A look back at Australia's tumultuous 2025, featuring a devastating terror attack, a landmark election, climate disasters, and the nation's most gripping stories. Explore the key events that shaped the year.
Discover a fantastic range of free workshops, exhibitions, and performances for children across Australia this summer, from giant puppet whales to comic creation and reading challenges.
The shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner have thrust addiction back into the spotlight. Parents across the US fear the focus on rare violence will deepen stigma, overshadowing the widespread crisis affecting millions of families.
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are using AI storytelling, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to reignite a love for books. Discover their innovative strategies.
From the Bondi terror attack to Diwali lights and climate protests, Guardian Australia's photographers captured a nation's defining moments in 2025. Explore the powerful images.
The Boddington bushfire threat eases but residents cannot return home, while Queensland and the NT face severe flooding from monsoonal rain. Get the latest updates.
A woman reflects on 25 years of joint family Christmases with divorced parents and step-parents, recalling the surreal moment she found them all in bed together. Discover how this unique dynamic shaped her understanding of love and family.
A new book, Retro Australia, reveals rare photographs from the 1950s to 1970s, showcasing a nation undergoing profound transformation. Explore the nostalgic collection now.
A British father living in Australia for 15 years is facing deportation after allegedly posting antisemitic content online. Read the full story on the crackdown on hate speech.
A 43-year-old British national in Queensland has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and advocating violence against Jewish people online.
Australians face a turbulent Christmas Day with extreme heat in the west, severe storms in the east, and a cyclone threat in the north. Plan your festive day with the latest official forecasts.
Explore the human story behind the Beckham family rift as Brooklyn skips Christmas with David and Victoria. Beyond celebrity gossip, it's a tale of festive family dysfunction many will recognise.
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
Feeling festive dread? Therapists share essential strategies for navigating difficult family dynamics this Christmas, including safe conversation topics, grounding techniques, and post-holiday recovery.
After a festive meltdown involving a thrown potato and a carving knife, one family turned to annual pre-Christmas therapy. Discover how this eight-year tradition has reshaped their holidays.
Despite scathing reviews and low scores, the all-star Christmas movie 'Oh. What. Fun.' is number one on Amazon Prime Video. Discover why this festive film is dividing audiences.
Navigating Christmas in a blended family? Experts and parents share seven essential strategies to reduce stress and centre children's needs for a happier festive season.
Two decades after Australia's worst race riots erupted at Cronulla Beach, we examine if underlying racial tensions have truly been addressed or if social media now fuels the same hatred.
Australia will face the USA, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discover the key fixtures and historic matchups awaiting the Socceroos.
Discover Mad Swans, the provocative new UK staycation resort near Bath. With a 12-hole golf course, neon buggies, and a focus on fun, it's redefining the British countryside break. Find out more.
MyHeritage extends its Black Friday DNA test sale until 7th December. For just £27, discover your ethnicity, find relatives, and build your family tree. A perfect sentimental gift.
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
Get the whole family festive with M&S pure cotton Christmas pyjama sets now reduced to £25.60. Perfect for cosy nights and Christmas morning traditions.
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family's remote South Australian homestead two months ago. Police continue one of state's largest missing person searches.
Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.
An Italian court has removed three children from British-Australian parents living off-grid in woods after mushroom poisoning incident, sparking political controversy.
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.
The Family Stone, widely considered the most toxic Christmas film ever made, is officially getting a sequel. Director Thomas Bezucha is developing the follow-up to honour the late Diane Keaton.
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
Explore how Gore Verbinski's new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die marks a fresh direction for artificial intelligence in cinema, moving beyond traditional robot tropes to chaotic reality-bending chaos.