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Swathes of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia are in the grip of drought as they experience some of the lowest rainfall totals on record.

Australia has become world-famous for its wine, but the industry faces an uncertain future. Too many grapes grown amid falling consumer demand, an oversupply of budget wine, and an undersupply of premium wine are just some of the problems besetting the industry.

More Australians than ever are being prescribed medicinal cannabis.

Most of us know there’s more than one version of English. What English people call a tap, Americans call a faucet; New Zealand’s jandals are Australia’s thongs. As well as British English, there are regional versions of Australian English, New Zealand English, and a significant number of other versions of…

Giro d'Italia favourite Primoz Roglic has crashed on stage nine while Australia's top hope Michael Storer has also had his chances damaged after a spill.

After an increase in anti-Semitic incidents across NSW, a parliamentary inquiry has been urged not just to focus on one form of racism.

British endurance athlete William Goodge is celebrating victory after ending a 35-day marathon journey across Australia on foot, smashing the world record.