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Dead aedes aegypti mosquito on the hand. Yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya and Zika diseases can be transmitted in Tropical countries. Photo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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.

'Extreme' fire danger ratings have been issued as temperatures are set to soar on Boxing Day. Picture: Stormcast.

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.

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Huge new feature coming to AirPods

One of the most common pieces of tech has been given a massive new dimension with the approval of life-changing technology in Australia.

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What weather will be like on Christmas Day

For the majority of Australia, it will be a sunny and bright day for Christmas, with mild temperatures and a slight chance of rain or storms.

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A frame grab from handout video footage taken on December 18, 2023 and released on December 19 by the Queensland Police Service shows flood damage around Cairns, northeastern Australia's Queensland state. Queensland has been battered by damaging winds and driving rain in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which barrelled in off the Coral Sea late last week. (Photo by Handout / QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE / AFP) / ----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT

Search for man missing in floodwater

Authorities are searching for a man missing during the floods as rescue efforts continue to focus on those still stranded.

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Millions of Australians are planning to put themselves in the path of danger as they embark on holiday trips without considering dangerous weather.

Hidden danger in common Aussie act

Millions of Australians are planning to put themselves in the path of danger while taking part in one time honoured Summer tradition.

A Queensland man took it upon himself to rescue locals trapped in flooding in Far North Queensland on his jetski after authorities struggled.

Jetski rescuer praised as flood hero

A Queensland man took it upon himself to rescue locals trapped in flooding in Far North Queensland on his jetski after authorities struggled.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - DECEMBER 19, 2023. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (left) receives a briefing from QPS Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy at the Kedron Emergency Centre for a crisis meeting relating to Cyclone Jasper. Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

New warning as flood clean-up begins

A new warning has been issued for people in the Far North Queensland flood zone, while the Prime Minister has made a big financial announcement for victims.

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The intense heat from the blaze caused a thunderstorm. Photo: RFS

Mammoth fire brings smoke to Sydney

An enormous out-of-control bushfire is affecting millions of people hundreds of kilometres away after burning through more than 100,000 hectares of land.

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‘Crocodiles’: Horror warning amid floods

Queenslanders have been warned that a deadly animal may be lurking in the water as the state’s north is ravaged by floods.

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Katter’s wild Gestapo rant over road closures

In a blustering rant, Federal MP Bob Katter likened the Queensland government as the “Gestapo” after roads were closed in the far north due to flooding.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, December 21, 2022. Christmas shopping crowds in Melbourne. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

What’s open this Christmas?

Stay organised with our easy-to-follow guide to Christmas 2023’s trading hours and public holidays across every state and territory in Australia.

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Family underestimate their giant Christmas tree unveiling at home

A family fell into fits of laughter after realising their 24-foot Christmas tree may be too large for their living room, which amassed over 10.1…

CPR was performed on a man in his 50s, who had been pulled from a pool, however he could not be revived and died at the scene.

Tragedy as man dies in backyard pool

Six people have drowned since the start of December, with emergency services deeply concerned about what’s to come as Sydney is set to face more hot temperatures this summer.

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