At this time of year, images of reindeer, snow and holly are never far away. So much of Australia’s Christmas culture is imported, either from the shining cities of North America, cosy quaintness of ...

While we’re busy preparing for Christmas, many Australian native plants and animals are also busy – growing, flowering and raising their young. What better time to celebrate this explosion of life?

Christmas on Christmas Island: The British East India Company first spotted the island on Christmas Day in 1643, and the holiday became its namesake. Many people travel abroad to see family over the ...