Sydney fireworks welcome 2015 with a bang
The New Year gets underway in Sydney with yet another dazzling fireworks spectacular.
The New Year gets underway in Sydney with yet another dazzling fireworks spectacular.
Global times for viewing the spectacular Sydney fireworks on New Year’s Eve, live.
A pair of Australians are among the 427 passengers saved from the ferry which caught fire while sailing the Adriatic Sea.
An Indonesian studying in Melbourne was listed among the passengers aboard flight QZ8501.
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Advances in medicine and increasing prosperity has allowed the elderly to live far more active lives, and with that comes renewed sex-drives and all the balls-and-whistles that go with a little hanky panky, as well as a few unwelcome surprises.
As Aussie music fans mourn the death of much loved Joe Cocker, they may be reminded of the time we kicked him out for drugs.
NSW opposition leader forced to resign after it emerged he had signed a letter for Sydney siege gunman.
A tribute to Joe Cocker, a British music legend, who sadly died on Monday.
Prime minister aims to put jobs and families at the heart of his government’s agenda for 2015 with a new-look team.
Upon a visit to the world-renowned big five Shamwari game reserve in the Eastern Cape, Craig Lewis discovers a conservation industry leader where animal care and welfare is a top priority.
"I'm not saying there aren't a lot of dangerous people out there, I'm saying a lot of those people are in government," says Russell Brand, in his video blog about the Sydney siege.
Zoe Sugg and Marcus Butler collapse into fits of giggles over "typically Australian" slang.
Why has Twitter slowed down so much and Instagram gained so much momentum?
Talk about laying down the LaWS. After months of in-service testing, they have pretty much got this thing working properly. Watch the US Navy fire their shiny new "laser" gun. Yes, seriously!
Martin Place becomes moving floral memorial to the lives lost in the Sydney hostage crisis. Prime Minister joins mourners.
Why every Australian needs an eight-legged friend for a pet.
The two hostages who were fatally wounded when the siege was brought to a dramatic have been identified as a barrister and the manager of the Lindt café. A number of others received gunshot wounds.
Apparent gunshots and explosions heard as police put end Australian hostage crisis. Injured ferried to hospital.
Live blog of the Sydney siege hostage crisis in Martin Place, as it was being reported by Australian media.
The man holding hostages in Sydney is known to police as being on bail, charged with over 40 serious offences.
Australians say they will protect Muslim commuters from racism as #illridewithyou Twitter hashtag goes viral around the world following hostage siege in Sydney.
People near the Sydney siege hostage crisis have posted selfies on Twitter while others are reportedly drinking beer.
Police have made contact with the gunman in the Sydney siege crisis and five hostages are now free.
2GB talkback host, Ray Hadley, says he spoke on the phone to a hostage inside the Sydney café under siege but refused to put the call to air. He claims the gunman wanted to speak to the prime minister.
Hostages have been seen coming out of the café at the centre of the siege in Sydney.
Witnesses to the siege in Sydney’s Martin place tell of terrifying scenes.
The Sydney Opera House has been evacuated as hostage siege takes place in the city’s CBD.
A gunman has taken a number of people hostage inside a café in Sydney’s CBD. A black flag with Islamic text has been displayed in the window of the premises.
Beyonce loses her grip on the status quo, and we may be ever thankful.
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A Sydney mother could be hanged if found guilty of carrying 1.5kg of meth at Kuala Lumpur airport.
More reasons as to why you should soak up the sun in Sydney, Australia
Celebrate this Christmas with Tony Abbott's glorious achievements on behalf of the great nation of Australia (VIDEO).
What got the world tweeting, commenting, sharing and liking this year?
What were the top hashtags, trends and tweeted moments this year?
Outside of a sci-fi film set, you probably don’t expect to receive a drink from a robotic bartender, but with Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas, they’re bringing the futuristic flicks to life
Miss Australia is one of the bookies' favourites to take out the 2014 Miss World pageant title. Who is Courtney Thorpe and can she fend off fancied challengers from India and South Africa to win the crown?
Entertainment and sports celebrities post Aussies' most shared Twitter messages of the year.
David Hicks shouts down George Brandis about the torture he received at Guantanamo Bay, claiming the government at the time was fully aware of what happened to him
‘Shirtfront’ muscles out ‘Team Australia’, ‘man-bun’, ‘Ned Kelly beard’, and ‘coward punch’ to claim Word of the Year title.
Australia drops a staggering 21 places on Climate Change Performance Index due to Abbott government policies, states a new report.
Kalynda Davis's world came crashing down when she was charged in China with possessing 36kg of crystal methamphetamine. She has made it home to Australia but her Tinder partner remains behind and could face death by firing squad if found guilty.
The Tait Memorial Trust’s annual winter prom is set to showcase a dazzling array of young Australian talent.
Aussies travelling abroad are becoming "serial pests" to Australian embassies and consulates by asking for the strangest things. The government is clamping down.
The cost of flying from the UK for kiddies will reduce dramatically next year when airport departure taxes are scrapped. Find out if your children will avoid the tax.
Australia stops to join in mourning with family, friends and cricket players gathered in a small country town for the funeral of Phillip Hughes.
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