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Firefighters in Victoria say there is much more work to do to contain the Grampians fire; Australians planning to see the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks warned of congestion on the train network; and in tennis, Argentina pulls off a surprise win at the United Cup.

Call for more protections for sailors after two deaths during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race; an Italian journalist detained in Iran and in tennis, Australia's Alex de Minaur takes on Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the United Cup.

Sydney to Hobart race winners delay celebrations due to tragedy, Israeli forces raid one of the last hospitals in northern Gaza, Australia allrounder Sophie Molineux will undergo knee surgery, ruling her out of the women's Ashes.

LawConnect finishes first in Sydney to Hobart race despite the deaths of two sailors, South Korea's parliament votes to impeach its acting president, Australia stays on top on day two of the Test at the MCG.

An investigation continues into the death of two sailors during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race; Victoria's Liberal Party has a new leader after a party room vote; and in cricket, India's Virat Kohli fined after barging into Australian opener Sam Konstas.

An investigation launched into the death of two sailors in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race; Tributes for former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh; and in Tennis, Simona Halep withdraws from the Australian Open.

A cool change eases conditions for firefighters battling Grampians blaze; Family and friends of a 15-year-old who went missing in the Central Coast express devastation for their loss; LawConnect gains short-lived lead in Sydney to Hobart race

Victoria on high alert for bushfires; Russia launches a large scale aerial attack on several targets in Ukraine and Sam Konstas chalks up an early half-century at the Boxing Day Test.

Kazakh officials confirm 38 dead in Azerbaijani airliner crash; Russia confirms it's investigating reports an Australian citizen has been captured fighting for Ukraine and in cricket, a Melbourne heatwave for the Boxing Day Test.

Fire danger and damaging wind warnings for Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales; Families of 26 Australians remember Boxing Day tsunami’s devastation 20 years on; Five people are given jail sentences in relation to November incidents in Amsterdam.

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