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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

Tributes pour in for Former Liberal MP Kevin Andrews who died at 69; South Korea's Prime Minister takes charge as acting president after Yoon's impeachment; Cummins resists calls for four-day Tests despite rapid finishes

Former Liberal M-P Kevin Andrews dies at 69...South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol up against a potential second impeachment vote... and in football, members of the Greek national team that won the Euro in 2004 tour Australia.

A protester charged for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag; Central and eastern Australia hit by intense heatwaves; Bad news for Australia as Sophie Molineux confronts a knee injury

A 14-year-old charged with stabbing a Thai-Australian schoolmate to death; Climate protesters storm the Western Australian Premier's office; Scott Boland will miss today's third test against India in Brisbane

Opposition leader Peter Dutton announces the Coalition's nuclear energy transition plan... An Adelaide couple have been charged with allegedly faking their son's cancer diagnosis... Superstar skier Jakara Anthony will soon be returning to Australia after a collarbone surgery...

The Coalition's long-awaited costings due to be unveiled today, President Biden commutes the sentences of 1,500 people and pardons 39 more, Former Australian Test quick Jason Gillespie has resigned as Pakistan's red-ball coach

Queensland's parliament passes tough new youth crime laws; South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol faces fresh calls to resign, from his own party; PNG residents say they are proud to be entering Australia's National Rugby League.

The government's new scheme to force digital platforms to pay Australian journalists, Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto intends to stay in charge despite losing defamation trial, Craig Foster condemns decision to award Saudi Arabia with 2034 men's World Cup.

A deal struck for a P-N-G team to join the National Rugby League, Thousands affected by an outage on Facebook and Instagram, Australian tri-athlete Ashleigh Gentle says she relishes the chance to compete in New Zealand.

Syrian rebels vow to hunt down guards responsible for prison torture; Greens leader Adam Bandt says Labor's childcare plan doesn't go far enough; And in football, Saudi Arabia named hosts of the 2034 World Cup.