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Devastation as homes lost in Great Ocean Road fires
A Christmas Day bushfire destroys dozens of homes along the Great Ocean Road on Victoria's south-west coast, and is still burning out of control.
 
Live: Threat remains for Victoria after dozens of homes destroyed
The bushfire threat remains for communities along southern Victoria's Great Ocean Road after dozens of homes were destroyed in a Christmas Day blaze.
 
Falls Festival in doubt as bushfire burns near Lorne
It is unclear if the Falls Music and Arts Festival, which is held just outside of Lorne, will go ahead next week as a large bushfire burns nearby, organisers say.
 
Sydney to Hobart race guide: Internationals gather to take down Wild Oats XI
Hundreds of sailors are preparing for the 71st running of the Sydney to Hobart but are any boats capable of stopping Wild Oats XI taking line honours for a ninth time.
 
Quake rattles parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake strikes north-east Afghanistan near the country's borders with Pakistan and Tajikistan.
 
Queen hails triumph over 'moments of darkness' in Christmas message
In her annual Christmas message, Queen Elizabeth II highlights the triumph of good over evil, citing the world's response to last month's attacks in Paris as an example.
 
Woman with three kids in back seat caught six times over legal limit
Police say it "beggars belief" that a West Australian woman recorded a blood alcohol reading six times over the legal limit while driving with three children in the back seat.
 
Finding Divya: The search for one girl under a bridge in India
Two Australians are sent on what seems to be an impossible mission, to find an unknown girl under a bridge in India.
 
British astronaut dials wrong number on Christmas call home from space
Tim Peake, the first British astronaut on the International Space Station, hits a couple of snags trying to phone home to wish his wife a merry Christmas.
 
Shaun Marsh dropped for Boxing Day Test, Usman Khawaja to return
Steve Smith says Shaun Marsh is "extremely unlucky" to be dropped for the Boxing Day Test, as Usman Khawaja returns.
 
Aviation safety experts urge caution with drones over Christmas
Drones are tipped to be one of the most popular presents this Christmas but fledgling pilots have been delivered a stern warning about the potential dangers for new flyers.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Michael Jensen Avoid the 'Exmas Rush' and find the peace that passes all understanding
By Michael Jensen
By Michael Janda Support a GST increase? Think about the children first
By Michael Janda
By Rachael Sharman What should I tell my kids about Santa?
By Rachael Sharman
By Terry Barnes What's Santa bringing our pollies this year?
By Terry Barnes
 
Just In
Falls Festival in doubt as bushfire burns near Lorne
December 26, 2015 - 7:51 am
Sydney to Hobart race guide: Internationals gather to take down Wild Oats XI
December 26, 2015 - 7:27 am
Quake rattles parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan
December 26, 2015 - 7:20 am
 
World
Indian PM Narendra Modi makes surprise visit to Pakistan
Iraqi forces 'facing many obstacles' in fight to reclaim Ramadi from IS
China set to pass controversial anti-terror law
 
Business
Stock market rallies for seventh day led by mining and energy
Qld coal mines face black lung shutdown threat
Final day of madness! Christmas crowd moves from shopping centres to fishmongers
 
Politics
Indian PM Narendra Modi makes surprise visit to Pakistan
China set to pass controversial anti-terror law
British backpacker murder conviction sparks protests in Myanmar
 
Sport
Shaun Marsh dropped for Boxing Day Test, Usman Khawaja to return
Sydney to Hobart race guide: Internationals gather to take down Wild Oats XI
Wanderers beat Jets in Christmas Eve clash to extend lead at top of ladder
 
Science and Tech
British astronaut dials wrong number on Christmas call home from space
Risk of comet hitting Earth higher than previously thought: astronomers
SpaceX rocket landing opens 'new door' to space travel
 
Environment
Beijing issues second red alert for choking smog
Conservationists concerned over lack of tugboat facilities in port expansion
Volkswagen emissions component not a 'defeat device', lawyers say
 

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