Common sizes for many of the opal cabochons set in jewelry are 6×4, 7×5, and 8×6 mm. The Fire of Australia, a large uncut opal, weighs 998 grams or just under 5,000 carats. South Australia is one of ...

Australian fans who were keen to see the Boomers’ big names in action in May might have to wait a little longer, with Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels unlikely to suit up for the trans-Tasman series.

A reclining armchair has been recalled by authorities after a sofa overheated from an electrical default and caught fire. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned consumers an ...

Just a little luck came our way.” The jewelry that survived the fire will go on to become reminders of their family’s resilience as it gets passed down to future generations. But first ...

With pristine waters, wide open beaches and orange lichen-covered rocky foreshores backed onto estuaries and lakes providing a green backdrop, an island beach has stolen the show as Australia’s top ...

There has been an increase in extreme fire weather, and in the length of the fire season, across large parts of Australia since the 1950s. This has led to larger and more frequent fires, especially in ...

For information on Total Fire Bans and how to prepare for fires visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au. Note: On occasion Fire Danger Ratings may not adhere to FBI thresholds above due to agency discretion in ...