65 m. ago When the party’s over: why you ‘break’ emotionally and physically at year’s end

As the music fades and the bubbles go flat, Australia’s most relied-on people are quietly unravelling. Behind the festive cheer lies an emotional reckoning and the fleeting illusion of rest before it all begins again.

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8 h. ago ‘Everything summer food should be’: Three sunny salads for your December menu

These bold, abundant salads, from nutritionist Sarah Pound, will steal the show at any summer gathering.

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32 h. ago I used to think my family’s Christmas rituals were normal. Until I met my husband

The festive season is dictated by a set of unwritten rules, and we all have our own different ones.

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32 h. ago Feeling festive? Your guide to Melbourne’s Christmas events, big and small

From Myer’s brick-tacular Lego windows, to Lachy Hulme’s Scrooge and a Kath & Kim drag parody, there is plenty to see and do in the city.

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32 h. ago Decking the halls this weekend? Chic Christmas decorations from less than $20

Festive finds for the tree and table, from beautiful brass hammered decorations to joyful glassware and a chic linen stocking.

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65 h. ago This house was born from the foundations of a historic 1872 pub

This is a thriving, alive regional centre, brimful of art, culture, food and festivity - and this home represents the city in a nutshell.

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68 h. ago We’re counting down Good Food’s most popular recipes of 2025: Numbers 25 to 20

It’s been a very big year for great new recipes. From juicy burgers to beautiful bakes, we’re counting down your favourites, with a few surprises along the way.

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68 h. ago Foolproof and forgiving: 20 festive recipes you can relax around

Oven unreliable? Hosting anxiety? Whatever – these don’t require a test run or precise timing, and if it still goes pear-shaped, top with herbs (or extra icing sugar or cream), to save the day!

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2 d. ago ‘The only recipe for success’: How Charlie Pickering became one of TV’s great survivors

With his show The Weekly, the comedian has outplayed and outlasted some of his biggest rivals.

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3 d. ago Five ways to cut back on your drinking (without even trying)

The festive season can be a “perfect storm” for overdoing it on booze. Here’s how to stay on track while still enjoying a drink.

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3 d. ago It began as a joke but Tanya’s family keeps up this quirky Christmas tradition

The festive season is a time for observing traditions – no matter how personal or unusual.

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3 d. ago Feeling festive? Your guide to Sydney’s Christmas events, big and small

The city is full of seasonal festivities including concerts, markets, carolling sessions and plenty of opportunities to meet Saint Nick.

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4 d. ago Google’s most searched recipes of the year are like 2025 itself: silly, salty and a bit of a rip

Raise your pornstar martinis to the most popular recipe search trends of 2025 – not a chicken one-pot among them.

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4 d. ago Raise your pornstar martinis to the most popular recipe search trends of the year

Google’s most searched recipes of the year are like 2025 itself: silly, salty and a bit of a rip-off

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4 d. ago Three genius Christmas party snacks that come together in minutes (and vanish faster)

The holy trinity of flavour combines in these high-impact appetisers built around brilliant shortcuts, no cooking required.

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5 d. ago Star chef Sarah Cicolini has a trick for making carbonara better (and here’s where to eat it)

The Italian chef will be in Sydney for three nights only, and shares four easy tips and a recipe to transform the pasta, from getting the eggs right to a secret cheese blend.

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6 d. ago New organisers wanted to make Brisbane’s film festival Olympic class. So how did they do?

The push to turn the Brisbane International Film Festival into an event to contribute to the Cultural Olympiad has begun. Here’s what we thought.

Culture

7 d. ago The Kangaroos banned one phrase this season. On Sunday, celebrating with fans, they could finally use it

With the self-inflicted pressure of going through the season undefeated released, North Melbourne had the chance to relax and soak up the adoration of their fans.

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8 d. ago O’Shea tips sharp rise in Ingham for Yorkshire after comeback win

Zac Lloyd rode a winning treble, and picked up a suspension, as Yorkshire dominated the feature Festival Stakes on Saturday at Rosehill.

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9 d. ago Five midweek meals using just six(ish) ingredients each to make this week

Katrina Meynink’s magical ability to get maximum flavour from minimal ingredients is ultra-convenient, clever and economical, too.

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