Australians have marked another Christmas Day with solemnity and celebration, with churches full and beaches packed.
'A big storm day': Tornadoes possible as wild weather hits Victoria
Victorians faced intense rainfall, damaging winds and large hailstones after severe storms swept across parts of the state. Emergency services called on road users to drive carefully in dangerous conditions.
Grace Tame fights against a legal loophole frustrating abuse survivors
In every Australian state and the NT, churches cannot be held vicariously liable for historical child sexual abuse perpetrated by their priests. Grace Tame is leading the charge for change.
Seven men detained in dramatic Sydney arrest released, police say
Police now say the men have been released from custody, despite earlier claims the group held "extremist Islamic" views and may have been going to Bondi.
Seven men assist police after reports of 'violent act' possibly being planned
Officers from the Tactical Operations Unit conducted an operation on George Street in the south-west Sydney suburb of Liverpool late on Thursday afternoon.
Developers, car park owners to fund major Melbourne transport project
The Victorian government turns to developer contributions and car park levies as it tries to raise more than $10 billion in funding for the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop.
Victorian children's commissioner appointed after nine-month vacancy
The Allan Labor government has appointed Tracy Beaton to head the Commission for Children and Young People, as Victoria continues to grapple with its childcare crisis.
Victoria's crime rate continues to climb despite government measures
The latest statistics show crime in Victoria is at its highest level since the Crime Statistics Agency started keeping records 20 years ago.
How Tom Silvagni kept his name out of headlines before rape conviction
Silvagni employed a legal team exclusively to fight for a suppression order, preventing his name from being reported by the media for more than a year.
Search for missing experienced fisher after companion's body found
A 67-year-old Victorian man has been found dead, and a 74-year-old Victorian man is still missing in waters off Cape Jaffa after they failed to return from fishing.
Body of missing 67yo Victorian man found off Cape Jaffa
The body of a fisherman, who along with another man went missing in waters off the South Australian coast yesterday, has been found.
Christmas Day to deliver heatwave, tropical storms and festive sunshine
With only nine more sleeps until Christmas, we have now entered the meteorological window of predictability — in other words, forecasts are more accurate than just guessing the weather.
Melbourne's West Gate Tunnel opens, with promise to transform travel in city's west
The long-awaited West Gate Tunnel project, designed to transform Melbourne's west by diverting thousands of freight trucks, is officially open to travellers.
United Nations inspectors warn Australia is breaching human rights
A delegation of United Nations inspectors have raised the alarm about Australia's detention facilities and a breach of human rights.
How to prepare for bushfires, from action plans to emergency bags
After a fast-moving bushfire reached the front door of her home in 2023, Kay Douglas is now better prepared in case it happens again.
Flower growers see red over glyphosate import rule change
The Australian government says it plans to stop treating imported flowers with glyphosate, but local growers are not happy and are raising biosecurity concerns.
Labor looks to gain votes with the West Gate Tunnel opening
The long-awaited West Gate Tunnel project will open on Sunday, with Labor hoping it's enough to win voters back.
Drug-fuelled partygoers using walking sticks to help when they're 'gacked'
Australian partygoers are using walking aids to support their ketamine habit at music festivals across the country.
Victoria's historic treaty formally commences with cultural celebration
Victoria's statewide treaty has officially launched with a day of cultural celebrations in Melbourne.
Melbourne's West Gate Tunnel to open on Sunday
After being plagued by cost blowouts and delays, Melbourne's West Gate Tunnel will be ready to take motor vehicles from Sunday, say multiple sources.
After 40 years of plot twists and drama, Neighbours wraps up for the last time — again
Relive the highlights, such as they were, in the final episode of Neighbours, which went to air last night.