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Authorities warn fierce bushfires that are estimated to have become the size of Singapore' could continue to burn for weeks.
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Police have revealed how two people died overnight in the Sydney to Hobart race, as one of the crews returns to shore for the first time.
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Residents of a stunning seaside suburb were left furious after 15,000 people flocked to a tiny beach to celebrate Christmas Day with an insane' party.
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Residents have been warned fierce bushfires that are estimated to have reached the size of Singapore" could keep burning for weeks.
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The death of a teenager in a Christmas Day explosion has prompted renewed warnings about using fireworks ahead of New Year's Eve.
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Organisers have vowed the Sydney to Hobart yacht race will continue after two sailors died and another was flung overboard on its first night.
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More residents have been told it is too late for them to flee as raging bushfires grow to the size of Singapore".
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Qantas is investigating a mechanical issue that forced a flight to be diverted mid-air while over Antarctica on Christmas Day.
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A surprise phone call on Boxing Day has paved the way for a showdown over the Liberal Party leadership in one Australian state.
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Two people have died in separate incidents during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race overnight.
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A man remains in a serious but stable condition after he slipped while trying to jump off a cliff at a Christmas Day beach party.
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Residents in parts of Victoria have been told to leave their homes immediately or take shelter as hot and windy conditions increase the threat of bushfires.
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A big change is coming to how Australians will access their Medicare services in 2025.
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Samantha Murphy's disappearance quickly became one of Australia's high-profile missing persons cases - but the progress of the case has the nation frustrated.
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A big change is coming to how Australians will access their Medicare services in 2025.
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Residents in parts of Victoria are being urged to seek immediate shelter or evacuate as extreme Boxing Day weather conditions raise fire danger across several states.
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Locals have been left furious after 15,000 people flocked to a tiny beach to celebrate Christmas Day with an insane' party.
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A man is suspected of setting himself alight outside a fast food venue on Christmas morning after singed underwear and clothing were found at the scene.
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If you're needing to stock up after Christmas or want to snap up a bargain in the Boxing Day sales, this is your full guide to today's trading hours.
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A teenager has died in a reported fireworks explosion on Christmas Day, marking yet another tragedy this holiday season.
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New pictures have laid bare the aftermath of an infamous Christmas beach party attended by thousands - and why it's left residents fuming.
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Qantas passengers have had their plans thrown into chaos after a flight was diverted over Antarctica and another left stranded in Los Angeles.
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An Australian gold mining company has taken an African government to court over a dispute worth nearly half a billion dollars.
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Two men and a teenager have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a house armed with a firearm, machete, and hammer.
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Authorities have expanded fire warnings in a number of states after warning that fierce bushfires in Victoria will become uncontrollable'.
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A man has been rushed to hospital after he slipped while trying to jump off a cliff at a Christmas Day beach party.
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Partiers have packed onto a tiny beach amid reports of injury and assault, as cops patrol the insane' celebrations to prevent a repeat of last year's disgusting' scenes.
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An infant has been diagnosed with PTSD following a shocking incident, as experts warn the Christmas break can mark a dangerous period for children.
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Police have lifted the lid on the weirdest and most creative ways criminal syndicates have tried to bring drugs into Australia - including as Christmas gifts.
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Survivors of the destructive force of nature at its very worst" have gathered with politicians to mark 50 years since the Australian tragedy.
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Negotiations on what the Liberals' new shadow cabinet could look like have broken down as opposition leader John Pesutto makes an 11th-hour manoeuvre.
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Revellers have packed onto a tiny beach for insane' Christmas Day celebrations as police patrol on horseback to prevent a repeat of last year's disgusting' scenes.
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Revellers have again flocked to a tiny beach for Christmas Day celebrations, with police patrolling on horseback after huge crowds left it in a disgusting" state last year.
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Authorities have warned fierce bushfires in Victoria's west could burn for weeks" as several states brace for searing temperatures from Boxing Day.
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A state government has threatened to nationalise a well-known Australian brand, accusing the current owners of wanting to shut it down.
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Beachgoers have been issued a warning ahead of Christmas Day after huge crowds left one beach in a disgusting" and worst ever" condition.
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The International Monetary Fund has poured cold water on a key housing policy which would make it easier for first-home buyers to get a loan.
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A cold front is charging towards parts of Australia sending temperatures soaring for Christmas with some capitals peaking at 40C.
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Stories of an infant being diagnosed with PTSD and children skipping school out of fear have prompted a warning for the Christmas break.
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A new witness has come forward over the disappearance of two teenage girls in Sydney's south, breaking the case open again after more than four decades.
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Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
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The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up anti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria's Parliament House.
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Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is increasingly confident" about a reduction.
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Fierce bushfires in Victoria's west are yet to be contained ahead of the state's total fire ban and a scorching Boxing Day forecast for several states.
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Cost of living pressures are causing Aussies to turn to credit this festive season, which experts predict could take years to pay back.
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Two men and a 17-year-old boy were arrested following a lengthy manhunt following an alleged violent break and enter, with residents told to stay indoors.
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The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up nti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria's Parliament House.
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A billionaire developer and owner of a popular chocolate chain has been charged over the asbestos-in-mulch crisis that saw Sydney parks, schools, and hospitals closed.
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New details have emerged about the past of Chloe Jade Mason, 23, who was allegedly chased and shot dead in a suburban street.
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Police are on the hunt for three men following a Christmas Eve morning break in, with the men reportedly armed with a machete and firearm.