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Bushfires
Volunteer firie killed fighting Esperance blaze identified
Harry Stead was fatally injured after falling from a private firefighting vehicle while part of a crew conducting fire suppression activities on a neighbouring farm.
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Restaurant news
‘Devastating’: Top chefs pay tribute after death of Bill Granger at 54
The celebrated global restaurateur and food writer died in London on Christmas Day at the age of 54, his family said.
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Political leadership
WA voters turning away from Labor, Albanese
An exclusive survey also reveals the challenge for Albanese in holding support among families that are suffering from high inflation.
Live
Boxing Day Test
Australia v Pakistan LIVE updates: Cummins takes a classic catch to dismiss Abdullah
After an occasionally frustrating opening day at the MCG in which rain forced a lengthy delay, Australia advanced to 3-187 at stumps. Follow day two live coverage of the Boxing Day Test.
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Sydney to Hobart
Andoo Comanche back in front, Rum Rebellion skipper thrown overboard
Early retiree Rum Rebellion has made it back to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia after a rough night at sea, which included skipper Shane Connelly being thrown overboard.
I did both of my calves before BBL season: Marsh
Shaun Marsh has revealed he tore both of his calves while preparing for the current BBL season, leading to fears he wouldn’t be able to play during his farewell campaign.
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Courts
Pollies, protests and billionaire bust-ups: The WA civil court rows that shaped 2023
There were no shortage of court battles being waged — or rebutted — by the top end of town in 2023.
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Extreme weather
Brisbane teacher latest casualty as death toll rises after Christmas storms
Storms have now claimed the lives of seven people in south-east Queensland, as thousands of homes remain without power.
Victorian Christmas storms claim second life after flash flood
Victoria’s deadly storms have claimed another life with a woman found dead at an East Gippsland campground after a flash flood swamped cars.
Missing Putin critic Navalny turns up in Arctic Gulag prison
The prison, about 60 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, was founded in the 1960s as part of what was once the gulag system of forced Soviet labour camps.
Analysis
Royal family
Christmas Day showed King’s vision for monarchy
Here was The Firm and The Family, together but separate, and as clear a statement of regal intent as the public had seen since Charles took the throne.
Hannah Furness
Lehrmann, the Murdochs, Ita Buttrose and media’s big hits in 2023
The media industry’s year was filled with shock resignations, succession plans and landmark court rulings.
Get out of the aisle: The 50 definitive rules of modern air travel
As soon as we step inside an airport or onto a plane, our manners seem to vanish. Here are the 50 basic rules every passenger should be following.
Just can’t get Kenough: How a Barbie song became the year’s silliest smash
Andrew Wyatt’s scored big with his film music before. But his Barbie experience went beyond.
Where to find the chocolates that inspired Willy Wonka
A 121-year-old chocolate shop in London is the official supplier for Buckingham Palace and was a favourite of Willy Wonka creator Roald Dahl.
Western Australia
Aboriginal man dies in Perth prison infirmary cell
An Aboriginal man has died at a prison in Western Australia.
Woman killed in Christmas Day incident at Broome beach
A woman has died after being seriously injured on a Broome beach on Christmas Day.
Five WA uni courses you probably haven’t heard of
For future students unsure of what they want to study here are some of the more obscure university courses on offer in WA.
Wedge Island shark attack victim stable in hospital
A windsurfer remains in a stable condition in hospital after being bitten by a shark on Sunday afternoon.
Perth the only Australian capital city set for a sunny Christmas Day
Christmas Day in the west is forecast to reach a balmy 35 degrees, but it’s not the same story for the rest of the country.
Politics
‘This isn’t a member grab’: Union wants a say on conditions for migrant recruits
Australian Industry Group chief executive Innes Willox says it “sounds like a thinly veiled push for employers to be dragged into union agreements”.
Business
Lehrmann, the Murdochs, Ita Buttrose and media’s big hits in 2023
The media industry’s year was filled with shock resignations, succession plans and landmark court rulings.
World
Analysis
Royal family
Christmas Day showed King’s vision for monarchy at its clearest yet
Here was The Firm and The Family, together but separate, and as clear a statement of regal intent as the public had seen since Charles took the throne.
Hannah Furness
Opinion
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Property
From a Greek island to Hamptons-style: The best beach houses around the world
Dreaming of a holiday home on the beach? If money’s no object, choose from an estate in a star-studded town or an entire private island.
Wildest auctions of 2023: Andy Lee, a garage and the investor who spent $2.4m on her way to a cafe
Melbourne’s auction market had a rollercoaster year in 2023 due to interest rate rises, but buyers continued to bid, despite the challenges.
Good Food
Lifestyle
How to make small talk more enjoyable, according to experts
From your distant cousin to new neighbour, here’s how to handle light conversations during the holidays.
Culture
Spoilers
Streaming
‘Extraordinary moment’: The Crown’s finale is a fitting, elaborate sign-off
After six seasons, and three casts, the crowning final hour of the hit Netflix drama ends with a powerful flourish.
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Sport
Marsh heroics not enough as Scorchers beat Renegades
The Perth Scorchers have overcome a crazy batting collapse and a Shaun Marsh masterclass to post a 13-run BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades in front of 42,226 fans at Optus Stadium.
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Sydney to Hobart
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2023 LIVE: Andoo Comanche back in front, Olympian among three more retirements
One of the main contenders for line honours, Scallywag, has already bowed out, but the battle is very much on between the leaders in the race to Constitution Dock.
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Boxing Day Test
Australia v Pakistan LIVE updates: Cummins takes a classic catch to dismiss Abdullah
After an occasionally frustrating opening day at the MCG in which rain forced a lengthy delay, Australia advanced to 3-187 at stumps. Follow day two live coverage of the Boxing Day Test.
Warner endorses Harris to replace him as Test opener
Playing his second-last Test, David Warner says Marcus Harris should be next in line to replace him, after making 38 of Australia’s 3-187 in the second Test against Pakistan.
Analysis
Boxing Day Test
Deft Khawaja keeps a step ahead of the ICC, and the new ball
Those asking Usman Khawaja to shut up and bat do not realise it was in finding his voice that the opener found his best form.
Opinion
City life
The Magic Ticket part two: A free pass to the best moments in Sydney sporting history
Willy Wonka gave out Golden Tickets, but we’ve handed out Magic Tickets to give our journalists the Christmas gift of a free pass to any sporting event ever held in Sydney.
Analysis
Boxing Day Test
Pakistan drop a catch, but not their bundle
Callow Pakistan went admirably hard at Australia on a disrupted Boxing Day. This touring team will endear themselves to Australian crowds. Perhaps they have already.
Have Your Say
Deft Khawaja keeps a step ahead of the ICC, and the new ball
Those asking Usman Khawaja to shut up and bat do not realise it was in finding his voice that the opener found his best form.
