



Christmas Eve broadcast wraps with festive cheer
A television broadcast concludes on Christmas Eve with hosts discussing children's Christmas wishes, including a Nintendo Switch 2 and cameras. The presenters thank their production team and wish viewers a merry Christmas before signing off until Boxing Day, with one host travelling to Melbourne fo…

Sunrise hosts battle in reindeer ring toss
Sunrise television hosts Wayne Eddy and his co-host compete in a Christmas-themed game called Reindeer Ring Toss on the morning before Christmas. The challenge involves throwing rings onto reindeer antlers within 60 seconds, with elves assisting in the festive competition. The host defeats Wayne Ed…

Terror attack survivors recovering in Sydney hospitals
Twelve people remain hospitalised ten days after a terror attack in Sydney, with five in critical but stable condition. Constable Scott Dyson has woken from a medically induced coma following multiple surgeries, while police officer Jack Hibbert, who lost vision and an eye after being shot, has bee…

NSW passes gun and protest laws after Bondi attack
New South Wales Parliament has passed significant gun and protest legislation in response to the Bondi terror attack. The bill cleared the upper house on Christmas Eve with support from Labor and the Liberals, while the Nationals opposed the reforms, splitting the coalition. The Greens supported th…

Easy no-cook Christmas platter ideas
Courtney Roulston demonstrates three simple no-cook appetiser recipes perfect for Christmas entertaining using Alina's Bakehouse and Ritz Crackers. The recipes include fig and black olive crackers topped with blue cheese, fresh figs, thyme and honey; Dayton apricot crackers with brie, prosciutto, p…

Porch pirates target Christmas deliveries across Australia
One in 100 packages are damaged, lost or stolen during delivery in Australia, with 110 million parcels moving through networks this holiday season. Sydney and Melbourne experience the highest rates of porch piracy, with organised and opportunistic criminals targeting doorstep deliveries. Freight in…

Paramedics brace for festive season injury spike
Ambulance Victoria is preparing for its busiest period of the year as the festive season approaches, with triple zero calls expected to surge from an average of 2,500 to higher numbers on Christmas Day. Common seasonal injuries include falls from high-risk activities like skateboarding, barbecue bu…

Australians unite behind tougher gun laws
New polling reveals three quarters of Australians support tougher gun laws, with support spanning 80-82% across Labor, Coalition and One Nation voters. The polling comes as questions emerge about enforcement of existing firearms legislation and concerns about illegal weapons. Meanwhile, comedian Ro…

Beckham family feud escalates on social media
The Beckham family is experiencing a public rift, with younger son Cruz revealing on Instagram that eldest son Brooklyn blocked his parents David and Victoria on social media. The family conflict reportedly stems from Brooklyn's wedding to wife Nicola Peltz, with no resolution expected before Chris…

Aussies leave Christmas shopping to the last minute
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 …