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A woman who claims ex-St Kilda player Andrew Lovett raped her last Christmas sent her then ex-boyfriend, an AFL footballer, text messages begging for his help.

A boat carrying 96 asylum seekers and three crew has been intercepted near Christmas Island, and been immediately seized on as a key test for Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Retail retreat knocks shine off Christmas The Age … and sales of clothing, footwear and personal accessories dropped 3.9 per cent for February. Consumers spent 1.8 per cent more at cafes and restaurants .'' and more

Minister denies overcrowding at Christmas Island prompted transfer of 89 asylum seekers.

Minister denies overcrowding at Christmas Island prompted transfer of 89 asylum seekers.

Minister denies overcrowding at Christmas Island prompted transfer of 89 asylum seekers.

Twitter searches for a golden thread. The Age People increasingly turn to the internet for instant information about restaurants , films, Christmas sales, traffic, weather and news updates. … and more

Twitter search for a golden thread The Age People increasingly turn to the internet for instant information about restaurants , films, Christmas sales, traffic, weather and news updates. …

Sacked AFL player charged with rape over alleged Christmas Eve incident.

Alan Joyce defends two Australian executives held since Christmas in Vietnam.