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Latest news: Christmas

Retailers buoyed as shoppers swarm Boxing Day sales

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.

Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies

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.

Family reunites for Christmas after years of Syrian war

Family reunites for Christmas after years of Syrian war

Family reunites for Christmas after years of Syrian war

Family reunites for Christmas after years of Syrian war

After surviving years of war in Syria and becoming refugees in Lebanon, two sisters are celebrating their first Christmas repatriated as a family in Australia.

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Israeli parliament extends state of emergency

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

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.

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

The resilience of Australians has been celebrated by political leaders as communities battle natural disasters over Christmas.

King Charles to deliver Xmas speech from ex-hospital

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.

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Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

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.

Accused Christmas market killer held on murder charges

Accused Christmas market killer held on murder charges

Accused Christmas market killer held on murder charges

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.

Warm season's greetings for most Christmas revellers

Warm season's greetings for most Christmas revellers

Warm season's greetings for most Christmas revellers

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.

Festive frenzy: Christmas deliveries take climate toll

Festive frenzy: Christmas deliveries take climate toll

Festive frenzy: Christmas deliveries take climate toll

Festive frenzy: Christmas deliveries take climate toll

Australia's thirst for online shopping is keeping posties busy in the lead up to Christmas, but the impact is being felt on the environment and local traders.

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

An event to launch Myer's Christmas Windows has been scrapped after protesters planned to crash the celebration, with police vowing a strong presence.

King urges compassion, care for the environment

King urges compassion, care for the environment

King urges compassion, care for the environment

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.

PM on lunch duty as Australia takes Christmas breather

PM on lunch duty as Australia takes Christmas breather

PM on lunch duty as Australia takes Christmas breather

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.

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Protesters storm the stage at Carols by Candlelight

Protesters have failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of people who sang along with big-name performers at Melbourne's traditional Carols by Candlelight.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Christmas appeal as Aussies struggle to make ends meet

Christmas is expected to be an especially difficult time for millions of Australians as the cost of living crisis impacts what should be a celebratory season.

Redkite's Christmas appeal takes flight

Families impacted by childhood cancer have come together at Kirribilli House for a morning of festivities marking the launch of Redkite's Christmas appeal.

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