Partiers have packed onto a tiny beach amid reports of injury and assault, as cops patrol the insane' celebrations to prevent a repeat of last year's disgusting' scenes.

An infant has been diagnosed with PTSD following a shocking incident, as experts warn the Christmas break can mark a dangerous period for children.

Police have lifted the lid on the weirdest and most creative ways criminal syndicates have tried to bring drugs into Australia - including as Christmas gifts.

Survivors of the destructive force of nature at its very worst" have gathered with politicians to mark 50 years since the Australian tragedy.

Negotiations on what the Liberals' new shadow cabinet could look like have broken down as opposition leader John Pesutto makes an 11th-hour manoeuvre.

Revellers have packed onto a tiny beach for insane' Christmas Day celebrations as police patrol on horseback to prevent a repeat of last year's disgusting' scenes.

Revellers have again flocked to a tiny beach for Christmas Day celebrations, with police patrolling on horseback after huge crowds left it in a disgusting" state last year.

Authorities have warned fierce bushfires in Victoria's west could burn for weeks" as several states brace for searing temperatures from Boxing Day.

A state government has threatened to nationalise a well-known Australian brand, accusing the current owners of wanting to shut it down.

Beachgoers have been issued a warning ahead of Christmas Day after huge crowds left one beach in a disgusting" and worst ever" condition.

The International Monetary Fund has poured cold water on a key housing policy which would make it easier for first-home buyers to get a loan.

A cold front is charging towards parts of Australia sending temperatures soaring for Christmas with some capitals peaking at 40C.

Stories of an infant being diagnosed with PTSD and children skipping school out of fear have prompted a warning for the Christmas break.

A new witness has come forward over the disappearance of two teenage girls in Sydney's south, breaking the case open again after more than four decades.

Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.

The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up anti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria's Parliament House.

Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is increasingly confident" about a reduction.

Fierce bushfires in Victoria's west are yet to be contained ahead of the state's total fire ban and a scorching Boxing Day forecast for several states.

Cost of living pressures are causing Aussies to turn to credit this festive season, which experts predict could take years to pay back.

Two men and a 17-year-old boy were arrested following a lengthy manhunt following an alleged violent break and enter, with residents told to stay indoors.

The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up nti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria's Parliament House.

A billionaire developer and owner of a popular chocolate chain has been charged over the asbestos-in-mulch crisis that saw Sydney parks, schools, and hospitals closed.

New details have emerged about the past of Chloe Jade Mason, 23, who was allegedly chased and shot dead in a suburban street.

Police are on the hunt for three men following a Christmas Eve morning break in, with the men reportedly armed with a machete and firearm.

Dramatic vision shows the moment a Sunshine Coast paraglider is flown to hospital after colliding with another paraglider in mid-air.

Australians have been warned the festive period is vulnerable" to power outages.

Woolworths announced the changes last week, with customers asked to provide their mobile numbers before the update is rolled out.

An icon of Australian cinema, best known for his role in Crocodile Dundee, has died aged in his 90s.

A major change to Aussie cash could be on the cards - which would essentially keep cash in the Australian system despite the dominance of card payments.

The heartbroken siblings of a 23-year-old woman who was left for dead in a suburban street after being gunned down have spoken out.

One Aussie state has issued a massive warning over extreme" dangers over the Christmas period, amid scorching temperatures and a massive bushfire still being contained.

A dramatic two-year legal battle between friends over the ownership of a Sydney chicken shop resulted in a broken lock and police being called.

Wild footage shows cops taking down a man who was allegedly in possession of a bizarre weapon on an Australian street.

Police are bolstering their efforts to find the two men allegedly involved in the death of a young woman, who was allegedly shot and left for dead in a suburban street.

Authorities have been left gobsmacked after a well publicised roadside testing blitz failed to make a dent in the number of positive tests.

Australians are paying thousands" more this Christmas to put a roof over their heads, with rents soaring in two of the country's smaller capital cities.

Police are on a mission to save Christmas after a grub was caught trying to steal a van full of goodies.

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto is set to face a leadership challenge this Friday.

Scores of Australians have been evacuated from earthquake-hit Vanuatu overnight on the final ADF repatriation flights.

Australians have been warned of travelling over the festive period as bushfires rip through parts of the country.

The family of a 23-year-old woman allegedly shot and left for dead in a street are coming to terms with the loss, as a manhunt continues for two men.

An influencer whose ex-partner was convicted of killing his mother in an attempt to keep up with his luxurious lifestyle has broken her silence for the first time.

Bushfire conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days as temperatures soar across Victoria, after residents evacuate high danger areas.

With the festive season fast approaching, it's good to know exactly when you can pop to the shops at the last minute and when you can't.

A 23-year-old woman is being remembered as a beautiful" friend as police continue to search for the two men allegedly responsible for her death.

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a deadly brawl allegedly involving up to 40 people.

As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.

A 23-year-old woman who died on a suburban street is being remembered as a beautiful' friend, as police continue to search for the two men allegedly responsible for her death.

A Queensland man is pleading with the government to help bring his teenage son, who has cerebral palsy, home from earthquake-ravaged Vanuatu.

Australians are criminally neglecting a common household item that could be making them rich.