The Australian share market was lower at midday after earlier gains as investors absorbed Republican Donald Trump's election victory as well as corporate earnings.

Families forced to flee a bushfire have begun returning to their homes after a community rallied to keep the blaze at bay.

Climb aboard fire trucks and meet Shepparton’s heroes at the Emergency Services Family Day. Photo by Megan Fisher . The sirens will beckon you to a must-attend event this weeken ...