Christmas

More than 325,000 people cast their eyes to 170 theatrical sets and floats.

Town of Cambridge Councillor Gavin Foley put forward a motion on Tuesday to stop the lights from going up.

Fishers have regained their prized export market, but will that leave Aussie seafood lovers paying more for lobsters at Christmas?

It's that time of year again, and Australia Post is getting a head start by sharing its Christmas cut-off deadlines.

Holiday-themed baked goods have been spotted in Coles, less than four months out from Christmas Day.

Canal residents are threatening to pull the plug over a proposed brewery they claim will cause a traffic nightmare.

Santa's little helpers are gearing up for the big day in December, with Victorian seniors now in training for the top job.

Adelaide's beloved Christmas Pageant will make a change to this year's route, bringing Father Christmas to Rundle Mall for the first time since the 1970s.

The mother's heartbroken friend and fiancé met with the premier today to discuss ways to bring forward safety reforms.

Despite desperate efforts from family, police and paramedics, she could not be saved.

Opportunistic thieves have taken advantage of Australians who are away from their homes for the holidays - but there are steps you can take.

Kids around Australia were desperate to have these toys under their Christmas tree this year.

Meant to arrive on doorsteps frozen, 807 strawberry frill shortcakes costing $54 were delivered to customers in various states of disrepair.

"I am disgusted that they have treated such a beautiful part of the world with such disrespect and contempt."

The change reflects both Ukrainians' dismay with the 22-month-old Russian invasion and their assertion of a national identity.

A Queensland family was given their ultimate Christmas wish when police recovered and returned their stolen eight-week-old puppy.

An alleged drunk driver has been arrested after a chaotic Christmas night in Adelaide ended with him allegedly assaulting a police officer after getting stuck on the O-Bahn.

From religious services to jumping in freezing water, Christmas celebrations have unfolded around the world.

We've put together a list of when major retailers will be open throughout the last week of 2023.

King Charles III reflected his coronation theme of public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging.

There are currently severe thunderstorm warnings in place across parts of Queensland and New South Wales, while a storm has just passed over Victoria. 

A southeast Queensland family whose Christmas lights went viral online have been forced to switch off the display for good after receiving threats.

Christians in unsettled and devastated parts of the world have tried to find their own way to celebrate the holiday.

Residents awoke to commotion on the roofs of their home but were disappointed to see it was not Santa. 

Masses of crabs have reemerged on the shores where an incredible sight will take place.

Sydney's Harbour Bridge has received a Christmas Day makeover, with dazzling lights and white cloth draped over the national icon.

It's been a challenging year for many Australians battling rising costs and natural disasters.

Christmas has come early this year with petrol prices finally falling across the country.

Multiple states across Australia are in for severe weather this Christmas Eve, with predictions of heavy rainfall, large hailstones and damaging winds.

In heartwarming scenes ahead of Christmas Day, organisers have been overwhelmed by donations for families dealing with the devastation caused by flooding following Cylcone Jasper.

Widespread severe weather is forecast to hit the north, east and southern parts of the state from tomorrow.

Not long after Kayden Rayment was born, his family were told to say goodbye.

Australians are being urged to drive safely over Christmas following surging road deaths this year.

Inspectors checked 975 retailers, one toy supplier and 17,019 toys acorss NSW.

The nine-year-old had hand painted the Pokémon-themed boards with his mother for what could be his last Christmas.

Here is what we know about the double demerit systems.

Research published today revealed the pressure in a standard bottle of champagne was three times as high as a standard car tyre.

CCTV footage captured the moment he filled about two wheelie bins of meat before fleeing the scene.

After weeks of public voting, seven Sydney buses have been shortlisted as finalists.

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

Find out how you can track Santa's journey on Christmas Eve

Petrol prices in Sydney are expected to fall as much as 35 cents per litre in the coming weeks.

Wife Jane Barnes described the news as the best Christmas present she could wish for.

From minion-themed Christmas lights to giant inflatable Santas, these are the best of the best light displays spotted around the country.

The long-standing practice had been passed down through generations - that is until now.

Some of the earliest surviving Christmas cards in Australia are almost 150 years-old.

Experts are telling shoppers to buy season produce to keep Christmas on the cheaper side.

If you're unsure of how the public holiday period will effect you, here is everything we know.

Aussies are being reminded they only have one day left to send their parcels, so that gifts arrive in time for Christmas.

Charities across the country are reporting huge increases in demand at food relief centres from Aussies struggling to put food on the table.