The international obsession with the Erin Patterson triple-murder trial that ended with the sentencing of the “Mushroom Murderer”. Plus, the escalating youth-violence crisis in Victoria and the ongoing manhunt for anti-government extremist Dezi Freeman.
A Royal Reckoning: Scandal continued to plague the monarchy as King Charles stripped his younger brother, Andrew, of his titles.
Global Flashpoints: From Chinese warships sailing off the Australian coast to the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador, 2025 was a year of diplomatic tension. Yet hope emerged as a long-awaited Gaza ceasefire was finally brokered.
Nature’s Fury: Following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Australia faced its own “biblical deluge” with record-breaking floods in North Queensland and the NSW mid North Coast.
The Bright Side: Amid the chaos there were moments of pure joy in 2025. We relive the spectacular ocean landing that brought stranded NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home safely; the heartwarming return of Valerie the dachshund; and the celebrations in Brisbane for a remarkable NRL-NRLW “deadly double”.
Producers: Tracey Hannaford and Alex Chance
December 7, at 7.00pm on Nine.