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A TU-154

Missing Russian plane: 'Musicians, media on board'

BREAKING
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Canberra's first Christmas baby was born after a three-day labour to parents Stella Vongdara and Alex Pabian at the ...

Christmas baby brings joy to Isabella Plains couple

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

Fake news prompts Pakistani nuclear threat aimed at Israel

US President-elect Donald Trump says he will wind up the Trump Foundation.

Under scrutiny, Trump decides to dissolve his foundation

The Christmas holidays sees a spike in heart attacks, but experts still do not fully understand the causes.

Christmas holidays linked to fatal heart attack spike

Typhoon Nock-ten intensifies into a powerful storm as it heads towards the Philippines.

Evacuations as Christmas typhoon threatens millions

Three-year-old dies after being left in car in Sydney

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The unlikely man to lead the fight against intolerance

COMMENT
Tim Dick

It's heating up: ACT to enjoy a sunny Christmas after last night's storm

Shorten breaks with tradition with dig at PM in Christmas message

Handscomb's Boxing Day dream about to be reality

Greg Baum

A successful Boxing Day requires good planning, and comfortable shoes.

How to survive Boxing Day sales and score a bargain

Levi Miller and canine friend in <i>Red Dog: True Blue</i>.

Insider's guide to the blockbuster movies out on Boxing Day

Harrison Ford.

Harrison Ford 'shocked' at Carrie Fisher's health crisis

Tia Al Murabet, 8, of Dickson, gets out of bed for a cuddle with AFP dogs-in-training Barry and Ralph.

Puppies spread Christmas cheer at the Canberra Hospital

<i>The Katering Show</i>: Kate McCartney (left) and Kate McLennan.

How to shut-down annoying relatives at Christmas lunch

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Must-see summer movies

Elia Ware Crescent in Bonner is all lit up for Christmas to raise money for Legacy.

Canberra Milk Christmas lights map: find the city's best

It doesn't matter if there's rain, hail or shine – nothing comes between Aussies and a good barbecue.

How to barbecue like a pro – 10 top chef's tips

Meet your new assembly: Bec Cody, the hairdresser ...

7:32PM

Prison librarian reveals inmates' most popular ...

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Boxing Day sales offer bargains for Canberra ...

7:18PM

Virgin Australia staff with the Australian War Memorial's Lockheed Hudson bomber now on display at Canberra Airport.

Here's how you get a 5-tonne plane on to a first floor display

Father threatened to kill wife as she held their baby: police

Working this Christmas? You're not alone

Here's a guide to what's open and when in Canberra over Christmas.

Your Boxing Day sale guide to what's open when in Canberra

Where to eat and drink over Christmas and New Year.

Where is open to eat and drink in Canberra this Christmas

Armed men rob a supermarket in Canberra's south.

Armed men rob supermarket in Canberra's south

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Dad spending Christmas Eve behind bars for AFP break-in

Ambulance leaving the street in Glenwood.

Toddler dies after being left in car in Sydney

NSW
1 hr ago

Antonio Hermiz, as posted on social media.

Park shooting victims linked to street gang

NSW

Police search the home owned by Bradley Edwards' parent in Madora Bay.

Second house searched over Perth murders

WA

A 72-year-old was charged with driving under the influence after returning the "worst reading across the state" on ...

Police fine 3300 motorists in 24 hours

QLD

ACT Corrective Services faces serious bullying allegations.

Corrections staff at 'suicide risk' from bullying

CFMEU organiser Johnny Lomax (right) exits the ACT Magistrates Court after the case against him collapsed in October 2015.

It's 'personal': TURC cops sued over CFMEU arrest

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has recommended current Finance Department Deputy Secretary Rosemary Huxtable for the ...

PM recommends new Finance secretary

Senator Rod Culleton has been declared bankrupt.

Rod Culleton declared bankrupt, place in Senate in doubt

Fergus Hunter

How to fix our broken political system

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

Turnbull's five biggest mistakes and how he can fix them in 2017

COMMENT
James Massola

Sudanese man Faysal Ishak Ahmed, 27, has died after being airlifted to Brisbane from Manus Island due to a 'fall and ...

Why did Faysal die? The questions Peter Dutton has to answer

Michael Gordon
1 hr ago

Compulsory, state-subsided preschool is something economists are switching on to.

A sure-fire budget fix - but politicians don't have the guts

COMMENT
Jacqueline Maley

Seventy-six per cent of the 1443 people surveyed agreed that the ABC should be protected from political interference.

ABC most trusted news source, poll shows, as minister accuses it of 'fake news'

Many experts have warned that personal phone data could be mined for civil lawsuits.

Australians' phone, email records could be used in civil lawsuits

Members of a Syrian refugee family who arrived seven months ago prepare a meal for another family about to arrive to ...

