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An Aussie student is taking on Googe over the AI response to 'Is Santa real?'. Picture: Google.

Teen takes on Google over ‘blunt’ answer

An Aussie student is fighting for change over a Google search response she says is “shattering” childhoods.

David Jones’ iconic Christmas display has been axed, sparking outrage after the beloved spectacle was replaced with a loyalty program mascot.

Outrage as iconic Christmas tradition axed

Sydney families have erupted in anger after an iconic Christmas tradition that has delighted Aussies for decades was abruptly scrapped.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, DECEMBER 25, 2024. Thousands of beachgoers are seen at Bronte Beach, Sydney, on Christmas Day: Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Locals rage as ‘Pommies’ trash iconic beach

An Aussie Christmas tradition has been hijacked by unruly tourists and locals have had enough of the disgusting aftermath.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, DECEMBER 26, 2024. Rubbish clean up after a hectic Christmas party at Bronte Beach, Sydney, Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Vow on infamous Bronte Christmas bash

Waverley Council will crack down on Bronte Beach’s notorious Christmas party after 15,000 revellers left piles of rubbish following last year’s “insane” gathering.

New research shows most Aussies are feeling stressed this Christmas.

Christmas stress hits majority of Aussies

New research finds almost 90 per cent of Aussies are feeling stressed this Christmas

Young couple unpacking Artificial Christmas Tree from Storage Box at home

Major Christmas tree debate finally settled

The best time to put up the Christmas tree each year has finally been revealed, but not everyone seems to agree.

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Shoppers obsessed with Kmart’s surprise Xmas trend

‘OMG’: Kmart trend Aussies ‘obsessed’ with

Kmart has revealed a hot new trend has emerged, right at the end of the year, and customers are running to get their hands on it.

Australia Post will resume weekend deliveries in the lead up to Christmas. Image: Australia Post

Aus Post reveals Christmas deadline dates

Australia Post has revealed its cut-off dates to deliver parcels nationwide in time for Christmas Day.

One mother even declared she had “cancelled Christmas” just to give herself a necessary break.

$12 Kmart item that proves mums are done

A growing number of women are joining a movement that sees them officially hang up their hats on a huge task that falls on them every year.

Millions of Aussies are set for a wet and stormy Christmas.

Wet and stormy Christmas on the cards

Millions of Aussies are in for a wet and thunderous Christmas Day, with showers and cloudy conditions forecast in most capital cities.

Viral Bluey item returns to Bunnings with Xmas twist. Picture: Supplied

‘Fight to get one’: Cult Bunnings item returns

Last time there were lines at 6am, with Aussies reporting that shoppers were fighting to get their hands on this popular Bunnings item.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 09 2025; A general view of Australia Post boxes at a post office in Sydney. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Australia Post reveals Christmas cut-off

With Christmas rapidly approaching, Australia Post has revealed the cut-off dates for sending gifts and holiday cards.

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Teen stabbed at busy shopping centre

A teenager has been hospitalised after being slashed with a knife multiple times at a busy Westfield shopping centre.

Christmas parties in Perth have been cleared overnight, with hundreds of attendees dispersed and a DJ charged. Picture: Instagram

Xmas party DJ arrested for turning up music

Two ‘out of control’ Christmas parties with hundreds of attendees were shut down by police, but one DJ allegedly ignored police and tried to keep the festivities going.

Mayor’s vow after ‘insane’ Xmas beach bash

Mayor’s vow after ‘insane’ Xmas beach bash

Residents of a stunning seaside suburb were left furious after 15,000 people flocked to a tiny beach to celebrate Christmas Day with an ‘insane’ party.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, DECEMBER 25, 2024. Thousands of beachgoers are seen at Bronte Beach, Sydney, on Christmas Day: Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Xmas beach party ends in ‘serious’ injury

A man remains in a serious but stable condition after he slipped while trying to jump off a cliff at a Christmas Day beach party.

'Extreme' fire danger ratings have been issued as temperatures are set to soar on Boxing Day. Picture: Stormcast.

State’s huge move ahead of ‘extreme’ Boxing Day

One Aussie state has issued a sweeping ban due to “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period – prompted by dual threats of scorching temperatures and raging fires.

As Aussie’s whip up a storm in the kitchen for the special day, PSS Distributors general manager Terrence Daniel has warned the festive period is “vulnerable” to power outages. Picture: Supplied.

Christmas lunch at risk due to blackouts

Australians have been warned the festive period is “vulnerable” to power outages.

Porch pirates have been out in droves in Melbourne as Christmas approaches. Picture: Reddit

Worrying trend emerges days before Xmas

As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.

Temperatures are set to soar in Western Australia ahead of Christmas. Picture: Supplied.

Horror forecast for Boxing Day Test

Cricket fans have been warned of a potentially record breaking forecast on the annual Boxing Day Test.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 19, 2021: Signage outside a Coles supermarket, Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley

Christmas 2024 trading hours revealed

The holiday season is fast approaching, and in case you’ve forgotten any last-minute gifts or need to grab extra food, here’s what shops will be open during the festive period.

An American toy retailer aannounced a huge clearance auction, with prices starting at $1.

Toy retailer announces wild $1 auction

A major toy retailer is exiting Australia but not before clearing out its warehouses with a last-minute clearance auction, with prices starting at just $1.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - DECEMBER 18 2024; People are seen shopping in Pitt street mall in Sydney ahead of Christmas. Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms $21bn budget blowout - AustraliaÃs bottom line is set to sink deeper into the red by $21bn over the next four years, with Ãunavoidable spendingÃ and uncertain global outlook to blame. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

‘Stay away’: Christmas shopping warning

Australians have been issued a warning over a disturbing festive trend as the deadline for Christmas shopping looms.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 5, 2024: Christmas generics, Trees decorations, Christmas shopping. Picture: Newswire / Brenton Edwards

Why this Christmas is toughest for Aussies

Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year, but as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, millions of Australians are giving up essentials to put presents under the tree.

Portrait of a Santa Claus holding a gift.

‘Disgusting’: Fury over vicar’s Xmas mistake

Furious parents said they have been contacting their childrens’ school daily after a vicar made a huge “error of judgment”, shocking all.

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 29, 2024: People are seen shopping in Melbourne Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

Embarrassing shopping rule you’ve broken

The time has come, when shopping centres are packed to the brim with Aussies scrambling to get their Christmas gifts.

It’s a stressful time of year - but a couples’ therapist has revealed how to survive high pressure situations with your relationship intact.

Relationship hack you need to know

It’s a stressful time of year – but a couples’ therapist has revealed how to survive high pressure situations with your relationship intact.

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CEO Stephen Carter from Melbourne recruiting firm Sharp and Carter Picture: Facebook

X-rated detail behind CEO’s party rant

The CEO of a Melbourne-based recruiting firm went viral this week for his bizarre Christmas party rant, but now more salacious details have emerged.

CEO Stephen Carter from Melbourne recruiting firm Sharp and Carter Picture: Facebook

‘Drugs’: CEO’s wild Xmas party admission

Stephen Carter’s bizarre Christmas party pep talk to staff has gone viral after he told workers he took drugs but didn’t “do it at work events”.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 07 2020: Locals seen at lunch at The Greens in North Sydney as major changes to covid-19 restriction rules in NSW are eased today on gatherings, hospitality venues, weddings and funerals excluding gyms, Sydney Australia. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Christmas party act that will get you sacked

The work Christmas party is the time to let your hair down and get rowdy. Here’s what to avoid if you don’t want to get the sack.

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