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WHAT IN THE WORLD NEWSLETTER Our foreign correspondents on what’s making headlines around the world. EVENING EDITION Get the day's most important breaking news delivered to your inbox. CityPerthConditionSunnyCurrent temperature27.2°Minimum/maximum temperature15° / 31° -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POLICE CHILDREN SPEND DAYS ALONE AFTER CHRISTMAS CRASH TRAGEDY KILLS THEIR PARENTS Cindy Braddock, 25, and Jake Day, 28, left Northam at 1am Christmas Day to go home with their three young children. Their children spent two days waiting to be found with the vehicle. EXCLUSIVE RESOLVE POLITICAL MONITOR LABOR EXTENDS LEAD AS STATES SWING AWAY FROM COALITION Labor has gained ground in every state and staged a dramatic advance in a key battleground, new analysis shows. CRIME ‘IT’S HORRIBLE’: WOMAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BEING FOUND ON FIRE A woman is fighting for life after she was found on fire outside a home in Melbourne’s outer west, with a teenager also injured and rushed to hospital. LIVE BOXING DAY TEST CAREY OUT FOR 111, AUSTRALIA BATS ON WITH 360-RUN LEAD Alex Carey made his much-anticipated first test century with a cut shot through the off-side. * 3 minutes ago LATEST LIVE POSTS * 12.47pm STARC OPENS BOWLING * 12.35pm AUSTRALIA BATTED FOR TIME AS BOWLERS CONSERVED ENERGY FOR LAST INNINGS * 12.24pm STARC HIT IN HEAD, AUSTRALIA DECLARES AND TEA CALLED AUSTRALIAN CRICKET SPIDERCAM OPERATOR STOOD DOWN AFTER NORTJE INCIDENT Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. The operator who accidentally piloted Fox Cricket’s Spidercam into an ugly collision with South Africa’s spearhead Anrich Nortje has been stood down from the remainder of the Boxing Day Test. DIET SHOULD WE BE DRINKING PICKLE JUICE? Australian cricketer David Warner is the latest athlete to turn to the juice, in a bid to overcome cramps in the second Test against South Africa. Can it help us, too, and if so, how? CYBERSECURITY HACKER CLAIMS TO HAVE SCRAPED DATA ON 400 MILLION TWITTER ACCOUNTS Scott Morrison’s page is among a sample of celebrity data that the hacker posted online to support their claims. CRIME A YEAR OF EXTREMES: THE CRIMES THAT SHOCKED WA Murder, robbery, rape and child abuse: WA has been the scene of some of Australia’s most confronting crimes this year, and women and children bore the brunt. MINING LEGAL BATTLE FLARES OVER $260M MID WEST MINE The deal was meant to strengthen the relationship, but a court battle between Strandline and a contractor indicates the opposite. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC US TO WEIGH NEW COVID RULES FOR TRAVELLERS FROM CHINA The move comes after Japan, India and Malaysia announced stepped up rules on travellers from China in the last 24 hours, citing a rise in infections there. OPINION DONALD TRUMP REPUBLICANS WISH TRUMP WOULD VANISH BUT WON’T DARE MAKE HIM DISAPPEAR The disgraced former president will loiter as his party’s problem, but not everybody else’s. BILL WYMAN Writer RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR RUSSIAN MILITARY ELITES DIE ‘SUDDENLY’ Alexei Maslov, the commander in chief of Russia’s ground forces from 2004 to 2008, died on Christmas day at a military hospital in Moscow, his employer said. PROPERTY MARKET WHY NOBODY EXPECTED SHARPEST PROPERTY PRICE FALLS IN DECADES The property market boom was starting to slow down as 2022 dawned, but the year had a surprise in store for even seasoned forecasters. AVIATION BALI FLIGHT TURNED BACK AFTER FOUR HOURS OVER ‘MISCOMMUNICATION’ Jetstar passengers heading to Bali spent eight hours in the air overnight - only to land back in Melbourne where they had started. * 1 hour ago STREAMING ‘I REALLY CHOSE THE WRONG CAREER’: WHY TRAVIS FIMMEL HATES BEING THE GUY YOU CAN’T TAKE YOUR EYES OFF He was the world’s leading male model before becoming an in-demand leading man. But the Black Snow star would rather be on the farm. BREAKING NICK KYRGIOS KYRGIOS WITHDRAWS FROM UNITED CUP, MISSES OUT ON NADAL CLASH The world No.22 was due to spearhead Australia’s charge in the lucrative new event. But tournament officials announced moments before a scheduled press conference he wouldn’t be playing at all. * 2 hours ago EXPLAINER HEALTHCARE WHAT DOES HEAT DO TO THE BODY – AND HOW DOES IT KILL? Deadly heatwaves are on the