As Christmas approaches and holidays begin, thousands of school students are preparing to start their first jobs. A Brisbane school is championing a new program to help them understand money before collecting their first pay.

For more, Rachel Baxter reports.

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Aussie shoppers are expected to spend more than $6bn during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. A record number will use 'Buy Now, Pay Later' services to manage their money but experts warn many will fall into a festive debt trap.

For more, Georgia Holland reports.

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A police handgun was stolen by thieves who smashed in the window of an unmarked patrol car in Townsville. A major manhunt is now underway to find the four robbers responsible for the gun and the ammunition they took.

For more, Jackie Quist reports.

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An Australian biomedical engineer is changing and saving lives with his artificial heart device. Developed over 25 years, it's been implanted into an Australian patient for the first time.

For more, Samantha Cheney reports.

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The Albanese Government has scrapped its controversial misinformation bill, which would've given officials the power to control what we can post online. It's a major win for Elon Musk and the Coalition, which says the laws threatened Australia's 'freedom of speech'.

For more, Isabelle Mullen reports.

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Chris Ellison, one of Perth's richest, has sought forgiveness from shareholders after his misconduct surfaced. Despite pressure to step down from Mineral Resources, some still support his leadership.

For more, Geof Parry reports.

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Sydney's threatened rail strike is off and instead, there'll be more trains running 24 hours a day after Premier Chris Minns caved into the unions. But the war is far from over with a 2-week deadline set for both sides to agree on a permanent new pay deal.

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Flights from Australia to the US are now cheaper than travelling in our backyard. A new carrier is about to start flying from Brisbane, creating better value for Aussies.

For more, Blake Johnson reports.

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