News live: Australians predicted to offset cost of living with Boxing Day sales; dating app operators to meet with government on reform

Retailers association forecasts increase of 7.9% in Boxing Day spend over last year; communications minister to discuss safety measures for online dating with app representatives. Follow the day’s news live

Ferry services resume in Sydney as fog clears

The fog looks to be clearing in Sydney, or at least the sun has just broken through the clouds where I’m sitting.

Passengers should continue to allow extra travel time and check information displays for service updates as services return to timetable.