Plus - what are experts predicting the Reserve Bank will do today with interest rates?

Inflation falls faster than expected for the year to November - but it's still well above the Reserve Bank's target.

Inflation slows to lowest level since early 2022

PM to announce reviewer in supermarket probe today; Some Victorians told it's still too dangerous to return; And Earth breaks heat records

ADF support on the way to QLD following Tropical Cyclone Jasper

Relief for Victoria with some emergency flood warnings downgraded

Anthony Albanese announces additional relief for the Sunshine State as storm recovery efforts continue.

Shepparton and Murchison brace for potential flooding, PM visits Queensland

People told to flee amid further flooding in Vic; And Federal Police to launch global appeal for one of Australia's most wanted men

Melbourne suburb hit with a landslide as intense rain continues

Two Aussies take home Golden Globes - Margot Robbies misses out

The small plane carrying nine passengers overshot the runway on Lizard Island.

Two injured in Great Barrier Reef plane crash

Wild weather for the East Coast; Major blows for Rafa Nadal and Sam Kerr; And the Aussies up for gongs in today's Golden Globes

31 year old man facing 15 charges after Melbourne stabbing spree

More disaster payments announced for storm ravaged Queensland

Woman fighting for life after being one of four victims of stabbing rampage across city's inner suburbs

Terror ruled out as motive for Melbourne stabbing spree

Plus - rev-heads have converged on Canberra for Summernats

Flash flooding fears for Victoria; Chunk of passenger plane blows out mid-air

David Warner farewells test cricket with one final win against Pakistan

U.S President warns Americans' freedom is on the line if Trump returns to the White House 

Joe Biden's democracy warning should Donald Trump be re-elected

Plus - a head-on crash in Melbourne's east claims the life of a primary school aged child

Billion dollar EFTPOS rip-off; And will Steve Smith replace Dave Warner as test opener?

WA nurses vote to accept government's pay offer ending months of negotiations

A tourism boost for Far North Queensland

David Warner reunited with his baggy greens

17,000 people who entered the country on a visitor visa didn't leave after 12 months 

Visa abuse on the rise; The PM rejects he was lobbied over Qatar flights deal

Review launched after SA man dies after waiting 10 hours for an ambulance

Pedestrian struck by train south of Adelaide

Air control transcripts reveal details about deadly plane crash in Japan

It is the push from aviation safety experts in the wake of the doomed Sea World chopper crash 

Stricter drug and alcohol testing of pilots to be fast-tracked

Aerial support was called in earlier this afternoon, but the blaze at Champion Lakes is now under control. (File image)

Emergency crews contain bushfire in suburban Perth

Heavy rainfall is possible in eastern parts of those states, while conditions finally ease in Queensland.

Severe thunderstorms possible for Victoria and New South Wales

PM promises extra cost of living relief measures for 2024

Warnings have been downgraded to moderate flooding across most of the state's south east. 

Queensland storms hit local tourism hard

A coast guard plane collided with a passenger jet, killing the crew members on board 

Five dead after fiery crash at Tokyo airport

It comes as Queensland authorities expect to ramp up recovery efforts in the state's South East as severe storms ease.

Regional Victoria hit by severe thunderstorms

Conditions are expected to ease across South East Queensland by tomorrow afternoon, while severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Melbourne. (Image: QFES)

Reprieve on the way after Queensland storms

300mls of rain hits the Gold Coast in 24 hrs and there's more to come

It comes as the Aussie opener prepares for his final international test. 

David Warner announces ODI retirement

The price of PBS medicine will rise tomorrow. 

Aussie chemists call on government to reverse a price hike for some medications

They aren't sure why Dakota Baldwin-Wright was on railway tracks before he was fatally struck by a train 

Czech police investigate Prague death of Perth footballer

Passengers were forced to restrain him, after allegedly attempting to attack an air hostess 

A man sparks mid air emergency on board a Qantas flight

Thirteen Aussies shared last night's division one prize. 

A new multimillionaire in every state after Lotto's 30m megadraw

And Russia has launched a wave of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, killing dozens of civilians. 

Weather Bureau's emergency warning systems under review

BOM copped heavy criticism text alerts during Queensland's recent storms were not accurate or came too late 

Australia's emergency warning system will be reviewed

It's the prediction from economists, who expect rates to fall in the second half of the year

2024 will be better for cash-strapped Aussies

Children among 15 injured in NSW five car crash - two others killed

Heatwave through Northern Australia tipped to peak tomorrow

Heatwave warnings are in place for Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory today.

SEQ bracing for more potential storms as large parts of Oz swelters through heatwave

And South Australian shark attack victim identified. 

Second U.S state rules Donald Trump ineligible for Presidency in 2024

Canberra has urged Aussies to leave Lebanon as soon as possible 

Spy agencies on high alert at home as fighting intensifies in Middle East

Teenager found dead in South Australian waters after shark attack

The Federal Government is advising Aussies not to travel to Lebanon. 

DFAT confirms deaths of two Aussies in South Lebanon air strike

And Australia's Privacy Commissioner launches inquiry into whether Tik Tok should be formally investigated. 

