Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that nearly nine million people remain without electricity as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow's proposals for settlement need to be fulfilled to put an end to the war. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that nearly nine million people remain without electricity as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow's proposals for settlement need to be fulfilled to put an end to the war. ⌘ Read more
A family has been rescued from a sinking boat amid flooding on the River Murray, with the state government announcing $10,000 in grants to small businesses experiencing a downturn. ⌘ Read more
Women-only swimming sessions introduced by a Perth council are the latest in a growing list of programs being rolled out across the country to address the higher drowning risk in multicultural communities. ⌘ Read more
The Boxing Day Test against South Africa is into day two, with Australia's batters hoping to back up another dominant display by their bowling attack. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are pleading for Victorians to take extra care around water, following three deaths and a rescue over the Christmas period. ⌘ Read more
Ben Stokes — who has helped to revitalise Test cricket with England's "Baz-ball" — takes aim at endless limited-overs series and competitions that, he feels, are sidelining Tests, highlighting a recent England-Australia series he says "meant nothing". ⌘ Read more
A fire that broke out in an Australian Capital Territory recycling centre in Hume on Monday night is still burning on Tuesday morning. ⌘ Read more
A 41-year-old woman suffers fatal injuries, while a 43-year-old man survives with non-life-threatening wounds during an alleged home invasion at North Lakes. ⌘ Read more
A truckie with a big heart saves Floss the border collie cross from certain death and takes her on an epic journey around Australia to find her forever home in Perth. ⌘ Read more
The death toll from one of the worst weather-related disasters in US history claims at least 50 deaths nationwide, with rescue efforts underway at multiple locations. ⌘ Read more
It's a record-breaking season on the Gold Coast, but further north tourism operators are still waiting for international visitors to return. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory auditor-general finds the parks receive $7–9 million per year in government subsidies to keep them afloat, raising questions about their viability. ⌘ Read more
The Philippines' national disaster agency is reporting that eight people have died, five from drowning, as the search goes on for 19 people who remain missing. ⌘ Read more
Sam Robinson is a scientist who gets stung in the name of understanding pain. And he's rated the pain from bites and stings by some Aussie animals and plants. ⌘ Read more
China's management of COVID-19 travel restrictions will be downgraded to the less-strict Category B from the current top-level Category A, as the disease has become less virulent and will gradually evolve into a common respiratory infection. ⌘ Read more
There are fears cuts to courses on the Mid North Coast are placing increasing pressure on an already overwhelmed construction sector, and "killing" some trades. ⌘ Read more
Barbara Kingsolver, author of The Poisonwood Bible, returned to her home turf of Appalachia to tackle one of its most urgent issues — with a little help from David Copperfield. ⌘ Read more
The Marie Kondo-inspired tidying-up craze has pressured us to de-clutter, without much consideration for where those items end up. Here's how to repair the things you might usually throw away. ⌘ Read more
Supermaxi Andoo Comanche is leading the charge on the second day of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, followed by LawConnect and Black Jack after a chaotic start to the 77th edition of the bluewater classic on Monday. ⌘ Read more
When the Taliban announced women would no longer be allowed to attend university under their strict interpretation of Sharia law, these students took to the street, defiant and ready for their voices to be heard. ⌘ Read more
Every parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. New research found out just how differently. ⌘ Read more
Maddy McAllister scuba-dives into the deep to uncover archaeological artefacts, but she doesn't think of it as collecting buried treasure. ⌘ Read more
Australia lost two of its greatest Indigenous artists, plus witnessed the shock early deaths of serving politicians and sporting greats. ⌘ Read more
The Christmas Eve blast tore the roof off the emergency department at the Tambo Memorial Hospital, as well as destroying two houses and several cars and injuring bystanders. ⌘ Read more
Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny says he is suffering worsening back pain from long spells in solitary confinement that he says are part of a deliberate strategy by the authorities to undermine his health. ⌘ Read more
Importers of sex dolls to South Korea complained that the dolls are used in people's private spaces and don't undermine human dignity. ⌘ Read more
In more than three decades working in emergency medicine, Beijing-based doctor Howard Bernstein has never seen anything like this. ⌘ Read more
A 30-year-old Millmerran man has been charged after he allegedly drove into the side of a house near Toowoomba on Christmas Day, killing a 55-year-old man. ⌘ Read more
Fighter jets and attack helicopters are scrambled as North Korean drones cross into South Korea, leading to flights being temporarily suspended at two Seoul airports, a South Korean news agency says. ⌘ Read more
About 80 people evacuated from Timber Creek on Friday can't go home due to a lack of running water, a local mayor says, as the BOM warns of more rain for the region. ⌘ Read more
A worrying finger injury to Mitchell Starc is eased by a stunning spell from Cameron Green to end South Africa's innings cheaply on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
