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Weather Soaring temperatures and dry winds are tipped to hit Australia, massively increasing the risk of bushfires and smoke haze for New Year’s Eve.

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Food & Entertainment Too soon? Coles bring out traditional Easter treat one day after Christmas. Are you in or out?

Travel Kylie Minogue is the undisputed star of a new $15 million effort to lure tourists to Australia. And she has put on an absolute spectacle.

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Business Black Friday might be the new big sales event but Boxing Day is still a huge chance to snag some bargains online and in-store

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Motor Sports Michael Schumacher’s wife is fiercely private about the F1 icon’s health but has spoken ahead of the six-year anniversary of his tragic accident.

Sport Sydney to Hobart competitors were sitting ducks as a monster storm hit the race. This is how six died in an Australian tragedy.

News Scandal-hit Prince Andrew was supported by his older brother today at Sandringham as he made his first public appearance since his disastrous BBC interview.

Business Sabri Suby’s first job paid just $2.50 an hour, and he handed his humble wages straight to his struggling single mum. Today, he’s a multi-millionaire.

Offbeat Most politicians give a shout out to the troops, volunteers, the less fortunate and, this year, fireys. Not Barnaby. His Christmas video was … something else.

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Environment As Australians wake to Christmas Day, bushfires continue to rage across the country, with more than 3000 homes lost or destroyed and several lives lost.

News Scott Morrison has applauded the Australian spirit in a tough year of natural emergencies, including drought and devastating bushfires.

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Crime A man hunting for his missing dog was shocked to find a “sick” note from a neighbour admitting to a brutal act that’s horrified many.

Weather RFS volunteer's viral exchange with PM is not what it seems. Jacqui is a British citizen whose comment related to her PM being Boris Johnson.

Crime The bushfires crisis has brought out the best in Aussies as communities rally, but it’s also led to “sick” acts.

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News In her annual Christmas message, the Queen has admitted the year has been “quite bumpy” – but it’s a detail in the background that has people talking.

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News Talk about a scene stealer. Baby Archie takes centre stage in Meghan and Harry’s gorgeous newly released Christmas card.

Parenting Police have shamed parents over a baby seat that was dangerously installed backwards, with straps looped around the car’s headrest to secure it in place.

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Lifestyle It's the perennial power frustration – how to bring down you bills. But there could be an easy solution.

Offbeat A teacher has gone viral after photos of her wearing a “naked” bodysuit while teaching a class of eight-year-olds were shared online.

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News Prince Philip has been flown to London for treatment in hospital. Now Prince Charles has given a cryptic comment as to why he’s there.