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Extreme fire risk as wind, dry lightning spark alerts

Extreme fire risk as wind, dry lightning spark alerts

Bushfires in two states have triggered warnings as extreme weather conditions place authorities on high alert as temperatures soar and winds increase.

Protests and parties across nation mark Australia Day

Protests and parties across nation mark Australia Day

Protests and parties across nation mark Australia Day

Protests and parties across nation mark Australia Day

Quiet reflections kicked off Australia Day commemorations before many attended protests while others opted for the beach.

Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

There are mixed emotions surrounding January 26, with many Australians planning to celebrate as others prepare to shun the national holiday.

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The world welcomes in 2025 with spectacular fireworks

The world welcomes in 2025 with spectacular fireworks

Communities around the world have been welcoming 2025 with spectacular fireworks displays, light shows and ice plunges.

New year welcomed with dazzling fireworks displays

New year welcomed with dazzling fireworks displays

The New Year has been welcomed with a bang in Australia with millions gathering to watch spectacular firework displays across the nation.

Cities across the globe prepare to welcome the new year

Cities across the globe prepare to welcome the new year

Cities around the world are getting ready to ring in the new year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions.

Australia set to go off with a colourful bang on NYE

Australia set to go off with a colourful bang on NYE

Preparations are under way for a fireworks extravaganza across the nation with Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne all set to sparkle with skyline light shows.

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Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

From the beach to the bush, Australians were treated to a day of sunshine on Christmas though it remains a time when many are doing it tough.

Luxon strives for unity amid Waitangi Day unease

Luxon strives for unity amid Waitangi Day unease

Luxon strives for unity amid Waitangi Day unease

Luxon strives for unity amid Waitangi Day unease

New Zealanders are marking the 184th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with their national day as PM Chris Luxon urges unity.

Law change considered after 'ridiculous' neo-Nazi march

Law change considered after 'ridiculous' neo-Nazi march

Law change considered after 'ridiculous' neo-Nazi march

Law change considered after 'ridiculous' neo-Nazi march

So-called white power salutes might follow Nazi symbolism into the NSW criminal code after neo-Nazis marched in Sydney on Australia Day.

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Australians have been urged to reflect on the things that unite us as millions of people celebrate, commemorate and protest Australia Day 2024.

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Victorians have marked Australia Day in a myriad of ways, from celebrations of the nation's progress to mourning the impact of colonialism, and the tennis.

Room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day: Minns

Room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day: Minns

Room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day: Minns

Room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day: Minns

An ancient ceremony recognising those first touched by British settlement shows there's room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day, the NSW premier says.

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Rallies for Invasion Day across Brisbane remained civil until incidents at the second day's play between Australia and the West Indies.

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'A privilege': Thousands of new citizens call Aust home

Ceremonies around the nation have been officially welcoming more than 22,000 people as Australia's newest citizens.

Man charged over Australia Day vandalism at Woolworths

Police have charged a man over pro-Australia Day vandalism at two Woolworths stores in Brisbane.

MPs blamed for stoking culture war over Australia Day

Politicians are leading the public conversation on Australia Day even when their views don't always reflect their communities, an expert says.

Minister slams Dutton over calls for Woolworths boycott

The federal opposition has been condemned for "fighting a culture war" after supermarket giant Woolworths pulled Australia Day paraphernalia from shelves.

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World celebrates New Year as wars cast shadow over 2024

New Year celebrations around the world offer a hopeful start to 2024 even as the world's ongoing conflicts raise security concerns and mute festivities.

Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular

Across Australia, revellers farewelled 2023 and welcomed 2024 with a stunning array of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.

Australians are ready to ignite in force for 2024

Huge crowds are expected to ring in the new year at public events across Australia with one in three people set to take advantage of free sites.

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Australians have splurged at unprecedented sales on Boxing Day spurred on by a cost-of-living crisis this year.

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

As one of the first major cities in the world to celebrate the start of the new year, Sydney will kick 2024 off with a showcase of Indigenous culture.

Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't be discussing a proposed public holiday for the Matildas with state and territory leaders when national cabinet meets.

Dutton opposes public holiday celebration for Matildas

Peter Dutton says a proposed public holiday if the Matildas win the World Cup is an "ego trip" for the prime minister and will have no legacy impact.

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