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Christmas week is delivering a tale of fire and ice in Australia. In Victoria, communities in the state's west are bracing for the worst fire conditions since the devastating Black Summer bushfires. It's a different story interstate, where a cold front has delivered snow to parts of New South Wales and Tasmania.
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Alarm over apparent capture of Australian in Ukraine
Urgent investigations are underway after video emerged showing an Australian man reportedly captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine.
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Gisele Pelicot praised following mass convictions
French sexual assault survivor, Gisele Pelicot, is being lauded around the world for her courage and resilience. She waived her right to anonymity throughout the trial of her former husband Dominique Pelicot and more than 50 other men who were convicted of sexually assaulting her. Australian advocates hope the verdict will help amplify the global conversation around sexual violence.
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Bali bomber repatriation divides survivors
Australia has sought assurance from the Malaysian government that two of the men involved in the Bali Bombings won't be able to walk free.
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Budget update flags deficits ahead as economy slows
Deficits for the foreseeable future and no promise of extra cost-of-living relief in next year's Federal Budget. They're some of the key takeaways from the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.
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