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.

The new deal avoids an ugly showdown between Labor and WA’s biggest union ahead of the March state election.

Sarytogan Graphite has reached a key point in the approval process for its graphite project in Kazakhstan, with regulators signing-off on an environmental permit.

Ireland is an island full of saints, so it’s hardly surprising to encounter a small miracle.

Chloe Jade Mason, 23, was found unconscious with a gunshot wound on a Caboolture footpath in the early hours of Sunday morning after reportedly being pursued by two men.

Police have arrested a man suspected of intentionally lighting on fire a woman, after she fell asleep on a stationary train.

A man has been charged after the latest in a string of horrific animal cruelty cases in NSW.

Security footage has captured three men attempting to force a Perth man’s front door open before allegedly assaulting and robbing him.

Investigators say that three attacks this year are part of a new trend in which Iran-affiliated actors recruit local criminals to strike at targets in Europe.

Jed Walter entered his first season at the Suns under so much hype. But his star teammate believes there are lessons to learn ... from a rival at the reigning premiers.

Cellist Rachel Scott is bringing together work from two titans of literature and music.

The son of former NRL star James Maloney and his wife Jess was found in the early hours of Monday morning after going missing late on Saturday night.