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Victorian Liberal Party leader John Pesutto will seek to readmit exiled MP Moira Deeming after a failed bid on Friday due to a split vote. Pesutto, facing backlash for defamatory comments, will back a motion in January to welcome Deeming back despite internal division. Deeming, expelled for her involvement in a controversial rally, criticized Pesutto and former prime minister Tony Abbott condemned the party's decision, with uncertainty surrounding Pesutto's leadership and the party's future. Full...

Australia's Logan Martin secured his third BMX freestyle world championship victory in Abu Dhabi, bouncing back from a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. With scores of 91.10 and 94.30 in his two final runs, Martin added to his titles from 2017, 2021, and his 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold. Fellow Australians Natalya Diehm and Sarah Nicki also impressed, finishing in the top 10 of the women's final. American Hannah Roberts claimed her sixth world championship...

Donald Trump has appointed Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former TV personality and ex-prosecutor, as the ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle, who previously dated Donald Trump Jr, has a background in law, media, and politics. Trump praised her qualifications for the role, while Guilfoyle expressed her hopes for Senate confirmation and her commitment to supporting the Trump agenda and US interests in Greece. Full Article

Roxy Horner, a 33-year-old model, has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall on social media, showing off her engagement ring in a series of videos. The couple, who began dating in 2020, welcomed their first child in 2023. Jack has revealed that Roxy has a "veto" over his comedy routines but has been very accepting, with Jack acknowledging that dating a comedian can be stressful but praising Roxy's patience and understanding. Full Article

A police officer in South Australia was allegedly stabbed with a sword while responding to a domestic disturbance in Port Augusta. The officer was struck in the arm by a man wielding a sword, but her injuries are not life-threatening. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Port Augusta, was arrested and will face charges, including assaulting an emergency worker, with a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Full Article

Nathan McSweeney expressed devastation after being dropped from Australia's Test team, with Sam Konstas set to replace him as Usman Khawaja's opening partner for the Boxing Day Test. McSweeney struggled to perform against India's Jasprit Bumrah, finishing with 72 runs at an average of 14.40 in his three matches. Former captain Michael Clarke criticized the selection panel for dropping McSweeney, questioning the decision and its implications for future opportunities. Full Article