The PM orders urgent review of intelligence and law enforcement agencies after Bondi terror attack; At least 13 people have died after a train derailment in southern Mexico; And in cricket, MCG admits pitch error after Test ends in two days.

Bondi terror victims’ families demand royal commission into antisemitism failures; Trump warns land disputes remain key hurdle to Ukraine peace talks; And in sailing, light winds threaten Sam Haynes’ Sydney to Hobart handicap defence.

The New South Wales Premier flags tougher security measures after Bondi shooting; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to meet Donald Trump in Miami; Comanche claims line honours in the Sydney to Hobart.

Extra security measures announced for Sydney New Year events; a strong earthquake shakes Taiwan; and controversy over the MCG cricket pitch.

The short Boxing Day Test could lead revenue loss of $10 million; Italian authorities lay charges over alleged Hamas funding; Four yachts in tight tussle in the Sydney to Hobart.

Cambodia and Thailand sign a truce to end fighting; NT Police investigating a death in custody in Tennant Creek; England celebrate their first Test victory on Australian soil in 15 years.

A planned protest at Cronulla Beach prevented from going ahead after the Bondi attack; the United States says it won't be following Israel in recognising Somaliland; and five yachts compete for line honours in this year's Sydney to Hobart.

Severe weather warnings as fires and floods threaten parts of the country; a mosque bombing in Syria leaves at least eight people dead; first supermaxi drops out of the Sydney to Hobart

Australians expected to spend more than $3.1 billion on Boxing Day sales; Ukraine's President set to meet Trump in Florida this weekend; Boxing Day Ashes test sets a new attendance record for the MCG.

Police appeal for information about a person of interest in the Christmas Day arson attack; Extreme weather warnings across the country; And in sport, LawConnect leads the fleet as the 80th annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race gets underway.