Becoming Victoria Wood: Intimate Portrait of a Comedy Icon
A new documentary, 'Becoming Victoria Wood', offers a deeply personal and funny look at the trailblazing comedian's life and legacy. Discover the woman behind the laughter.
A new documentary, 'Becoming Victoria Wood', offers a deeply personal and funny look at the trailblazing comedian's life and legacy. Discover the woman behind the laughter.
'Catastrophic' bushfires rage in Victoria, Australia, forcing evacuations and closing 450 schools. Fires create their own weather amid a deadly heatwave. Follow for breaking updates.
Victoria braces for catastrophic fire conditions with total bans in place, while Queensland faces a 50/50 chance of a tropical cyclone. Follow our live coverage for the latest updates.
A severe heatwave, the most significant since the 2019-20 Black Summer, is scorching south-east Australia with temperatures over 40C. Authorities warn of 'extreme' fire danger as a blaze burns out of control in Victoria's north-east.
Victoria faces its most severe heatwave since 2019, with total fire bans declared in three districts. Officials warn residents to prepare for extreme heat conditions. Stay informed and follow safety advice.
A severe heatwave sweeps South Australia and Victoria, with temperatures hitting 46C. Firefighters warn landscapes are 'ready to burn' amid extreme fire danger ratings. Stay informed and check on vulnerable neighbours.
Southern Australia endures a severe heatwave in January 2026, with temperatures soaring above 40°C. Authorities issue health warnings as the extreme weather impacts major cities. Read more on the climate implications.
Emergency services suspend searches for missing swimmers after six people die along Australia's eastern coastline during a horror New Year period. Read the full report.
From 1 January 2026, Australians will see cheaper prescription medicines, new rules for cash payments, and major state law changes. Discover all the key updates coming into effect.
A look back at Australia's tumultuous 2025, featuring a devastating terror attack, a landmark election, climate disasters, and the nation's most gripping stories. Explore the key events that shaped the year.
Discover a fantastic range of free workshops, exhibitions, and performances for children across Australia this summer, from giant puppet whales to comic creation and reading challenges.
Police hold grave fears for Trisha Graf, missing in the South Australian outback since 13 December. Aerial searches expand near where her abandoned car was found. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
Just 70km from Melbourne, French Island is home to 139 residents living entirely off-grid. Discover the challenges and charms of this isolated wildlife sanctuary, accessible only by ferry.
Victoria Beckham's luxury Portofino '97 body oil, priced at £90, is receiving glowing reviews for its scent and shimmer, though some note packaging issues. Discover the premium alternative and a budget dupe.
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 huge fire has gutted an amusement arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields. Police are treating it as the second suspected arson at the site in a month. Read the latest updates.
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.
Victoria Beckham Beauty's Vast Lash Mascara promises smudge-proof, 12-hour volume. Priced at £32, it's hailed for transforming 'ageing, skinny lashes'. Discover the reviews and alternatives.
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.
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.
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 student has died following a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields. The school is closed as the community mourns. Our thoughts are with the family.
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his homestead on 27 September. Despite one of South Australia's largest searches, no trace has been found. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
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.
A parliamentary committee calls for a major overhaul of Victoria's IBAC, including a broader definition of corrupt conduct and stronger oversight of police. Read the key recommendations.
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
Eastern Australia endures a severe heatwave, with extreme temperatures sparking bushfires and dry lightning threatening new blazes. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions.