Friendsmas and local community celebrations combat loneliness this Christmas
Our screens are brimming with commercials of happy families celebrating Christmas, but for some Australians the festive season…
Stokes calls for ‘empathy’ for England players and pledges support for Duckett | Ashes 2025-26
Ben Stokes has called for the public and the media to show “empathy” towards his embattled England players.…
Inside the Jetstar centre where flights are cleared or cancelled
Other screens show the TV news. Sometimes the JOCC is ahead of the news cycle; at others, the…
Teen charged with breaking tourist’s arm
Police have charged a teenager for his alleged role in the group bashing of a Norwegian tourist at…
Australians expected to spend big on Boxing Day as shoppers warned of deceptive sales tricks | Consumer affairs
Australians are forecast to spend $1.6bn in the sales on Boxing Day as the consumer regulator warns shoppers…
How political divides are putting more pressure on Australian couples
When Erin Rolandsen signed up for online dating, she set a filter to only search for men who…
Heat to ease but possible storms forecast for Christmas Day in Queensland
Queenslanders have been given a mixed bag of “gifts” in the form of today’s weather forecast — with…
Wounded Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed recovering well and may soon leave hospital | Bondi beach terror attack
Ahmed al-Ahmed has been recovering well from gunshot wounds suffered while confronting the Bondi shooters and may soon…
Gaza’s remaining Christians mark Christmas with subdued celebrations
The small number of Christians remaining in Gaza have marked Christmas early with subdued celebrations in the shadow…
Scott Boland reveals uncomfortable truth about standing up to England during Ashes | Ashes 2025-26
The unorthodox strategy has proved crucial for the Australians in their Ashes victory this summer, but fast bowler…
Ashes cricket: Fresh details emerge after ‘strange’ Steve Smith moment as Aussies set for MCG reshuffle
Coach Andrew McDonald has revealed Steve Smith ultimately made the call himself not to play in the third…
Norwegian man assaulted and robbed at St Kilda Beach, Melbourne
A Norwegian man planning to spend Christmas in Australia decided to go back home after he was viciously…