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Passengers face 48-hour delay and Christmas Day arrival at Heathrow

Clare Kennett from West Sussex described the frustration of the long wait she and other passengers had to endure.

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2022

Police search bushland after watch alert

Police have launched a search and rescue operation in Queensland after a crash impact alert was sent from an Apple watch in dense bushland near Townsville.

AAP · Dec 24, 2022

Sydney-Hobart fleet warned of strong winds

The Sydney to Hobart race fleet can expect northerly winds for the first part of the race with a cold front set to bring a south-westerly change later.

AAP · Dec 23, 2022

Christmas reminder of a loved one lost

After losing his son to a fatal road crash this year, Tom McLuckie wants everyone to just slow down and enjoy the festive season.

The Canberra Times · Dec 23, 2022

Things to do before, on and after Christmas Day

Sick of carols, stuffed to the gills or simply wanting to get out of the house? Here are some suggestions.

The Canberra Times · Dec 23, 2022

Scots dad's first Christmas at home in 17 years almost ruined after baggage lost during 8000 mile trip

Simon Morris and his son Lachlan, who now live in Wellington, New Zealand, faced a mad dash to the shops to replace their warm clothing after their suitcases vanished en-route to Edinburgh.

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Edinburgh dad in 11,000-mile Christmas trip only for bags and gifts to go missing

Packed with Christmas presents and all their warm clothes for the holiday in Scotland, Simon and his son were facing an awkward holidays - and had to head to the shops for replacement clothes.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 23, 2022

Qantas flight from Singapore to London has to land at Azerbaijan after smoke detected

The QF1 flight from Sydney via Singapore diverted to Baku’s Heydar Aliyev international airport on Friday amid fears a fire had broken out on board

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2022

Madonna King: Finding ‘tinsel’ for a challenging 2022’s Christmas tree

This year has written a thousand bad headlines. But perhaps there’s value in finding the tinsel amongst the bad baubles this Christmas.

The New Daily · Dec 23, 2022

Woman found after two days stranded in Cairns bushland off Green Arrow walking track

The 72-year-old slipped 10 metres down an embankment during a hike, with paramedics believing she may not have been found if passers-by did not hear her calls for help.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022