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Latest news: Christmas

Book talk: books to put under the Christmas tree

Jeff Popple recommends three books to put under the tree this Christmas. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Christmas Toy Run to bring joy to Canberrans in need

More than 500 motorcyclists from around the ACT region will take part in the annual Christmas Toy Run on 2 December.

Down to business: Plea to be polite to frontline workers

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had three different frontline customer service people from completely different businesses randomly but explicitly thank me for being polite, and for being understanding and patient.

North Pole Lane ‘a Canberra Christmas must-see’

North Pole Lane, an immersive Christmas experience for the whole family, is back at Majura Park, with a sleigh-load of new features!

Hampers for hope: HelpingACT brightens Xmas for families in need

Food relief charity HelpingACT hopes to pack 225 hampers for people in need this Christmas - and asks the public to help.

Your go-to guide to Canberra’s best Christmas events 2023

The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching as the Canberra region comes alive with the festive spirit.

‘Christmas will be great this year’: Canberra man claims $100k lotto win

A Canberra man is set to experience a joyous Christmas after he won $100,000 in lottery draw today.

Christmas comes to Canberra

Exclusive offers, fine gifts, and roving Xmas performances make the City Centre and Braddon the place for holiday spirit and shopping.

Shop local this Christmas with over 250 local makers at POP Canberra

Candles, chocolates and earrings are the top 3 things shoppers are heading to local retailer, POP Canberra, for ahead of the Christmas rush.

Festive Lane Markets coming to Canberra

The Christmas spirit is starting to come alive already and what better way to embrace it than by visiting the Festive Lane Markets on this weekend, 17 to 19 November.

Aussies spend record $75b at Christmas

Christmas and Boxing Day sales have hit record amounts and growth with Australians rewarding themselves after a tough year.

Four drown, water rescues over Christmas across Australia

It's been a tragic Christmas weekend across Australian beaches, lakes and home pools, with four people drowning and others pulled from the water.

Charities feed thousands across Australia on Christmas

Volunteers and politicians have pitched in to feed the growing number of people in need of support as the cost of living crisis persists.

Warm Christmas for much of the country

Most Australians have enjoyed a sunny Christmas Day as a minor heat wave sets in but Northern Territorians are feeling the impact of ex-tropical cyclone Ellie.

Lifeline on call throughout the holiday season

Australians are being encouraged to plan for how they will cope with challenges over the coming weeks and consider whether they might need additional support.

Christmas and New Year messages

Some prominent Canberrans share their thoughts for the community at Christmas, and their hopes for next year.

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