A devastating bushfire in Harcourt, Victoria, has destroyed an estimated 50 properties. Residents return to find homes incinerated, while others defend their land through the night. Read the full story of survival and loss.
As temperatures hit 46C, a CFA volunteer's home was destroyed in the Longwood fire. Exhausted and blistered, he returned to the truck to help others. Read the full story of resilience.
Sam Groth's resignation over party infighting deals a blow to Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson's hopes of a modernised, unified front ahead of the November state election. Analysis reveals the party remains its own greatest obstacle.
Erin Doherty delivers a magnetic performance in the darker second season of Steven Knight's Victorian thriller 'A Thousand Blows', now streaming on Disney+. Discover if the series matches her talent.
Disney+ releases all six episodes of A Thousand Blows season 2. Our review explores the darker turn for Stephen Graham's Sugar and the fate of Hezekiah and Mary.
Catastrophic bushfires ravage Victoria, destroying homes and leaving three missing. Dramatic footage shows a farm surrounded by flames as residents flee. #Victoria #Bushfires
Transport for London reveals how Victorian-era design hampers Underground upgrades, leading to more delays and closures. Discover the funding gap and future plans.
With a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, the acclaimed BBC drama 'Industry' returns for a fourth season on January 12. Here's why you need to binge the first 24 episodes now.
Guardian letters spark debate on bland vegetarian options and using Victorian engineering as a model for structural animal welfare reform. Readers share personal stories and demand culinary diversity.
The HBO/BBC drama 'Industry' returns for a daring fourth season, delivering twisted, sophisticated storytelling that's set to dominate 2024's best TV lists. A must-watch.
Exclusive: Victorian Liberal MPs Moira Deeming and Ann-Marie Hermans face internal preselection challenges ahead of the November state election. Key figures and factions clash for upper house spots.
Explore Lionel Johnson's 1902 poem 'Renegade', a powerful critique of political betrayal and national identity. Discover its relevance for contemporary Britain in our analysis.
Victorian deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth announces he will not contest the state election, citing internal party divisions and a defamation fight with News Corp. Read the full story.
The BBC has released 'Waiting for the Out', a new prison drama based on a memoir. All six episodes are on iPlayer now. Critics hail it as a potential best show of 2026.
Stephen Graham and Steven Knight discuss the explosive second season of 'A Thousand Blows', their record-breaking year, and the upcoming Peaky Blinders film. Dive into the world of Victorian boxing and crime.
Discover the hidden history of Crossness Pumping Station, the stunning Grade I listed building that solved London's Great Stink. Explore its restored engines and ornate ironwork today.
Discover how Shepherd's Bush's Askew Road shed its tough reputation to become a thriving 'village' hub with independent shops, Victorian homes, and a strong community spirit. Explore its transformation today.
The historic Dargo Hotel, a beloved pub in Victoria's remote High Country, is on the market. Owner reflects on two decades of running the iconic outpost. Discover its legacy and future.
Comedian Griff Rhys Jones urges the public to nominate threatened historic buildings for the Victorian Society's 'Top Ten Endangered' list. Discover how you can help preserve local heritage.
Sky's new 'Amadeus' series reimagines Mozart's rivalry with Salieri as a sexy, modern period drama. Stream the five-part show now for a binge-worthy historical romp.
Lucinda Hawksley, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, reveals his progressive values and shares a poignant Christmas message for 2025. Discover the family traditions.
Explore the surprising Roman and Victorian origins of Christmas on December 25th. Discover the theories behind the date and how Charles Dickens shaped our modern festivities.
Marks & Spencer's floral appliqué shift dress is now half price at £24.75. Shoppers praise its 'sin-hiding' fit and versatile style for work and parties. Grab the bargain while stocks last.
A 37-year-old man faces a rare prosecution under an 1860 law for allegedly threatening a worshipper in a West London church. Discover the history behind the obscure legislation.
Explore the surprising history of the UK's Christmas dinner, from medieval 'umble' pies to Victorian turkey. Discover global festive feasts and why we eat what we do on 25 December.
Explore how the Judge Dredd Christmas special and British sci-fi reflect a uniquely festive blend of joy and decline. Discover the Victorian legacy shaping UK holiday storytelling.
Sam Grabiner's 'Christmas Day' at London's Almeida theatre delivers a complex, outspoken drama about a Jewish family grappling with identity and the Israel-Gaza war. A must-see bold production.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
Complex 11-month project to replace historic glass canopy at Fulham Broadway station now starts in January. TfL pledges to minimise disruption to locals and commuters.
Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.