In US heartland, a house made a home for Syrian refugees

Family members mourn Oktay Durak, who was killed fighting for Turkey in al-Bab, Syria.

Erdogan plans to seek support of Trump in attack on Raqqa

A woman prays during Christmas Eve Mass in Bartella, Iraq.

Tears and joy as town celebrates its first Christmas since 2013

Typhoon Nock-ten intensifies into a powerful storm as it heads towards the Philippines.

Millions in path of rare Christmas typhoon

Peter Hannam

Peter FitzSimons.

Here's what you need to do to help make Australia a republic

COMMENT
Peter FitzSimons

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Martin Luther King believed non-violence was a powerful and just weapon.

Flip the script, a message for Christmas

Natasha Moore

Illustration John Shakespeare

It was the year of living dangerously: 2016 CBD Wrap

Colin Kruger, CBD

Gifts put us into a relationship with someone. They're like a maintenance fee for your relationship.

The gift economy: Why we keep buying presents no one needs

Two American Jews enjoy a party in Jerusalem at the end of a weeklong romantic voyage to Israel Wednesday, May 10, 2006. ...

For online dating sites it's a bumpy road to love

Alina Tugend

Ooshies

How a superhero toy could save Australian retail

Catie Low

Knowledge, not resources, drive our economic growth

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Forget Christmas cheer for Seven board members

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Front running, insider trading, collusion: Scandals keep rolling

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Sharing economy revolution overshadowed by Uber

ANALYSIS

Experts reveal the worst renovations in heritage properties

The history behind Australia's most common architectural styles.

The history behind our most common architectural styles

Santa Claus's North Pole home listed for sale

"It's not a house, it's a home." The Kerrigans in the 1997 movie, "The Castle".

House from The Castle's future uncertain, won't be heritage listed

Toast the new year with the perfect party.

Throw the party of the year with these NYE tips

Wines for drinking outdoors with old mates and an Esky.

Cheers to that! 50 of the best Australian wines under $50

Fine Drinks

<b>Range Rover Vogue</b><br>

Nine of the best luxury SUVs that really can go off-road

Cars

Don't take the jolly out of your holiday season by overcommitting on your Christmas spending.

Warning about new 'buy now, pay later' system in festive frenzy

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Illustration: Simon Letch

What happens to my health care card when I lose my pension?

Noel Whittaker

Exit interviews are standard: but do they need to be rethought?

How to make exit interviews work

James Adonis

Small business owners make the mistake of coming back to work too soon.

You don't want to think about 2017 yet but you should

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Philippines prepares for incoming typhoon

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Christmas celebrations around the world

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Karl Quinn's must-see summer cinema releases

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The origins of Christmas... a poem

SMH NEWS
A buyer wheels out some Yellow Fin Tuna after the sales at the Sydney Fish Markets. 17th December ...

Christmas rush at the fish market

Masters of sex - Stan

The sexual revolution will be televised. Every episode ever of Masters of Sex now streaming.

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Every episode ever of Younger, now streaming.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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The business rules of attraction

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Musician Tim Minchin penned one of our most popular Aussie Christmas carols.

How writing a Christmas carol is Tim Minchin's proudest moment

Tim Byron

Nigella Lawson offers foolproof tips for stress-free festive cooking.

The perfect recipe: hams, carols and a royal fixture

Michael Idato

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in the musicla <i>La La Land</i>.

Boxing Day releases reviewed: Oscars pundits take note

Paul Byrnes and Jake Wilson

Savannah Knoop, left, posing as JT LeRoy, with Laura Albert.

'I wrote out of suffering': Woman behind JT Leroy hoax speaks out

Jake Wilson

Denis Walter at rehearsals for Carols By Candlelight.

Denis Walter has performed at Carols for more than half his life

Kerrie O'Brien

Nothing in the world is free: You have to earn leisure, Christos Tsiolkas says.

Not just a life of leisure: Christos Tsiolkas on childlessness myths

COMMENT
Christos Tsiolkas

Kelly Rowland has joined the judging panel for <i>The Voice</i> 2017.

Destiny's Child star joins The Voice 2017 line-up

Nathanael Cooper

Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall in <i>Sex and the City</i>.

Look out for Carrie and co in the third Sex and the City movie

Kerrie O'Brien

Fish Co Fish Market's, John Fragopoulos, on what's selling this Christmas. Photo Elesa Kurtz

Where you'll catch the ACT's Christmas seafood specials

Rick Tunks, Canberra's favourite shopping mall Santa.

The beard is real: is this Canberra's ultimate Santa?

Elf on a shelf in Queanbeyan

Elf on the shelf makes himself at home in Queanbeyan

Carrie Fisher in her iconic role as Princess Leia.

