Guardian Australia's 2025: A Year in Pictures
From the Bondi terror attack to Diwali lights and climate protests, Guardian Australia's photographers captured a nation's defining moments in 2025. Explore the powerful images.
From the Bondi terror attack to Diwali lights and climate protests, Guardian Australia's photographers captured a nation's defining moments in 2025. Explore the powerful images.
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
The Boddington bushfire threat eases but residents cannot return home, while Queensland and the NT face severe flooding from monsoonal rain. Get the latest updates.
The Cure announce the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte at 65. A vital creative force, he played on albums like 'Wish' and was recently inducted into the Rock Hall. Read the band's full tribute.
A new book, Retro Australia, reveals rare photographs from the 1950s to 1970s, showcasing a nation undergoing profound transformation. Explore the nostalgic collection now.
A British father living in Australia for 15 years is facing deportation after allegedly posting antisemitic content online. Read the full story on the crackdown on hate speech.
A 43-year-old British national in Queensland has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and advocating violence against Jewish people online.
RPG Taverns, a Dungeons & Dragons specialist venue in Elephant and Castle, is turning over up to £35k a month. Discover how fantasy role-play is reviving London's nightlife and offering a new model for socialising.
Australians face a turbulent Christmas Day with extreme heat in the west, severe storms in the east, and a cyclone threat in the north. Plan your festive day with the latest official forecasts.
Roy Wood's glam rock band Wizzard earns the vast majority of its streaming revenue from the 1973 classic 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday', new data reveals. Explore the enduring legacy of this festive anthem.
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
A Rajdhani Express train carrying 650 passengers struck and killed seven wild elephants in Assam. The emergency stop derailed the engine and five carriages. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife collision.
Popular South London food hall Mercato Metropolitano confirms it will remain open until the end of 2026, despite approved plans for redevelopment. Discover the future for its 40 independent traders.
A writer's scathing critique of the forced frivolity of White Elephant gift exchanges. Discover why this holiday ritual of disappointment and theft should be made extinct this festive season.
Legendary alt-rock band Jane's Addiction has officially disbanded following a bitter feud involving a $10m lawsuit and an onstage altercation. Read the full story of their dramatic final chapter.
Rob Reiner, acclaimed director of When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride, has died aged 78 in an apparent double homicide. Explore his legendary career and activism.
KISS bassist Gene Simmons suggests lifestyle choices contributed to bandmate Ace Frehley's fatal fall. The rock legend died aged 74 in October. Read the full story.
Two decades after Australia's worst race riots erupted at Cronulla Beach, we examine if underlying racial tensions have truly been addressed or if social media now fuels the same hatred.
Actor Brian Cox shares vivid memories of starring in Tom Stoppard's acclaimed 2006 play 'Rock 'n' Roll', revealing an astonishing first-night audience and the writer's unique elegance.
Australia will face the USA, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discover the key fixtures and historic matchups awaiting the Socceroos.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago pop-rock band The Redwalls, has died aged 40. The band confirmed the tragic news this week. Read the full story.
Pretenders icon Chrissie Hynde is answering your questions on her star-studded new album 'Chrissie Hynde & Pals' and her legendary career. Submit yours now.
Explore the rich musical legacy of glam rock icon Roy Wood, from The Move to Wizzard and ELO. Discover 20 essential tracks that define his genius beyond 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday'.
Wolf Alice deliver a stunning 70s-inspired performance at Manchester Arena, showcasing their most complete and fun reinvention yet. Read our full review of the indie chameleons' triumphant show.
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family's remote South Australian homestead two months ago. Police continue one of state's largest missing person searches.
Test your knowledge with this fun kids' quiz featuring five brainteasers set by children. Discover fascinating facts and learn how to submit your own questions for future quizzes.
Bob 'Bongo' Starkie, the iconic Australian guitarist from Skyhooks, has died at 73 after a brave fight with leukaemia. Discover the legacy of the rock legend.
Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.
Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro will play their largest headline show ever at London's Finsbury Park on July 3, 2026, supported by Nothing But Thieves. Tickets on sale November 28.
Swedish punk'n'roll icons The Hives brought their cartoonish, high-voltage energy to Cardiff's Depot. Read our review of the explosive live show celebrating their new albums.