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In the first of three summer specials, Joe is joined by Sarah Harris to look back at the year that was. With conflict raging across the globe, Joe and Sarah break down what's been happening, and what this could mean for 2025.  LINKS * Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here [https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/joe-hildebrand] * Follow https://www.instagram.com/raisefoundation/?hl=en@joe_hildebrand [https://www.instagram.com/joe_hildebrand/?hl=en]https://www.instagram.com/raisefoundation/?hl=en on Instagram * Follow @whatsarahsnapped [https://www.instagram.com/whatsarahsnapped/?hl=en] on Instagram * Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial [https://www.instagram.com/novapodcastsofficial/].  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at therealstory@novapodcasts.com.au [separatebathrooms@novapodcasts.com.au] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Firefighters In Victoria and South Australia Brace For Challenging Conditions On Boxing Day Search For Teenager Missing Since Christmas Eve Resumes At a NSW Beach  Aussies Tipped To Spend Big On Boxing Day Sales  Royal Family Mark Christmas Day Ahead of King Charles' Yearly Christmas Message To The World     See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Australia Demands Russia Comply With International Law, As It Investigates Detention Of Melbourne Man In Ukraine Man Charged With Murdering US Health Insurance Boss Formally Pleads Not Guilty In Manhattan Court The NSW Rail Union Drops Major Work Bans Threatening Sydney's New Year Celebrations Ahead of Fair Work Commission Hearing  Lifesavers Warn Aussies To Be Cautious At Waterways And Beaches These Holidays    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Federal Government Announces $440 Million Funding Boost To Help Older Australians Stay At Home For Longer  Large Parts Of NSW Under Total Fire Ban, While Residents In Victoria's West Told To Evacuate As Bushfires Rage Across The State  Young Boy Killed In House Fire In Perth's South  NSW Rail Union Attempts Peace Deal With State Government Over Industrial Action See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A service has been held to remember those killed when a car ploughed into Christmas shoppers Vanuatu rocked by another earthquake Airline passengers set to get more rights   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.