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Boland's Boxing Day Debut: A Testament to Persistence and Adaptability

On Boxing Day three years ago, Australian cricketer Scott Boland had a remarkable Test debut, taking 6-7 in 24 balls and winning Man of the Match against England; his consistent performance despite limited opportunities highlights his value to the team.

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Australia Faces Extreme Bushfire Risk Over Christmas"

Total fire bans are in place across multiple Australian states due to hot, dry conditions and high fire danger, with Victoria expecting its worst conditions since Black Summer on Boxing Day, leading to significant economic losses and requiring immediate government intervention.

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Victorian Bushfires Prompt Christmas Eve Evacuation Warning

Australian residents near the Grampians in Victoria were given two hours to collect belongings before Christmas due to severe bushfires that have already burnt over 41,000 hectares of land in the past week, with authorities warning that conditions in the days ahead could be the worst since the 2019-...

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Chinese Tourism to Australia Boosted by New Visa and Strong Economic Ties

Driven by a new 10-year multiple-entry visa and Australia's appealing climate, Chinese tourists are expected to flock to Australia during the upcoming Spring Festival, with bookings already exceeding 1,300 cities across 96 countries globally, further fueled by strengthened diplomatic and economic ti...

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Whyalla Steelworks Faces Closure, Threatening Australia's Construction Industry

The Whyalla steelworks, a crucial supplier of rebar steel for Australia's construction industry, is facing potential closure due to operational problems, prompting South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas to warn of a "national disaster" and raise concerns about job losses and reliance on imported...

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Australia's Architectural Triumph at World Architecture Festival

Australian architecture firms dominated the World Architecture Festival, winning numerous awards including World Building of the Year for Darlington Public School, showcasing innovative and culturally sensitive designs that prioritize sustainability and community engagement.

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Quality Education
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Biotech's Binary Week: Mesoblast Soars, Percheron Crashes

In the final week of 2023, contrasting fortunes played out in the Australian biotech sector as Mesoblast shares soared 50% following US FDA approval, while Percheron shares crashed over 90% after a failed drug trial, highlighting the high-risk, high-reward nature of the industry.

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Good Health and Well-being
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2004 Tsunami: Improved Warning Systems, Persistent Near-Source Evacuation Challenges

The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, killed 275,000 people and caused a 15-meter shift in the Indo-Australian tectonic plate, prompting significant improvements in global tsunami warning systems but leaving near-source evacuation a critical c...

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No Poverty
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Injured Australian Fighter in Ukraine Needs Urgent Evacuation

A 38-year-old Australian citizen fighting in Ukraine suffered severe injuries after stepping on a landmine, prompting pleas for urgent evacuation and specialist treatment, while the Australian government provides consular assistance amid privacy concerns. The injured man's account details the severi...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Travis Head: From Raw Talent to World-Class Batsman Through Simplified Style

Travis Head's transformation from a raw talent to one of the world's best batsmen is due to his simplified, intent-driven batting style, evidenced by his 1800 runs at a 56.25 average since 2022 and his ability to neutralize top bowlers.

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Quality Education
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Pilot Energy Expands Cliff Head Carbon Storage Capacity by 27 Million Tonnes

Pilot Energy announced a 58% increase in the Cliff Head carbon storage project's capacity to 72.2 million tonnes following a CO2Tech assessment, significantly boosting its potential for decarbonizing West Australian industries.

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Christmas Spending Surge to Influence RBA Interest Rate Decision

Projected \$3.7bn Christmas and Boxing Day spending surge in Australia may influence the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) February interest rate decision, as the central bank weighs economic growth against inflation risks, amid warnings from the International Monetary Fund against pre-election spen...

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