Ever wondered what drives people to spend up to 11 months of the year and thousands of dollars on Christmas lights?

Finalists in Brisbane radio station 4KQ's annual Christmas lights competition are announced with a look at many of the impressive entries.

This excerpt from Inside the Snowdome: Making Somersault focuses on director Cate Shortland's strong visual sensibility, the film's influences and her ongoing coll

Neighbours engage in some friendly competition for the best Christmas lights in Sprott and Wagga streets in Toowoomba.

Some people say less is more, but this Canberra family don't believe them. The Forrest family appeared in the Guinness Book of World Records for their 5000 light display in 2013.

The lighting of the Opera House sails has been an integral part of the Vivid Sydney festival since its inception in 2009.

The lighting of the Opera House sails has been an integral part of the Vivid Sydney festival since its inception in 2009.