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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.

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.

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.

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Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia is not moving fast enough on vehicle charging and is holding back apartment dwellers, one of the country's biggest energy firms says.

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.

Christmas inferno fears spark total fire bans

Christmas inferno fears spark total fire bans

Total fire bans have been declared in two states over the Christmas break as emergency services prepare for the worst conditions since Black Summer.

Australian story: PM remembers 50 years of Tracy

Australian story: PM remembers 50 years of Tracy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reflected on how Cyclone Tracy impacted the nation on the eve of the 50th anniversary of Darwin being flattened.

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Aussies shares inch higher in holiday-shortened trading

Aussies shares inch higher in holiday-shortened trading

Aussies shares inch higher in holiday-shortened trading

Aussies shares inch higher in holiday-shortened trading

The ASX200 finished a quarter of a per cent higher as traders digested Reserve Bank minutes indicating officials remain concerned about inflation.

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

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

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

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.

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

The Reserve Bank's interest rate settings are appropriate but the battle against inflation is not yet won, a check-up of Australia's economic health has found.

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

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

Refugee mum who slept in a car finds home with newborn

Refugee mum who slept in a car finds home with newborn

Refugee mum who slept in a car finds home with newborn

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

Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission

Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission

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.

Kisnorbo joins Yokohama F. Marinos after Victory exit

Kisnorbo joins Yokohama F. Marinos after Victory exit

Kisnorbo joins Yokohama F. Marinos after Victory exit

Kisnorbo joins Yokohama F. Marinos after Victory exit

Patrick Kisnorbo has joined Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos as an assistant after walking out on a three-year deal as head coach at Melbourne Victory.

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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.

Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Millions of residents and travellers across the country are being warned to be on high alert as the risk of Christmas-week infernos intensifies.

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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Australian shares rally after US averts govt shutdown

The ASX200 has bounced back from its losing streak with a 1.7 per cent rally, its best performance since July 31.

Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is concerning news that an Australian citizen is reportedly being held hostage by pro-Russian forces in Ukraine.

Consumers stung by costs of 'radical' energy transition

A senate inquiry finds a lack of transparency in energy decisions has left consumers carrying the costs of system change and struggling to pay power bills.

Worker shortage risks transport, green energy rollout

Australia's building sector is plagued by poor work conditions and stagnant productivity, impeding the transport and energy projects the nation needs to grow.

Watching for doves in Reserve Bank's Christmas reveal

A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes.

Extreme weather scaring off tourists

Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.

Australians return home as Vanuatu rescues continue

Defence flights have brought home more than 400 Australians but one man still stranded in Vanuatu says the government’s response is "slow and inadequate".

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