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Tragedy strikes twice in Sydney-Hobart as sailors die

Tragedy strikes twice in Sydney-Hobart as sailors die

Crews desperately tried to save the lives of two sailors who died in separate incidents in the Sydney to Hobart in challenging weather conditions, police say.

Body of boy found after swept off rocks to sea

Body of boy found after swept off rocks to sea

Body of boy found after swept off rocks to sea

Body of boy found after swept off rocks to sea

Rescuers have found the body of Luca Bennett, his family says, after dolphins were seen circling near where the teen was swept off rocks at a popular beach.

Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched

Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched

Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched

Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched

After scorching heat hit eastern Australia, severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued which may bring another fire threat - lightning.

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CCTV footage released as police hunt woman's killers

CCTV footage released as police hunt woman's killers

Police have released footage of a suburban street as they appeal for information after a woman was chased and fatally shot by two men.

End of the world: tsunami seared into survivors' minds

End of the world: tsunami seared into survivors' minds

December 26 marks 20 years since a monster earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a tsunami that killed 230,000 people including 26 Australians.

'Most perfect son' feared dead after swept off rocks

'Most perfect son' feared dead after swept off rocks

Tributes are flowing in for 15-year-old Luca Bennett as rescue crews scale back a search for the teenager after he was swept off rocks at a popular beach.

Russia looking into alleged capture of Aussie mercenary

Russia looking into alleged capture of Aussie mercenary

Moscow officials are seeking to verify reports the Russian army may have captured an Australian citizen fighting with Ukrainian forces.

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Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

From the beach to the bush, Australians were treated to a day of sunshine on Christmas though it remains a time when many are doing it tough.

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

Survivors gathered at the shoreline in Darwin at dawn to remember the moment 50 years earlier when Cyclone Tracy made landfall, claiming 66 lives.

Police, Border Force know who's been naughty or nice

Police, Border Force know who's been naughty or nice

Police, Border Force know who's been naughty or nice

Police, Border Force know who's been naughty or nice

Drug traffickers continue to make the Federal Police and Border Force's naughty list, as they monitor packages and international passengers for illicit drugs.

Grave fears for boy swept off rocks into sea

Grave fears for boy swept off rocks into sea

Grave fears for boy swept off rocks into sea

Grave fears for boy swept off rocks into sea

A multi-agency search is underway to find a boy swept off rocks and into the sea while with a group of friends on a popular beach.

Family reunites for Christmas after years of Syrian war

Family reunites for Christmas after years of Syrian war

Family reunites for Christmas after years of Syrian war

Family reunites for Christmas after years of Syrian war

After surviving years of war in Syria and becoming refugees in Lebanon, two sisters are celebrating their first Christmas repatriated as a family in Australia.

New Year's show goes on but fireworks loom in train row

New Year's show goes on but fireworks loom in train row

New Year's show goes on but fireworks loom in train row

New Year's show goes on but fireworks loom in train row

Millions of people can enjoy Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks after a union and government paused a pay fight during the holidays.

Kids in Vanuatu struggle with mental health after quake

Kids in Vanuatu struggle with mental health after quake

Kids in Vanuatu struggle with mental health after quake

Kids in Vanuatu struggle with mental health after quake

Aid workers want urgent mental health support for children in Vanuatu as they face fear and anxiety a week on from the devastating earthquake.

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Aussie Cossack's 'attractive' offer to seal prison swap

A perennial thorn in the Australian government's side has vowed to make it worth their while if he's sent to Russia in a swap for prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins.

Priest on online grooming charge ordered away from kids

A 77-year-old priest has been arrested over alleged child grooming as police investigate whether he had access to children through the church.

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

The resilience of Australians has been celebrated by political leaders as communities battle natural disasters over Christmas.

Man arrested after anti-Semitic parliament protest

A 29-year-old Melbourne man has been arrested after he allegedly led an anti-Semitic protest attended by 20 others on the steps of Victorian parliament.

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Refugee mum who slept in a car finds home with newborn

An Afghan woman who was homeless after escaping domestic violence has secured housing in time for the birth of her daughter with grassroots community support.

Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission

A Queensland-based team of 66 including paramedics, engineers and firefighters has spent almost a week helping locals following Vanuatu's deadly earthquake.

Work bans dropped after premier knocks back free fares

A long-running stand-off between a transport union and state Labor government over pay appears a long way from resolution as a peace deal is rejected.

Crocs for Christmas - just don't put them on your feet

People in one part of Australia will soon be able to keep crocodiles as pets after a recently elected government fulfils another election promise.

Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease

Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea.

Australia to send ex-fighter pilot to Trump-led system

A former fighter pilot's Australian family is considering its options after condemning the "inhumane" approval of his extradition to the US.

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.

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