Easter news headlines

The long weekend gets even longer in this state - but not for everybody.

Find out how Australia's major stores are operating across the long weekend.

Christians around the world celebrated Easter in different ways, from vigils and parades to processions and egg hunts. Here is a glimpse into how the world marked Easter 2024.

Several people have been killed and injured in crashes across the country.

Here's what the weather will be like in your state from Good Friday to Easter Monday.

‌The introduction of public holiday penalty rates on Easter Sunday has placed hospitality venues in a quandary.

South Australians have been flocking to shopping precincts to stock up on Easter supplies ahead of the long weekend.

Heavy queues are expected at the major airports, with 100,000 people expected to pass through Sydney alone.

The drastic move comes after Australia's beleaguered physical money transit company rejected a $26 million lifeline.

The Easter long weekend is almost upon us, and plenty of Aussies will be out and about on the nation's roads.

Buckingham Palace said Charles and Camilla will be accompanied by members of the royal family at St George's Chapel.

But unfortunately for motorists, the price reprieve will be short-lived.

The service marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred week in the church's calendar.

A state by state guide to Australia's Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol restrictions.

Coles has warned the Easter-themed toys may pose a choking risk due to faulty stitching.

The pleasing news for fans of the Royal Easter Show, is that this year's iteration of show foods again raises the bar on stick based food technology.

Australia's airport firefighters could strike during the Easter long weekend, heavily affecting nationwide travel plans.

Here's a state-by-state (and territory) guide to the Easter weekend public holidays in Australia.

The Easter favourite has landed in supermarkets across the country despite the event being 96 days away.

Here's a full list of the public holidays in each state and territory for 2024 and 2025.

A man dubbed "the Easter bunny" by police has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for stealing 200,000 chocolate eggs.

Vicki Roycroft fell from her horse during a showjumping competition in the main arena in April.

Jewellery worth $100,000 was stolen from an antiques shop in a small NSW town over Easter, leaving the business owner "devastated"

The Easter long weekend rush home has begun, with major traffic headaches across multiple states.

The pontiff renewed calls for global peace during the high point of the Christian calendar.

Some of the victims managed to escape into a swimming pool to relieve their burns.

Aussies are in for a chilly Easter long weekend with below-average temperatures and scattered showers tipped for much of the country.

Despite chilly conditions, here's how Australian's celebrated their Easter long weekend.

Volunteers at a Salvation Army store in one Adelaide suburb have been left to pick up the mess left behind by thieves, causing Easter heartbreak for the charity.

Strong winds have forced the closure of two runways at Sydney Airport, causing flight delays during one of the busiest weekends of the year.

From Groceries to Bottle shops: here are all the Easter trading hours for the major retailers across Australia.

At least 12 Filipinos are to be nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ's suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition

When emergency services arrived they were confronted with a crash scene so severe that people had to be cut from the wreckage of the dual cab utes.

A Queensland bakery has shocked Aussies by selling non-denominational 'Easter time buns' instead of traditional hot cross buns.

Good Friday has begun and many Aussies will be basking in the long weekend relaxation but not before getting to their destinations.

A festive favourite in Australia - fish. But where do you get it? Well, many Sydneysiders head to the Fish Markets bright and early to snap up the fresh catch for long weekend celebrations.

The coming days are forecast to be the busiest since before the pandemic.

Easter Holiday activities can end up being very costly for many families, but parents can still plan Easter activities without breaking the budget.

The Easter long weekend is almost upon us, and plenty of Aussies will be out and about on the nation's roads. Here's when and where double demerits will be in force.

There are a few ways to make Easter travel less stressful, according to experts. Here's what they say.

Two varieties of hot cross buns are being recalled as they've been contaminated with metal shavings.

Melbourne is set to experience its coldest Easter Sunday in more than 70 years, with a burst of unusually cold mid-autumn weather on the way, according to Weatherzone.

Japanese encephalitis poses a "serious risk" over the Easter break, particularly in south-east Australia, new research has warned.

A ban on rap music will be enforced at the Sydney Royal Easter Show under a new safety push after a deadly stabbing last year.

The Easter Show was first held in Sydney in 1823 by Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales.

An Adelaide mum has opened up about the Easter road tragedy that claimed the life of her two-year-old daughter, and sentenced her to a life of grief and guilt.

Blustery weather is set to lash Australia's east coast this week, with wind and rain forecast for multiple days.

While each state and territory recognises the Easter long weekend, there are some differences in what public holidays each jurisdiction grants.

Australian consumers are expected to spend $1.7 billion on hot cross buns, chocolates and food this easter, according to the Australian Retailers Association.

The figure is the largest number of passengers over a holiday period since before the COVID-19 pandemic.