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Jacob Elordi, Timothee Chalamet and Russell Crowe.

Spotlight on Qld-born star Elordi with major awards nomination

Brisbane’s Jacob Elordi has scored a major international nomination alongside Hollywood heavyweights Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - December 18, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett, Minister for Education Jason Clare and Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

What PM’s proposed hate speech laws will mean for Australians

Anthony Albanese has vowed a crackdown on ‘those who spread hate, division and radicalisation’. What you need to know about the proposed new hate speech laws.

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Chana Friedman burst into tears outside of Matilda's funeral.

Jewish mother’s emotional protest outside Matilda’s funeral

A mother has burst into tears outside Matilda’s funeral, saying Anthony Albanese has “blood on his hands”. Follow the live blog.

Sheina Gutnick and her father Reuven Morrison. Morrison was killed in the Bondi Beach shooting on December 14, 2025. Image: Supplied

Hero Bondi grandfather farewelled in moving Melbourne ceremony

A man who was killed in the terror attack after courageously confronting the shooter and throwing a brick at him has been remembered as someone who stood up to the “face of pure evil”.

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Highton's James Gillard. Picture: Wes Cusworth

GCA team of the week: Heat hundred, bowlers run rampant

There were stacks of stellar performances across the grades in the Geelong Cricket Association. See the full team of the week for the first day of round six.

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Australian business man Dick Smith and original Gunbarrel Hwy bulldozer driver Doug Stoneham in the original bulldozer used to build the highway. Australian businessman Dick Smith is behind a new drive to donated the dozer to the Road Transport Hall of Fame museum in Alice Springs, as is calling on the NT government to step up match his donation to house the dozer. Picture: Supplied

Dick Smith pitches big plan for Alice with iconic dozer

A big-name Dick is behind a drive for the Red Centre capital to house an iconic ‘dozer – and he’s calling on the Territory government to get on board. Find out more.

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Penny, Hugh, Harper and Liam are sad they are losing Alexander Thompson Kindergarten Belmont but happy they are having a farewell fete before it closes. Picture: Alan Barber

‘Gutted’: Parents farewell beloved 66-year-old kinder

Families devastated by the closure of Alexander Thomson Uniting Kindergarten after 66 years have organised a farewell fete to celebrate its legacy and honour beloved teachers.

Brady Nankervis is running a marathon everyday of November in Geelong to raise money for the Shaka Project to get as many free mental health and suicide prevention workshops , free to the sporting clubs of Geelong, Surfcoast and the Bellarine. Picture: Alan Barber

A marathon a day…for 30 days. All to fight a silent battle

Geelong runner Brady Nankervis is tackling 30 marathons in 30 days to fund mental health workshops, inspired by his own battle with anxiety.

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The Gordonvale State High School graduating class of 2025, pictured at their Year 12 formal arrivals ceremony, held at Norman Park, Gordonvale. Picture: Brendan Radke

Gordy glamour: Class of 2025 graduation gallery

Tractors, trucks and two-wheelers: Gordonvale State High School’s class of 2025 celebrated graduation day at Norman Park in style. Check out the gallery

UPDATEDTownsville

Multiple emergency service crews are on the scene of the accident involving a number of vehicles, including a motorcycle at the roundabout between Lionel Turner Drive and Mount Low Parkway in Bushland Beach at 6.10pm. Picture: Holly Fishlock

‘Confronting’: Motorcyclist killed, two others injured in crash

Police are investigating a shocking crash that claimed the life of a BMW motorcycle rider and left another in a life-threatening condition in Townsville.

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A model showcases a design by Ms Bella Collections at Cairns Fashion Week's final designer showcase runway show. Picture: Brendan Radke

GALLERY: Cairns Fashion Week final runway show

Cairns Fashion Week’s final runway show for 2025 wowed the crowds, with fantastic designs showcased alongside practical pieces and resposible fashion. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

Northern Territory

Locals are bracing for a “tough night” as the worst of Tropical Cyclone Fina is set to hit on Saturday evening, with the dangerous weather event moving towards Darwin

Fina hits Category 4 as WA braces for 260km winds

Tropical Cyclone Fina is now Western Australia’s problem, as it barrels towards the mainland as a Category 4 system.

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Every parent’s Schoolies nightmare exposed

Schoolies weekend has kicked off and news.com.au has discovered what every parent’s worst nightmare is as their kids let loose.

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Some of the organisers behind the maternity forum in Darwin called Our Birth Our Voice on Saturday, November 1. L-R Amy, Tessa Czislowski, Jess McCluskey, Leesa and Sophia Emberson-Bain.

Gaps in Darwin maternity services highlighted through stories of loss

Darwin families are making plans to leave the NT as shocking testimonies reveal gaps in maternity care, with some mothers seeking help four times before tragedy struck.

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