Carrie Fisher's Hollywood friends react to news of her health crisis

Bryan Alexander

A successful Boxing Day requires good planning, and comfortable shoes.

How to survive the Boxing Day sales (Tip: BYO toilet paper)

Melissa Singer

Starting afresh in a relationship means starting afresh at Christmas.

The best thing about celebrating Christmas with a blended family

Nicole Jankowski

Claremont murder victims Ciara Glennon (left) and Jane Rimmer (right). Investigations into the disappearance of Sarah ...

How the Claremont serial killer changed Perth

Jenna Clarke

Lucy Hale arrives at the 23rd Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills ...

Lucy Hale speaks out after topless photos stolen and published

Kelly Lawler

RETAIL . Generic . Woman in a long skirt sitting at a bus stop with her shopping in paper bags as Autumn leaves pass her ...

Where to find the best Boxing Day bargains at the shops and online

Melissa Singer

The secret to my most perfect Christmas

Robyn Doreian

Mariah Carey performs during the opening show of Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You at Beacon Theatre on ...

Mariah Carey offers glimpse into Christmas celebrations

Andrew Hornery

Turn it around in the new year and have more fun.

Lessons in wellness from 2016

Sarah Berry

Cheyann Shaw.

The bodybuilder Instagramming her battle with ovarian cancer

Lindsey Bever

Run for your brain.

Running as the thinking person's sport

GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Adam Liaw's glazed Christmas ham with bush herbs.

Adam Liaw's glazed Christmas ham with bush herbs

A summery Chrissamisu for dessert this year?

17 of the best Christmas desserts you can serve

<i>The Katering Show</i>: Kate McCartney (left) and Kate McLennan.

The Katering Show: How to shut-down annoying relatives at Christmas lunch

Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan

The incredible MRI image shows the rupture (indicated by the white arrows) and the protruding amniotic sac, which ...

Incredible MRI shows unborn baby's legs breaking through uterus

Wollongong brothers, Jason and Daniel surprise their mum with her dream car.

Brothers save for ten years to buy mum her dream car

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Mariah Carey's ex-husband builds a 'candy room' for the kids

Woman making an online booking with a credit card and a laptop.

Traveller letters: We couldn't check in to our flight after booking online

Open the shades - it's not just about getting a good view.

The real reason cabin lights are dimmed for take-off and landing

Gavin Haines

Morning sunlight over the amphitheater at Bryce Canyon viewed from Inspiration Point.

The gift of travel: Trips that will change your life

Traveller writers

There might be hope to jump on the high speed bandwagon even if Telstra has previously denied you access to the HFC ...

How I finally got Telstra to fix my internet

COMMENT

Mario

Mario sets app records, but price a sore point

When we leave our daily routine for the holidays, our data usage typically skyrockets.

Don't get sucked down the mobile data drain these holidays

The NBN is supposed to be completed by 2020 thanks to this loan.

NBN's searchable rollout map is now live

Kotaku

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Christmas tech gift guide: Over $1000

Mercedes-Benz is set to expand its small car range with a new A-Class sedan, featuring a more conventional body style ...

Mercedes plans A-Class sedan

Greg Kable

2017 Kia Picanto teaser.

New Kia Picanto teased

Drive Staff

Ford commit $450m to research and development in Australia in 2017.

Ford to invest $450m in Oz

Drive Staff

2017 Audi Q8 concept

Audi set to reveal new Q8 concept

Greg Kable

The last Australian-made Ford Falcon rolled off the production this October.

2016 will be remembered for...

The Drive Team

The Volkswagen Group has settled a compensation claim with owners of vehicles fitted with the 3.0-litre diesel engine in ...

Volkswagen reaches deal with 80,000 US owners

David Shepardson

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 04: Mark Webber unveils the new Porsche 919 Hybrid during the press day of the 84th ...

Webber takes chance to 'go out on my terms' after 20 years

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Queanbeyan Boxing Day races preview. 18-year-old jockey Patrick Scorse is following in the footsteps of his father John ...

Scorse leaves national dreams behind to follow in father's footsteps

Erik Adriaanse.

Erik Adriaanse prepared for highs and lows on Love & War

A rare example: Victorian Peter Handscomb will play in the Boxing Day Test.

A straight bat: Handscomb's cricketing journey to the MCG

Nick Winter of the Melbourne Renegades.

BBL a fair substitute for missing Christmas at home for Nick Winter

Ready for anything: Balance skipper Paul Clitheroe (right) is preparing for a rough ride despite favourable conditions.

Why this year's Sydney To Hobart may be the fastest of all time

Ronda Rousey trains for her UFC return.

On eve of UFC comeback, is reclusive Rousey ready?

Australian plan: Eddie Jones thinks the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force should be axed from Super Rugby for the ...

Fixing the Wallabies starts with big changes to Super Rugby: Jones