Last updated: March 06, 2014

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Ange opens up about her double mastectomy

THE world’s most beautiful woman was hailed a hero when she revealed she had undergone a lifesaving procedure last year. Now she’s revealed how the decision has changed her.

Baby born with HIV ‘in remission’

A SECOND baby born with HIV may have had her infection put into remission and possibly cured by very early treatment.

The most inefficient hospitals

Doctors and nurses pushing patient on gurney through emergency room. Generic. Thinkstock

SOME hospitals are taking up to three-and-a-half times longer to treat patients, making them the most inefficient in the country.

Pisces

Feb 20 - Mar 20

It is easy to feel thankful when all is going smoothly. Not so, though, when you feel restless or unhappy. Under such stress, an enlightened perspective can vanish faster tha... Read more

The big hangover in our schools

WEEKEND binge drinking is taking a toll on teen performance in the classroom with hung-over students unable to learn and resorting to disruptive behaviour.

Parents ditch kids... in woods

WHEN three children were dropped off in the woods, they were in for a big surprise. But unfortunately it wasn’t for a teddy bear’s picnic.

Teacher ‘sticky taped’ students’ mouths

Teacher ‘sticky taped’ students’ mouths

BLEEDING lips. Difficulty breathing. A primary school teacher is in trouble after sticky taping the mouths of at least 20 students, allegedly for being too noisy.

Data miners dig into kids at school

 Secondary School Students Playing Computer Games

DETAILED personal information about Australian children is up for grabs each time they log in at school, and parents have no idea.

Jamie’s gaffe becomes YouTube hit

HE MAY be a star due to his culinary skills, but Jamie Oliver has amassed a new YouTube following for a whole new and hilarious reason.

Human Barbie ‘wants to live on air and light’

IF YOU thought Ukraine had enough troubles, meet Valeria Lukyanova. The real-life Barbie has revealed she’s trying to exist on nothing but air and light. Don’t try this at home.

Why your high-protein diet is as bad as smoking

Why your high-protein diet is as bad as smoking

GOOD news if you like your pasta. A high carbohydrate, low protein diet can help you live 50 per cent longer. But there’s bad news too..

Today is Pancake Day!

Today is Pancake Day!

WHAT better way to celebrate this delicious day than by cooking up a batch yourself? Here’s how to get the perfect pancake recipe.

The healthy foods you’re throwing in the bin

The healthy foods you’re throwing in the bin

ABOUT to peel your orange? Already thinking about carving that pumpkin to make soup for dinner? You can do all sorts of things with the bits you chuck away.

Spoiled teen’s boyfriend to blame

THE spoiled high school cheerleader suing her parents for money, lost her first legal battle. Her parents blame the boyfriend who “sparked her obsession with alcohol”.

Groom loses divorce battle over ‘fake’ wedding

A WEALTHY banker who claims an impostor stood in for him at his wedding has lost a divorce battle, despite claiming the marriage never happened in the first place.

How to rid yourself of toxic relationships

How to rid yourself of toxic relationships

WE’VE all had them - a friend or lover who’s more trouble than they’re worth. So how do you spot a toxic relationship and get out of it? Here are five tips.

Outrage as man tattoos his drugged dog

A TATTOO artist has inked his dog while it was under sedation to have its spleen removed — drawing the ire of dog lovers on the internet.

Designer makes Louis Vuitton debut

NICOLAS Ghesquiere’s debut for Louis Vuitton was the “must see” show at Paris Fashion Week.

Cate’s gown creates bridal frenzy

86th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room

CATE Blanchett may have inspired budding Australian actors with her Oscar win, but she is also tipped to inspire blushing brides.

Oscar winners re-created as hipsters

Oscar winners re-created as hipsters

SLEEK and chic on the Oscars red carpet they were.

Jared Leto’s age will surprise you

86th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

NO REALLY. You won’t believe it. The Oscar winner has the full head of hair and wrinkle-free skin of a man half his age. We’ll have whatever he’s having.

Jared Leto’s mum real star of Oscars

SHE stole the show at the Oscars, proving once and for all that natural beauty is worth its weight in gold. We’re not talking about Lupita Nyong’o or Jennifer Lawrence — we’re talking about Jared Leto’s mum.

Ladies, make-up really isn’t evil

GROOMING is tyranny, we’re told. Apparently it’s outrageous that women spend so much time on make-up. But Angela Mollard doesn’t see what the fuss is about.

My Gucci handbag is a warning

 NEWS-BSM 25/7/12 . Talia Richman,17, models an $18,000 Gucci handbag. Pix-Rob Maccoll

WOMEN flaunt designer handbags and shoes to send out strong signals warning their female counterparts, new research has found.

Beauty products you can actually afford

Beauty products you can actually afford

WANT eyes like this? We don’t all have a celebrity-sized budget, but you can look and feel amazing with these seven secrets that will keep you ahead of the pack.

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CelebCon - Woman Crush Wednesday

RIHANNA makes the top of our list for Woman Crush Wednesday and we prove just why as we take you into the wonderful world of Parih!

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Oscars 2014 Style File

WE give you a close-up look at Oscars Fashion 2014 - from beauty to accessories you won’t miss a beat!

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Outrage after tattoo artist inks sedated dog

ANIMAL rights groups have slammed a New York tattoo artist who reportedly tattooed his dog while it was getting an operation.

‘Don’t Call Me Oscar’ tumblr blog a bit of fun

OSCAR season is here again! To celebrate we thought we’d bring you one of the cutest features we’ve seen, US mummy blogger Maggie Storino and her daughters Sophia and Sadie.

One boy, his dog and a tear-jerking film

One boy, his dog and a tear-jerking film

THIS dog lost a leg when he was tied to a train track. But his life changed forever when he met Owen, a young boy who had already experienced his own life struggles.

The first thing you should put in your trolley

The first thing you should put in your trolley

IT’S official: These are the items that you need to look for the next time you’re in the grocery store. They have been named the products of the year for 2014.