Grampians residents are slowly returning to their homes tonight after being given the all-clear, with the bushfire warning now downgraded to a watch and act.

Experts suspect that Russia shot down a plane over Kazakhstan, while the Russian government has warned the world to not speculate about the cause of a plane crash that killed 38 people.

The two men who died in separate accidents during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race overnight have been identified as experienced sailors.

Sticking out her neck has cost Myer Christmas windows creation Genie the Giraffe, who was decapitated for a second time.

Victoria's first mobile pill-testing service will be rolled out at the Beyond The Valley music festival this weekend.

The body of a 15-year-old boy has been found at a NSW beach days after the teen was swept off the rocks. Almost a dozen people have been hospitalised across four serious crashes as WA's road toll ...

Berwick MP Brad Battin said he was "humbled" to become leader and replace John Pesutto after emerging victorious in today's leadership vote.

A Langwarrin woman who was allegedly killed by her partner hours after they hosted a Christmas Day function has been identified. Added23 minutes ago Sydney is gearing up for the biggest New Year's Eve ...

Sydney is gearing up for the biggest New Year's Eve fireworks display ever, with the western side of the Harbour Bridge set ...

Sydney has experienced extreme heat and intense thunderstorms in one day. Added20 minutes ago The body of a 15-year-old boy has been found at a NSW beach days after the teen was swept off the rocks. ...

Vantage points on the western side also include Simmons Point from 10am, Thornton park from 3.30pm and Birchgrove Park from ...