Jackie French says forget the garden chores this week. With extreme heat in Canberra, your only duties are watering, enjoying the scents, and sharing your harvest. Discover the simple joys of a summer garden.
Perth is set for a record-breaking Christmas scorcher, with a forecast minimum of 26C marking the hottest morning in over a century. Authorities issue heat and fire warnings as families stock up on seafood.
WA authorities urge vigilance as heatwave hits. Over 40% of toddler drownings occur in home pools. Check your fence, close the gate, and maintain constant supervision.
Perth is bracing for a scorching Christmas Day, with a forecast minimum of 26C set to break a 110-year-old record. The heatwave brings extreme temperatures across WA. Stay cool and safe.
Geraldton is set for a sweltering 43-degree Christmas Day, capping off a severe heatwave. Find out how the city plans to cope and the record it's chasing.
As Perth faces a record-hot Christmas, thousands of emergency services volunteers are giving up family time to keep the community safe. Read their inspiring stories.
A three-day heatwave gripping the Hunter region is set to break with a cool change, bringing showers and potential severe thunderstorms. Get the latest BOM warnings and forecast details.
Perth is set to sizzle at 41C on Christmas Day, with a severe heatwave warning. Meanwhile, Melbourne shivers at 17C. Get the full forecast and vital health advice here.
Pinterest's 2026 trend report forecasts a shift to individuality, nostalgia, and analogue living. Discover the key fashion, beauty, and lifestyle trends set to define the year ahead.
Adrian Barich gazes into his crystal ball to forecast the year ahead for WA, covering sport, lifestyle, food and the state's unique character. Discover what 2026 might hold.
WA health authorities warn of 'extreme' 40C Christmas Day heat in Perth. Chief Health Officer urges precautions as BOM forecasts a severe three-day heatwave. Stay safe.
Newcastle's vibrant theatre community celebrated a record-breaking 47th CONDA Awards, with Opera Hunter's 'Sweeney Todd' and local talents taking top honours. Discover all the winners.
Perth is set to be Australia's hottest capital this Christmas, with a severe heatwave peaking at 40C. The Bureau of Meteorology warns temperatures could climb even higher. Get the full forecast and tips to stay cool.
The Hunter region is enduring a severe heatwave, with inland areas reaching 43C. Lifesavers urge swimmers to stay safe at patrolled beaches as the extreme conditions continue through the weekend.
Local favourites Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will open Sunnyboy Park at Foreshore Park in January, offering family-friendly food and coffee. The new kiosk and accessible amenities mark a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Newcastle Knights star Phoenix Crossland reveals why new recruit Dylan Brown is the key to the club's finals hopes in 2026. Get the inside story on their Kiwis bond and the record $13 million deal.
Newcastle's nationally significant maritime heritage collection is homeless as its lease expires in March 2026. Councillors clash over accountability and solutions for the 8,500-item cache.
Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
A severe heatwave warning is in effect for the Illawarra, with temperatures predicted to reach 35 degrees Celsius. Learn the details, why it's classified as a heatwave, and how to stay safe.
West Australians are urged to stay cool as a severe heatwave warning is issued for multiple regions, with temperatures set to soar into the mid-40s this week. Slip, slop, slap!
Over 240 vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Soul Hub at NEX, supported by 60 volunteers and local partners. Read about the community spirit.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
At least 12 homes have been lost in a fierce bushfire at Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast, as extreme heat and winds drive dangerous conditions across multiple regions. Residents urged to enact survival plans.
Emergency warnings are active as bushfires damage multiple homes on the NSW Central Coast. Residents told to evacuate immediately. Know the latest.
A severe heatwave peaks today with temperatures hitting 41C in Penrith. Extreme fire danger declared for Sydney, Hunter, and Illawarra. A cool change is due Sunday.
Newcastle Knights forward Tyson Frizell says he will decide on his NRL future midway through 2026. The 34-year-old veteran is eyeing the 300-game milestone and remains hopeful of playing into 2027.
A severe heatwave is gripping Newcastle and the Hunter, with temperatures soaring 15°C above average. Extreme fire danger declared and wildlife struggles. Here's how to stay safe and help native animals.
Pantone shocks with its 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, a soft off-white. Discover the meaning and see 7 products to bring this calming trend into your Australian home and wardrobe.
A severe heatwave is set to scorch NSW's Hunter region this weekend, with temperatures reaching the mid-40s. Health and emergency services issue urgent warnings to stay hydrated, check on vulnerable people, and prepare for extreme fire danger.
A Melbourne high school was locked down after a student produced a knife. A neo-Nazi rally participant is deported. Severe heatwave warnings extend across multiple states. Stay informed with the latest.