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Miss Australia is one of the bookies' favourites to take out the 2014 Miss World pageant title. Who is Courtney Thorpe and can she fend off fancied challengers from India and South Africa to win the crown?

The Tait Memorial Trust’s annual winter prom is set to showcase a dazzling array of young Australian talent.

Completing the guide to speaking ‘Strayan. We conclude the list of fair dinkum Aussie slang terms and phrases. Have a stickybeak.

ALBUM REVIEW | Big riffs, plenty of distortion, Angus’s solos, numerous mentions of the word ‘rock’ and no ballads. What else does do you expect from AC/DC’s new offering, ‘Rock or Bust’?

Car pummeled by huge hail stones during 'superstorm' in Brisbane, Australia.

There has been a Star Wars Lego awakening. Can you feel it?

Impressive. Most impressive. Star Wars fans eager to see the first teaser trailer for The Force Awakens might be forgiven for thinking this is the real deal leaked.

The Cat Empire announce huge show at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall.

Controversial British comedian Russell Brand says Australians must be unhappy with PM Abbott while promoting his new anti-capitalism book, 'Revolution'.

Australian actor and Thor’s alter ego, Chris Hemsworth, has been named the sexiest man alive for 2014 by People magazine.

Can you speak ‘Strayan? Fair dinkum, have a gander at this list of Aussie slang terms and phrases and see if you get the lingo.

Americans love Australia and they love Australians. The same can not be said of their opinion on our snacks and drinks, though.

Many commentators have taken to reporting on her outrageous comments comically, but I don’t think Senator Lambie is a laughing matter. Here’s why:

Seinfeld's parliament about nothing. Glorious mash-up of two great comedy shows.

Extraordinary drama captured on film as fugitive gunman carjacks Seven News cameraman's vehicle before crashing into Noosa petrol station.

Taylor Swift has confirmed she will be touring Australia, but it will be a long wait for fans.

Journalist takes to the streets of Hollywood to find out just how little Americans know about Australia.

5 tips to finding out if he really wants to commit to you.

Aussie comic Sam Simmons tacks hard to make shore in London with his new show, ‘Death of a Sails-man’

Research reveals the most dangerous occupations in Australia.

"Don't blame us" for 'sexist' and 'misogynistic' answers, says Aussie Family Feud host.

On the passing of Gough Whitlam, we remember the Australian political giant through some of his most famous quotes and memorable retorts.

When a group of friends decided to cheer-up fellow commuters on morning train trip in Perth, he crossed a social barrier.

Teenager accused of shocking racist rant attack against train guard in Australia has apologised after video of the incident went viral.

Australia often proves fact stranger than fiction. It's a big place, with lots of sheep, where hungry pie eaters play 'real' football.

Angelina Jolie will be in Australia for the premier of her film shot Down Under, following being awarded an honourary dame title by the Queen.

Australian film, Charlie's Country', is making its mark in the international film scene and is opening the Cork Film Festival.

The phenomenon of the bogan baby name' has struck Australia. So, which are the (un)classiest of the lot?

Australians spend more on beer than anyone else in the world. Seriously mate, we love the stuff... and with good reason.

This weekend's Caloundra Music Festival offers a smorgasbord of Aussie music, including a rare chance to catch some truly classic Oz performers all in one place. Baby Animals, Skunkhour, James Reyne and Tina Arena, anyone?

Aussie PM Tony Abbott's head hits the silver screen, in movies such as Star Wars and TV shows like Seinfeld, with hilarious results.

Australians at top of Hollywood's A-list: We take a look at which Aussies have conquered America.

Eight Australian universities made it onto this year's QS World University Rankings' top 100 list while four British universities placed in the top five.

Heston Blumenthal employs the Willy Wonka system to determine which fans will get the chance to feast at The Fat Duck when it opens in Melbourne.

Kanye West rushed to an Australian hospital for emergency MRI in what turned out to be just a headache.

After an eight-year absence from the Australian stage, UK pop star Robbie Williams has returned... no thanks to drugs.

What makes a cool teacher? We investigated the Internet to find 5 of the coolest educators.

List of fun Aussie answers to questions posed by prospective tourists to the great land Down Under.

Looking at lists of the best beaches in the world, Australian shores certainly feature highly, offering some of the globe's most awe-inspiring stretches of sand.

The Australian government is paying a handsome bounty to have the next instalment of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series filmed in Australia.

After sell-out shows across Australia, Dan Sultan brings his full band to London and promises to kick up a sweat.

In ‘Project Wing’, Google are testing self-flying delivery drones in the Australian Outback. (Watch the video, here).

The Two and a Half men sitcom actor Ashton Kutcher has taken the title of highest paid TV actor for the third year, earning twice as much as Australian Simon Barker for his lead role in The Mentalist who still placed above Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons.

Some Australian animals have beautiful, cute little babies and some, well, they just don't...

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge along with his brothers Liam and Luke – raising awareness for the debilitating disease ALS.

AUSSIE COMEDY | "The heckler's girlfriend yelled at him in front of everyone and screamed "You're not getting sex for a week!" and then walked out. I shit you not!"

AUSSIE COMEDY | It's still a rush saying something you find funny but have never said out loud to a crowd before, then seeing how they react.

Chuck Norris laughs at the notion of the tough Aussie and the deadly Australian wildlife. He can roundhouse kick anything Down Under.

Australia adored Robin Williams and he loved us right back. At the news of his tragic death, we remember his fondness for poking fun at all things Down Under and recall some of his most uplifting movie moments that made us reflect on how we live our lives.

Director of the new Mad Max film says it breaks his heart that he could not ask veteran actor Mel Gibson to reprise the role of the iconic Aussie Road Warrior.