Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praises the strength of Cyclone Tracy survivors; police conduct a search for 15-year-old male missing off the Central Coast and in tennis, World Number One Aryna Sabalenka lands in Australia ahead of upcoming summer tennis season.
Authorities in South Australia issue a fire ban for parts of the state; the United Nations warns of a worsening famine in Sudan and in cricket, Australia could be without its most important player for the Boxing Day Test.
South Australia authorities issue fire ban for parts of the state; World Bank announces $19 million recovery fund for Vanuatu; and in basketball, Dyson Daniels help Hawks to 117-104 win over Minnesota.
Federal government reaches out to Russia regarding reports of Australian soldier taken captive in Ukraine, New South Wales Opposition slams state government after rail union dispute threatens New Year's Eve show, The Tasmania JackJumpers prove they remain a force to be reckoned with in the NBL
Travellers warned to be alert to the fire danger across Australia over the next 48 hours, Cyclone Tracy's impact on Darwin remembered 50 years on, An investigation launched after football fans in Italy perform a salute popularised by dictator Benito Mussolini.
The family of Daniel Duggan says he has been abandoned by the Australian government, Former soldier says video of Australian captured in Ukraine is tool of Russian propaganda, Sam Konstas poised to make Test debut for Australia on Boxing Day.
The government offers support to an Australian man captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine, Daniel Duggan to be extradited to US over alleged training of Chinese fighter pilots, Ash Gardner hits a new career-high ODI score in the Rose Bowl series-final.
Panama's president hits back at Donald Trump's threats to take control of the Panama Canal, Reports Russia has captured an Australian fighting for Ukraine, Western Sydney Wanderers bag a morale-boosting win against Wellington Phoenix.
Germany mourns the victims of the attack on a Christmas market, New South Wales police investigate alleged Islamophobic attack in western Sydney, Kylian Mbappe adds to his scoring streak with Real Madrid.
Feedback sought on a plan for Australian airline customers to be compensated for cancelled or delayed flights; older Australians urged to get the latest COVID booster vaccine; and in boxing, Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury in their world title rematch.
A bushfire in Victoria's Grampians triples in size as evacuation orders are issued; Quake-stricken Vanuatu to resume commercial flights; The Bacardi crew are ready for a record 31st Sydney to Hobart race
Thirty people slightly injured in a Houthi missile strike on Tel Aviv; Victorian Fire authorities say a blaze in the Grampians National Park could take weeks to contain; Auckland FC's unbeaten run in the A-League Men comes to an end
An Australian class action launched against Johnson & Johnson over its cold and flu medications; urgent rescue operations continue in Vanuatu, after a deadly earthquake; and in sailing, excitement ahead of this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Two dead and more than 60 injured in a Christmas market car ramming attack in Germany; Travel chaos in Sydney ahead of the holidays; Alyssa Healy returns as Australia bat first against New Zealand
Rock lobster trade with China to resume by the end of the year; Torrential rain and flooding disrupt north Queensland as evacuations loom; Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham is showing progress after a 4-3 win over Manchester United in the E-F-L Cup
A new security agreement between Australia and the Solomon Islands, Australian aid agencies launch an appeal for earthquake-struck Vanuatu; and in cycling, 2025 La Vuelta race to start in Italy for first time.
A warning issued on a developing cyclone headed for Vanuatu, as it deals with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake; New Year's Eve plans to be impacted by public transport chaos; the search for the new coach of the Matildas could extend past February.
Another two flights bringing Australians home from Vanuatu arrive in Brisbane; A French court finds nearly 50 men guilty of raping a 72-year-old woman; Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles steps in after Patrick Kisnorbo's abrupt resignation
A new report shows a significant rise in racism and discrimination in Australian universities; Energy provider AGL receives a record breaking fine; An iconic Aussie trio help Arsenal to a crucial 3-2 victory.
Australians face higher taxes and service cuts unless government addresses debt problem; US and Arab mediators work to finalise Israel-Hamas agreement to end Gaza conflict; Heat begin title defence with dominant win over Stars at the MCG.
Australia to reopen its embassy in Kyiv next month; Fiji's government denies finding methanol or illicit drugs in cocktails that hospitalised two Australians; Australia and India settle for a draw in the third test
Australian rescue teams say saving lives is their first priority after a deadly earthquake in Vanuatu; The Opposition criticises the government's economic management; Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior named FIFA men's player of the year.
Three Australian airforce transport planes depart for Vanuatu to help with rescue efforts after a deadly earthquake; The mid-year budget update released; Australia prepares to defend its Rose Bowl title against New Zealand.
Australia deploys aid to Vanuatu after it was struck by an earthquake; Alan Jones set to make his first court appearance today; And in football, a Chelsea player reportedly fails drug test.
Bashar al-Assad makes his first public statement since leaving Syria; Experts issue a warning over the rise of Islamophobia in Australia; And in sport, Australia takes control of third test against India at the Gabba.
Anthony Albanese says no payback deal was struck to release remaining Bali Nine, Appointments announced for the Reserve Bank's new monetary policy board, Tottenham Hotspur soars and Manchester City stumbles in the Premier League.
The Grand Mufti of Australia says Islamophobia must be addressed as police investigate anti-Islam graffiti in Sydney, HSBC Australia sued over its handling of scam claims, and a dramatic draw between Melbourne City and Auckland FC.
The five remaining members of the Bali Nine return to Australia; Four Australians receive support after a suspected alcohol poisoning incident in Fiji; The Sydney Kings deliver a 93-81 NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets
The officer who saved 18 people from the Lindt cafe terrorist breaks his silence ten years on; Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of downward pressures ahead of Wednesday's mid-year budget update; Melbourne City hoping to end Auckland's unbeaten run in the A-League Men.
Australia remembers the Lindt Cafe siege, ten years on; At least 18 Palestinians killed in Gaza; Arsenal miss out as 10-man Liverpool draw at Fulham
