Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas
Australians have been urged to come together and look after each other during a holiday season tainted by a shooting at the nation's most iconic beach.
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Pope Leo points to Gaza’s suffering in Xmas homily
During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.
Charles praises wartime values in Christmas message
King Charles has used his Christmas message to urge people to hold dear to Second World War values of "courage and sacrifice".
Boxing Day sales take off with bargain airfares
Shoppers are being urged to scrutinise Boxing Day bargain claims, while two major airlines have announced discounted fare sales.
Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
PM, opposition leader reflect on sombre Christmas ahead
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley have delivered messages of hope during a bittersweet Christmas festive period.
Pope calls for worldwide ceasefire at Christmas
Pope Leo XIV has urged a day of peace around the world during the Christmas period.
Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas
Australians have been urged to come together and look after each other during a holiday season tainted by a shooting at the nation's most iconic beach.
Umbrellas or BBQs: Christmas weather gifts mixed bag
Temperatures will vary more than 20C across the country on Christmas Day, with one major city expected to have its coldest top in almost two decades.
AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice
More than half of young Australians are willing to hand over their Christmas shopping to an artificial intelligence tool, but others have concerns.
Warm season’s greetings for most Christmas revellers
Australians can expect to be of good cheer as the official forecast for Christmas Day expects settled warm and dry conditions for most of the country.
Accused Christmas market killer held on murder charges
The man accused of ramming his car into a crowded Christmas market in Germany has been charged with five counts of murder and multiple other serious offences.
Cost of giving diminishes Christmas joy
As families make cutbacks and sacrifices to save the spirit of Christmas, charities warn that many will face a bleak festive season devoid of celebrations.
Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa’s arrival
The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.
King Charles to deliver Xmas speech from ex-hospital
King Charles will break with tradition and deliver his Christmas Day message from a former hospital chapel.
Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit
The resilience of Australians has been celebrated by political leaders as communities battle natural disasters over Christmas.
Israeli parliament extends state of emergency
The Israeli parliament has extended the country's state of emergency until the end of 2025.
Shoppers to splash the cash in $1.3b Boxing Day spree
Cost of living pressures are not high enough for Australians to miss out on bumper billion-dollar Boxing Day sales after a season of early shopping tactics.
Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies
From the beach to the bush, Australians were treated to a day of sunshine on Christmas though it remains a time when many are doing it tough.
Retailers buoyed as shoppers swarm Boxing Day sales
Aussies are expected to splurge on homewares and beauty products, with bargain hunters set to spend more than $1.3 billion on Boxing Day sales.
Shoppers to spend almost $24b on Boxing Day sales
Australians are expected to spend big in the Boxing Day sales, the "Grand Final" of shopping around the nation which starts on Tuesday.
Leaders wish Australians a safe and Merry Christmas
The prime minister and opposition leader have wished Australians a Merry Christmas and expressed their gratitude to those giving up their day to help others.
Inflation to eat into Christmas lunches, presents: poll
Christmas will be less merry than usual for many Australians, with a union poll showing a sizeable number of people plan to spend less on lunch and presents.
Boxing Day bargain hunt after flat period for retailers
Deeper discounts could greet Boxing Day shoppers as retailers look to boost flatter sales ahead of Christmas from interest rate hikes and economic uncertainty.
PM on lunch duty as Australia takes Christmas breather
The prime minister has served lunch to the homeless as Australians celebrated Christmas their own way, while wet weather put a dampener on festivities for some.
King urges compassion, care for the environment
The King has praised the "selfless army" of volunteers serving others, describing them as the "essential backbone of our society," in his Christmas address.
Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely
Thousands of people are expected to descend on fish markets around the country to buy seafood for Christmas, with mild weather forecast on the day.
In the bag: Aussies beat the Christmas post rush
Australians have been ordering millions of packages in the lead up to Christmas, with the festive season traditionally the busiest period for postal services.
Festive Cheers from Billycart’s Brews for Federal MP’s
Kennedy MP Bob Katter is set to elevate the celebration with the refreshing offerings of Atherton's Billycart Brewing Co.
It’s a bumper summer for Qld tourism
Queensland tourism operators are enjoying a booming domestic holiday season, but international numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels.
Aussies spend record amount at Christmas
Christmas and Boxing Day sales have hit record amounts and growth with Australians rewarding themselves after a tough year.