Australia

Cooberie Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Yeppoon is home to countless native animals – but was badly slammed by Cyclone Marcia.

Tim Crosbie has received an Oscar nomination for visual effects on X-Men so how did he find something to wear to rub shoulders with the A-list?

Liam Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth, Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban and Russell Crowe all turned out for the Qantas-AACTA International Awards but Rebel Wilson stole the show.

Colleen McCullough, arguably Australia's most successful author, has died at the age of 77.

The 11th annual G'day USA celebrations have begun with Minister Malcolm Turnbull representing the government - and refusing to be drawn into the drama over his party's leadership back home.

“[Co-founder David Everett] and I have never done this work for the rewards, but to be recognised at such a young age with this sort of an honour is amazing,” says Annabelle. “We’re a little shocked to be honest – it wasn’t really expected.” Annabelle, the organisation’s Founding Director, visited East Africa in 2008 and […]

Jackie, whose gardening column in The Weekly has been a favourite with readers for years, was honoured at a a ceremony in Canberra.

Anti-violence campaigner Rosie Batty has been named as the 2015 Australian of the Year. On the eve of Australia Day Prime Minister Tony Abbott has presented the 2015 Australian of the Year Awards at Parliament House. Rosie Batty, 52, was presented with the top honour for her tireless effort in campaigning against domestic violence, even […]

Newly crowned Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty says she is humbled by the award but has told The Weekly the victory is a bittersweet one.

The doors of Government House in Canberra were thrown open last night for a function honouring the nominees for Australian of the Year.