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Pitch music and arts festival attenders urged to delay arrival, with those already on site advised to head homeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastFestivalgoers at a music festival in Victoria’s Grampians have been advised to leave amid the extreme heat and fire danger, while Melbourne’s iconic Moomba Parade has been cancelled due to soaring temperatures.Residents across four...

Trains, buses, trams and ferries: here’s what you need to know, for your state or territoryAs revellers prepare for the trek home after New Year’s Eve celebrations, most cities are offering free public transport, and more of it.Here is what you need to know, depending on your state or territory. Continue reading...

Illegal use of fireworks can lead to thousands of dollars in fines and even jail. Here are the rules around the countryHefty fines and even jail time are on the cards for those who set off illegal fireworks this New Year’s Eve.People right across the country used to partake in the annual “cracker night” festival, setting off fireworks in their backyards, but most states...