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Sydney's iconic harbour will transform into a colourful canvas with 100,000 pyrotechnic effects set to be fired on New Year's Eve as full crowds return.

It's a short but sweet season

Possum-skin cloaks are making a comeback as a symbol of First Nations culture worn by Indigenous leaders at special events and in parliament. But the cultural practice wasn't always celebrated.

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Authorities have warned holidaymakers to take extra care over the break after 11 people died in Australian waterways since Christmas Day.

It is believed the man had been trying to take a photo when the accident occurred.

A Jetstar plane heading to Bali fanged a uey back to Melbourne after more than four hours in the air ‘cos of a “miscommunication” with Indonesian authorities. Sorry Suze, no bootleg Meet The Fockers DVDs or Bali braids for you!Passenger Rafe Berding told the ABC the flight was meant to leave…

The man's body was located on Tuesday, however, the recovery operation has been hindered by heavy rain and thick rainforest.

Two teenagers, aged 13 and 14, die while riding on an inflatable "biscuit" when they hit a submerged tree stump.