Russian ship mysteriously explodes at sea
A Russian cargo ship Ukraine claims has been evacuating weapons stockpiles from Syria has blown up in international waters with Spain having to step in to save the stricken sailors.
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‘We’re rolling sir’: King’s unheard of Christmas address sneak peek
While his mother Queen Elizabeth liked to keep us all in anticipation, King Charles has given his subjects an unprecedented teaser of his Christmas Day message.
Grinch steals Christmas for drug traffickers
Santa sneaks down the chimney at night, but the Grinch busts through the front door when people are suspected of being naughty.
‘Hoping for a Christmas miracle’: Calls to locate missing deaf dog
Kalyca Hendren is praying a Christmas miracle will reunite her with 4-year-old dog Thea before Christmas. Find out how you can help.
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More security guards, support workers for troubled Darwin housing complex
A public housing complex tucked away in the suburbs of Darwin is set to benefit from greater support services, with the Country Liberal Party splashing $850,000 in a bid to combat anti-social behaviour.
State’s major warning over mozzie risk
Health authorities in one Aussie state have issued a major warning over viruses spread by mosquitos, less than a week after a similar issue across the border.
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Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
VOTE: Should Magnetic Island get its own fenced dog park?
An e-petition is urging the Townsville City Council to finally consider a fenced dog park for Magnetic Island’s residents and tourists.
State’s huge move ahead of ‘extreme’ Boxing Day
One Aussie state has issued a sweeping ban due to “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period – prompted by dual threats of scorching temperatures and raging fires.
Christmas Eve outage wreaks havoc on Gold Coast roads, in kitchens
A power outage affecting more than 700 customers on the northern Gold Coast is throwing a spanner in the works on Christmas Eve.
VIPs locked in for Cyclone Tracy memorial unveiling
As families across the nation spend their Christmas morning opening presents, hundreds – including the PM – will gather at East Point Reserve to remember Cyclone Tracy.
RBA’s major clue on next rates decision
Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is “increasingly confident” about a reduction.
Three arrested after alleged machete break-in
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.
Shortest escape in history?: NT prisoners’ bid for freedom lasts minutes
An alleged mad dash for freedom by two prisoners in the Red Centre has proved short lived, with police arresting them in minutes. Find out more.
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