Australia

Bicycle and scooter riders have been reminded to secure their vehicles after multiple stolen e-bikes were found in the home of an alleged thief.

While most pet owners know to avoid giving their dogs chocolate, many other common festive treats also pose serious health risks to our furry friends.

Religious leaders have blessed Australians ahead of Christmas Day, passing on well wishes and prayers for peace in the face of a tragic holiday period.

Two capital cities can expect ideal weather for Christmas Day, while the rest must contend with conditions ranging from snow to a dangerous heatwave.

In high-end ocean racing — for example, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which starts Friday — navigators on the big boats are brainiac professionals in the hot seat.

Firearms, thousands of ammunition rounds, terrorist flags and a bomb-making shopping list were seized from the home of a Perth man who allegedly posted messages online supporting the Bondi massacre.

JENI O’DOWD: Everyday life has resumed, but not cleanly. Something is off. I find myself randomly hugging my kids throughout the day and scanning crowds when I leave the house.

Police are reviewing a man's gun licence after they arrested and charged him with making anti-Semitic posts on social media.

The festive period is expected to be busy for emergency services, with data showing spikes in alcohol-related injuries, drownings and road crashes.

A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old who was found stabbed to death with kitchen knives in Sydney.

A British national charged with displaying nazi symbols has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation from Australia.

‘You don’t want a joyful celebration leading to spreading infection, hospitalisation or even worse.’

Anthony Albanese was reportedly the target of an alleged abduction and violence plot, with the Prime Minister speaking about over the charges on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke from Canberra on Christmas Eve after speaking with the President of Israel, making a major announcement on the response to the Bondi terror attack.

Budget-conscious buying is expected drive big Boxing Day sales as savvy shoppers splurge for the year ahead, helping retailers clear shelves and boost cashflow.