4 hours ago Give yourself the gift of sport: Everything you can watch this Christmas

Forget the presents under the Christmas tree, it’s time to rest and take in the best of sport over the Christmas period. Here’s what’s live and the best sports documentaries and movies to watch.

Politics

5 hours ago First round university offers are out. Here’s how to make the system work for you

Graduates who didn’t get their first preference still have plenty of options open to them, with the advice from experts simple – just wait.

Politics

6 hours ago Train network, NYE fireworks in limbo as premier rejects union peace offering

Rail unions vowed in a late-night compromise to cease its industrial action if the NSW government drops its legal case against them and offers free fares.

Society

11 hours ago Destination art: The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday

From surrealist masterpieces to David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics, we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.

Politics

11 hours ago This traditional Scandinavian dish is like Christmas pudding, with fish

Ah, Christmas. A time for roast turkey, stuffing, vegetables, maybe a bucket of prawns, a few glasses of champagne, and a large jar of pickled herrings?

Politics

11 hours ago ‘Opera House on your doorstep’: Pitch for foreign doctors to plug NSW Health holes

NSW Health is offering “crisis” rates up to $3050 a day to doctors after more than half the state’s public hospital psychiatrists resigned.

Science

20 hours ago ‘Three years of sheer hell’: Owners of homes ravaged by defective plumbing fight for compensation

Lawyers and the plumbing industry have called for an inquiry into insurance companies denying plumbing compensation after the issue was raised in a damning report into the Victorian Building Authority.

Politics

21 hours ago Firefighters warn Victorians about travelling over Christmas as they brace for hot, dry weather

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are trying to lessen the high fire risk with back-burning across Victoria, adding to the fires already raging.

Events

21 hours ago Hot, dry Christmas forecast prompts firefighters to warn Victorians about travel

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are urging Victorians to check for alerts before travelling.

Events