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Firefighters In Victoria and South Australia Brace For Challenging Conditions On Boxing Day Search For Teenager Missing Since Christmas Eve Resumes At a NSW Beach  Aussies Tipped To Spend Big On Boxing Day Sales  Royal Family Mark Christmas Day Ahead of King Charles' Yearly Christmas Message To The World     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Demands Russia Comply With International Law, As It Investigates Detention Of Melbourne Man In Ukraine Man Charged With Murdering US Health Insurance Boss Formally Pleads Not Guilty In Manhattan Court The NSW Rail Union Drops Major Work Bans Threatening Sydney's New Year Celebrations Ahead of Fair Work Commission Hearing  Lifesavers Warn Aussies To Be Cautious At Waterways And Beach...

Federal Government Announces $440 Million Funding Boost To Help Older Australians Stay At Home For Longer  Large Parts Of NSW Under Total Fire Ban, While Residents In Victoria's West Told To Evacuate As Bushfires Rage Across The State  Young Boy Killed In House Fire In Perth's South  NSW Rail Union Attempts Peace Deal With State Government Over Industrial Action See omnystudio.com/l...

A service has been held to remember those killed when a car ploughed into Christmas shoppers Vanuatu rocked by another earthquake Airline passengers set to get more rights   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian government has agreed to a fresh search for the plane wreckage The whistleblower who helped bring the actions of Australia's worst pedophile to light has had her name cleared in court Last minute Christmas spending increases by almost 3 per cent   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is distancing himself from a Labor ad -- which links Nuclear Power with terminal illness. Airports across the country are bracing for an influx of passengers heading off ahead of Christmas. And Kim Kardashian splashed the cash on this birthday gift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Australia's tough new knife laws come into effect today, allowing police to scan people for weapons without a warrant.  135 Aussie's have touched down in Brisbane on emergency flights from Vanuatu overnight AND Chris Martin has addressed those breakup rumours with fiancé Dakota Johnson    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 300 more Aussies return home from the quake-hit island paradise of Vanuatu Fears for an Aussie backpacker who's missing in London The Hobart Hurricanes bowled out for a record low score of just 74 And the death of an iconic cartoonist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Low and middle income Australians are being offered low-interest loans, to help them buy an electric vehicle. The Federal Opposition is questioning why its taken so long to re-open Australia's embassy in Ukraine. And It's the end of an ERA as stars partied with Taylor Swift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's embassy is set to re-open in Ukraine, almost three years after war broke out.  Almost 150 Aussie's have escaped an earthquake -torn Vanuatu on RAAF flights.  AND Wicked star Cynthia Erivo will be honoured at the Sundance Film Festival Gala! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have The Real Story behind the mystery drones! Joe is joined by Aviation Expert, Captain Byron Bailey to share his thoughts. Plus, we're getting to the bottom of the nuclear fiasco that's  almost  gone nuclear. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnapped on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcasts...

Tests to date have found no traces of methanol or illicit substances in cocktails which made seven travellers sick, in Fiji Flash flooding warnings have been issued for several areas in South East Queensland The Border-Gavaskar series level at one all, heading into the Boxing Day Test And a huge scare for Karl Stefanovic, whose daughter couldn't be found on the Sunshine Coast See omnystudio.com/li...

Opposition Warns New Spending Measures Will Drive Up Inflation Further.  Medical Experts Deployed To Earthquake Ravaged Vanuatu Warn Hospitals Overwhelmed.  Drivers Warned About Shopping Centre Prangs In Lead-Up To Christmas. And Two NASA Astronauts Facing An Even Longer Wait Before They're Rescued See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former broadcaster Alan Jones has spoken outside court - after being hit with an additional eight historical abuse charges. Australia's budget is back in deficit to the tune of 27-billion dollars. AND Tom Cruise has been awarded the US Navy's highest civilian honour!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major earthquake, and multiple aftershocks, hit Vanuatu Qantas reaches agreement with the TWU, over compensation for illegally sacked workers The third Test comes down to the final day in a soggy Brisbane And Bluey to be turned into a movie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer insists the Federal Government is doing its best to balance the books -- as he prepares to hand down tomorrow's budget update. Tech giant Meta has reached a 50-million dollar settlement over Facebook's cambridge analytica privacy scandal.  And Travis Kelce pulled out all the stops for Taylor Swifts 35th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has agreed to continue training Ukrainian troops, until the end of 2025.  Cocktail ingredients, used at a resort in Fiji, are en route to Australia for testing - after several people fell ill. AND Fans have been left divided after the Yellowstone season finale!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mother and her daughter have arrived home after being hospitalised with suspected alcohol poisoning in Fiji A woman killed in an alleged domestic violence incident in WA's north India praying for rain on day four of the third cricket Test against Australia And why Prince Andrew will be staying away from the royals this Christmas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies travelling overseas are being urged to be aware of the risks of alcohol poisoning and drink spiking, after seven tourists fell ill in Fiji. There's speculation Wednesday's budget update could trigger an early Federal Election! And Kim Kardashian has scooted her way into her SKIMS event in sky high heels despite a broken foot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The remaining members of the Bali Nine are officially back on Aussie soil, after 19 years in an Indonesian prison.  The corporate regulator is suing HSBC - accusing it of failing to protect customers from scams. AND A confession from a hotel worker has shed new light on Liam Payne's final days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Australians among seven people to fall ill after drinking at a Fiji bar The last five of the Bali Nine are back home in Australia Australia in a strong position heading into day 3 of the third cricket Test in Brisbane And a slice of Olivia Newton-John memorabilia rakes in the big ones at auction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floral tributes are growing in Sydney's Martin Place to mark ten years since Lindt Cafe Siege Prime Minister pays tribute to former MP Kevin Andrews after his death Police in Sydney continue search for man whose wife was found murdered See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of an Australian stabbed to death near Bangkok have remembered the 14 year old Adelaide couple behind bars accused of faking their child's cancer diagnosis.  Raygun breaks silence over legal action against comedian   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coalition has unveiled its nuclear power plan - claiming the scheme will lead to cheaper energy bills across the nation. Qantas workers are ramping industrial action - but passengers are being assured they won't be met with delays or cancellations.  AND Taylor Swift has responded to Selena Gomez's engagement announcement!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition sets $330b Price Tag Based On Independent Costings.  Qantas Maintennance Workers On Strike.  A Miraculous Rescue In the Mediterranean.  And P-Diddy Faces Three Fresh Allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.