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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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Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014 with 239 people on board including six Australians, will be the subject of a new 55-day search operation beginning this week. Private robotics company Ocean Infinity will use advanced satellite tracking and radio wave interference analysis technology to locate the aircraft wreckage in waters approximately three kilometres deep. The search aims to recover the aircraft's black boxes, which could reveal what happened during the flight's final moments.

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Home burglaries increase by up to 19% during the summer holiday period in Australia, with 31% of homes still being left unlocked. Security experts recommend locking all doors and gates, avoiding hiding spare keys under rocks or pot plants, using motion sensor lighting, maintaining the appearance of an occupied home, and ensuring electronic security systems are serviced before leaving for holidays. Neighbours or family should be enlisted to maintain regular activities like bin collection and keeping driveways occupied.

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Lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters have caused almost 300 fires in New South Wales in 2025, with injuries doubling since 2024. The NSW Coroner's Court has launched a major inquiry into the dangers of these batteries. NSW Fire and Rescue Commissioner Jeremy Futrell recommends purchasing reputable brands with Australian compliance standards, proper charging practices, and installing smoke alarms in garages where these devices are typically charged.

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Families of the Bondi terror attack victims are calling on the federal government to launch a royal commission into anti-Semitism, despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejecting the proposal. New South Wales police will carry long-arm weapons at Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations for the first time, with the Premier also considering deploying the army to protect Jewish communities. The debate centres on whether a royal commission or review is the appropriate response to investigate the attack and rising anti-Semitism in Australia.

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Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress and singer who revolutionised 1960s cinema, has died aged 91 at her home in the south of France. The blonde bombshell starred in nearly 50 films including the controversial 1956 hit 'And God Created Woman', which was banned by the Vatican for being too sexualised. After retiring from acting in 1973, Bardot devoted her later life to animal rights activism, establishing the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, though her legacy remains complicated by later controversies including fines for inciting racial hatred.

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A major fire has broken out at an abandoned house in North Lakes, Brisbane's north, prompting a large-scale evacuation of the surrounding area. Seven fire crews were deployed to the single-storey property just after 6 o'clock to battle the blaze. Authorities believe the house was likely occupied by squatters and are conducting property checks.

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Robert Irwin has offered Australia Zoo as a wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, suggesting the location would provide a nature-filled ceremony. The offer joins other celebrity contributions, including Martha Stewart's offer to organise the wedding. Current reports indicate the couple is considering a luxurious Rhode Island venue with a tentative date of 13 June next year.

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71% of Australians have already set resolutions for 2026 before the new year begins. Physical health tops the list, with a third aiming to get fitter and eat healthier, while 25% want to lose weight. Other popular goals include improving sleep quality, achieving better work-life balance, starting meditation practices, and prioritising travel.

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