rise around the globe, but what does the heat do to us – and what’s the best way to stay cool? EDITOR'S PICKS ARTS THE AUSTRALIAN BAND THAT’S ‘LIKE IGGY AND THE STOOGES DRENCHED IN EUCALYPTUS OIL’ VISUAL ART DESTINATION ART: THE BEST EXHIBITION TO SEE IN PERTH WHILE ON HOLIDAY WACE WA’S TOP STUDENTS SHARE TIPS FOR SUCCESS – AND PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Advertisement JUST IN * Just now ‘I’M JUST BLOWN AWAY’: THE WEBB TELESCOPE IS JUST GETTING STARTED * 3 minutes ago LIVE SECOND TEST, DAY THREE LIVE UPDATES: AUSTRALIA SETS SOUTH AFRICA 387 TO WIN; ALEX CAREY MAKES MAIDEN TEST CENTURY * 7 minutes ago THE RELATIONSHIP IS OVER, SO WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS? * 1 hour ago JETSTAR FLIGHT TO BALI TURNED BACK TO MELBOURNE AFTER FOUR HOURS OVER ‘MISCOMMUNICATION’ WESTERN AUSTRALIA PRISONS INDIGENOUS WOMAN DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER ‘MEDICAL EPISODE’ AT WA PRISON The 41-year-old had been on life support since the episode at Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison on December 21. * 2 hours ago WACE WA’S TOP STUDENTS SHARE TIPS FOR SUCCESS – AND PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Their final years of school may have been marred by a once-in-a-century pandemic, but it hasn’t deterred the state’s brightest students from the medical profession. CRIME A YEAR OF EXTREMES: THE CRIMES THAT SHOCKED WA Murder, robbery, rape and child abuse: WA has been the scene of some of Australia’s most confronting crimes this year, and women and children bore the brunt. MINING OWNER, CONTRACTOR PITCH LEGAL BATTLE OVER $260 MILLION MID WEST MINE The deal was meant to strengthen the relationship, but a battle between Strandline and a contractor over its $260 million Mid West mine indicates the opposite. COURTS FIRST, WANNEROO SHIRE MADE THEM HOMELESS. NOW IT’S MADE THEM RICH The City of Wanneroo has been ordered to hand over a whopping payout to two market gardeners over a property deal. FROM OUR PARTNERS DOMAIN 'WE’LL NEVER LEAVE': TOUR PIP BRETT'S INCREDIBLE MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED HOME Loading 3rd party ad content Loading 3rd party ad content Loading 3rd party ad content Loading 3rd party ad content Loading 3rd party ad content Loading 3rd party ad content DOMAIN THE TOP 10 MOST VIEWED COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES OF 2022 DRIVE TESLA AUTONOMOUS TECH BLAMED FOR EIGHT-CAR PILE-UP POLITICS DEMOCRACY ALBANESE WARNS DEMOCRACIES UNDER THREAT AROUND THE WORLD, RALLIES SUPPORT FOR VOICE The PM will use a speech today to back the new National Anti-Corruption Commission and urge Australians to support the proposed Voice to parliament. RENEWABLES NEW BUILDING STANDARDS NEEDED TO AID SWITCH FROM GAS: ACOSS REGULATION WELFARE PAYMENTS TO RISE SIGNIFICANTLY FROM JANUARY 1 AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY CHALMERS ENJOYS BEACH BREAK WITH FAMILY BEFORE POLICY TSUNAMI IN CANBERRA BUSINESS RENEWABLES ATLASSIAN BILLIONAIRE SCOTT FARQUHAR PULLS $346M BID FOR RENEWABLES GROUP The consortium of Scott Farquhar’s Skip Essential Infrastructure Fund and US equity firm Stonepeak called off the takeover on Wednesday morning. INVESTING ASX SHAKES OFF EARLY GAINS AS COAL AND LITHIUM STOCKS DECLINE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY THE HAPLESS, THE ALMOST REFORMED AND CANNON-BROOKES: CORPORATE AUSTRALIA’S HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2022 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ‘HEY BIG SPENDER’: LUXURY RETAIL DEFIES THE ODDS WORLD CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC US TO WEIGH NEW COVID RULES FOR TRAVELLERS FROM CHINA The move comes after Japan, India and Malaysia announced stepped up rules on travellers from China in the last 24 hours, citing a rise in infections there. OPINION DONALD TRUMP REPUBLICANS WISH TRUMP WOULD VANISH BUT WON’T DARE MAKE HIM DISAPPEAR BILL WYMAN Writer Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. ANIMALS MORE THAN A DOZEN INJURED AS WILD LEOPARD GOES ON RAMPAGE IN INDIA RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR RUSSIAN MEAT MAGNATE WHO CRITICISED PUTIN’S WAR DIES AFTER HOTEL FALL Advertisement OPINION TANYA ON LASAGNE: WHY ELF ON THE SHELF HAS GONE VIRAL AFTER CHRISTMAS SAMANTHA SELINGER-MORRIS Lifestyle writer HEY, ALL YOU ONLINE SHOPPERS, IT’S LESS