Genetic modification could be key to stopping the spread of deadly diseases borne by mosquitoes. Australian researchers hope to use male mozzies to poison their female mates reducing populations of the irritating insects.

For more, Liam Bland reports.

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Hundreds of thousands of Holden drivers could be in line for compensation with a class action launched against General Motors. Lawyers claim Holden breached consumer law by selling vehicles allegedly with defects.

For more, Georgia Holland reports.

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The Queensland Government remains tight-lipped on exactly how it plans to bring the state's ballooning budget back under control. The Treasurer is still on holiday leaving his colleagues to field questions on his election promises.

For more, Jacquelin Robson reports.

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A bushwalker missing in Kosciuszko National Park for nearly two weeks has been found alive. It's the kind of survival story you read about in novels, but late this afternoon, it played out in real life, the 23-year-old stumbling across a group of other hikers.

For more, Chris Reason reports.

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Donald Trump has refused to rule out using US forces to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland calling them critical to national security. 13 days before he returns to the White House he made the remarkable suggestion just as Washington began its farewell to a former President.

For more, Tim Lester reports.

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From teaching English to tasting wine the country's fastest-growing jobs have been revealed. Hospitality and travel roles surged up the ranks as Australians continued to pour money into dining out and jetting off.

For more, Georgia Holland reports.

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Now, we have an urgent appeal as Australia's blood supplies run critically low. Thousands of donors cancelled over the busy Christmas period, potentially leaving cancer patients and road crash survivors at risk.

For more, Rebeka Petroska reports.

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Security cameras have captured the distressing moments after a savage dog attack in a popular Perth park. The Maltese cross was mauled in front of her terrified owner. Now the council's trying to track down who's responsible.

For more, Lucy Murray reports.

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