The Australian share market ends the day higher on its first day back after the Christmas break, despite a mediocre session on Wall Street, while uncertainties around president-elect Donald Trump's policies lifted gold prices. Take a look back at how things unfolded.
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Only two survivors have been found after a plane reported to have malfunctioning landing gear hits a fence and catches fire in southern South Korea.
Photo shows Firefighters and rescue team members work at the site of a crashed plane.Complaints about foul stench from suburban tip escalate amid health concerns
Residents in several suburbs around the Tamala Park tip in Perth's north say they want more action taken to prevent a foul smell wafting from the landfill.
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The issue highlights how tech leaders like Musk are now drawing scrutiny from Trump's base.
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Sarah and Laine Robinson were one day away from moving into their forever home when it was taken from them. They're telling their story to warn others of sophisticated and difficult-to-spot scams on the rise in Australia.
Photo shows Sarah and Laine stand in the driveway of the house they lost to a scam on a sunny day.Why 2024 was a record-breaking year, according to the data
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