Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton gave thanks to essential staff working over the holiday period.

Tuesday’s mild conditions allowed Halls Gap residents a brief window to return to their homes – but temperatures and wind will soon contribute to extreme fire danger.

A GoFundMe page has raised more than $34,000 to help the family rebuild their lives just days out from Christmas.

As countries continue to pump planet-warming pollution into the skies the financial world is racing to fund the emerging field of carbon dioxide removal.

Transport Minister Jo Haylen said Christmas, New Year’s Eve and the Sydney Test match were now “safe” from disruption.

Andrew McDonald addresses the fitness concerns surrounding Travis Head before the Boxing Day Test.

Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins became the first known Australian to be taken prisoner by Russia in Ukraine when footage of him appeared on social media.

Joel Embiid is ejected from the court in the first half of the 76ers clash against Spurs.

From spiced nuts to party pies, blini to oysters, these mix’n’match dishes (and drinks) will make you the host with the most.

NSW young gun Sam Konstas will make his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test but doubt remains over Travis Head after the batter spent just 25 minutes in the nets at training on Tuesday.

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Six months since the WA government promised no mercy for the suppliers of the potentially deadly party gas not a single fine has been issued.

A teen who dumped a baby and toddler during a Kalgoorlie carjacking will serve at least seven months behind bars.