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Gift cards declined on Boxing Day at Myer and Coles
Shoppers couldn't take advantage of the Boxing Day sales using gift cards sparking anger and frustration.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Man allegedly strangles pregnant partner, throws 2yo girl on Christmas
The court was told the Holt man got into an argument with his partner after he accused her of hiding his bong.
- by Elliot Williams
Green light given for Anzac Park East building demolition
The office block's demolition would clear the path for the site to be redeveloped with housing and commercial space.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Sydney emergency
'Absolutely no danger': Developer defends evacuated Opal Tower building
Ecove director Bassam Aflak defended the "high-quality building", saying the project's builder, Icon, was a "well-established high-quality builder".
- by Megan Gorrey & Josh Dye
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'Worth every minute': Queues in cars, shops to get Boxing Day bargains
Cars were parked along Canberra Avenue near the Canberra Outlet Centre on Wednesday afternoon, while retailers expected their biggest day of trade for the year.
- by Jasper Lindell
Warner backed into a corner as Bancroft opens up
The spotlight has again turned onto David Warner after comments by Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
- by Jon Pierik
Julie Bishop lands leap from Wild Oats X
Julie Bishop said there were no political metaphors at play as she readied to jump ship after the start of the Sydney to Hobart race.
- by Nick Bonyhady & Jenny Noyes
Camp Magic to help bereaved Canberra kids cope with their grief
"I didn't know how to grieve, I didn't know how to address the fact that I was in pain," founder James Thomas says.
- by Megan Doherty
'It's a disgrace': Trump’s Christmas message
The President demanded his wall, described immigrants as criminals and human traffickers and attacked James Comey.
- by Katie Rogers & Emily Cochrane
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Emergency services
Hot-air balloon gas tanks catch fire, passengers race to safety
- by Melissa Cunningham
Politics
'Big ships to turn around': Department stores face new year slump
Industry pessimism has set in as big retailers struggle to compete with the shift online.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Whales
Australia lashes Japan's decision to restart commercial whaling
- by Fergus Hunter & Steve Jacobs
World
False alarms among traumatised survivors of Indonesia's 'silent tsunami'
- by Amilia Rosa & Niniek Karmini
Property byallhomes
From a cave to a steam train: Unique places to stay this summer
What better way to celebrate the season than staying in some of the most unique accommodation the country has to offer?
- by Zara McDonald
Ready to flee the mainland? Cute Tasmanian homes under $500,000
If you're dreaming of packing it all in for a cooler climate, cooler property prices and a chance to chill out, one of these 10 abodes could be just the ticket.
- by Nicole Frost
Business
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'Monumental shift': Bank bosses and shareholders face a poorer future
Bank shareholders and executives have no choice now but to realise that customers and licences to operate take priority over short-term rewards.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Shaken or stirred? From cocktails to clothes, on-demand takes hold
- by Christine D'Mello
Entertainment
What to see at the movies: Your Boxing Day film review guide
When it's all over ... our movie critics reveal the Boxing Day must-sees.
- by Sandra Hall, Jake Wilson & Paul Byrnes
Kevin Spacey appears in bizarre video as charge of assaulting teen looms
Kevin Spacey is facing a felony charge of sexual assault for allegedly assaulting a former Boston TV news anchor's teenage son in 2016.
Lifestyle
Smarter living
What I'm going to tell my kids about my tattoos
When my children were little they would ask when my "drawings" were going to "wash off".
- by Bianca Wordley
TicPods Free review: AirPods for everybody
With a design similar to Apple's but also noise cancelling, Android compatibility and a lower price, the TicPods are an excellent alternative.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Ash Sykes comes out of retirement to save Canberra United
Like the great John Farnham - Ash Sykes is back and she means business.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
India set to make Australia sweat as Kohli takes charge on Boxing Day
Australia will need quick wickets on day two in what shapes as a battle of attrition at the MCG.
- by Jon Pierik
