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Party hard but party safe: Aussies set to welcome 2025

Party hard but party safe: Aussies set to welcome 2025

Australians are set to ring in the New Year but revellers have been urged to party with a plan to ensure a night to remember - not one to forget.

Police buckle up for NYE amid weapons, fireworks alert

Police buckle up for NYE amid weapons, fireworks alert

Police buckle up for NYE amid weapons, fireworks alert

Police buckle up for NYE amid weapons, fireworks alert

Victorian police are pulling out all stops to ensure public safety during New Year's Eve celebrations, amid warnings about fire risks from illegal fireworks.

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as new Indonesian president

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as new Indonesian president

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as new Indonesian president

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as new Indonesian president

Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president.

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Lions fans roar as Swans fly high at grand final parade

Lions fans roar as Swans fly high at grand final parade

Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have had a pre-game glimpse of their teams as the players paraded through Melbourne's streets ahead of the AFL Grand Final.

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

A fatal military aircraft crash on the Tiwi Islands in 2023 has sparked a unique exchange in culture and kinship.

Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium.

South Korea upset by awkward opening ceremony gaffe

South Korea upset by awkward opening ceremony gaffe

South Korean athletes were incorrectly introduced as from North Korea in an embarrassing and awkward opening ceremony gaffe for Paris Games officials.

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Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA

Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA

Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA

Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA

A lead plate that identified the lost grave of Matthew Flinders, the man who named Australia, will come down under for display after his re-burial in the UK.

Final, sad farewell for 'social warrior' Les Twentyman

Final, sad farewell for 'social warrior' Les Twentyman

Final, sad farewell for 'social warrior' Les Twentyman

Final, sad farewell for 'social warrior' Les Twentyman

Les Twentyman's contribution to Victoria as a tireless youth outreach worker and passionate social justice activist has been honoured at a state funeral.

Inspiring Australians gather as they vie for top honour

Inspiring Australians gather as they vie for top honour

Inspiring Australians gather as they vie for top honour

Inspiring Australians gather as they vie for top honour

Dozens of finalists for the 2024 Australian of the Year have arrived in Canberra ahead of the awards ceremony.

Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Princess Mary will become the first Australian to rule a country after Denmark's Queen Margrethe announced she would abdicate the throne to her son.

Maori protesters march as New Zealand MPs sworn in

Maori protesters march as New Zealand MPs sworn in

Maori protesters march as New Zealand MPs sworn in

Maori protesters march as New Zealand MPs sworn in

The 54th Parliament of New Zealand has opened, amid demonstrations from Maori both inside and outside the House.

Soccer star and musical pioneer help women make history

Soccer star and musical pioneer help women make history

Soccer star and musical pioneer help women make history

Soccer star and musical pioneer help women make history

Australian women in the arts, science and politicians are among more than 1000 people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

Macklin puts her 'big heart' into helping disadvantaged

Macklin puts her 'big heart' into helping disadvantaged

Macklin puts her 'big heart' into helping disadvantaged

Macklin puts her 'big heart' into helping disadvantaged

Former federal minister Jenny Macklin has been named in King's Birthday honours for her work in reforming the welfare and disability systems.

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Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend

A premier who stamped an indelible mark on an Australian state and a satirist who left generations in stitches feature in the King's Birthday Honours List.

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