Health: More products that may contain contaminated baby spinach have been identified as ACT Health investigates "several potential cases" in the territory.
Federal politics: Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry says most parliamentarians are ill-equipped to understand their role in a capitalist democracy in scathing comments about climate change inaction.
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Public Sector Informant | Public Eye: While most of us will hopefully have a quiet or relaxed Christmas Day, there's no rest for Santa and his reindeer, according to a draft parliamentary daily summary.
Health: Canberrans who make the move into retirement villages as they grow older are signing away their voices in the current system, an activist says.
Soccer: Argentina have won the World Cup in a penalty shoot-out with France after the greatest final in the competition's history ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time in Qatar.
Cricket: Australia have pulled off a Test victory inside two days for the first time in 20 years after defeating South Africa by six wickets in their series opener on a bowler's paradise at the Gabba.