One in 100 packages are damaged, lost or stolen during delivery in Australia, with 110 million parcels moving through networks this holiday season. Sydney and Melbourne experience the highest rates of porch piracy, with organised and opportunistic criminals targeting doorstep deliveries. Freight insurance experts recommend choosing reputable couriers, using sturdy packaging, and purchasing transit insurance to protect Christmas gifts, noting that 80% of claims involve damage rather than theft.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

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From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

Porch pirates target Christmas deliveries across Australia

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AFL season inspires a Mexican feast featuring chipotle chicken tacos, classic beef tacos, and fresh accompaniments. Michael Weldon from Cooking with Coles demonstrates quick marinades, homemade guacamole, and various salsas including pineapple, tomato, and black bean and corn varieties. A clever hack combines hard and soft taco shells to prevent filling spillage while maintaining the satisfying crunch.

Game day Mexican tacos with Michael Weldon

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Melbourne's Albert Park hosts the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, drawing enthusiastic crowds who began queuing from 9:30pm the previous night despite practice sessions not starting until the following day. Pre-race festivities include the glamorous 'Glamour on the Grid' function attended by celebrities including Bec Judd and Lara Worthington, while Australian driver Oscar Piastri participated in a Bunnings sausage sizzle for children's charity and Valtteri Bottas gave away a meat tray at a sponsors event.

Melbourne gripped by Formula One fever

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Australian families were reunited at Sydney Airport following an emergency evacuation flight from Dubai, where residents experienced missile interceptions and government alerts during escalating Middle Eastern conflict. Sam and her young daughter fled Dubai with only an hour to pack after learning of the flight through a local expat chat group, experiencing five days of loud missile defence activity that shook buildings. The UAE government provided regular safety alerts to residents while maintaining missile defence operations overhead.

Australians flee Dubai amid missile strikes

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Porch pirates target Christmas deliveries across Australia

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