Boxing Day Test LIVE: Australia v India day two from the MCG

India rebounded from their shocking collapse in Adelaide to take the honours on day one. Can Australia fight back on day two?

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'Freedom is what you make of it': Johnson to use Brexit to revamp tax

In his first interview since signing the trade deal, Johnson said: "We can't sort of suddenly decide that we're free and then not decide how to exercise it".

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From the Archives, 1959: Australia's Mawson polar base struck by hurricane

In 1959, a 120m.p.h. hurricane battered Australia's Polar base at Mawson. Two Beaver aircraft, valued at £100,000, were destroyed when the hurricane struck the icefield airstrip where they were moored, disrupting the bases planned scientific research and coastal exploration.

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Boxing Day traffic delays as Sydney tries to escape for the summer holidays

The ban on overseas travel and interstate border closures due to the northern beaches COVID-19 outbreak has meant NSW residents are predicted to converge on regional destinations in record numbers this holiday period.

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Photos of the week, December 24th, 2020

A week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review photographers.

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One new Qld COVID-19 case detected in hotel quarantine

Queensland Health confirmed the latest case is not related to the Lady E superyacht docked in Cairns, the tally of which stands at two.

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The latest illustrations from artist Michael Leunig

A look at the follies, foibles and joys of the human race through the eyes of cartoonist Michael Leunig. Buy prints from Michael Leunig at https://ift.tt/2qyyInw. Join us on Facebook at the Michael Leunig Appreciation Page.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Christmas Day reading in Brussels: 1,250 pages of the Brexit deal

Boris Johnson described the Brexit deal as "a small present for anyone who may be looking for something to read in that sleepy post-Christmas lunch moment".

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Reunited in the Saint Nick of time: Out of hotel quarantine for Christmas

The Savanahs battled flight cancellations and exorbitant ticket prices to make it home from London for Christmas Day.

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Motorcyclist fighting for life after Christmas Day crash

The man was gravely injured near Ipswich, while two other men died on Queensland roads earlier in the day and on Christmas Eve.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson

A selection of his best work.

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After boxing through toughest of years, MCG Test is one to celebrate

There is something unique about being at the MCG on Boxing Day, either in the crowd, or the media area or out in the middle having a home crowd chant your name.

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On standby: MCG capacity could increase for bonus Test

Cricket Australia is open to increasing attendance capacity at the MCG if the venue is awarded a second Test, coming as Victorian Sports Minister Mark Pakula took aim at NSW.

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Millions to lose welfare payments immediately unless Trump signs bill

While Trump calls for stimulus payments to increase, the stalemate risks cutting off welfare payments to millions of Americans.

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'Not as frenzied as usual': Boxing Day sales off to a slow start

Melbourne's Boxing Day sales were a low-key affair this year thanks to COVID-19, but there were still plenty pounding the pavement across shopping centres and in Bourke Street Mall.

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NSW Health Minister fears Bronte gathering could be a super-spreader COVID event

It is absolutely appalling to see what was clearly a group of people, a large gathering of people who didn't give a damn about the rest of Sydney, Brad Hazzard said.

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Trump and Biden release very different Christmas messages

Trump golfed with a colleague while the Bidens spent Christmas at home without extended family. But only one of them addressed America's COVID-19 death toll.

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Sydney returns to pre-Christmas coronavirus restrictions, with nine new locally acquired cases

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced nine new locally acquired COVID cases from 40,000 tests carried out on Christmas Day.

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More doughnuts for Victoria as testing sites ramp up at popular holiday spots

The doughnut is not a traditional Christmas food, but perhaps it will become one after this year – in Victoria anyway.

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Investigations continue after ute smashes into Perth CBD bank on Christmas Day

Police are investigating after a driver smashed into the bank offices of Westpac in the Perth CBD on Christmas Day and fled the scene after causing significant structural damage to the building. 

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Greg Norman 'exhibiting mild symptoms' of COVID-19

Australian golfing great Greg Norman appears to have been struck down by COVID-19 on Christmas Day, just over a week after he hosted a golf tournament in Florida.

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Why Japan has one of the world's lowest vaccine confidence rates

Less than 30 per cent of people in Japan strongly agreed that vaccines were safe, important and effective, compared with at least 50 per cent of Americans.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Record low numbers in CBD Boxing Day sales; more venues added to COVID-19 locations list.

