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One in 100 packages are damaged, lost or stolen during delivery in Australia, with 110 million parcels moving through networks this holiday season. Sydney and Melbourne experience the highest rates of porch piracy, with organised and opportunistic criminals targeting doorstep deliveries. Freight insurance experts recommend choosing reputable couriers, using sturdy packaging, and purchasing transit insurance to protect Christmas gifts, noting that 80% of claims involve damage rather than theft.

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Ambulance Victoria is preparing for its busiest period of the year as the festive season approaches, with triple zero calls expected to surge from an average of 2,500 to higher numbers on Christmas Day. Common seasonal injuries include falls from high-risk activities like skateboarding, barbecue burns, alcohol-related incidents, and champagne cork injuries. Paramedics are urging Australians to exercise caution, utilise alternative medical services like urgent care centres and the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department for non-life-threatening emergencies, and maintain vigilance around pools during the holiday period.

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New polling reveals three quarters of Australians support tougher gun laws, with support spanning 80-82% across Labor, Coalition and One Nation voters. The polling comes as questions emerge about enforcement of existing firearms legislation and concerns about illegal weapons. Meanwhile, comedian Rowan Atkinson has sparked debate about voice notes, arguing they shift the communication burden from sender to receiver.

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New data reveals that over a third of Australian gift buyers purchase their Christmas presents in the week leading up to Christmas, with 9% buying gifts on Christmas Day itself. The research highlights the tendency for Australian shoppers to leave their festive shopping until the last minute. Cash and vouchers emerge as popular gift choices, particularly for those avoiding the crowded shopping centres during the holiday rush.

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The Beckham family is experiencing a public rift, with younger son Cruz revealing on Instagram that eldest son Brooklyn blocked his parents David and Victoria on social media. The family conflict reportedly stems from Brooklyn's wedding to wife Nicola Peltz, with no resolution expected before Christmas despite Victoria hanging a Christmas stocking for Brooklyn as a potential peace gesture.

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Southeastern Queensland is experiencing extreme heat with temperatures reaching 36 degrees in Brisbane and 33 degrees on the Gold Coast. A high fire danger rating is currently in effect across the region. The heatwave conditions are expected to ease by midweek.

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Two men from Sydney travelled to the same location in the Philippines at the same time as the accused Bondi terrorists, prompting police investigations into potential contact between the groups. The Akrams spent a month in the Philippines, during which they met with a Muslim cleric. Both Australian and Philippine authorities are investigating the nature of discussions held during that meeting.

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A 2017 Holden Special Vehicles GT SRW1, the first of only four ever manufactured, is being auctioned with expectations to exceed one million dollars. The vehicle features a 6.2 litre supercharged V8 engine, making it the most powerful Australian-made vehicle ever built. It has only 26 kilometres on the odometer and has never been registered, with current bidding at $805,000.

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Aussie Ark wildlife sanctuary is hand-raising endangered Tasmanian devil joeys and other threatened Australian species as part of their conservation breeding programme. Two eight-month-old devil joeys, Newey and Rumble, were rescued in May after being separated from their mother during severe storms that brought 520 millimetres of rain over three days. The charity operates a 400-hectare sanctuary where captive-bred animals are released to help rebuild healthy ecosystems and return threatened species to the wild.

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Morning television hosts Roy and Eddie compete in a Christmas wrapping challenge with a twist, attempting to wrap their colleagues Ren and Coco in wrapping paper instead of traditional gifts. The timed competition features comedic chaos as the hosts race to create the best wrapped 'present' using their team members, with the winner earning bragging rights just three days before Christmas.

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