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Three people drowned in separate incidents on New Year's Day along the New South Wales coastline, with two people still missing at sea. Lifesavers conducted more than 100 rescues between Christmas Day and New Year's Eve as large and dangerous swells threatened beachgoers. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a hazardous surf warning for the entire NSW coastline, with all drownings occurring at unpatrolled locations without lifeguards on duty.

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A devastating fire broke out at Le Constellation Bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, just after midnight on New Year's Day, killing approximately 40 people and injuring more than 100. Witnesses reported seeing champagne sparklers ignite the bar's flammable roof material during New Year's Eve celebrations at the popular alpine ski resort. Emergency services deployed 42 ambulances and 13 helicopters, with many victims in critical condition overwhelming local medical facilities, while authorities work to identify victims from multiple countries including 16 missing Italians.

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A coastal carpet python hitched an eight-hour ride from Toowoomba, Queensland to the Central Coast of New South Wales by hiding on top of a family's fuel tank. The Australian Reptile Park's resident wrangler Dylan Wallace safely removed the snake after the family discovered it upon arrival at the park. Coastal carpet pythons are not native to the Central Coast area, and the family likely had their hands near the snake multiple times while refuelling during the journey.

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The 2025 Diving Chess World Championships crowned Zion Collin as victor after he defeated 39 opponents in this hybrid sport. Players must hold their breath underwater while moving pieces across custom-built, weighted magnetic chessboards submerged beneath the surface. The competition combines traditional chess strategy with freediving endurance skills.

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Non-alcoholic beverage sales have surged by almost 20% in the last year, with more Australians choosing to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption, particularly among younger generations. This shift is driven by health consciousness, increased participation in fitness activities like park runs and marathons, and cost of living pressures, with drinks at venues reaching as high as $19.75 for a pint. New Year's Eve 2025 reflects this broader trend, with many Australians opting for earlier, more sober celebrations.

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Nutritionist Sarah DiLorenzo provides guidance on making healthier alcohol choices for New Year's Eve celebrations. She identifies high-calorie drinks like piña coladas and cocktails containing soft drinks, and offers lower-calorie alternatives using soda water and mineral water instead of sugary mixers. The segment includes a demonstration of making a skinny margarita and a hangover remedy using coconut water, honey and banana.

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British boxer Anthony Joshua was hospitalised following a car crash near Lagos, Nigeria, that killed two members of his entourage. The accident occurred when the SUV he was travelling in suffered a burst tyre and crashed into a stationary truck on one of Nigeria's most dangerous roads. Joshua had been in Nigeria celebrating his recent knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami, just one week before the fatal incident.

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Record rainfall has caused severe flooding across outback Queensland, with up to 500 millimetres already recorded near Julia Creek, creating an inland sea. Major flood warnings are in place for the Flinders River and Mount Isa region, with communities cut off as roads have turned to rivers. The Carpentaria Council is organising emergency deliveries of essential supplies, while a separate weather system continues to drench the north tropical coast.

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A man has been arrested in Western Sydney after a Porsche suspected to be a gangland kill car crashed into Woodville Golf Course following a high-speed police pursuit near Guildford. Police seized a gun and jerry can of fuel from the vehicle after the driver fled on foot, with the arrest made by the dog squad.

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A woman was filmed balancing on a chair while cleaning windows on the 16th floor of a peninsula building in Surfers Paradise. The footage, captured by a concerned neighbour, shows the woman performing the dangerous task at significant height. The incident has sparked online discussion about the risks people take during routine cleaning activities.

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