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Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'

'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.

Aussie actor died after water supply wasn’t working in LA wildfires, death toll rises to 16

Former child star Rory Sykes dies in LA wildfires, mother considers legal action.

Victims of the LA wildfires: A great-grandmother, surfer, father, and son

There are 11 confirmed deaths from the fires.

Editorial: How test cricket’s two-tier plan could be good for the game

OPINION: The 'Big Three' test sides hold more global interest than others.

Best things to see and do from Adelaide to the Outback - and back again

There's no better feeling than the freedom of an Australian roadie.

Watch: Bumbling arsonist strips naked after setting pants on fire in Xmas Day attack

An would-be arsonist got a dose of instant karma in an attack that backfired.

Instant karma: Arsonist sets pants on fire during Xmas Day attack

A suspected arsonist was forced to strip off after setting his pants on fire during a Christmas morning attack on a Melbourne shop that backfired. Video / Victoria Police

Mum admits attempting to sell severed human body part on black market

An animal shelter volunteer tried to sell a body part of a dead pet owner.

‘Let’s go and see a band’: The lost art of pub rock

50 years of pub rock and the icons keeping it alive.

From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz

The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.

Hāwera to Perth: Kiwi family finds financial success with FIFO life

A Kiwi family moves to Perth for better opportunities. From police work in NZ to FIFO mining in Perth, they share their journey. Video / Carson Bluck.

Three dead after seaplane crashes near Australian tourist hotspot

A small seaplane ferrying European tourists plunged into the ocean off Western Australia.

Why a pub meal in Melbourne is dividing the internet

Outraged Aussies say the cost of fish and chips is 'getting out of hand'.

‘Not safe to return or leave’: Grim bushfire warning issued in Australia

Victoria Emergency earlier warned to 'act immediately to survive'.

Man arrested after packing suspicious 80yo 'antique' in plane luggage

An 'antique' in a luggage bag could see a man spend up to 20 years in jail.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster appear to publicly confirm their romance

It comes after months of rumours and speculation.

Five reasons Australia are looking more dangerous than ever for the Ashes

There are plenty of warning signs for England after Australia defeated India.

‘Absolutely vital’: Australia pushes for junk food ad ban

The policy 'tackles the harmful influence of unhealthy food marketing on kids'.