FUN WITHOUT THE PERFUME LADIES CHERIE GILMOUR Freelance writer SCOTT MORRISON’S BOOBY TRAP: BUYING US NUCLEAR SUBS IS A HUGE MISTAKE CLINTON FERNANDES Academic and former intelligence officer WE KNOW HOW TO LOWER HOME PRICES, BUT OUR POLITICAL LEADERS WON’T HAVE IT RICHARD DENNISS Executive director at The Australia Institute EXPLORE * Explainers * Good Weekend * Quiz * TV Guide * Newsletters * Please Explain podcast Advertisement PROPERTY * Domain PROPERTY MARKET WHY NOBODY EXPECTED THE SHARPEST PROPERTY PRICE FALLS IN DECADES The property market boom was starting to slow down as 2022 dawned, but the year had a surprise in store for even seasoned forecasters. LUXURY PROPERTY COUNT ’EM: AUSTRALIA’S RICHEST GARBO BUYS THIRD PALM BEACH HOUSE The residence overlooking Pittwater had a $40 million guide, which would eclipse the Palm Beach record of $27.5 million. LUXURY PROPERTY THE BEST BEACH HOUSES FOR SALE AROUND THE WORLD EXCLUSIVE TITLE DEEDS SUMMER HOLIDAY, SORTED: DEVELOPER BUYS $15 MILLION PALM BEACH GETAWAY VICTORIA RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SUE AND ROB STARTED A FAMILY. THEN THEY LEFT THE OUTER SUBURBS FOR THE INNER CITY LIFESTYLE CAREERS CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE IN 2023? HERE’S HOW TO DO IT With the summer break often comes a period of reflection. Two experts share their advice on how to make the leap. REVIEW CHELSEA MANNING’S MEMOIR IS GRIPPING, BUT YOU’RE BARRED FROM READING IT ALL FASHION RETAIL RIGHT ON QUEUE: WHY WAITING IN LINE IS FASHION’S HOTTEST SIGN OF SUCCESS GADGETS THIS ROBOT VACUUM TAKES PHOTOS AS IT CLEANS - BUT CAN YOU TRUST IT WITH YOUR DATA? GOOD FOOD EVERYBODY LOVES A COOKBOOK FOR CHRISTMAS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST TO BUY CULTURE ARTS THE LOCAL BAND THAT’S ‘LIKE IGGY AND THE STOOGES DRENCHED IN EUCALYPTUS OIL’ Wolfgang Buckley grew up at music festivals. Now his band, Stiff Richards – which has Iggy Pop’s tick of approval – is coming back to perform at Golden Plains. REVIEW ELVIS, GENIES, MARILYN AND MURDER: WAS 2022 AUSTRALIAN CINEMA’S MOST DIVISIVE YEAR? CINEMA TWO FLOPS AND YOU’RE OUT: THE INTERNET DECLARES MARGOT ROBBIE SO OVER Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. TIKTOK HOW A VIDEO OF A MELBOURNE GARAGE PARTY CRACKED THE TIKTOK ALGORITHM ANALYSIS ARTS RISING OR RETREATING? 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WATCH EVERY EPISODE OF THE BRAND NEW SEASON OF THE STAN ORIGINAL SERIES BUMP NOW, ONLY ON STAN. Advertisement SPORT * AFL * Rugby Union * Cricket * Soccer * Racing * Tennis Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. BOXING DAY TEST SPIDERCAM BLOW COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY, SAYS SOUTH AFRICAN BOWLER Anrich Nortje says he was lucky not to suffer a serious injury after being floored by Spidercam on day two of the second Test at the MCG. UPDATED AUSTRALIAN OPEN DJOKOVIC BACK ON AUSTRALIAN SOIL AHEAD OF OPEN CAMPAIGN Former world No.1 and nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is back on Australian soil. UNITED CUP UNITED FRONT: WHY TEAM THEME OF NEW CUP GIVES ‘UNDERDOGS’ MORE BITE Team Australia’s big guns have already claimed underdog status in the inaugural United Cup. ANALYSIS AUSTRALIAN CRICKET WARNER’S 200 A GAME-CHANGER FOR AUSTRALIA – AND FOR HIM David Warner proved to himself, the selectors and the world that he remains a clear and present danger for bowlers. DANIEL BRETTIG EPL RASHFORD STAYS ON TARGET AS UNITED CUT DOWN FOREST Marcus Rashford, who scored three times for England at the World Cup, set United on their way to victory over Nottingham Forest. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. UPDATED SYDNEY TO HOBART ANDOO COMANCHE TAKES LINE HONOURS IN THE SYDNEY TO HOBART Andoo Comanche has won line honours in the 77th edition of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, marking a triumphant return for the super maxi. BIG BASH STRIKERS’ MATT SHORT NOW AN ALL-ROUNDER: RASHID KHAN Short has been a revelation for the Strikers over the past two BBL seasons, and the opener currently leads the competition in runs scored this campaign. HAVE YOUR SAY WARNER RETIRES, HURT AND HEROIC – AND STILL A CRICKETER Australia’s veteran opener, under pressure for his place, produces one of the great innings on a broiling day at the MCG. 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