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Christmas Day roadside breath test ends in pedestrian hit-and-run A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a hit-and-run in Tasmania's north west following a roadside breath-test evade. 

Unaccompanied L-plater involved in pedestrian hit-and-run, police allege

A 23-year-old driver in a hit-and-run on Christmas Day following a roadside breath-test evasion in Tasmania's north west has been charged by police.

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Scott Boland's journey from one of the least glamorous Victorian club sides to an Ashes hero Victorian fast bowler Scott Boland took 6-7 to rout England for 68 and secure Australia an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Ashes, but the tourists' batting woes stretch well beyond this Ashes series, writes Russell Jackson. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-26/scott-boland-ashes-debut-mcg-boxing-day-exposes-england-batting/106152648

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Feeding the hungry in the car park of a suburban swimming pool For almost six years, Aunty's Free Feeds has been serving home-cooked meals to anybody who needs them from a pop-up buffet in the car park of a swimming pool. 

Feeding the hungry in the car park of a suburban swimming pool

For almost six years, Aunty's Free Feeds has been serving home-cooked meals to anybody who needs them from a pop-up buffet in the car park of a swi...

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Breaking: Boddington bushfire escalates amid 40C heat and gusty winds A bushfire threatening the town of Boddington, south-east of Perth, has intensified as firefighters battle to contain the blaze on a hot and gusty 40-degree Celsius Christmas Day. 

Boddington locals urged to 'leave immediately' as fire approaches

Several bushfires burning north and south of Perth have caused major power blackouts, including the entire town of Margaret River.

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Will the ‘Scandinavian sleep method’ really help me sleep? This arrangement allows couples to continue sleeping together while meeting each person's individual needs.

Will the ‘Scandinavian sleep method’ really help me sleep?

This arrangement allows couples to continue sleeping together while meeting each person's individual needs.

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Charity, church services and cheer as Australians give back on Christmas Day Australians have marked another Christmas Day with solemnity and celebration, with churches full and beaches packed.  

Charity, church services and cheer as Australians give back on Christmas Day

Australians have marked another Christmas Day with solemnity and celebration, with churches full and beaches packed.

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Australia opts for all-pace bowling attack for Boxing Day Test With up to 10mm of grass on the MCG pitch, Australia has opted for a bold and historic option and left out offspinner Todd Murphy.

Australia opts for all-pace bowling attack for Boxing Day Test

With up to 10mm of grass on the MCG pitch, Australia has opted for a bold and historic option and left out offspinner Todd Murphy.

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How Mackay's Filipino community maintains connection Music, food and a festive mood are what make a Filipino Christmas Mass unique, according to organisers of a north Queensland Simbang Gabi celebration.

How Mackay's Filipino community maintains connection

Music, food and a festive mood are what make a Filipino Christmas Mass unique, according to organisers of a north Queensland Simbang Gabi celebration.

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As old-school camera repairers retire, what's the future of film? As film photography surges in popularity among younger generations, technicians who repair analogue cameras are retiring, raising concerns it will become a dying art.   

As old-school camera repairers retire, what's the future of film?

As film photography surges in popularity among younger generations, technicians who repair analogue cameras are retiring, raising concerns it will ...

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Melbourne police investigate 'Happy Chanukah' car firebombing Authorities were called to a St Kilda East residence about 3am, where a car with a sign celebrating the Jewish holiday had been set alight.

PM, Jewish leaders condemn apparent firebombing of Hanukkah car

Authorities were called to a St Kilda East residence about 3am, where a car with a sign celebrating the Jewish holiday had been set alight.

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How a nursing home tackled racism by celebrating culture In 2024 a nurse reported racist abuse from some residents and family members. A year later, instances of abuse have plummeted and staff say it is because of a new program promoting respect.

How a nursing home tackled racism by celebrating culture

In 2024 a nurse reported racist abuse from some residents and family members. A year later, instances of abuse have plummeted and staff say it is b...

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In sport, music and even maths, finding 'the zone' is a beautiful thing There is a state of mind athletes talk about when they are totally absorbed in the moment and the actions of their sport. 

In sport, music and even maths, finding 'the zone' is a beautiful thing

There is a state of mind athletes talk about when they are totally absorbed in the moment and the actions of their sport.

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Second-hand fashion is big business, but is it helping the planet? The rising popularity of second-hand and vintage fashion has been viewed as an opportunity to reduce fast fashion consumption; however, Australia remains one of the world's highest waste producers.

How second-hand shopping could be fuelling consumption

The rising popularity of second-hand and vintage fashion has been viewed as an opportunity to reduce fast fashion consumption; however, Australia r...

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What you need to know before you buy lab-grown versus natural diamonds Diamonds are generally considered a luxury asset that holds its value, but the emergence of laboratory-grown diamonds in the jewellery industry over recent years could challenge that belief.

Diamonds might be forever, but lab-grown ones tend to lose their value

Diamonds are generally considered a luxury asset that holds its value, but the emergence of laboratory-grown diamonds in the jewellery industry ove...

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Victorian government consults with administrators of collapsed security firm The Victorian government has confirmed it is consulting with the administrators of a collapsed Melbourne-based security firm as 1,700 jobs hang in the balance. 

Victorian government consults with administrators of collapsed security firm

The Victorian government has confirmed it is consulting with the administrators of a collapsed Melbourne-based security firm as 1,700 jobs hang in ...

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Vietnam veteran and land rights champion remembered for courage, service Alice Springs war veteran Geoffrey Shaw OAM has been remembered as a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights in Central Australia, who leaves a legacy of courage and service.

Vietnam veteran and land rights champion remembered for courage, service

Alice Springs war veteran Geoffrey Shaw OAM has been remembered as a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights in Central Australia, who leaves a leg...

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Stokes defends teammates as England pressure mounts England captain Ben Stokes has defended his team and stressed their mental health is his top priority as he attempts to lead his team through a tour teetering on the edge of disaster.

Stokes defends teammates as Archer's Ashes ends

England's disastrous Ashes tour has received another blow with Jofra Archer ruled out of the remaining two Tests while skipper Ben Stokes has dug i...

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Low-income adults and kids in jail denied lawyers over Christmas Legal Aid NT pauses all grants of aid for December, meaning people in the territory held in custody over Christmas — including children — will not have access to a legal aid lawyer.

Low-income adults and kids in jail denied lawyers over Christmas

Legal Aid NT pauses all grants of aid for December, meaning people in the territory held in custody over Christmas — including children — will ...

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Sydney to Hobart set for strong starting winds, but nothing like 2024 The Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for milder conditions this year than in 2024, when two people died on the first night of racing, although sailors have been warned to expect strong winds. 

Sydney to Hobart set for strong starting winds, but nothing like 2024

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for milder conditions this year than in 2024, when two people died on the first night of racing, although sailors ...

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Tropical Cyclone Grant nears islands as Christmas heatwave scorches WA Preparations are underway far off Western Australia's north-west coast for the impact of a category one cyclone as much of the state continues to swelter in heatwave conditions.

Tropical Cyclone Grant nears islands as Christmas heatwave scorches WA

Preparations are underway far off Western Australia's north-west coast for the impact of a category one cyclone as Perth and much of the state cont...