It's often referred to as the "corpse flower" for its distinctive smell, but one visitor flew all the way from Brisbane to Cairns over Christmas for the chance to see — and sniff — a titan arum in bloom. ⌘ Read more
English backrower John Bateman will return to the NRL after inking a long-term deal with Wests Tigers. ⌘ Read more
WA Police divers search Black Diamond Lake near Collie after a man failed to return to shore when swimming there on Christmas Day. ⌘ Read more
Authorities disclose the ages of two people who died when a Cessna 210 aircraft crashed in dense bushland 250 kilometres north-east of Katherine on Saturday, as investigators are flown in from interstate. ⌘ Read more
Police say the Gracemere mother had facial injuries when she was last seen on Christmas Eve. ⌘ Read more
It wasn't on everyone's Santa wishlist, but outback Queenslanders are rejoicing after Christmas brought much-needed rainfall to large parts of the region. ⌘ Read more
A shack community in South Australia's Riverland has been told to "shelter in place" as key roads are closed, while water levels in Renmark are expected to peak over the next few days. ⌘ Read more
China's military describes the show of force as a "firm response" to "US-Taiwan escalation and provocation" after Washington approved Taiwan-related provisions in its defence spending bill. ⌘ Read more
Kathy Whitworth, an LPGA legend whose 88 tour victories are the most by any professional ever, has passed away. ⌘ Read more
A volunteer fire brigade in Tasmania's north-west is rallying around a local family of eight who lost their home in a fire on Christmas Day. ⌘ Read more
For the first time in two years, Australians enjoy their first Boxing Day sales without COVID-19 restrictions. ⌘ Read more
A suspect accused of gunning down three Kurdish people in Paris has allegedly told investigators of his "hatred of foreigners", the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
The fleet is getting ready on Sydney Harbour for the 77th edition of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Can Andoo Comanche break the record it set in 2017? Follow all the lead-up and the race action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Tim Tszyu had been scheduled to fight Jermell Charlo on January 28, but the American has broken his left hand in two places during training. ⌘ Read more
With its lifelike wax doll display, the Hood-Penn Museum is proving to be an increasingly popular — if strange — tourist attraction for the small town of Westonia. ⌘ Read more
Six people die and two others are injured after a passenger bus drives off a bridge and plunges into an overflowing river in north-western Spain, local emergency services say. ⌘ Read more
An impressive 28 babies from one family have worn a hand-sewn christening dress, an heirloom made in 1914 from their great-grandmother's wedding dress. ⌘ Read more
The Greens are concerned about a government grant for waffle pod production while the same material is banned in new single-use plastic laws. ⌘ Read more
Australia and South Africa meet in the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Check out all the stats and scores in our live scorecard. ⌘ Read more
Australia and South Africa prepare to face off in the Boxing Day Test, which will hopefully last longer than two days. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Millions of people hunker down against a deep freeze to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 28 people across the United States. ⌘ Read more
As travellers gear up to hit the road for the summer holidays, authorities say too many caravanners and drivers are unaware of an important road rule. ⌘ Read more
Blood collection centres in the ACT are opening on public holidays, saying they are in urgent need of types A and 0 donors. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney Kings have taken advantage of Chris Goulding's absence to defeat Melbourne United, 101-80, in the NBL's historic Christmas Day clash. ⌘ Read more
Literary treasure hunts are giving children both the thrill of finding a book and the benefits of reading. ⌘ Read more
In August 1985 Ipswich suffered one of its greatest losses when a fire ripped through department store Reids. It was a blow that the city's CBD has struggled to recover from. ⌘ Read more
Is your dog afraid of storms? The Top End's cyclone season can be a frightening time for some dogs and anxious owners trying to protect them. ⌘ Read more
When the university worker moved to Longreach on the promise of an easy lifestyle and affordable rent, a dire housing shortage left her and her husband with a remote farmhouse and three-hour daily commute. They're the lucky ones. ⌘ Read more
Local and foreign non-governmental organisations are ordered to send female staff home until further notice because some had not adhered to the Taliban's interpretation of Islamic dress-code for women. ⌘ Read more
An avalanche left up to 10 people missing in western Austria on Sunday, according to media reports. ⌘ Read more
Scott Boland will play in the Boxing Day Test, with fellow Australia quick Josh Hazlewood ruling himself out of the clash with South Africa at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
From box office hits to award contenders and hyped releases that launched a thousand hot takes, here's where to stream the most talked-about films of the year. ⌘ Read more
The popularity of low- and no-alcohol beer and wine is booming, with the majority produced in Australia. These steps are key to making it taste good. ⌘ Read more
Do you have a right to silence? Is your partner owed half your assets? Five legal experts bust some common misconceptions. ⌘ Read more
When his career was cut short by his suicide, aged 40, Alexander McQueen was already a fashion giant. A new exhibition reveals the foundations of his success. ⌘ Read more
They race across 1,000 kilometres in some of the roughest seas on the planet — with no prize money at the end. Here is how to — and why you should — watch the Sydney Hobart yacht race. ⌘ Read more
Here's a special selection of some New Year reads that cover all the themes of the past 12 months: joy and family, grief and loss, faith and mullets. Yes, mullets. ⌘ Read more
