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A Royal family album • As another challenging year draws to a close, the British Royals have many reasons to be thankful as they look forward to 2026.

Peace takes flight • Nothing fills Indira Naidoo with peace and joy in quite the same way as birdsong. And this year she will share Christmas lunch with her human and feathered friends.

What I’ve Learnt About … Christmas Day

Julie Goodwin ‘I’m in the best place I’ve ever been’ • Since her rise to fame on MasterChef Australia in 2009, Julie Goodwin has experienced both dizzying highs and heartbreaking lows. Through it all, her constant has been family, who came together to celebrate their extraordinary matriarch and reveal their hopes for the New Year.

All Creatures Great and Small • It’s not just the human residents of the Jiggi Valley, but their four-legged friends as well, who have rallied to give their local church a new lease on life.

Rhonda Burchmore The Power Of Song • Rhonda Burchmore's soaring voice and warm heart bring joy wherever she goes at Christmastime delivering treats to hard-working surf lifesavers or performing onstage at the Regent Theatre.

A tale of Christmas past • From spiders to demons, The Weekly explores the astonishing origins of some of our best-known Christmas traditions.

A very Campbell Christmas • A bleary-eyed Christmas morning, a “memory tree” and a pav with all the trimmings are some of the ways David Campbell and his family celebrate on December 25.

King Island’s new season of hope • This Christmas, the people of remote King Island will celebrate an unexpected gift – the saving of their beloved dairy, and with it, the heart of their community.

‘I’m a sit-down, stand-up comedian!’ • During the course of her extraordinary life, Liz Hicklin has found great love twice, travelled across the globe and survived unspeakable loss. But with a budding new career in stand-up comedy at the age of 94, this former nurse and now great-grandmother still has a whole lot left to celebrate.

“Keep it traditional” • At this time of year, Hunter Page-Lochard’s thoughts turn to taking it easy, and a Weekly-inspired gourmet Christmas by the sea.

Putting on the glitz! • It’s the sparkliest dance troupe in town! The Star Performers & Twinkle Stars Dance Studio is a place where friendships are forged, ability is nurtured and the annual concert is the happiest day of the year.

The enduring legacy of Jane Austen • December 16 marks Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, and from her one-time home of Bath to our own Blue Mountains, “Janeites” are celebrating. The Weekly joins in the Regency revelry and explores the much-loved author’s legacy.

A ray of hope • More kids than ever are beating cancer, but the effects of the treatment can last a lifetime. The Weekly meets the D’Monte family who have been part of a very special program, helping to ensure these little battlers might one day have children of their own.

Help for the heroes • While Christmas is a day of celebration, it can be tough for veterans and their families. Luckily, Lisa and Phil Carter found a service which has seen them through the darkest times.

Kicking new goals • Wrapping up a landmark year that included being inducted into the Football Hall of Fame, Erin Phillips and her family are ready for the love and laughter of Christmas.

Malala Yousafzai The long journey home • At 15, she was shot by the Taliban, at 17 she won the Nobel Peace Prize, at 22, she faced her inner demons, and now at 28, Malala Yousafzai bares her soul.

‘I spend Christmas with elephants’ • When it comes...