8 h. ago This German Christmas market may be kitsch, but it’s the essence of the holiday season

It’s just one of the many remarkable Christmas markets worth visiting in Europe.

Politics

20 h. ago Umbrellas or sunscreen? Sydney’s Christmas Day weather forecast revealed

Last year Sydneysiders were greeted with warm, clear skies on Christmas Day. Here’s what’s in store this year.

Politics

24 h. ago Tinsel and Christmas cards: Emma’s push for more bus shelters in western Sydney

Each summer, many western Sydney commuters get stuck waiting in extreme weather conditions without shelter for their bus to arrive.

Transport

32 h. ago An outsourcer or a crafty creative: What kind of present wrapper are you?

Among some people, Christmas wrapping is a creative expression of their love but for others, it’s just another job to tick off the list. Here are five wrapping “types” to look out for.

Politics

40 h. ago ‘Some storm activity around’: What the weather leading up to Christmas looks like

Showers are predicted on three days in the next week, with possible thunderstorms on two of those days.

Events

47 h. ago Food, glorious food! The Good Weekend recipe crew’s new Christmas menu

Make your 2025 festive feast one to remember – and not a ham in sight!

Politics

50 h. ago ‘I don’t know what to say’: Wounded jockey left speechless by owner’s $20,000 promise

Irish hoop Declan Bates fractured his pelvis on Monday, but could be in for a Christmas surprise on Saturday.

Politics

56 h. ago Lachlan Murdoch’s security guard had words – and we realised we were ‘gutter journalists’

We were standing on the footpath outside the media mogul’s mansion, chronicling the Murdochs’ Christmas party, and Mr Security had a job to do.

Events

61 h. ago From AFP raid target to eulogist: Sky’s Whittaker gets the last word on Richo

In this week’s On Background, Boris forgives an old target, scuttlebutt over a succession in Guardian Towers, a clampdown on Christmas misbehaviour, Seven swings the axe and Global Roaming’s expansion continues.

Events

68 h. ago Baker turns spotlight on Hollywood Hero in bid for Ingham day sequel

Trainer Bjorn Baker believes Hollywood Hero has the right attributes to run out 2400m and challenge in the Christmas Cup.

Politics

69 h. ago Chilling footage shows masked men breaking into woman's bedroom

The horrifying moment two masked men broke into a woman's bedroom before stealing a wallet and Christmas presents has been caught on camera.

Politics

3 d. ago Gifting an electric device this Christmas? Check these stats first

Data from RACQ shows more than 1600 hospitalisations due to e-scooter crashes.

Politics

3 d. ago Christmas etiquette used to be simple. These are the new rules for our bizarre times

It’s the most wonderful time of the year if you don’t make these mistakes.

Politics

3 d. ago Royal Perth Hospital calls in AI as new figures paint grim picture of WA emergency departments

A 12-month $700,000 artificial intelligence pilot was announced on Wednesday morning as new statistics came out showing WA’s emergency departments were the slowest in the nation for patients to be seen.

Politics

3 d. ago Heading to the work Christmas party? The 10 personalities to look out for

From the veteran co-worker who bangs on about how good things were 30 years ago to the awkward manager who stays way too long, the work Christmas party is a parade of characters. Which one are you?

Society

3 d. ago Forty books for 10 types of reader – here’s what to read this summer

Our pick of standout summer reads matched to every mood, habit and beach-bag alter ego.

Politics

4 d. ago How gifting your grandkids money could actually increase your pension

If you’re gifting from a financial asset – like money in the bank or shares – giving it away won’t hurt your pension. In fact, it could help.

Politics

4 d. ago I want to work through shutdown, but the boss says no. Is this fair?

While a growing number of businesses shut down over Christmas, it doesn’t suit all employees. For those in casual employment, the lack of pay could not happen at a worse time.

Events

5 d. ago Love Actually musical parody pokes fun at iconic Christmas movie

A new musical parody takes the micket out of iconic Christmas movie Love Actually.

Culture

5 d. ago Sydney council cracks down on notorious Christmas Day beach bash

Backpackers have been “strongly discouraged” from attending the bacchanalia this year. Those who attend can expect heightened police and security patrols.

Politics