Speaking with state media, Mr Putin says that while Russia is acting in the "right direction" in Ukraine he is willing to pursue "acceptable solutions" to end the conflict. ⌘ Read more
China's National Health Commission will no longer release daily COVID-19 figures, amid doubts about their reliability as infections surge in the wake of the abrupt easing of tough restrictions. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees who have fled Russia's invasion are celebrating their first Australian Christmas. ⌘ Read more
Families have been left in the lurch after Hakea Prison, in Perth's south, cancelled family visits the day before Christmas Eve due to a COVID-19 outbreak. ⌘ Read more
After COVID-19 impacted last year's Christmas celebrations, thousands flock to beaches across the city, as the Wayside Chapel once again hosts its Kings Cross street party. ⌘ Read more
Speaking 10 months to the day since the start of a war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, Mr Zelenskyy urges Ukrainians to show they remain unbowed despite Russian attacks that have plunged cities into darkness. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister joins volunteers to serve a Christmas meal to vulnerable people in Sydney, encouraging Australians celebrating today to reach out to anyone who is doing it tough. ⌘ Read more
Road closures and leaf blowers are used for "managing" the annual crustacean inundation. ⌘ Read more
Addressing a capacity crowd at the Vatican, the pope speaks out against a "hunger for wealth and power", which means some want to "consume even their neighbours", in an apparent reference to the Ukraine conflict. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory Police and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority are searching for a light aircraft that was reported missing on Christmas Eve. ⌘ Read more
A teenager protecting his family property, a 15-year-old girl delivering urgent flood notes by bicycle and a local man capturing the action on an 8-millimetre camera. These are some of the stories of the 1956 floods. ⌘ Read more
A new, adapted version of Aussie rules is changing lives in Melbourne with a league for the vision impaired, and players are relishing the opportunity to take the field. ⌘ Read more
Tom Hanks as a grump, Emma Thomson as a villain, Daniel Craig as a flamboyant detective, Antonio Banderas as a cat - plus docos, awards-season contenders, family films, biopics and more. ⌘ Read more
Women's freedoms are further curtailed in Afghanistan, as the Taliban bans them from working for non-governmental organisations. ⌘ Read more
Faithless — known for hits Insomnia and We Come 1 — announces the death of "a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible". ⌘ Read more
As Buffalo residents are banned from driving, Ohio officials send buses to evacuate motorists at risk of freezing on the state's jammed motorways in storms that have left nearly 2 million people without power. ⌘ Read more
The AI "care bots" can detect health hazards, and let people who are unable to speak or move freely to communicate what they need. ⌘ Read more
In Australia's city with the highest median income, 38,000 people will be living below the poverty line this Christmas. ⌘ Read more
As Australia enters its third COVID-19 Christmas, a rise in case numbers has seen many dinners, drinks and work parties set aside for another holiday season. ⌘ Read more
As the rising cost of living continues to bite for many Australians, some are finding innovative ways to make Christmas feel festive without the usual price tag. ⌘ Read more
For decades, Tao Huabi's Lao Gan Ma chilli crisp sauce has dominated China's spicy sauce market but, now, a cloud of competition is looming over her chilli empire. ⌘ Read more
The National Basketball League is playing a match on Christmas Day for the first time this year, but Christmas Day sport is something of a staple in Australia's sporting history, including two previous Test matches at the Adelaide Oval. ⌘ Read more
He provided the basslines to Little River Band's most famous songs, including Reminiscing and Help Is On Its Way, but George McArdle gave it all away after being awoken in the middle of the night 44 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Stan Grant reflects on why seeing Nick Cave took him closer to God, and the importance of the Aboriginal church at a time when 40 per cent of Australians say they have no religion. ⌘ Read more
The 69-year-old man who killed three people at a Kurdish cultural centre on Friday was previously charged with racist violence after allegedly stabbing migrants and slashing their tents with a sword. ⌘ Read more
A gas tanker stuck under a bridge explodes in Johannesburg, killing eight people and damaging nearby buildings, according to emergency services. ⌘ Read more
Shanghai authorities have urged residents to stay at home this weekend, seeking a toned-down Christmas in the nation's most-populous city as COVID-19 rages nationwide after tough pandemic restrictions were lifted. ⌘ Read more
With Australian organ donors numbering 25 per cent lower than before the pandemic, heart transplant beneficiary Nathan Pain is encouraging people to register and give the gift of life this Christmas. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister and opposition leader wish Australians relaxed and happy holidays and thank emergency services and defence personnel for their ongoing service. ⌘ Read more
Britain's The Sun newspaper says it "regrets" publishing a column by television presenter Jeremy Clarkson about Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, days after the opinion piece became the UK press standards regulator's most-complained-about article. ⌘ Read more
Expectant mums in Central Queensland are left with a single obstetrician following a walk off at Rockhampton Hospital as chronic staff shortages continue to grip the region. ⌘ Read more
A man, aged 19 years, has been charged with murdering a 70-year-old woman at an aged care facility in Albany, on Western Australia's south coast. ⌘ Read more