8 d. ago ‘Our small family ritual’: The Victorians choosing hot springs bliss over Christmas chaos

More than 1000 people chose to spend Christmas Day bathing in hot water rather than basting a turkey.

Events

8 d. ago ‘It brings a tear to my eye every year’: Taking Christmas spirit to Melbourne’s streets

Derek Glennie has forged his own Christmas Day tradition when it comes to spreading kindness to those doing it tough.

Politics

8 d. ago Rabbi’s family evacuated after car firebombed on Christmas morning

The religious leader’s St Kilda East home was evacuated in the early hours of Christmas after a pre-dawn attack on his car, which had a “Happy Chanukah” sign on its roof.

Events

9 d. ago Car with Hanukkah sign firebombed in Christmas morning attack

The silver sedan, which had a “Happy Chanukah” sign on its roof, was set alight in St Kilda East during the early hours of Christmas, forcing the evacuation of a nearby home.

Events

1 week ago Family behind famous Christmas lights has $50m in property frozen

For nearly 30 years, the Filippini family delighted neighbours with their extravagant Christmas lights display – now they are embroiled in a $500 million superannuation scandal.

Society

1 week ago Private school cleaner fired for stealing Christmas presents off teachers’ desks

At least one cleaner at a private school in inner Melbourne has been fired for allegedly stealing teachers’ Christmas presents off their desks.

Events

2 w. ago Let it glow! Where to find some of the best Christmas lights in Melbourne

They lots of effort and aren’t cheap, but the families behind Melbourne’s best Christmas light displays say their reward is worth their hard work.

Politics

2 w. ago Fire burns in Victoria’s north as state swelters through first heatwave of summer

Residents of small communities on the outskirts of Benalla are being urged to leave immediately as a grass fire burns out of control.

Events

2 w. ago Heatwave today, jackets for Christmas: Victoria’s summer see

’Tis the season for long, lazy beach days, melting ice creams and backyard cricket – but Victorians shouldn’t put their winter clothes away just yet.

Politics