Sunrise

With decorations up and festive food on the table, pets can get into trouble during the holidays. But it’s also an exciting time for them. Here are some simple tips to keep your furry family members happy and healthy this Christmas!

For more, Dr Chris Brown joins.

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A Melbourne family is celebrating their first Christmas in their new home after their builder went bust, leaving them out thousands. Hamish and Barbara took matters into their own hands, working nights and weekends for seven months to finish the project.

For more, Hamish joins.

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The Coalition has criticized the Federal Government for a social media ad linking nuclear energy to terminal illnesses, calling it a "scare campaign." They argue it contradicts UN data showing minimal radiation risk near nuclear plants.

For more, Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley join.

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Airports nationwide expect record crowds as millions of Aussies travel for Christmas. Melbourne Airport braces for one of its busiest days, with over 4.8 million holiday passengers, while Sydney Airport expects nearly 6 million, including a record 2.5 million international arrivals.

For more, Andrew Lund from Melbourne Airport and Greg Hay from Sydney Airport join.

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Sunrise is joined by 7News Reporter, Nick McCallum and the Founding Director of Western Sydney Women, Amanda Rose to discuss Sydney rail workers winning the right to strike, a passenger's controversial Christmas card from an Uber driver, and in-laws inviting themselves for a Christmas Day sleepover.

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Aussies heading for a holiday road trip are being warned they will feel the pinch at the petrol pump with the most expensive prices in Brisbane. 

For more, NRMA Spokesperson, Peter Khoury, joins.

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The Mount Isa Rodeo, once at risk of bankruptcy, has been guaranteed a return next year thanks to a $1M government grant.

For more, Mayor Peta Macrae joins.

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East Coast Aussies can expect a stormy Christmas, with the Bureau forecasting cloudy skies and temperatures from the low 20s to low 30s.

For more, Senior Meteorologist from the Bureau, Miriam Bradbury, joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Perth Lord Mayor, Basil Zempilas and columnist, Susie O'Brien to discuss Australia’s soaring national debt, a viral story of a woman asking for a pay rise at her work Christmas party, and a mum's take on an unusual school sick policy.

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Two of the men responsible for the horrific 2002 Bali bombings have been repatriated back to Malaysia from Guantánamo Bay in a secret operation to live as free men.

For more, Tim Weatherald reports.

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