Australia

The staggering costs taxpayers have been forced to fork out after police attempted to block two pro-Palestine protests have been revealed.

As Australia races toward a cashless future, millions of people are being left behind in the ‘massive transformation’.

Christmas Day has delivered a life-changing surprise for one lucky Aussie, who has scored an eye-watering $20 million in Thursday’s Powerball draw. The only problem? They don’t even realise.

One of the Labor Party’s “greatest champions” has died peacefully on Christmas Day at age 75.

Following last year’s chaotic Christmas gathering, described as a ‘mass urinal’, thousands of tourists and locals flocked to a new Sydney beach on Christmas Day.

Jewish leaders are calling on politicians to treat anti-Semitic attacks as a public safety issue and call a royal commission after a rabbi's car was torched.

With an estimated seven million Aussies set to spend more than $3 billion on Boxing Day sales, shoppers are being urged to carefully consider what they buy.

Our series on biggest moments of 2025 kicks off with iconic sporting events, tragic loss and political upheaval.

Australia has raised travel warnings for Cambodia as border conflict with Thailand escalates, placing popular tourist destinations within dangerous military strike zones.

Protests have been banned across three Sydney regions for two weeks following the Bondi terror attack, with police using new powers to prevent ‘fear and divisiveness’ in the community.

The Jewish community has been left shaken after a vehicle displaying Chanukah decorations was set alight in the driveway of a Melbourne home.

Bicycle and scooter riders have been reminded to secure their vehicles after multiple stolen e-bikes were found in the home of an alleged thief.

While most pet owners know to avoid giving their dogs chocolate, many other common festive treats also pose serious health risks to our furry friends.

Religious leaders have blessed Australians ahead of Christmas Day, passing on well wishes and prayers for peace in the face of a tragic holiday period.

Two capital cities can expect ideal weather for Christmas Day, while the rest must contend with conditions ranging from snow to a dangerous heatwave.