New data reveals that over a third of Australian gift buyers purchase their Christmas presents in the week leading up to Christmas, with 9% buying gifts on Christmas Day itself. The research highlights the tendency for Australian shoppers to leave their festive shopping until the last minute. Cash and vouchers emerge as popular gift choices, particularly for those avoiding the crowded shopping centres during the holiday rush.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

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Aussies leave Christmas shopping to the last minute

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Aussie Ark wildlife sanctuary is hand-raising endangered Tasmanian devil joeys and other threatened Australian species as part of their conservation breeding programme. Two eight-month-old devil joeys, Newey and Rumble, were rescued in May after being separated from their mother during severe storms that brought 520 millimetres of rain over three days. The charity operates a 400-hectare sanctuary where captive-bred animals are released to help rebuild healthy ecosystems and return threatened species to the wild.

Orphaned Tasmanian devil joeys celebrate first Christmas

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Morning television hosts Roy and Eddie compete in a Christmas wrapping challenge with a twist, attempting to wrap their colleagues Ren and Coco in wrapping paper instead of traditional gifts. The timed competition features comedic chaos as the hosts race to create the best wrapped 'present' using their team members, with the winner earning bragging rights just three days before Christmas.

Christmas wrapping challenge goes hilariously wrong

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Sydney International Airport expects 5.8 million passengers during the Christmas and New Year period, with airports nationwide anticipating record numbers. Former flight attendant Nicola Dale provides travel tips including checking in online, packing light, keeping essentials like passports and chargers in carry-on luggage, and staying hydrated. Travelling on Christmas Day can offer lighter loads and festive experiences, with some flights featuring decorated cabins and carol singing at 35,000 feet.

Surviving the Christmas travel rush at Australian airports

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Aussies leave Christmas shopping to the last minute

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