Sunrise

Guide Dogs Australia is conducting its Christmas appeal donation drive to support guide dogs and therapy dogs for Australians. The weather forecast shows warm, sunny conditions across most Australian capital cities, with temperatures ranging from 24 degrees in Sydney to 39 degrees in Alice Springs. Guide dog puppies are featured during the weekend sunrise weather segment.

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New South Wales police are deploying extra officers across Sydney for New Year's Eve celebrations, with Premier Chris Minns encouraging residents to attend harbour festivities following the Bondi terror attack. The security response includes sniffer dogs, long-arm patrols and officers recalled from leave to ensure public safety. Meanwhile, 71% of Australians have already begun their 2026 resolutions, with 32% focussing on fitness and healthy eating goals.

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Sam Kerr is set to marry fiancée Christy Mewis on New Year's Eve in Perth, with their seven-month-old son Jagger accompanying the Matildas captain down the aisle in a matching outfit. The couple are considering attending the Men's World Cup for their honeymoon.

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Reuven Morrison was killed confronting one of the shooters during the Bondi terror attack. His family has joined calls for a royal commission into anti-Semitism, stating they have not heard from the Prime Minister or his office since the attack. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has apologised to Australia's Jewish community and acknowledged the government could have done more, while the Albanese government has announced a review of intelligence and security agencies instead of a royal commission.

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Severe flooding warnings are in effect across Queensland, with the northwest region expecting up to 500 millimetres of rain over three to five days in areas west of Richmond, Mount Isa, and Julia Creek. The tropical north, including Mackay, Townsville, Cairns, and Cooktown, faces 50 to 150 millimetres of localised heavy rainfall expected mid next week. SES centres are preparing for potential flooding in already sodden regions like Ingham, which experienced flooding less than a year ago.

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A television broadcast concludes on Christmas Eve with hosts discussing children's Christmas wishes, including a Nintendo Switch 2 and cameras. The presenters thank their production team and wish viewers a merry Christmas before signing off until Boxing Day, with one host travelling to Melbourne for the holiday.

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Sunrise television hosts Wayne Eddy and his co-host compete in a Christmas-themed game called Reindeer Ring Toss on the morning before Christmas. The challenge involves throwing rings onto reindeer antlers within 60 seconds, with elves assisting in the festive competition. The host defeats Wayne Eddy in the final tally of successful ring tosses.

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Twelve people remain hospitalised ten days after a terror attack in Sydney, with five in critical but stable condition. Constable Scott Dyson has woken from a medically induced coma following multiple surgeries, while police officer Jack Hibbert, who lost vision and an eye after being shot, has been released to spend Christmas with his family.

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New South Wales Parliament has passed significant gun and protest legislation in response to the Bondi terror attack. The bill cleared the upper house on Christmas Eve with support from Labor and the Liberals, while the Nationals opposed the reforms, splitting the coalition. The Greens supported the gun law changes but rejected the public assembly provisions.

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Courtney Roulston demonstrates three simple no-cook appetiser recipes perfect for Christmas entertaining using Alina's Bakehouse and Ritz Crackers. The recipes include fig and black olive crackers topped with blue cheese, fresh figs, thyme and honey; Dayton apricot crackers with brie, prosciutto, peaches and basil; and Ritz cracker sandwiches filled with cream cheese, smoked salmon, chives and lemon, garnished with dill or bagel seasoning. Tips are shared for creating an impressive cheese platter using seasonal ingredients, herbs and simple presentation techniques.

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