Law Connect takes out Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race by just 51 secs

BOM has flagged this weekend will be wet and there will be thunderstorms  

Severe storms to pick back up again along the East Coast

Two Australian brothers killed in Israel airstrike on Lebanon

The national death toll from Christmas and Boxing Day storms now stands at 9. 

BREAKING: police locate second body during Qld search operation

6 people have died following two days of severe storms in Queensland's South-East. Victoria has also recorded two storm related deaths. 

Three now confirmed dead as boat capsizes off Qld coast

And tributes for Aussie chef Bill Granger, who has died at the age of 54.

Death toll climbs from country's severe storms

Retailers forecast 1.25 billion was spent nationwide 

Aussies splurge in Boxing Day sales; Boating tragedy in Qld

WA town hit with two Emergency level bushfires in just hours

A lucky escape for a NSW teen after a Christmas Day shark attack

Plus Aussie airlines announce boxing day flight bonanza. 

Two dead after wild storms hit east coast; Play halted at Boxing Day Test

And Israel's ambassador slams Anthony Albanese over war comments. 

NSW, VIC, QLD told to brace for more wild weather which has killed a woman

And shoppers are expected to drop a whopping $3-billion-dollars on Boxing Day sales. 

Fresh concerns over Tik Tok and the way it harvests data

PM pays tribute to those affected by floods in Christmas message

Storm leaves ten's of thousands of Queensland homes without power

The SES is urging extreme caution on the roads across Christmas.

Severe Weather Warnings active for parts of Qld, NSW and Vic

The biggest dips will be in regional areas, but even city dwellers won't be left out in the coming days and weeks.

Petrol prices coming down just in time for Christmas

New Christmas Covid variant fuels hospitalisations across Australia

Australia's road death toll rises by at least 7 following horror night

Ongoing demands for a ceasefire in Gaza as the UN votes to deliver aid at scale. 

Pakistan demands end to war as UN adopts aid resolution

The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution on increasing aid into Gaza yet stopped short of approving an end to the fighting. 

UN votes for aid into Gaza amid ceasefire demands

Authorities have a tough weekend ahead with temperatures hovering in the mid 30s.

WA fire emergencies in City of Swan, Shires of Mundaring, Serpentine-Jarrahdale & Murray

it comes as crews are already stretched thin battling fires in Parkerville, Toodyay, Eaton, Manjimup and Lancelin.

Sixth fire in three days flares up in WA - new emergency for Serpentine-Jarrahdale

PM to tour flood-hit Far North Queensland & announce extra financial assistance

Plus- the Prime Minister will visit Far North Queensland flood victims today. 

DFAT hotline organised for Australians needing support after Prague shooting

Meantime- firefighters continue efforts in WA. 

At least 15 dead after shooting in Prague, others injured

Conditions across WA are expected to be challenging for firefighters in the hours and days ahead.

Two homes lost in Perth Hills blaze sparked by tree falling on powerlines

The Parkerville blaze in the Perth Hills has been downgraded to a watch and act.

WA fire emergency escalates - fresh warnings for Toodyay and Eaton

Concerns remain for an 85 year old man who's been missing for several days. 

Flood cleanup effort gets underway in Far North Queensland

Fires burning in multiple regional towns in WA

Check emergency.wa.gov.au for the latest details.

WA tackling bushfire emergencies at West Toodyay and Lancelin

The fast-moving fire has authorities issuing emergency warnings for West Toodyay, Coondle and Julimar.

Firefighter in hospital after truck rolls en-route to blaze north-east of Perth

PM delivers major speech on foreign policy & more flood rescues in QLD

Plus- disaster assistance payments will be made available later today. 

Search continues for 85 year old man in Far North Queensland floods

The PM will travel to the region tomorrow. 

Disaster Recovery Payment for Queensland flood victims available later today

Abdul Nacer Benbrika was sentenced for plotting attacks on the MCG, Crown Casino and other Melbourne landmarks.

Convicted terrorist spends first night of freedom after prison release

Major Westpac outage; Aussie police seize $1 billion worth of cocaine

Plus out of control bushfire in NSW develops own weather system. 

One of Australia's most notorious terrorists being released today

It's burned through more than 100,000 hectares. 

Emergency level bushfire burning out of control in north west NSW

A third of Aussies don't believe COVID-safe measures are important anymore

Efforts to evacuate entire Far North Queensland community to resume today

Queensland Premier Steven Miles says some communities are still isolated and there's a risk of disease and crocodile sightings.

Severe Weather Warning for FNQ cancelled but parts remain underwater

At this stage it's unclear if the death at Holloways Beach is flood-related.

Body found in flood-hit FNQ; Police probe fatal stabbing at Canberra zoo

BREAKING: Woman found dead at National Zoo in Canberra

Plus millions of Aussies missing out on Medicare benefits. 

Authorities struggling to resupply isolated QLD communities amid floods

Far North Queensland's flood emergency & some Aussies cancel Christmas

Rain is continuing to fall in the area. 

Residents stranded on roofs after record flooding in Far North Queensland

Plus- the latest in the flooding in Far North Queensland. 

Australia smashes Pakistan in first Test

River levels in QLD exceed 1977 records as torrential rain continues

A tragic ending to the search for a missing 7 year old in Queensland

Residents across parts of North Queensland are being told to evacuate to higher ground as ex-tropical cyclone Jasper continues to impact the region. 

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