Disaster assistance payments are being made available as cooler weather gives crews breathing room to assess property losses from a huge bushfire in Victoria.
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Small events such as farmers markets might look like a twee country novelty to an outsider, but research shows they are a powerful force in community connection, reports STEPHANIE GARDINER.
Heatwave conditions across large swathes of eastern Australian have prompted extreme fire danger ratings, with people urged to vigilantly monitor conditions.
Two sailors have been killed during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid a night of tough weather conditions that hit the fleet.
Australians are being urged to think before they click, with scammers targeting distracted online shoppers during the busy festive sales period.
Researchers are creating artificially intelligent companions to help people get through challenges but that does not necessarily cut humans out of the picture.
Dozens of communities have been urged to leave or take shelter as an out-of-control bushfire was fuelled further by gusty winds on a day of extreme conditions.
An award-winning pioneer of virtual reality films invites travellers to experience the Kimberley region, with Luke Hemsworth at your side as a personal guide.
Victoria could be a big player in deciding the next federal election result, according to a new Newspoll analysis.
Aussies are expected to splurge on homewares and beauty products, with bargain hunters set to spend more than $1.3 billion on Boxing Day sales.
As the government tries to ensure the safety of captured Australian Oscar Jenkins, the self-styled 'Aussie Cossack' has been touted as a potential ticket home.
Holiday travellers are being warned to keep up to date with the latest fire conditions as several states face growing bushfire risks from Boxing Day.
