Police ramp up desperate search for Molly Noonan-Medley, 8, after child vanished almost 7 weeks ago

People living near an uncontrolled bushfire in Ballarat were advised to evacuate as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which was still not under control late at night. The fire was moving towards Sawmill Road in Springmount. A relief center was set up for impacted residents. Victoria faced extreme heat and multiple fires, with temperatures reaching record highs. Thunderstorms and dry lightning posed additional fire risks. Fires broke out in various locations, including beneath the...

ASIC has launched court action against HSBC, claiming failures at the major bank led to the loss of $23 million over four years. The lawsuit alleges HSBC failed to protect customers, with some losing their life savings. The regulator says HSBC had significant, widespread, and systemic shortcomings that resulted in customers being scammed. Delays in fraud investigations and slow responses to scam reports were also highlighted. This is the first time ASIC has taken legal...

Commentator Isa Guha apologised for calling India bowler Jasprit Bumrah the "most valuable primate" during the Gabba Test, acknowledging potential offense caused by her remark. Guha clarified her intentions were to praise Bumrah and expressed regret for the poor choice of words, emphasizing her advocacy for equality and inclusion in cricket. Former India coach Ravi Shastri commended Guha's public apology, while Bumrah continued his impressive performance on the field. Full Article

Two Russian cargo ships carrying oil products are in distress in the Kerch Strait, with one ship, "Volgoneft 212," running aground and requesting assistance, resulting in the evacuation of its 13-person crew and one reported fatality. Another vessel, "Volgoneft 239," also sustained damage in the same region, prompting an ongoing response effort involving over 50 specialists and 11 units of equipment to assess the potential oil spill. Despite the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia...

Matildas ace Mary Fowler scored a late penalty for Manchester City, but it wasn't enough as they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Everton in the Women's Super League. City missed a chance to gain ground on Chelsea, who drew with Leicester, leaving them six points behind the champions going into the Christmas break. Other Matildas featured in Arsenal's win over Liverpool and Manchester United's victory against Crystal Palace, while Brighton and West Ham suffered...

Steve Smith hit an on-drive at 1:29pm in Brisbane, earning four runs. Despite not being the most spectacular moment of the day, Smith's shot signaled a return to form after struggling over the past year, as he rediscovered his trigger movement. Travis Head's aggressive batting style also influenced Smith positively, with both players dominating day two with their impressive performances at the Gabba. Full Article