WA Police urge public to report sightings of missing man Jake Baron who ‘may be armed’

On Boxing Day, the focus was initially on Australian debutant Sam Konstas, who made a bold start with aggressive stroke-play against India's bowlers. A confrontation between Konstas and Virat Kohli added intensity to the game, while Marnus Labuschagne endured a series of painful blows from Mohammed Siraj. Usman Khawaja capitalized on Konstas's aggression to score a much-needed half-century, before the crowd at the MCG paid tribute to Shane Warne in a touching moment. Full Article

People in Indonesia's Aceh province gathered in prayer and visited mass graves to mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami. The disaster killed around 230,000 people across 12 countries, with over 170,000 deaths in Indonesia alone. Survivors still grieve for lost loved ones, but rebuilding efforts have made the region more resilient with improved infrastructure and early warning systems in place. Full Article

At least 10 people, including five journalists, were killed and more than a dozen wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza. Five people died and 20 were injured in an airstrike on a house in Gaza City, with many still trapped. Additionally, five journalists from Al-Quds Al-Youm TV were killed when their marked media van was targeted by the Israeli air force near Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat. Full Article

Rescuers have lost hope of finding alive Luca Bennett, a 15-year-old boy swept off rocks at North Avoca Beach on Christmas Eve. Despite search efforts involving various agencies, including police and lifeguards, Bennett remains missing. His family mourns his loss while friends gather to pay tribute to the aspiring basketballer, highlighting the dangers of the ocean and the importance of caution near rocks. Full Article

In Melbourne, Australian debutant Sam Konstas made a blistering start to his Test career, hitting Indian bowlers for boundaries with reverse ramp shots, leading to a confrontation with Virat Kohli. Kohli appeared to deliberately shoulder Konstas as they changed ends, resulting in a heated exchange between the two players, prompting former cricketers and umpires to suggest Kohli may face disciplinary action for inappropriate physical contact according to the ICC code of conduct. This incident follows...

Conditions are rapidly intensifying across the state, with multiple emergency warnings in place. Residents in areas such as Bornes Hill, North Boundary Road, Strathmore, and south of Pomonal near Redman Road are advised to take immediate action. Additionally, several areas are under a Watch and Act alert, including Jallukar, Moyston, Glenthompson, and Halls Gap, with residents urged to monitor changing conditions closely. Full Article