In time for Christmas, Denmark has claimed Santa Claus's home - the North Pole. Although it might seem like a joke, Denmark's wish to expand its influence in the Arctic is part of a serious geopolitical struggle: Canada and Russia also claim the spot.

Former Collingwood premiership star Michael Christian is in the running to replace Graeme 'Gubby' Allan as the Pies' new football-department manager.

The sharply rising levels of rooftop and grid-level solar power will force difficult discussions about as Australia reaches a solar peak, energy chiefs say.

Parliament will pass a motion calling on the government to set up a royal commission on veteran suicide after Coalition MPs told the Prime Minister they would cross the floor.

Woolworths has told some suppliers it could decide to pull their products from shelves just days before Christmas if they refuse to cut prices and fund the supermarket giant's new Cheap Cheap advertising campaign.