Canberrans heading to NYE fireworks face a wet, stormy day with a high of 34C, but the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts clear skies for the midnight countdown. Plan your celebrations with our detailed weather guide.
Cairns venues are rolling out spectacular plans for New Year's Eve 2024. Discover party buses, rooftop celebrations, and fireworks to welcome 2025 in Tropical North Queensland.
Plan your Perth New Year's Eve with our guide. From the iconic Raffles Hotel fireworks to family fun at Elizabeth Quay, discover the best events and essential safety info for ringing in 2026.
Feeling the social pressure of New Year's Eve? You're not alone. Discover why experts say opting for a quiet night on the couch in 2026 is a perfectly valid—and increasingly popular—choice for Australians seeking genuine wellbeing.
Townsville is set to welcome 2026 in style with a massive free concert headlined by dance music icons Bag Raiders. Get ready for a spectacular fireworks show over the Strand!
Plan your New Year's Eve celebration with our complete guide to fireworks displays across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Find times, locations, and tips for a spectacular night.
Plan your Perth summer with a gourmet NYE at UMA, fresh finds at The Herdsman Market, the Perth Festival lineup, and artist Elle Campbell's Cottesloe residency.
WA Police will have a highly visible presence at Perth's massive NYE fireworks, expected to draw over 100,000 people. Discover event details and safety advice.
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its seven-day forecast covering New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out if your city's celebrations will be sunny or stormy.
Charlton Hart shares a personal reflection on spending the festive season alone, offering a raw and honest perspective on solitude, self-worth, and finding peace between Christmas and New Year's Eve in Australia.
Transport for NSW has detailed road closures around Wollongong Harbour for New Year's Eve fireworks. Plan your trip with public transport advice and key times.
Townsville's Peter Kaye, known as 'Mr Rotary', celebrates an incredible 60-year membership with the Rotary Club of Mundingburra. Discover his legacy of community service.
A teenage boy has died and two others are in a critical condition after a car hit a tree on the NSW Mid North Coast on Christmas Eve. Police are investigating and appealing for dashcam footage.
Travellers can save 20% on multi-day scenic rail tours across New Zealand for 2026-27. The sale runs from December 26 to January 31, 2026. Book online with promo code EARLYBD27.
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on the Great Ocean Road near Cumberland River on Christmas Eve. One person was hospitalised. Read the latest details.
Wollongong revellers face a choice this New Year's Eve: harbour or CBD fireworks? The Illawarra Hotel adds a 9pm CBD show, complementing council's harbour display. Locals share their picks.
Transport authorities vow a dependable Stockton ferry service for Newcastle's New Year's Eve crowds, with backup plans amid community concerns over recent breakdowns. Learn about the contingency measures.
Your complete guide to ringing in 2026 across Perth. Discover Crown's luxurious black-tie event, free family festivities at Elizabeth Quay, and the best parties city-wide. Plan your perfect celebration now!
Get ready to shine this New Year's Eve in Perth. Discover the top 10 beauty kits, serums, and styling tools to ensure you look flawless as you ring in 2026.
Townsville school community bids an emotional farewell to beloved teacher aide Julie Waters after her remarkable 41-year career. Read the heartwarming story.
Undercover Michelin Guide inspectors are now in New Zealand, anonymously assessing restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown. The inaugural guide for Oceania launches in 2026. Discover the culinary talent set for global recognition.
Two truck drivers are in a serious condition after a crash on the New England Highway near Singleton. Police are investigating and appealing for dash-cam footage.
Enter now for your chance to win four VIP tickets to the LEVELS NYE Amphitheatre Block Party at STORIES. Experience multi-level DJs, city views & a bottle of bubbles. Entries close 12 Dec 2025.
Fred and Frances from Townsville share their secrets to a 73-year marriage filled with love, laughter, and partnership. Discover their timeless love story.
Perth's dining scene is heartbroken by the sudden death of Kim Stephen, creative force behind Light Years. His fiancée's powerful plea for mental health support.
A car fleeing police crashed into a power pole on the New England Highway at Rutherford, causing lane closures and traffic delays. Read the latest updates.
A man has died after being struck by a car at a Brooklyn intersection early Saturday morning. Police are investigating as Victoria's road toll reaches 256 deaths this year.
A man has died following a serious collision between a ute and truck near Bacchus Marsh. Emergency services responded to the incident on Ingliston-Ballan Road.
The Geelong Advertiser marks 185 years of documenting Geelong's transformation from colonial settlement to modern city. Discover how this newspaper witnessed history unfold.
Jack McGrath, 24, died after a steel beam fell at BlueScope's Port Kembla plant. Family remembers his final 'love ya' call to his mother. Investigation underway.