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MasterChef judge Andy Allen will narrate the Merry Christmas Woody picture book. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

ChristmasPremiumWoody and friends light up beloved Christmas tradition

Sheriff Woody, cowgirl Jessie and Buzz Lightyear are all in place in a famous retail display as the Myer Christmas Windows prepare to bring magic to Melbourne.

Eleanor Wilson

Mission Australia is looking for volunteers for its Christmas Lunch in the Park.

Volunteer call-outPremiumLongest-running Christmas charity event calls for volunteers

More than 350 volunteers are being called on to help make Christmas Day a little brighter for Perth’s most vulnerable, as one of Australia’s largest Christmas charity events prepares to return.

Sophie Gannon

Retailers are ramping up Christmas hiring as Australians look for extra work ahead of the festive season. Supplied

NEWSPremiumWhy now’s the time to apply for a job

Australians chasing extra Christmas cash have been urged to start applying now, with festive hiring already surging ahead of the holidays.

William Elliott

Gibney head chef James Cole Bowen with his prawn pasta. The dish is his submission for the ‘what to do with your Christmas left overs. Gary Ramage

FoodTop Perth chefs share DELICIOUS Christmas leftover recipes

Stuck with what to do with your leftovers on Boxing Day? These three Perth chefs share their secret tips to prevent food wastage after your Christmas feast.

Caitlin Vinci

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NEWS$20m windfall for mystery Powerball winner

One lucky Australian has scored $20m this Christmas, with lottery officials still searching for the winner of the latest Powerball.

Eli Green

Bins overflowed as the hoard was too thick for council workers to reach them until the crowd dispersed. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

NEWS‘Mass urinal’: Issue with beach ragers

Thousands of partygoers turned a popular beach into a “mass urinal” on Christmas Day, and it’s been revealed why it was so difficult to prepare for.

Eli Green

Princess Eugenie and her sister have chosen to spend Christmas with their extended family. (AP PHOTO)

ChristmasPremiumDaughters of disgraced Andrew join royals for Christmas

Britain's Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie attended the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service while their father, Andrew, stayed clear.

Sam Tabahriti

When Tania Vos attended in 1999 with her two young daughters, it was about more than a free Christmas meal. It was a lifeline.

ChristmasFifty years of Mission Australia’s free Christmas lunch

When Tania Vos attended in 1999 with her two young daughters, it was about more than a free Christmas meal. It was a lifeline. 

Tahnee Graham

Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe at St. Mary's Cathedral during Christmas mass on Thursday.

Religion and BeliefPremiumPerth Archbishop distressed as anti-Semitic incidents spread

Perth’s most senior Catholic says he is very distressed but sadly not surprised by the apparent rise in anti-Semitism, including in WA, describing it as the signs of a fraying society.

Rebecca Le May and Tahnee Graham

Perth Zoo’s favourite dingo duo are officially on the nice list after meeting Santa on Christmas morning. 

PerthVideoWATCH: Perth dingo duo meet Santa on Christmas morning

Perth Zoo’s favourite dingo duo are officially on the nice list after meeting Santa on Christmas morning. 

Jessica Evensen

(From left) David and Janelle Tunnicliffe, Nick Slattery and James Tunnicliffe.

WA NewsChristmas Day beach chaos as Perth hits 42.1C

West Aussies have flocked to our pristine beaches donned in Santa hats, antlers and Christmas rashies as Perth continued to swelter through a heatwave.

Oliver Lane

Sometimes it’s necessary to resist the puppy dog eyes and refrain from giving your pets Christmas food. Supplied

newsThe BBQ favourite that could poison your dog

Your Christmas dinner could be deadly for dogs as vets warn well-meaning guests often slip pets dangerous treats that cause serious health complications.

Phoebe Griffiths

King Charles used his 2024 Christmas address to thank the doctors and nurses who cared for him. (AP PHOTO)

ChristmasPremiumRoyal family to celebrate Christmas Day at Sandringham

The royal family are expected to celebrate Christmas Day together at Sandringham - without Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

Pol Allingham

US President Donald Trump has fielded calls with children to chat about Christmas. (AP PHOTO)

ChristmasPremiumTrump warns kids against infiltration by a 'bad Santa'

President Donald Trump has marked Christmas Eve by chatting with children about their holiday wishes.

Will Weissert

Thousands have flocked to the West Bank city of Bethlehem, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus. (AP PHOTO)

ChristmasPremiumThousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit

People have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square and other Holy Land sites after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza.

Sara Lemel and Maher Abukhater

"May there be 24 hours of peace throughout the world," Pope Leo XIV has told reporters. (AP PHOTO)

ChristmasPremiumPope calls for worldwide ceasefire at Christmas

Pope Leo XIV has urged a day of peace around the world during the Christmas period.

Staff Writers

The West staff have picked the best Christmas movies that will have even the biggest grinch feeling excited for Santa’s visit.

ChristmasChristmas Eve sorted: The ultimate movie night lineup

Here’s a list of the best Christmas movies that will have even the biggest grinch feeling excited for Santa’s visit. 

Fraser Williams

Line at the Perth Airport after the Vietnam Airlines flight was cancelled.

WA NEWSChristmas ruined for Perth family after cancelled flights

West Australians planning to get away for Christmas were left stranded when their flights were cancelled not once but twice earlier this week.

Claire Sadler

For many, that joyous, carefree Christmas narrative masks a vastly different reality which exists just beneath the surface.

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Emma GarlettPremium
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Joy feels mandatory at Christmas but not everyone is merry

For many that joyous, carefree Christmas narrative masks a vastly different reality which exists just beneath the surface.

Emma Garlett

Emma Garlett

Perth Zoo orangutans Sungai and Lestari enclosure given some presents Andrew Ritchie

WA NewsChristmas comes early for Perth Zoo’s beloved orangutans

Christmas came early for Perth’s quartet of orangutans and their keepers, with the beloved Perth Zoo primates opening their presents yesterday.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

The Cunneen family. Bea 8, Ernie 13 and Ellie 6 Jackson Flindell

WA NewsRecord-breaking heat expected for Perth Christmas Day

Perth is set for its warmest Christmas morning in more than 110 years, with overnight minimum temperatures expected to stay above 26C and daytime highs tipped to soar to dangerous levels.

Tahnee Graham

Father Christmas and Leah Rader, 6. Narrogin emergency services lolly run on December 19.

LOLLY RUNPremiumNarrogin’s Christmas convoy spreads lollies and cheer

Christmas came early for the Narrogin community as Father Christmas led the charge through the town in the volunteer emergency service lolly run on Friday night. SEE THE PICTURES HERE.

Hannah Whitehead

In this atmosphere of tension and sorrow, let Christmas be a circuit breaker. Reflect on the tragedy of what has occurred, but do not allow the anguish to engulf you. 

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EditorialPremium
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Let festive cheer be an act of defiance during dark times

In this atmosphere of tension and sorrow, let Christmas be a circuit breaker. Reflect on the tragedy of what has occurred, but do not allow the anguish to engulf you. 

Editorial

E-scooters, trampolines and toys with button batteries and magnets might seem like great Christmas gifts, but parents should be wary of buying them this Christmas.

WA NewsThe naughty list of toys parents should avoid this Christmas

E-scooters, trampolines and toys with button batteries and magnets might seem like great Christmas gifts, but parents should be wary of buying them this Christmas.

Claire Sadler