Most crashes are accidents and can be unpredictable, but there are some recurring themes - including spots that are particularly prone to danger. Here's where they are.
This year, the day falls on Monday, June 13, giving those in New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania, a three-day weekend.
South-east Queensland is expected to receive more rain over the coming days, with the BoM warning of 'life-threatening flash flooding' and potential landslides.
Armidale has the worst air pollution in Australia, with a new report revealing the New South Wales town exceeds the safety guidelines of the World Health Organisation by more than double.
A powerful cold-front will slam into the nation today, bringing a temporary end to hot and humid conditions much of Australia is currently sweating through.
A challenging helicopter rescue has taken place off Tasmania's south-east coast to save two climbers, after one of them had fallen 15m onto a rock ledge above the ocean
A Tropical Cyclone Advice has been issued for the Northern Territory, including Darwin and the Tiwi Islands, as well as far north Western Australia through until after Boxing Day.
The Tasmanian and federal government have launched a new Tasmanian Holiday Voucher program designed to encourage travellers from interstate to visit the region