Opening hours at Covid-19 testing clinics will be heavily reduced during the Christmas period, despite “unprecedented demand” and hours-long wait times in multiple states. A traditional Australian Christmas spread can be a daunting prospect if you’re vegan. Organising Christmas can be stressful at the best of times, but what to do when a family member tries to one-up you? Coming upThe first funeral of a child who died in the Tasmanian jumping castle tragedy will take place in Devonport. Sign upIf you would like to receive the Guardian Australia morning mail to your email inbox every weekday, sign up here.

Source: The Guardian December 23, 2021 04:04 UTC