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Storms hit south-east Queensland on Christmas Day afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes.

Several bushfires burning north and south of Perth have caused major power blackouts, including the entire town of Margaret River.

This arrangement allows couples to continue sleeping together while meeting each person's individual needs.

Australians have marked another Christmas Day with solemnity and celebration, with churches full and beaches packed.  

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man near a shopping complex in Perth's southern suburbs late on Christmas Eve.

With up to 10mm of grass on the MCG pitch, Australia has opted for a bold and historic option and left out offspinner Todd Murphy.

The NSW Police Commissioner, Mal Lanyon, has activated new powers prescribed under changes to NSW protest laws sparked by the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14.

Music, food and a festive mood are what make a Filipino Christmas Mass unique, according to organisers of a north Queensland Simbang Gabi celebration.

Nick Bolkus, the long-time Labor senator who played an influential role in shaping Australia's migration policy under prime minister Paul Keating, has died aged 75.

As film photography surges in popularity among younger generations, technicians who repair analogue cameras are retiring, raising concerns it will become a dying art. 

Authorities were called to a St Kilda East residence about 3am, where a car with a sign celebrating the Jewish holiday had been set alight.

As households across the world sit down to enjoy a festive feast, Faye Taylor revels in knowing 500 of her traditional Christmas cakes are bringing enjoyment and helping raise funds for people in need.

Pope Leo XIV holds the first Christmas mass of his pontificate, greeting thousands of faithful in St Peter's Square before the Christmas Eve service.

Snow has arrived in the island state on Christmas morning, but hotter conditions are expected around the country, including a scorcher in the west.

Almost three years ago, a region in Western Australia's far north was devastated by once-in-a-century floods. Now fashion is stepping in, to heal scars and promote confidence. 

Tropical Cyclone Grant is expected to remain a category one system as it passes just to the north of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands off the West Australian coast.

The White House has ordered US military forces to focus almost exclusively on enforcing the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil, a US official says.

The Department of Justice says the release of the Epstein files will take "a few more weeks" after a million additional documents were uncovered. 

In 2024 a nurse reported racist abuse from some residents and family members. A year later, instances of abuse have plummeted and staff say it is because of a new program promoting respect.

There is a state of mind athletes talk about when they are totally absorbed in the moment and the actions of their sport. 

Songwriters living in ancient Egypt would never have expected the words and melodies they sung would feature on Australian music charts 1,800 years later.

Budget-conscious travellers are turning to long-haul trips on public transport to get home for Christmas, but overcrowding and delays in the regions can cause headaches.

A fellowship of sailors will embark on She's 23rd Sydney to Hobart campaign. As they do they will honour one of the most resilient boats in the race's history and remember late owner Peter Rodgers.

An Adelaide street artist's poster aimed at provoking thought about national identity has been vandalised with racist graffiti.

Despite our screens being filled with images of happy families celebrating Christmas, some feel the festive season is lonelier than ever.