Perth endured its hottest Christmas Day since 2021, with temperatures soaring to 41.3C. West Australians celebrated by heading to the coast, donning festive gear to beat the extreme heat. Discover how locals and visitors adapted their traditions.
Take a trip down memory lane with the Illawarra Mercury's photo gallery showcasing decades of local Christmas Day traditions, from beach barbecues to backyard cricket. See the festive spirit in action.
As the Illawarra Hawks prepare for their third straight NBL Christmas game, we explore whether sport has a place in Aussie holiday traditions. Insights from players and fans.
The Pod Well Travelled dives into festive customs worldwide, from Germany's markets to Japan's KFC Christmas. Discover the holiday magic. Listen to the episode now!
Amidst cost-of-living pressures and global conflicts, celebrating Christmas is a vital act of resilience and connection for Australian families. Discover why.
Children are now sending video wish lists for Christmas presents. Is this a useful modern tool or a sign of growing materialism? We explore the debate and its Australian context.
A Geelong mother reveals the beautiful chaos of contemporary Christmas celebrations, from festive traditions to financial pressures. Discover her heartfelt confession and tips for finding joy.
Is the pressure of a perfect Christmas causing more stress than joy? An expert argues it's time for Australians to modernise festive traditions and focus on wellbeing.
Santa's Farm in Tullimbar has opened for the Christmas season, offering families the chance to cut down their own real Christmas trees after nearly five years of growth. Local families share their festive traditions.
Explore how Halloween, Black Friday and American phrases are being Australianified as US traditions take root Down Under. Discover the cultural shift happening in our backyard.
Perth families are making pets part of Christmas traditions with FurBaby's Santa Paws sessions. Discover how huskies, cats and even eagles join festive family portraits.
Exhausted Australian mothers are ditching stressful Christmas traditions like Elf on the Shelf. Discover why the 'bare-minimum Christmas' trend is growing and how it benefits families.
Fed up with the festive frenzy, Australian mothers are ditching stressful traditions like Elf on the Shelf for a simpler, 'bare-minimum Christmas'. Discover why this trend is growing and how it benefits families.
Australian families are split on the real vs artificial Christmas tree debate. Discover the environmental impact, costs, and traditions shaping this festive decision.
Discover how Perth's beloved Osborne Park Show has been bringing communities together for over a century with farming displays, family entertainment and local traditions.
Cairns' waterfront came alive with the enchanting Loy Krathong festival, where thousands gathered to float beautiful krathongs on the water in a stunning cultural celebration of Thai traditions.
As Halloween celebrations sweep across suburbs, an Australian journalist reflects on how America's signature festival reveals deeper societal shifts and cultural contradictions.
Discover how Mission Australia's Christmas lunch in Perth has been spreading joy and community spirit for half a century, serving thousands with dignity and compassion.
Discover the poignant final journey of Australian icon David Gulpilil as his family returns his spirit to ancestral lands in a powerful cultural ceremony.
The streets of Charlestown, NSW came alive with miniature witches, superheroes and monsters as families celebrated Halloween with traditional trick-or-treating fun.