Fiona Purcell

For families in Darwin, the chance of sleep on Christmas Eve in 1974 vanished as they endured one of the worst natural disasters in the country. Fifty years on, one couple shares the "miracle" that kept their infant son alive as the cyclone raged around them.

Comedian and music lover Bec Charlwood contentiously lists the best cover songs since 1999.

Get your buzzers ready, music fans — it's Spicks and Specks trivia time!

Twenty-one years since the historic Opera House "NO WAR" protest, the men behind the handiwork have revealed how they pulled it off — and how they view it now a new war is waged in the Middle East.

This museum curator explains why we should bring our childhood toys, old band T-shirts and family heirlooms out of hiding and honour them for the memories they contain.

Terry was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in her 50s. This is her daughter's message to anyone going through the same experience.

Tucked away in a picturesque bay on the Tasman Peninsula is a precious underwater field of giant kelp that's thriving thanks to a team of determined scientists.

Let's find out how well you know your backyard birds. Will you get the squawk of approval?

Animal behaviouralist James O'Hanlon is debunking five long-held myths about spiders and is sharing his own skin-crawling encounter in the process.

For Muslim women, wearing the hijab can bring a sense of pride, but it can also attract racism as misconceptions and assumptions prevail. So, let's set the record straight.

While the sapphire rush of the 1890s is long gone, these modern gem hunters are still eager to strike it lucky and enjoy the colourful lifestyle of Queensland's Gemfields.

A pure white border collie stands out among grazier Frank Finger's pack of kelpies. And Lucky — a deaf puppy from season two of Muster Dogs — has settled into his new home and is even mustering cattle.

Cilla Pershouse admits she "lost her sense of self" after the birth of her third child, but help came in the unexpected form of a new colleague at her farm — a border collie puppy named Ash Barky.

A relationship that's built on mutual respect between Australian soldiers, US Marines and traditional owners is empowering the people of Timber Creek and ensuring the protection of their cultural history.

Muster Dogs is back and Bluey's a viewing staple in many Australian homes, so it's no surprise some breeders have noticed an increasing demand for working dogs. But there are a few points to consider before deciding if a working dog is right for you.

It might be hard to imagine, but sheepdog trials were once so popular in Australia they were broadcast on TV each weekend. But if you're new to sheepdog trials, let's take a few steps back and revisit the basics with Muster Dog breeder Mick Hudson.

The tennis is world-class but when it comes to the Australian Open, let's face it — it's not just about the sport. Here are five moments from past Australian Opens we'll never forget. 

Does a serving of science or some fascinating facts get your synapses firing? Are you feeling some serious holiday podcast bingeing coming on? Well, look no further.

If you love the idea of a beautiful seafood spread this summer, chef and top-tier restaurant owner Josh Niland has a few tips for cooking the "crunchiest" and least "fishy" fish.

After decades of deception, a protracted police investigation and a very public trial, Shanelle Dawson reclaims her story, sharing the betrayal of losing her mum at the hands of her own father.

Have you ever been charmed by someone at work who turned out to be a bully and a liar? That charismatic and manipulative colleague might be showing psychopathic personality traits.

After a Herculean evacuation effort, Australia's 900 scouts and leaders have arrived in Seoul in what has become a World Scout Jamboree marred by extreme weather and infrastructure challenges.

Teenagers from more than 100 countries, including over 900 Australians, have been evacuated from the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea in a logistical exercise of military-like precision.

The South Korean government has announced an emergency evacuation of participants and volunteers of the World Scout Jamboree ahead of a typhoon forecast to hit the country.

The Australian contingent is reviewing its options after hundreds of young people succumbed to blistering conditions at the World Scout Jamboree, but leaders say our youngsters have been taking the conditions in their stride.