The World Today

The annual rush to vantage points has begun, as Australians and tourists queue to catch a glimpse of New Year's Eve celebrations across the country.

America's oldest former president, Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100 drawing tributes from Democrats and Republicans, including praise from Donald Trump.

Two sailors have been killed and 16 boats have retired after the Sydney to Hobart yacht race was pummelled by strong winds during the night. 

50,000 hectares in the state's west.

Christmas week is delivering a tale of fire and ice in Australia. In Victoria, communities in the state's west are bracing for the worst fire conditions since the devastating Black Summer bushfires. It's a different story interstate, where a cold front has delivered snow to parts of New South Wales and Tasmania.

Urgent investigations are underway after video emerged showing an Australian man reportedly captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine.

French sexual assault survivor, Gisele Pelicot, is being lauded around the world for her courage and resilience. She waived her right to anonymity throughout the trial of her former husband Dominique Pelicot and more than 50 other men who were convicted of sexually assaulting her. Australian advocates hope the verdict will help amplify the global conversation around sexual violence. 

Australia has sought assurance from the Malaysian government that two of the men involved in the Bali Bombings won't be able to walk free. 

Deficits for the foreseeable future and no promise of extra cost-of-living relief in next year's Federal Budget. They're some of the key takeaways from the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.

A new era for the ABC, with veteran media executive Hugh Marks appointed as the new Managing Director.