What’s missing from Christmas this year
THERE’LL be less Christmas cheer as you go about your shopping this year, with the streets much quieter, and a distinct lack of entertainment.
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New quest for Noah’s ark
BIBLICAL scholars say they have new evidence for finding Noah’s ark, and they want funding to launch an expedition to recover its remains.
What to do with your unwanted gifts
CHRISTMAS haul not up to scratch? You’re not alone. Here’s how to return all of those unwanted gifts.
Child’s heartbreaking letter to Santa
A TV presenter has revealed the heartbreaking request his young son had for Santa, a month after the boy’s mother suddenly died.
You’d better not cry: Krampus is coming
SICK of Saint Nick? Kids in need of a serious wake-up call? This long-forgotten legend may be exactly what you need: Krampus, Santa’s demonic sidekick.
Shop shocks with Christmas filth
A SURPRISINGLY raunchy campaign featuring a tiny Christmas elf has shocked shoppers and forced one brand to intervene.
The great Christmas tree heresy
THE Bible says don’t do it. Yet every year, we pull out plastic imitations or buy the real thing. We love them. But are Christmas trees a religious insult?
How shops trick you at Christmas time
RACKING up the credit card bill this Christmas? It might not be your fault, with shops pulling out all the stops to get our cash.
Proof we’re a nation of slackers
AUSTRALIA, you bunch of lazy b**tards. Figures from the national postal provider show we should be ashamed of ourselves.
Unspoken dark side of Christmas
IT IS supposed to be a wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can be a period of “extreme loneliness and anxiety”. Here’s how you can help those struggling.
‘From that moment everything changed’
THREE years ago, radio host Robin Bailey faced a shocking family tragedy. In the time since, after a lot of gut-wrenching work, life is finally looking up.
What Australia’s men just don’t get
WITHOUT the men in their lives even noticing, women around the country are struggling. Lads, it’s time to pay attention.
Top 3 tips to survive the in-laws
CHRISTMAS is stressful enough without family drama. But if your in-laws are more like outlaws, here’s how to get through it.
Hire toys as gifts for Christmas
IF you need creative ways to cut the Christmas debt this year why not hit up your toy library, wrap some ‘gifts’ then give them back when the kids get sick of them?
New trend to banish awkward Santa pics
FORGET your traditional Santa photos — these pictures are putting the ‘naughty’ into nice family portraits this Christmas with the man in red.
Christmas donations charities don’t want
ARE you thinking it might be a nice idea to donate soft toys, bottles of wine or old clothes to a charity for Christmas? Stop right there.
Cracker jokes that are actually funny
GETTING a laugh from the gags inside Christmas crackers can be tough. Here are a few you can try instead.
Why you should buy Australian ham
THERE are a few things to consider when cooking up a Christmas ham and the first is to make sure you buy an Australian leg.
Ways you can give back over Christmas
CHRISTMAS doesn’t have to be just a frenzy of shopping, eating and drinking. For many it sparks the desire to give back — and it doesn’t have to cost you anything.
The TV that costs $700,000
THE world’s largest 4K television features technology far beyond what you’ll find in a normal TV. All you need now is $700,000.
Mum’s ‘ridiculous’ Christmas spend
SHE’S been slammed before for spending thousands on Christmas gifts, now single mum Emma Tapping has splurged even more.
Can’t afford Christmas? You’re not alone
MILLIONS of Australians will be cutting back on Christmas this year because of rising bills and a new study shows over half of us are sacrificing gifts.
Awkward Christmas catalogue gaffe
SHOPPERS poring over Christmas hams in the new Woolworths catalogue have noticed an amusing mistake in a fairly important detail.
You’re drinking your wine all wrong
SO YOU call yourself a wine lover? Well maybe it’s time to spice up your relationship with it. These hacks will help you do just that.
‘The customer is not always right’
AUSTRALIA’S fast food and retail workers have told of being “slapped”, “spat on”, “yelled at” and abused by customers. Now they’ve had enough.
Love Actually? More like Stalk Actually
LOVE Actually has become a modern classic with its romantic tales and grand gestures of affection. But it’s also incredibly creepy.
Big win for gift card customers
RETAILERS are not happy about new three-year minimum expiry rules on gift cards. But here’s why you still need to be careful.
Why my dog is as important as your kid
YOU think your child is the be-all and end-all? I beg to differ. My dog is just as important as your kid and I’m not going to apologise for it.
The real reason you feel poor
WHETHER you’re rich or poor isn’t just due to your job — it has a heck of a lot to do with something you can’t even control.
Australia Post’s bizarre request
AUSTRALIA Post has been making some unusual requests of customers lately with all those Christmas deliveries. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.
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