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Dozens killed in a fire at a Swiss ski resort; Australia's beef industry set to be hit by new Chinese tariffs; And in tennis, Ash Barty urges Australian stars to capitalise on home summer ahead of Open.

Anthony Albanese again defends the decision not to call a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, newly released cabinet papers from 2005 reveal government decision-making on national security; Australia's T20 World Cup squad announced.

People around the world usher out 2025, embracing 2026 with hope, Woman drowns, man missing in New Year's Day surf incidents at Sydney beaches, Matildas captain Sam Kerr celebrates New Year's Eve with wedding to partner Kristie Mewis.

Australians celebrate the start of 2026, Racist flyers found in letterboxes in Newcastle, Team Canada and China's tennis stars visit a Sydney zoo ahead of their United Cup campaign.

Australians prepare to enjoy the New Year's Eve fireworks; aid groups condemn Israel's suspension of their operations in Gaza; and in sports, a new overall winner named in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Anthony Albanese delivers his New Year's message, Iran accuses Israel of destabilising the Middle-East; and in cricket, Damien Martyn in an induced coma following a meningitis diagnosis.

Tropical Cyclone Hayley hits WA as a man dies in Queensland floods; Israel suspends more than 20 aid agencies operating in Gaza; Overall honours upset looms in the Sydney to Hobart.

Sussan Ley continues to push for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack; Donald Trump confirms land strike on Venezuela in possible escalation of military operations; And in football, ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup break FIFA records.

Fairfield West man charged over plan to carry-out public place shooting; Trump threatens military action against Iran as Netanyahu visits Mar-a-Lago; And in cricket, Todd Murphy tipped for recall as Australia rethink spinner strategy for Ashes finale.

China launches major military drills around Taiwan; the search resumes for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370; Alex de Minaur's bid to beat Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

The PM orders urgent review of intelligence and law enforcement agencies after Bondi terror attack; At least 13 people have died after a train derailment in southern Mexico; And in cricket, MCG admits pitch error after Test ends in two days.

Bondi terror victims' families demand royal commission into antisemitism failures; Trump warns land disputes remain key hurdle to Ukraine peace talks; And in sailing, light winds threaten Sam Haynes' Sydney to Hobart handicap defence.

The New South Wales Premier flags tougher security measures after Bondi shooting; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to meet Donald Trump in Miami; Comanche claims line honours in the Sydney to Hobart.

Extra security measures announced for Sydney New Year events; a strong earthquake shakes Taiwan; and controversy over the MCG cricket pitch.

The short Boxing Day Test could lead revenue loss of $10 million; Italian authorities lay charges over alleged Hamas funding; Four yachts in tight tussle in the Sydney to Hobart.

Cambodia and Thailand sign a truce to end fighting; NT Police investigating a death in custody in Tennant Creek; England celebrate their first Test victory on Australian soil in 15 years.

A planned protest at Cronulla Beach prevented from going ahead after the Bondi attack; the United States says it won't be following Israel in recognising Somaliland; and five yachts compete for line honours in this year's Sydney to Hobart.

Severe weather warnings as fires and floods threaten parts of the country; a mosque bombing in Syria leaves at least eight people dead; first supermaxi drops out of the Sydney to Hobart

Australians expected to spend more than $3.1 billion on Boxing Day sales; Ukraine's President set to meet Trump in Florida this weekend; Boxing Day Ashes test sets a new attendance record for the MCG.

Police appeal for information about a person of interest in the Christmas Day arson attack; Extreme weather warnings across the country; And in sport, LawConnect leads the fleet as the 80th annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race gets underway.

Investigations continue into a suspected antisemitic attack in Melbourne; Australians warned about Boxing Day scams; And in sport, the 80th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race about to get underway.

Renewed calls for a royal commission into antisemitism, Pope Leo the 14th urges an end to fighting in Gaza and Ukraine in his first Christmas address, The fourth Ashes Test to get underway.

Thousands line up for community Christmas lunches around the country; A car burned in a suspected antisemitic arson attack in Melbourne; 129 boats preparing for this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

NSW Police Commissioner bans protests in greater Sydney for 14 days, Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in all conflicts during Christmas, Australia opts for pace-only attack in Boxing Day Test as spinner left out.

Western Australia man charged over antisemitic posts on social media, Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the embattled eastern town of Siversk, And in cricket Ben Stokes defends England as Ashes partying claims investigated

The Prime Minister announces special honours list for Bondi massacre heroes; Palestinian officials denounce new Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank; And in sport, Shane Warne's memory and legacy to be honored at first Ashes Test at the MCG since his untimely death.

NSW Premier welcomes passage of gun control laws in state's upper house; The US and Iran trade barbs at the UN Security Council over nuclear talks; And in sport, Strong winds predicted for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

New South Wales parliament passes gun and protest laws prompted by the Bondi attack; Russia launches large-scale attacks across 13 regions of Ukraine; Pat Cummins to miss the remaining Tests of the Ashes series.

The New South Wales Premier defends new anti-protest measures after the Bondi shooting; the federal government says reforms are responding to the motive and method of Bondi attackers; the vice-captain of the Australian Women's Cricket Team admits she is going through the toughest period of her career.

The Prime Minister says further steps are being taken to remove guns off the streets after the Bondi attack; new anti-protest measures in New South Wales face a legal challenge; and in cricket, Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Test announced.

New South Wales Parliament debates new laws after the Bondi attack; Denmark's disputes Donald Trump's new special envoy to Greenland; Nick Kyrgios misses out on the first round of wildcards for the Australian Open.

Anthony Albanese says he understands the anger in the community after the Bondi terror attack; New South Wales, Victoria and the federal government outline new hate speech measures; and in the A-League, the Wellington Phoenix are back in finals contention.

Criticism of proposed protest laws following the Bondi attack; the federal government proposes domestic gas reservation policy; and in football, Sam Kerr leads the way as Chelsea triumphs over Liverpool.

Nationwide vigils held for the victims and survivors of the Bondi mass shooting; Nine people killed after gunmen open fire at a bar in South Africa; Mitchell Starc bowls Australia to an Ashes series win.

Anthony Albanese announces a probe into law enforcement and intelligence agencies in wake of Bondi massacre; Another oil tanker has been seized by the US off the coast of Venezuela; And in tennis, Kyrgios given wildcard entry into Brisbane International.

A rabbi says today marks an important moment in the national grieving after the Bondi terror attack; concern over proposed laws targeting protesters following the Bondi shooting; and in boxing, a former heavyweight champion defeats a social media star-turned-fighter.

National memorial events held one week on from the Bondi shooting; further steps taken to advance Ukraine peace talks; and in cricket, Australia close to Ashes victory.

The Prime Minister declares a National Day of Reflection to mark a week since the Bondi massacre; Israel strikes a school in Gaza killing at least five people; And in sport, the Olympic torch returns to Italy.

Critics warn banning protests will not curb antisemitism; The US strikes IS targets in Syria; And in football, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim says he's unaffected by the protests of a star player's brother.

The Opposition says Albanese government not fast enough with post-Bondi security reforms; The EU to give Ukraine an additional $160 billion; And in cricket, Australia tighten Ashes grip as Travis Head posts fourth Adelaide century.

More details emerge about Albanese's newly announced national gun buyback; A manual vote count underway in Honduras after presidential elections in November; Melbourne City upbeat about Mathew Leckie's post-surgery return.

A day of reflection on the Bondi terror attack set for December 21st; Jacinta Allan confirms her husband pulled over for drink driving; The South-east Melbourne Phoenix celebrating a dramatic win in basketball.