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Seven arrested over alleged Christmas 'act of evil' terror plot
Police say they have disrupted a terrorist plot targeting Melbourne's CBD, allegedly involving improvised explosive devices and other weapons.
 
Man charged with murder over two Claremont killings named
Bradley Robert Edwards, 48, appears in a Perth court charged with the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in Claremont in the 1990s.
 
Senator Rod Culleton declared bankrupt
Senator Rod Culleton is declared bankrupt after a hearing in the Federal Court in Perth and faces being barred from serving in the Senate.
 
Labor calls for overhaul of 'Mickey Mouse' work for the dole courses
The Federal Opposition labels some activities for unemployed people in remote areas useless, calling for the work for the dole program to be overhauled.
 
'Christmas Grinch' sparks stoush over shrubs
A Victorian woman is warned to "shape up or ship out" of her suburban Hamilton neighbourhood over her "deplorable" front garden.
 
Man loses arm trying to hitch ride on NT train
A 26-year-old male is in a critical but stable condition after his arm was amputated below the shoulder when he tried to hitch a ride on a freight train in Alice Springs.
 
Dashcam video shows moment truck ploughs into Berlin market
A video clip from a car-mounted dashcam appearing to show the moment a truck drove into a Christmas market in Berlin in released, as a defiant public returns to the re-opened marketplace.
 
What's the weather going to be like over Christmas?
It is the most hotly anticipated forecast of the year — the Christmas break weekend prediction for capital cities. Check out the forecast breakdown to see what is happening in your state.
 
Two charged with bestiality after 'despicable' assault on pet pig
Police say they've "never seen anything like this" as two men are charged over an alleged attack at a farm in northern NSW that left a pig with serious injuries.
 
London public transport introduces badges for people with 'invisible' disabilities
Badges for people with invisible disabilities or conditions will be introduced permanently on London's public transport network.
 
Thai junta introduces ideological boot camp for kindergarten children
Thailand's army begins dressing kindergarten children in camouflage uniforms and putting them through military drills, in an effort to instil a sense of patriot duty.
 
Trump calls for expanded US nuclear weapons capability
US President-elect Donald Trump calls for the country to expand its nuclear weapons capabilities until the world "comes to its senses", as President Vladimir Putin praises Russia's military power and demands the country also strengthen its nuclear arsenal.
 
Making a Murderer subject's confession legal: prosecutors
United States inmate Brendan Dassey, featured in Netflix series Making a Murderer, has no basis for his claims his confession was not voluntary and should not be released from prison as a judge has ordered, state attorneys argue in a court filing.
 
Blind music lover gets taste of Carols by Candlelight dream
Nine-year-old blind girl Lilly Cascun hopes to one day stand on the stage to perform at Melbourne's Carols by Candlelight. This week she learnt that dreams can come true.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Julia Baird Julia Baird: How to reclaim the true meaning of Christmas
By Julia Baird
By business reporter Michael Janda Eight-year itch: Couples need nearly a decade to save for Sydney house
By business reporter Michael Janda
By Simon Smart Scorsese's Silence a fitting test of faith at Christmas
By Simon Smart
By Leigh Sales Leigh Sales' top 10 interviews of 2016
By Leigh Sales
 
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Labor calls for overhaul of 'Mickey Mouse' work for the dole courses
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World
Elderly US man heads out to store, ends up 1,400km away
Guinea trial shows 'historic' success for Ebola vaccine
VW reaches deal with 80,000 US 3L vehicle owners
 
Business
After 30-year bull run, global bond markets routed on Trump worries
Community funds solar switch for massive Westfarmers company
Tatts says Macquarie led bid 'not superior' to Tabcorp offer
 
Politics
Labor calls for overhaul of 'Mickey Mouse' work for the dole courses
Syrian army claims victory in Aleppo
Trump campaign star Conway named as his presidential counsellor
 
Sport
Who is the real winner of the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race?
Cricket Australia consulting police over Boxing Day Test security after terror plot foiled
Pakistan batting coach unsure which team will show up on Boxing Day
 
Science and Tech
Uber halts self-driving cars test in San Francisco
Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates Morgan Freeman-voiced AI
Online refund scam leaves small business 'gutted'
 
Environment
VW reaches deal with 80,000 US 3L vehicle owners
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions rising
Who's paying the most for power?
 

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