Residents could be seen leaning over their back fences with garden hoses as they tried to stop fire spreading to their properties as Adelaide swelters through hot and dangerous conditions.

From the beach to the bush, Aussies flocked to oceans, parks and paddocks to celebrate Christmas Day. For some though, the day-to-day work goes on, and for others it is an opportunity to give back to their local community.

He has been stripped of the award, which honours men who advocate for women, following accusations from his co-star in the movie It Ends With Us.

Boxing Day is here, and with that comes a whole slate of amazing new films. We guide you through them, from Oscars favourites to family fun.

Brazilian authorities are assessing the risks of water contamination in a river after a deadly bridge collapse.