Christmas
First look at new HBO’s Harry Potter TV series as teaser trailer drops
The teaser shows HBO’s reboot of J.K. Rowling’s first book, The Philosopher’s Stone – and we will be able to see it earlier than anticipated.
- Kayla Olaya
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The ultimate present: New friends and lots of Cuddles
Samantha Wearing loves finding quirky experiences she can give as gifts. Her latest was a huge success.
- Carolyn Webb
‘People don’t want to think about it’: Pet animal shelters near crisis point
Pregnant and homeless at Christmas, a Staffordshire bull terrier named Peridot has been given a new year’s lifeline. But rehoming pets in need is becoming increasingly difficult.
- Gemma Grant and Angus Delaney
- Opinion
- Holidays
Do you forget what day it is? Lucky you
The seven-day week is a Roman construct. It has no natural reason for being – especially in the week after Christmas.
- Malcolm Knox
‘For whatever reason, I still keep going’: Richard Scolyer contemplates the future
The former Australian of the Year, who continues to show amazing resilience more than two-and-a-half years after being diagnosed with a lethal brain tumour, has set a new sporting goal.
- Garry Maddox
Man charged after brazen Jingle Bells charity theft at Town Hall station
The band was playing Christmas tunes when the man grabbed handfuls of cash from the donation box.
- Daniel Lo Surdo
‘I thought it would be mayhem’: Bargain hunters out for Boxing Day, but Black Friday now reigns supreme
Boxing Day shoppers no longer grab anything that moves, with savvy bargain hunters plotting a plan to attack before leaving home.
- Rachael Ward and Elias Visontay
‘What better thing to do?’ Thousands roll up sleeves to donate blood over festive season
Melbourne’s Lifeblood centres will be busy during the festive period, after 12,000 Victorians booked in a donation on the day after the Bondi shootings.
- Gemma Grant