Authorities are on high alert ahead of New Year's Eve following the tragic death of a 19-year-old in a firework accident in outer Melbourne on Christmas Day.

Aussies gather to celebrate Christmas with gatherings, gifts and gourmet spreads. Plus, Victorian residents warned dangerous ...

Queensland Police have deemed a house fire in Townsville overnight "suspicious" after the blaze led to three people being hospitalised, including two with life-threatening burns.