Tributes are pouring in for pop star George Michael, who has passed away aged 53.
The singer was one half of Wham! and was known for such songs as Last Christmas and Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.
A man has died after suffering a serious head wound on a street in the Sydney suburb of Lidcombe.
Police are investigating whether it was an accident or foul play.
Search parties are scouring the Black Sea after a Russian military plane crashed with 92 people on board.
President Vladimir Putin has declared a national day of mourning.
Bargain-hunters have hit the shops in their thousands, as retailers slash prices for the annual Boxing Day sales.
And Perpetual Loyal has been first out of the heads in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race, despite a few early issues in the harbour.
