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Angus Thomson with his surgeon Kate Drummond plus a scan of his brain.

I invited my brain surgeon to lunch. Here’s what happened

Kate Drummond removed a piece of my brain. That might be the least interesting thing about her.

  • Angus Thomson

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I asked AI to do my Christmas shopping. Here’s how it went

As a gift guide writer, I like to think I understand the art of finding the perfect present, but can a bot do it better?

  • Abby Seaman
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Last stand for maritime land

Or risk walking the public plank.

Dry-brined turkey with orange and fennel with herb and lemon stuffing and Vegemite gravy.

The right stuff: 20 festive roast chicken and turkey recipes

Stuffing makes or breaks a roast. These recipes, ranging from traditional herb and lemon to a burger-inspired number, guarantee a juicy bird.

Rum and ginger glazed ham.

Good Food’s 18 best-ever glazes to give your Christmas ham a glow-up

Whether you crave tropical zing or deep traditional spice, we have the perfect glaze to make your festive ham shine.

The 2025 Coles Christmas ad isn’t just selling us food – it’s selling us a heartwarming story.

Tinsel, tears, and taglines: Why we can’t get enough of Christmas ads

We don’t just tolerate ads over Christmas, we adore them with their themes of goodwill, love and overcoming adversity. Here are some of the best.

  • Nell Geraets
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I’m an atheist, so am I a fraud when I say grace at Christmas?

What does Christianity teach us about Christmas? Quite a lot about love, actually.

  • Jo Pybus
Wednesday Night Lights at Addison Road Community Organisation, Marrickville.

This long table dinner in Marrickville tackles a hidden crisis that affects 1 in 3 Aussie homes

As demand soars up to 300 per cent for food support this Christmas, this Sydney organisation takes a different, dignified approach.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The beautiful Christmas markets in Strasbourg, France.

This German Christmas market may be kitsch, but it’s the essence of the holiday season

It’s just one of the many remarkable Christmas markets worth visiting in Europe.

  • Craig Tansley
There is a 30 to 60 per cent of showers in Sydney on Christmas Day.

Umbrellas or sunscreen? Sydney’s Christmas Day weather forecast revealed

Last year Sydneysiders were greeted with warm, clear skies on Christmas Day. Here’s what’s in store this year.

  • Cindy Yin

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