Perth Events Guide: December 20-26 Festivities
Your guide to Perth's best events this festive week, from the Optus Stadium Christmas Festival to Boxing Day beach parties. Find free family fun and major concerts.
Your guide to Perth's best events this festive week, from the Optus Stadium Christmas Festival to Boxing Day beach parties. Find free family fun and major concerts.
A look back at Canberra's dramatic 2025 sporting year: heroic moments, heartbreaking near-misses, and the ongoing stadium saga. Read the full review of triumphs and tribulations.
Explore Canberra's vibrant live performance scene. From Smith's Alternative's eclectic gigs to jazz at Molly, find your perfect night out with our local venue guide.
Discover why Canberra's Boat House restaurant, with over 30 years of service, defies the 'bad view' dining rule. Our review of the $92 three-course lunch reveals impeccable service and classic, high-quality dishes.
Get a head start on your New Year's resolutions with these four standout lululemon pieces, from running shorts to viral flares. Discover functional and stylish activewear for every workout.
Discover the top five running shoe releases of 2025, tested for Australian conditions. From daily trainers to super shoes, find your perfect pair for speed, comfort, and recovery.
ACT Brumbies legend Ben Alexander, who took 12 years to finish his degree, has been inducted onto the University of Canberra's Sport Walk of Fame. Discover his journey from the pub to mental health advocacy.
Perth's St Georges Terrace transformed into a glittering spectacle for the 2025 Christmas Pageant, featuring 2500 performers, 21 dazzling floats, and beloved local icons. Relive the magic.
Unwind this Christmas with the NFSA's festive film season in Canberra. Enjoy Love Actually, Die Hard & more on the big screen, plus iconic Australian films post-Christmas. Tickets available online.
The Canberra Times Marathon is poised for international status with ACT government funding. A new two-day festival format and route via Duntroon and the War Memorial will attract global runners from 2026.
Get ready for festive fun at the South Canberra Community Markets this Saturday, 10am-2pm. Enjoy Santa photos with pets, farm buggy rides, kids' crafts, stalls, food, and live music, all supporting local youth charities.
Canberra's Mantel and Muse hosts a major vintage and mid-century furniture fair this Saturday in Fyshwick. Enjoy a market, workshops, food, and music. RSVP for extended hours.
A new analysis reveals the priciest and most affordable streets in the ACT, with Forrest's Arthur Circle leading the luxury market. Discover the key drivers and surprising affordability findings.
North Fremantle residents petition for road closures as 12-month Fremantle Traffic Bridge shutdown looms. Locals fear safety risks and traffic chaos from rat-running.
Join the festive fun at Scarborough Beach on Sunday, December 14 for a free community carols night featuring live music, Santa, and fireworks, all supporting Neuromuscular WA.
Perth families can step into a North Pole wonderland at the Perth Convention Centre from Dec 6-24. The immersive village features Santa, rides, shows & festive attractions.
Canberra's new Embassy CBR has opened in the Sydney Building, transforming from a cocktail bar to a nightclub. Owners aim to capture a global vibe amidst light rail construction challenges.
Identical twins Dan and Matt Bingham ran from Sydney to Newcastle in 23 hours, 16 minutes, raising funds for men's health. Discover their incredible story of sibling motivation.
The beloved Mt Lawley Christmas Fete is cancelled after a 30% funding cut and rising costs, ending an 8-year community tradition. Discover the impact and community reaction.
Qatar Airways has landed in Canberra for the first time in over five years, becoming the capital's second international carrier. The return flight signals a major boost for tourism and local travellers seeking global connections.
Our detailed review of Vice in Canberra's Odgers Lane. Discover if this sexy, speakeasy-style steak restaurant lives up to the hype, from bone marrow starters to 40-minute rib-eyes.
Geelong's Gallery FUSE announces its spectacular 2025 dance concert featuring local talent. Discover dates, venues and how to experience this cultural highlight.
Canberra's netball fans face disappointment as the AIS Arena's transformation into an ice hockey rink for the Canberra Brave leaves no suitable venue for elite netball matches during the 2026 season.
Uptown Vibes, a popular all-day dining venue in Canberra's Braddon, has permanently closed its doors just seven months after opening. Discover the reasons behind this sudden closure and what's next for the location.
Beloved Inglewood Monday Night Markets cancelled after a 40% funding cut and rising costs. The 10-year community tradition ends just before summer. Find out how to help.
Brianna Gunn, 27, shares her journey of rage and grief after her father Dave Graham died by suicide in 2020. She will speak at the Running Through Darkness charity event in Newcastle.
The Handmade Canberra Christmas market opens this weekend at EPIC, rescheduled due to the Spilt Milk concert featuring Kendrick Lamar. Don't miss 260+ artisan stalls.
Experience the magic of a Scandinavian Christmas this Sunday at Canberra's Albert Hall. Enjoy markets, folk dancing, a Lucia procession, and festive treats from 11am to 4pm. Entry by donation.
Canberra's City Renewal Authority offers free merry-go-round rides in Civic until Christmas Eve, plus festive markets and a family Christmas party with live music.
An ACT coroner has called for a review of anti-red-light running technology following the death of Alistair Urquhart, killed by a distracted tow truck driver.