88 m. ago ‘This is for the future of my kids’: The single mum who just won Big Brother

After a short 30-day season, Big Brother has crowned a winner: a surfy, 30-year-old mother of three from Tweed Heads.

Politics

2 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral as it happened: Prime minister delivers eulogy as family and Labor heavyweights farewell late politician

The late political kingmaker has been farewelled with a state funeral at St James’ Church in Sydney.

Politics

3 h. ago Husband accused of wife’s tractor slasher death loses fresh bid for bail

The mother was found dead at a property on Undullah Road in Woodhill, south of Brisbane, in February last year after suffering 25 injuries.

Events

9 h. 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

21 h. 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

21 h. ago WA Police issue warning for son believed to be travelling with missing mother

Denise Allan was last seen more than a week ago.

Events

48 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla’s quiet move after skipping Catherine’s Christmas concert

Less than half of the British monarchy’s senior working royals attended the biggest event on Catherine’s calendar, though some absences are more noteworthy than others.

Politics

51 h. ago Warning over ‘fake’ Black Friday discounts as Officeworks defends pricing

As Australians take pause after the annual deals before entering Christmas and Boxing Day sales, retailers have come under fire.

Events

52 h. ago From cameras to consoles: The ultimate tech gift guide for Christmas

Our favourite bits of kit make great presents, with options from $50 to $1000.

Politics

59 h. ago One quick conversation could save your relationship this Christmas

You’re busy with school and social events, buying presents, and travelling or having visitors. It’s no wonder things can get a little strained come December.

Politics

59 h. ago It’s been named the colour of the year and is perfect for your Christmas Day outfit

Wearing white for the holidays is a winning strategy - if you follow a few guidelines.

Politics

59 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.

Politics

59 h. ago The words of a killer: Harrowing details of Warnbro mother’s death aired in court

The house in Warnbro was a place of neglect, stained by meth use. It was in this spiralling chaos that Luke Sekkouah stabbed Erica Hay to death and set her body on fire.

Events

59 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.

Politics

59 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.

Politics

59 h. ago The Ashes 2025 second test, day three recap: What happens when you take boldness, as well as brains, out of Bazball

Of all the bad days England have had in the field on these shores, few would have matched Saturday for meekness and mindlessness.

Politics

66 h. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day three as it happened: Australia close in on crushing victory after critical DRS reviews and English collapse

Australia’s bowlers dominated first with the bat, then with the ball under lights too, leaving a demoralised England staring down a 2-0 series deficit.

Events

3 d. ago Guests are coming to stay for Christmas. Let the charade begin

The real gift of Christmas is being forced to clean the house for the first time in a year.

Politics

3 d. ago England vowed they wouldn’t abandon Bazball. They did, and look what happened

Despite all their huffing and puffing after the first Test loss in Perth about not changing their approach, the visitors did just that in Brisbane.

Politics

3 d. ago Why Christmas lunch is the perfect time to start retirement planning

The big day is coming, and tucked in between the prawns, the cricket and the long lunches is something we rarely make room for.

Politics