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Muir, PUP free to vote on principle
9:11am The Palmer United Party and the Australian Motoring Enthusiasts Party have agreed to work together where "practicable".
Icebreaker battles to reach Antarctic ship
Patrick Caruana 8:41am The Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis is facing poor visibility and snow showers as it makes its way to a cruise ship stranded in the Antarctic.
Nothing to fear from Zimbabwe: Downer
8:12am Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Australia has little to fear from granting asylum to Zimbabwe's former envoy Jacqueline Zwambila.
Coal prices drive down NSW exports value
9:05am The NSW government says it is on track to see $1.2 billion in new investment over the next three years despite the value of exports dropping 4 per cent.
Cyclone accelerates towards WA coast
1:05am Tropical Cyclone Christine is picking up speed as it heads towards WA's Pilbara region.
Cyclone accelerates towards WA coast
8:26pm Tropical Cyclone Christine is picking up speed as it heads towards WA's Pilbara region.
Icebreaker on track to reach stuck ship
Steve Lillebuen and Sam McKeith An Aussie icebreaker is about 85 nautical miles from a ship trapped in sea ice near Antarctica and is due to reach the stuck vessel late on Sunday night.
GP fee would 'clog up' hospitals: Labor
Labor says a plan for GP co-payments would result in hospital emergency departments being "clogged up" with extra patients.
Soccer fans brawl in Melbourne
Flares have been ignited at a Melbourne stadium hours after four people were injured in a violent brawl between soccer fans.
Zimbabwe ambassador goes into hiding
The immigration minister says a request for asylum by Zimbabwe's ambassador will be considered on its merits once an application is made.
Soccer fans brawl in Melbourne
Flares have been ignited at a Melbourne stadium hours after four people were injured in a violent brawl between soccer fans.
SA bushfire under control
A serious bushfire south of Adelaide has been contained after posing a threat to lives and property.
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Rescue setback for ice-stranded ship
Steve Lillebuen Two icebreakers have been turned back from rescuing a research ship of Australian explorers trapped in sea ice near Antarctica.
Greenpeace activist leaves Russia
Australian Greenpeace campaigner Colin Russell has left Russia as he starts his journey back to Hobart.
Port Hedland evacuates due to cyclone
A major port terminal in Western Australia has started evacuating ships ahead of a looming tropical cyclone.
Cyclone brewing off WA's north
A cyclone warning has been issued for coastal areas from Kuri Bay to Broome.
Lightning kills camper in Qld
A man has died after being struck by lightning on a beach in Queensland.
Cyclone brewing off WA's north
A cyclone warning has been issued for coastal areas from Kuri Bay to Broome.
Rescue vessel close to ice-stranded ship
A Chinese rescue icebreaker is 20 nautical miles from the Russian liner with Australians on board that is trapped in sea-ice near Antarctica
Kids to benefit from big federal programs
Katina Curtis School-age children and those with dental needs will benefit from two separate federal government programs due to start in the new year.
Can't wait to get back to normal: Russell
Australian Greenpeace campaigner Colin Russell says he is looking forward to a normal life after being allowed to leave Russia.
Retailers get what they want for Christmas
Strong sales in the days before Christmas and the Boxing Day sales period have brought a bad year for the retail sector to a strong end.
Suspicious Vic house fire
A suspicious fire has ripped through a home in Melbourne's west and spread to the roof of another home.
Big Boxing Day jump for bank transactions
Banking transactions on Boxing Day were up by 25 per cent on last year for one of Australia's big four banks.
Ships due to reach trapped liner Friday
AMSA says it'll take at least until Friday night for rescue ships to reach a Russian liner trapped in ice near Antarctica.
No decision yet on governor-general: govt
Marty Silk The federal government says it will announce the next governor-general "in due course", but insists a decision has not been made.
Christmas came early for shy girl: cleric
Thousands of worshippers have attended a Sydney mass while others have flocked to the beach for an Australian Christmas.
National holiday road toll remains at four
No deaths have been reported on Australia's roads on Christmas Day, with the toll remaining at four, down from 10 in 2012.
Man covered in blood in Brisbane CBD
A man has been found covered in blood on a street in Brisbane's inner city on Christmas Day.
