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North Australian police have charged two men, aged 40 and 69, with murder after a 62-year-old father was fatally shot with an unregistered gun on a suburban street in McLaren Flat. The shooting allegedly occurred following a neighbourhood argument, with both accused appearing in court and not applying for bail.

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A Queensland mother has been ordered to stand trial for the alleged murder of her four-year-old son Taryn O'Sullivan, who was found dead in a backyard swimming pool at Munnborough south of Mackay in August 2021. Tara Marie Richardson is accused of killing the boy and staging his death to appear like a drowning. The 46-year-old will face trial in the Supreme Court in Mackay at a later date.

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King Charles visited a new Guinness pub in central London where he learned to pull pints from a bartender. The King successfully poured what was called 'the perfect pint', sampled his work which left him with a Guinness moustache, and wished everyone a very happy Christmas during the festive visit.

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A vigil was held in Perth for the Bondi attack victims, representing the largest gathering of the local Jewish community since Sunday's attack. WA political leaders joined hundreds of attendees to show solidarity with the grieving Jewish community. Police officers provided security to ensure the safety of the event.

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Australia faces extreme weather conditions this Christmas Day with heatwave warnings issued for New South Wales mid north coast and south coast regions, and severe heatwave conditions forecast for Victoria. The Northern Territory expects monsoon conditions with heavy rainfall and potential flooding, while Perth will experience temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius.

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Seventeen people have died from 131 confirmed cases of Melioidosis in far north Queensland this year following wet seasonal conditions. The soil-borne tropical disease, now rebranded as Melio by Cairns and Hinterland Health authorities, is common in northern Australia and typically emerges after heavy rainfall.

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Year 12 graduates across New South Wales received their HSC results, with 83,000 students celebrating months of hard work and dedication. North Sydney Boys High School topped the state rankings for the third consecutive year, followed by James Ruse Agricultural High School and Sydney Grammar School. Students are now looking ahead to university offers and career opportunities, with many expressing relief and excitement about their achievements.

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Hundreds of teenagers engaged in chaotic brawls at Mordialloc Beach, a Melbourne beachside suburb, across two consecutive days. Police deployed pepper spray to disperse crowds after some teens threw glass bottles at officers. The incidents are believed to have been pre-organised through social media platforms.

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Police detained several men in Sydney's west following concerns about a potential violent act being planned. An unmarked four-wheel drive reportedly collided head-on with a car carrying five men of interest, with heavily armed officers detaining the suspects with their hands tied behind their backs. All men are now assisting police with their inquiries after the operation.

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A Cessna C550 business jet belonging to semi-retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed during an emergency landing attempt at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting into a fireball on the runway. The aircraft was carrying six people and law enforcement have confirmed multiple fatalities, with the plane having attempted to return to the airfield shortly after takeoff before crashing through trees and skidding across a road. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash and identify those on board.

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