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Australian shares begin new year trade with gains

Australian shares begin new year trade with gains

The ASX200 has closed half a per cent higher as trading resumes following the New Year's Day holiday.

Tesla stuffed with fireworks explodes in Las Vegas

Tesla stuffed with fireworks explodes in Las Vegas

Tesla stuffed with fireworks explodes in Las Vegas

Tesla stuffed with fireworks explodes in Las Vegas

Authorities are investigating a possible terrorism link after a Tesla truck filled with fireworks and fuel exploded outside Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel.

More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

The federal government has unfinished business with Medicare, signalling its ambitions to further bolster the GP workforce and boost bulk-billing.

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Water source the key to missing hiker's survival

Water source the key to missing hiker's survival

Finding scarce water on one of Australia's most challenging bush trails is key to a missing hiker being found alive after more than a week missing.

Weak start, stronger finish tipped for property in 2025

Weak start, stronger finish tipped for property in 2025

Australia's property market is entering 2025 in a downturn and while interest rate cuts should boost demand, any home price growth rebound is tipped to be mild.

Israeli air strike kills at least 10 in Gaza: medics

Israeli air strike kills at least 10 in Gaza: medics

Medics say 10 people have been killed in Israeli military strikes on the Gaza encampment of Khan Younis.

Three dead, 20 injured in Honolulu fireworks explosion

Three dead, 20 injured in Honolulu fireworks explosion

Authorities say three people have died and 20 others are critically injured in a New Year’s Eve fireworks in Honolulu.

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Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two: local officials

Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two: local officials

Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two: local officials

Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two: local officials

Ukrainian officials say two people have been killed in a Russian drone strike on the capital Kyiv that also damaged buildings.

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

The Israeli military has blown up residential blocks in Beit Lahiya and Jabalia as tanks shell parts of Gaza City and a refugee camp, Palestinian media reports.

S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis

S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis

S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis

S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis

Key aides of impeached South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol including his chief of staff and national security advisor have tendered their resignations.

The world welcomes in 2025 with spectacular fireworks

The world welcomes in 2025 with spectacular fireworks

The world welcomes in 2025 with spectacular fireworks

The world welcomes in 2025 with spectacular fireworks

Communities around the world have been welcoming 2025 with spectacular fireworks displays, light shows and ice plunges.

South Korea crash probe ramps up as victims identified

South Korea crash probe ramps up as victims identified

South Korea crash probe ramps up as victims identified

South Korea crash probe ramps up as victims identified

Investigators are working to extract data from the flight recorder of a plane that belly-landed and burst into flames in South Korea, killing 179 people.

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay workers have come into effect, with hopes they will deter bosses from engaging in the practice.

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

One of the world's first celebrations of the new year reached new heights, with most enjoying their night, but some have larger troubles than just sore heads.

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Artist's alarm at sculptures credited to French creator

When artist Anya Pesce parted ways with a gallery, sculptures similar to hers credited to a French artist, became available from the same outlet.

Ukraine says it hit Russian oil depot in western region

The Ukrainian army has announced it struck an oil depot in Russia's Smolensk region that it says was used for military purposes.

Rate cuts on horizon in mixed 2025 for the economy

Borrowers can expect cashflow relief from interest rate cuts in 2025, yet a further deterioration in the jobs market will also start to be felt.

New year welcomed with dazzling fireworks displays

The New Year has been welcomed with a bang in Australia with millions gathering to watch spectacular firework displays across the nation.

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Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

Cities across the globe prepare to welcome the new year

Cities around the world are getting ready to ring in the new year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions.

Charges laid after police shot at in suburban pursuit

Charges have been laid after shots were fired at police during a high-speed suburban pursuit, sparked by an apparent botched gangland hit.

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

As the US plans a state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter, tributes continue to pour in from global organisations and his own tiny community.

Court approves arrest of impeached South Korean leader

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces detention after a court issued a warrant for his arrest.

Airport design questioned amid probe into deadly crash

South Korean investigators are examining an airport embankment, bird strikes and pilot actions as possible factors in an air crash that killed 179 people.

Bushwalker found dead as search for student continues

The family of a student missing in a national park say they are praying for his return, while another bushwalker has fallen to his death from a dangerous peak.

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