Feedback sought on a plan for Australian airline customers to be compensated for cancelled or delayed flights; older Australians urged to get the latest COVID booster vaccine; and in boxing, Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury in their world title rematch.

A bushfire in Victoria's Grampians triples in size as evacuation orders are issued; Quake-stricken Vanuatu to resume commercial flights; The Bacardi crew are ready for a record 31st Sydney to Hobart race

Thirty people slightly injured in a Houthi missile strike on Tel Aviv; Victorian Fire authorities say a blaze in the Grampians National Park could take weeks to contain; Auckland FC's unbeaten run in the A-League Men comes to an end

An Australian class action launched against Johnson & Johnson over its cold and flu medications; urgent rescue operations continue in Vanuatu, after a deadly earthquake; and in sailing, excitement ahead of this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Two dead and more than 60 injured in a Christmas market car ramming attack in Germany; Travel chaos in Sydney ahead of the holidays; Alyssa Healy returns as Australia bat first against New Zealand

Rock lobster trade with China to resume by the end of the year; Torrential rain and flooding disrupt north Queensland as evacuations loom; Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham is showing progress after a 4-3 win over Manchester United in the E-F-L Cup

A new security agreement between Australia and the Solomon Islands, Australian aid agencies launch an appeal for earthquake-struck Vanuatu; and in cycling, 2025 La Vuelta race to start in Italy for first time.

A warning issued on a developing cyclone headed for Vanuatu, as it deals with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake; New Year's Eve plans to be impacted by public transport chaos; the search for the new coach of the Matildas could extend past February.

Another two flights bringing Australians home from Vanuatu arrive in Brisbane; A French court finds nearly 50 men guilty of raping a 72-year-old woman; Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles steps in after Patrick Kisnorbo's abrupt resignation

A new report shows a significant rise in racism and discrimination in Australian universities; Energy provider AGL receives a record breaking fine; An iconic Aussie trio help Arsenal to a crucial 3-2 victory.