For the first time in 26 years, competitors in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race have died. For veteran sailor John Stanley, it ...

COPPERMINE 1279 MILL CREEK RD, STROUD 2425 COUNCIL AREA: Mid-Coast STATUS: Under control TYPE: Grass Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Ru ...

Defending champion LawConnect takes out back-to-back line honours victories in a tragedy-stricken Sydney to Hobart yacht race ...

Azerbaijan Airlines said that the preliminary results of an investigation into the plane that crashed in Kazakhstan pointed to "physical and technical external interference".

The driver who rammed his car into a crowd in southern China's Zhuhai city has been sentenced to death, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday.

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Emergency services say they will be taking advantage of cooler temperatures over the next few days to try to contain a major bushfire at the Grampians National Park in Victoria's west.

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The fire has passed. Now what do you do? The fire may have passed and the warning downgraded, but you still need to take care and be vigilant. Here are some steps you can take to help you recover. ...

This Advice message is being issued for Bullengarook . * This Advice replaces the Advice issued at 10.07pm Thursday 26 December. * The bushfire at Coffeys Rd, Bullengarook is now under control. * ...