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'My second family': The volunteers risking their lives to keep us safe Volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line for their community, despite facing extreme situations, heightened health risks and constant exposure to traumatic events.

'My second family': The volunteers risking their lives to keep us safe

Volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line for their community, despite facing extreme situations, heightened health risks and constant exp...

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Australians are drinking less, except one age group Health-conscious Australians might be thinking twice about having that first or second beer, but not all of us are getting the message when it comes to alcohol and risky drinking.

Australians are drinking less alcohol — except for one age group

Health-conscious Australians may be thinking twice about having that first or second beer, but not all of us are getting the message when it comes ...

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Storm warning: Aussie wants to regain world number one status Popular Australian Storm Hunter is back from injury and adamant she can return to the form that made her the world's top-ranked doubles player.

Storm warning: Aussie wants to regain world number one status

Popular Australian Storm Hunter is back from injury and adamant she can return to the form that made her the world's top-ranked doubles player.

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Mosque blast during Friday prayers kills eight in Syria The attack has been claimed by the ultra-conservative Sunni group Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah, which was also responsible for a Damascus church bombing in June.

Mosque blast during Friday prayers kills eight in Syria

The attack has been claimed by the ultra-conservative Sunni group Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah, which was also responsible for a Damascus church bombing...

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The best documentaries to binge in the weird week after Christmas Summer is here and so are those long leisurely days of nothing following Christmas. Here are five documentaries that will help you while away the time. 

The best documentaries to binge in the weird week after Christmas

Summer is here and so are those long leisurely days of nothing following Christmas. Here are five documentaries that will help you while away the t...

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Police investigating Boxing Day stabbing death north of Alice Springs Northern Territory police are investigating after a 35-year-old man was stabbed to death in a small town north-west of Alice Springs on Friday.

Police investigating Boxing Day stabbing death north of Alice Springs

Northern Territory police are investigating after a 35-year-old man was stabbed to death in a small town north-west of Alice Springs on Friday.

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This photographer visited 24 Australian bakeries to showcase our love of bread Kazuaki Ono wanted to entice people from Japan to visit Australia by showing we have as much to offer with our food culture as we do with our iconic scenery.

This photographer visited 24 Australian bakeries to showcase our love of bread

Kazuaki Ono wanted to entice people from Japan to visit Australia by showing we have as much to offer with our food culture as we do with our iconi...

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Man charged with assaulting pregnant woman, shooting at police A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody after police allege he fired multiple shots at officers during a Christmas Eve incident in Canberra's north.

Man charged with assaulting pregnant woman, shooting at police

A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody after police allege he fired multiple shots at officers during a Christmas Eve incident in Canberra'...

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Poland intercepts Russian plane, reports airspace breaches from Belarus Poland has warned several incidents regarding airspace during the holiday season may signal a provocation. 

Poland intercepts Russian plane, reports airspace breaches from Belarus

Poland has warned several incidents regarding airspace during the holiday season may signal a provocation.

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US Powerball lottery jackpot pays out $2.7 billion on Christmas Eve The winning ticket was sold at a Murphy USA in Cabot, lottery officials in Arkansas said on Thursday, local time.

US Powerball lottery jackpot pays out $2.7 billion on Christmas Eve

The winning ticket was sold at a Murphy USA in Cabot, lottery officials in Arkansas said on Thursday, local time.

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At least three dead in California rainstorms State authorities have declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Los Angeles.

Man killed by falling tree as three die in floods and mudslides in California

State authorities have declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Los Angeles.

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Shoppers hit Boxing Day sales amid record spending prediction The Australian Retailers Association is predicting a 4 per cent rise in spending in the Boxing Day sales, despite tough economic conditions.

Shoppers hit Boxing Day sales amid record spending prediction

The Australian Retailers Association is predicting a 4 per cent rise in spending in the Boxing Day sales, despite tough economic conditions.

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Live: The countdown is on to the start of the 80th Sydney to Hobart The world-famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race is set to begin on Sydney Harbour in the 80th edition of the blue water classic. Follow all the action in our live blog.

Master Lock Comanche takes Sydney to Hobart lead, with multiple retirements on day one

Master Lock Comanche takes over from LawConnect late on day one of the Sydney to Hobart, as tough conditions take their toll on the fleet, forcing ...

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Plan to dismantle damaged crane over Gold Coast caravan park could take days Holiday-makers spent Christmas night in temporary accommodation after a crane damaged in a Gold Coast storm caused authorities to evacuate several streets around Southport.

Emergency exclusion zone around collapsed crane to stay in place until Tuesday

Holiday-makers spent Christmas night in temporary accommodation after a crane damaged in a Gold Coast storm caused authorities to evacuate several ...

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Thousands of hectares burnt in Boddington fire with winds set to escalate The Department of Fire and Emergency Services says the fire's behaviour is erratic, with a serious risk of spot fires presented by embers.

Boddington gold mine damaged by fire burning south-east of Perth

The bushfire has burnt through more than 4,000 hectares.

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Facilities not up to scratch for fishers in Pilbara boating town Female fishers say the lack of toilet facilities at Karratha boat ramps does not cater for the increasing number of women on the water. 

Facilities not up to scratch for fishers in Pilbara boating town

Female fishers say the lack of toilet facilities at Karratha boat ramps does not cater for the increasing number of women on the water.

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Putin critic and pro-war activist jailed by Russian court Sergei Udaltsov, the leader of the Left Front movement that opposes President Vladimir Putin, was arrested last year.

Putin critic and pro-war activist jailed by Russian court

Sergei Udaltsov, the leader of the Left Front movement that opposes President Vladimir Putin, was arrested last year.

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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...