Rain and a cool change has helped firefighters contain a large blaze that has been burning since mid-December.

Described by Lonely Planet as “heaven on Earth”, Anse Source d’Argent beach on La Digue in Seychelles was named as the world’s third-best beach for 2025. Alongside this tropical paradise, the top ten ...

A bushfire raging for 21 days is finally contained, thanks to a cool change and rain bringing welcome relief for emergency crews.

Snezana Wood's daughter Eve Markoski-Wood recently moved to New York to study. But the 19-year-old has now returned back to Australia to enjoy the summer holidays with her family. Eve was spotted ...

Lifesavers in Far North Queensland have shared a video showing just how tiny the highly-venomous Irukandji jellyfish are. A person's collection of Barbie dolls worth $15,000 has been stolen from a ...

A driver has been killed after colliding with an alleged stolen truck in Melbourne. A person's collection of Barbie dolls worth $15,000 has been stolen from a home in Tatura, Victoria.

Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) has dumped the world championships in Australia over fears Israel’s presence will make it too ...

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Australia's southeast is battling a heatwave, intensifying the risk of bushfires.  Some parts of the state of Victoria are forecasted to reach 45°C th ...

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Australian Coastguard volunteer, Vanessa Ebsworth brought with her an official cap from Paynesville Flotilla where she is part of the crew on their inshore lifeboat.

Australia's southeast faces a severe heatwave, escalating bushfire risks across Victoria. Temperatures could hit 45°C, ...