Australia

A person has died as bushfires tear through a state, with authorities warning it is expected to take weeks to get them under control.

Australia has enlisted international support after bushfires in the country’s southeast tore through more than 350,000 hectares. 

After a stronger than expected month for consumer spending, pre-Christmas sales could see that trend continue.

Western Australia is lending a helping hand by deploying firefighters to Victoria’s fire zone, as authorities confirm about 300 homes and buildings have been destroyed. 

Documented breaches included emergency exits being padlocked shut, inadequate planning for children with severe allergies, and unlabelled chemicals stored in children’s bathrooms.

Bondi attack survivor Ahmed Al-Ahmed has suffered another health setback while in New York for medical treatment, after meeting Kevin Rudd and being honoured at a gala dinner.

A shock trend emerging in parts of Victoria devastated by bushfires has been slammed by authorities, who are urging people to ‘stay away’.

The worst of a fierce heatwave impacting southern Australia is finally over.

Residents in Australia's far north are bracing for torrential rain and flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji continues its march across the state.

A day at the beach has ended in tragedy after a group of swimmers were swept out to sea.

The weekend just got a whole lot better for five Aussies who are celebrating winning a life-changing slice of Saturday night’s lotto draw.

The water polo community took to the waves to pay tribute to one of their own.

A tropical low is threatening to develop into a cyclone as it approaches a region already reeling from heavy flooding that has isolated communities.

‘I’m very lucky to have a home still. We’ve kept our home and a lot of other people haven’t.’

‘It’s probably the worst because it’s personal. It’s a kick in the guts.’