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More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend

More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected to return to parts of eastern Australia, putting a dampener on New Year's Eve celebrations.

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko remains optimistic his nation can secure victory against Russia as he pushes for more aid to help repel the invasion.

Aussie business boost as India trade ties strengthen

Aussie business boost as India trade ties strengthen

Aussie business boost as India trade ties strengthen

Aussie business boost as India trade ties strengthen

Australia's agriculture exports to India have soared off the back of a free trade agreement while the pact makes products cheaper for consumers at home.

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Refugee health '2-3 times worse in offshore detention'

Refugee health '2-3 times worse in offshore detention'

Refugee health is two to three times worse in Australia's offshore immigration detention compared to onshore centres, a new study has found.

Aust shares near record high on second-last trading day

Aust shares near record high on second-last trading day

The local bourse has finished the day up 0.7 per cent, in need of just a 0.25 per cent gain on Friday to set a new record high.

TikTok privacy breach allegations under spotlight

TikTok privacy breach allegations under spotlight

Concerns social media giant TikTok breached Australian privacy laws through its data harvesting practices are being looked at by the information commissioner.

Travel warning as strike kills two nationals in Lebanon

Travel warning as strike kills two nationals in Lebanon

The federal government has repeated warnings against travelling to Lebanon after an air strike there killed two Australians.

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Older swimmers, tourists warned of peak season danger

Older swimmers, tourists warned of peak season danger

Older swimmers, tourists warned of peak season danger

Older swimmers, tourists warned of peak season danger

The period between Christmas and New Year is the deadliest for drownings in Australia, and the week has already taken a major toll.

Australian shares hit highest level in 20 months

Australian shares hit highest level in 20 months

Australian shares hit highest level in 20 months

Australian shares hit highest level in 20 months

The ASX200 has finished up 0.8 per cent and is closing in on its all-time high reached in August 2021.

Community support priority as Gaza bombing intensifies

Community support priority as Gaza bombing intensifies

Community support priority as Gaza bombing intensifies

Community support priority as Gaza bombing intensifies

The NSW government says it's open to talks with multicultural communities to ensure adequate support as conflict and civilian deaths continue in Gaza.

Syd-Hob's Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night

Syd-Hob's Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night

Syd-Hob's Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night

Syd-Hob's Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night

SHK Scallywag retired from the Sydney to Hobart just hours after the start of the iconic race, leaving the three other supermaxis to push for line honours.

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Australians have splurged at unprecedented sales on Boxing Day spurred on by a cost-of-living crisis this year.

Falling branch kills man as Vic remains on flood alert

Falling branch kills man as Vic remains on flood alert

Falling branch kills man as Vic remains on flood alert

Falling branch kills man as Vic remains on flood alert

A man has died after being struck by a tree branch on his property in northern Victoria as the state is warned about flash flooding and severe storms.

Hussey, Larsen to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Hussey, Larsen to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Hussey, Larsen to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Hussey, Larsen to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Michael Hussey and Lyn Larsen are set to join cricket's greats in the Australian Hall of Fame.

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Witt and SHK Scallywag's last shot at Syd-Hob glory

Sydney to Hobart veteran David Witt has flagged his decision to walk away from the bluewater classic after racing with SHK Scallywag this year.

Electric car show returning to Australia, twice as big

Double the number of electric vehicle makers will be racing into Sydney in 2024 after demand for the low-emission rides tripled.

Cultural burns help to protect country from bushfires

With bushfires raging across some parts of the nation, Aboriginal land management techniques are showing how to reduce the severity of the damage.

30 skydives: How champion skipper prepared for Syd-Hob

While others were readying their boats, Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr spent some lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart repeatedly jumping out of a plane.

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PM on lunch duty as Australia takes Christmas breather

The prime minister has served lunch to the homeless as Australians celebrated Christmas their own way, while wet weather put a dampener on festivities for some.

Avoid these Christmas treats that pose threats to pets

Food and drink items on Christmas tables around Australia may be fine for humans but pose serious health risks to pets, the RSPCA warns.

'A simple life': the reincarnation of rural churches

Rural churches are getting second lives as music studios, luxury homes and cosy BnBs after the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many in search of a quiet life.

Church leaders call for hope and love at Christmas

Australians have been urged to look at Christmas as a time for hope in the midst of natural disasters, international conflicts and economic challenges.

Leaders wish Australians a safe and Merry Christmas

The prime minister and opposition leader have wished Australians a Merry Christmas and expressed their gratitude to those giving up their day to help others.

Boxing Day bargain hunt after flat period for retailers

Deeper discounts could greet Boxing Day shoppers as retailers look to boost flatter sales ahead of Christmas from interest rate hikes and economic uncertainty.

Support branch for defence veterans now fighting fires

The RSL has revived a sub-branch established a century ago to support defence veterans who take up the fight against bushfires.

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