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Man stabbed to death at Ipswich house in final minutes of Christmas Day

A 33-year-old man, who knew the victim's daughter, was arrested early on Boxing Day after a "domestic dispute" ended in death.

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Man stabbed to death at Ipswich house in final minutes of Christmas Day

A 33-year-old man, who knew the victim's daughter, was arrested early on Boxing Day after a "domestic dispute" ended in death.

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Man attacked with a machete in Brisbane's south-east

The incident occurred in the early hours of Christmas Day.

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Les Twentyman's 'family' reflect on doing it tough in the toughest year

When Samantha Cafaro's house burnt down, youth worker Les Twentyman helped her through. Two decades later she's she's not missed one of his Christmas parties.

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'Complete shock': Green's long road back from surprise ban for bowling action

Having finally returned to the Thunder side, Green said he had used his time out to reset his technique and become a better player.

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Australia urged to keep India 'under the pump' in Boxing Day Test

Australian captain Tim Paine hopes his surging team recalls the lessons of last year's Ashes series and keeps the pressure on India at the MCG.

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Christmas tragedies as two men die in separate Queensland crashes

The Coorumba crash occurred about 7am on Friday. Three passengers in the vehicle survived.

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Israeli jets fly over Beirut terrifying residents on Christmas Eve

The Christmas Eve flights were louder than usual, frightening residents of Beirut who have endured multiple crises in the past year.

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Piano player kept it in the family

Francis lived in an eclectic household in Darlinghurst where many legendary jam sessions were held.

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Model replaced Claudia Schiffer as face of Chanel

Stella Tennant described herself as being “a very old-fashioned girl at heart”, more comfortable in Wellington boots than Manolo Blahniks.

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Microsoft customer data hacked through reseller compromise

Russian government hackers have compromised Microsoft cloud customers and stolen emails from at least one private-sector company, according to people familiar with the matter.

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This is what happens when $50 doesn't solve the world's problems

My inbox is groaning under the weight of donation requests while my soul is groaning under the guilt of not always giving.

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'It's the right time of year for these horses': O'Shea's summer plans

John O'Shea likes his Randwick hand on Saturday, but north of the border it is the end of a summer plan for Mr Gee in the Grand Prix at Eagle Farm.

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Change must come: 2020 again shows it's time to crack whip on stewards

William Pike stretched his winning wings before thanking his home town in style but 2020 was another year further proving that something must be done about whip use.

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'You're a generous bunch': Charities grateful for our pandemic giving

It's been a tough year for many of us, but charities have reported strong levels of donations, from those eager to help.

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Bounce, variety, speed: Australia's bowlers up there with the greats

This pace battery has the hallmarks of the very best West Indian and Australian fast-bowling attacks of the past

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'This hideous disease': A wife's letters to ex-footballer fighting dementia

Karen Johnson, the wife of late Dragon star Brian Johnson, wrote letters to her husband as he fought a losing battle with dementia.

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'Highly symbolic': Christmas Eve concert held in fire-gutted Notre-Dame Cathedral

The singers stood socially distanced to be able to take off their masks — which is required indoors in France to stem the spread of the virus — and sing. 

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AFL year in review: Hubs, kebabs, day spas and walking out the wrong door

It was a miracle that the season was completed in 2020. Here's what made headlines in a football season unlike any other. 

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Paine asks broadcast staff to make sacrifice for Sydney Test

Australian captain Tim Paine has urged broadcast and events staff to make the "small sacrifice" of heading into a bubble to ensure the Sydney Test can proceed as planned.

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'We are struggling': A meagre Christmas for America's jobless

Nearly 8 million people have sunk into poverty since June after having spent $US1200 cheques that the US government gave most Americans in the northern spring.

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'When he showed up, it was like Christmas': Hodge pays tribute to Deano

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hodge recalls his days playing alongside the fellow Victorian he had idolised as a youngster.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

All quiet on Sydney's northern beaches; the rules for Sydneysiders on Christmas Day explained. News updates here.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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NBA defends Harden punishment: 'It's Christmas'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says a $50,000 fine was sufficient discipline for James Harden after breaking COVID-19 protocols.

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Aussies confirm unchanged line-up as Warner's spectre haunts incumbents

Australia will enter the Boxing Day Test unchanged barring an 11th-hour hiccup but coach Justin Langer has played a straight bat to questions about who will make way when David Warner eventually returns to the national side.

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