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Free Australia Day Festival at Coogee Beach

Celebrate Australia Day 2026 with free family entertainment at Coogee Beach. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, wildlife encounters, and classic Aussie competitions.

Man arrested over suspicious car fire at rabbi's home

A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a car fire at a rabbi's Melbourne home on Christmas Day. The vehicle displayed a 'Happy Chanukah' sign. Read the latest on this disturbing incident.

Two-Day Boxing Day Test Sparks MCG Pitch Fury

The Boxing Day Test at the MCG ended in just two days, leaving 90,000 fans disappointed and Cricket Australia facing huge losses. Curator Matt Page explains the grassy pitch decision.

Newcastle's Boxing Day Races Draw Crowd of 5000

Newcastle's iconic Boxing Day races made a triumphant return, with over 5000 attendees defying cooler weather. The event, boosted by headliner Hot Dub Time Machine, saw a surge in pre-sales and a vibrant party atmosphere.

Shoppers Swarm Geelong CBD for Boxing Day Sales

Geelong's CBD was packed as bargain hunters descended for the annual Boxing Day sales. Retailers reported strong crowds and a positive start to the post-Christmas shopping period.

Perth's scorching 42.1C Christmas sends crowds to the beach

Perth endured a blistering 42.1C Christmas Day, narrowly missing the 2021 record. Tens of thousands sought relief at beaches like City Beach and Matilda Bay, blending festive traditions with heatwave survival tactics. Discover how West Aussies celebrated.

Wye River Marks 10 Years Since Christmas Day Bushfire

Residents of Wye River reflect on the traumatic Christmas Day bushfire that destroyed 116 homes a decade ago. A community's story of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of memory. Read their powerful recollections.

Christmas Eve standoff in Canberra ends with arrest

A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.

Boddington Bushfire Alert on Christmas Day

A major bushfire is threatening the Boddington gold mine and town south-east of Perth. An Emergency Warning is in place. It is too late to leave. Read the latest updates and survival advice.

Perth's Christmas heatwave hits 41.3C, crowds flock to beach

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.

Meet Canberra's First Christmas Day Baby of 2025

Zolile Ganya-Jones arrived at 4am on December 25, becoming the first baby born on Christmas Day at Canberra Women's and Children's Hospital. New parents Juanita Ganya and Hugo Jones share their festive joy.

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