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Customers vent fury as gift cards rejected on Boxing Day at Myer and Coles
Shoppers couldn't take advantage of the Boxing Day sales using gift cards, sparking widespread anger and frustration.
- by Anthony Colangelo
'We’d have to ground the planes': Drone users warned amid bushfire threat
With Victoria facing a scorching heatwave and a very high bushfire risk, the state's emergency chief says firefighting aircraft could be grounded if drones are spotted in their airspace.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Traffic
Melbourne's worst Boxing Day traffic is all headed to one place
There isn’t that much traffic clogging up Melbourne’s roads today. But that’s not to say it’s plain sailing everywhere.
- by Craig Butt
Warner backed into a corner as Bancroft opens up
The spotlight has again turned onto David Warner after Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith made explosive comments about the ball-tampering scandal on Boxing Day.
- by Jon Pierik
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'One day Amazon will fail. Amazon will go bankrupt': Tech leaders turn heads
The last 12 months have been a confusing time for tech companies. And facing heightened public scrutiny, their bosses delivered some jaw-dropping lines.
- by Isobel Asher Hamilton
'They were holding hands and playing': Woman's horror as husband and son drown
The grieving mother said she could only watch as a monster wave swept her husband and son out to sea.
- by Chris Vedelago & Yan Zhuang
Woman allegedly shot with nail gun by stepson on Christmas Day
The Sydney mother was involved in a "verbal altercation" with her 20-year-old stepson at the family home, police said.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
'I was struggling mentally': Former captain Steve Smith opens up on toxic culture
Steve Smith has shed more light on the role former Cricket Australia executives played in establishing a toxic culture.
Bishop overboard: Former foreign affairs minister leaps from Wild Oats X
Julie Bishop jumped ship at the start of the Sydney to Hobart race.
- by Nick Bonyhady & Jenny Noyes
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Accident
Abalone diver drowns in rough seas off Cape Schanck
- by Carolyn Webb & Anthony Colangelo
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Emergency services
Hot-air balloon gas tanks catch fire, passengers race to safety
- by Melissa Cunningham
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Sydney emergency
'Absolutely no danger': Developer defends evacuated Sydney tower
- by Megan Gorrey & Josh Dye
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 bydomain
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
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Ball tampering
'I just wanted to fit in and feel valued' Bancroft explains role in ball tampering
Cameron Bancroft has detailed how David Warner suggested he alter the condition of the match ball as Australia struggled against South Africa.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Boxing Day Test
Boxing Day Test LIVE: India lay foundations for big first innings total
The series is tied at 1-1, follow all the action on the biggest day on the Australian cricket calendar.
- by Daniel Cherny
Cricket
Crowds drawn to 'G by love of cricket, 'atmosphere' and tandoori tacos
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey & Nickolas Zakharia
