Is it the Christmas miracle we've been hoping for? The beleaguered MyWay+ ticketing system, at last, appears to be approaching full functionality. Steve Evans updates us on the latest improvements.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used the 20^th anniversary of the Boxing Day tsunami to remember the 230,000 people who died in one of the world's worst natural disasters, Eleanor Campbell writes. "Even amid that nightmare, people followed the powerful instinct to help each other, to look out for each other, and to comfort each other," Mr Albanese said.

If turkey and pavlova aren't your thing, how about tucking into a meal of stink bugs? Sally Pryor explains it's not as shocking as some readers might think.

And what would Boxing Day be without a bit of cricket? Whether it's the test or just the backyard, Caden Helmers explores some of the legendary moments that make cricket a Boxing Day staple .

If you're off to the sales or just off to the pool, enjoy the day off. Thursday will be another warm one with a top of 34, sunny and with light winds.

Scott Hannaford, deputy editor