A review of Liberal MP Dennis Jensen's erotic war novel
A plot that makes as much sense as an Adam Sandler movie.
Anna Wintour reigns supreme in The First Monday in May
Wintour throws shade so good, it's worthy of a Devil Wears Prada 2.
Designer to the stars accused of underpaying staff
Sydney designer Johanna Johnson has dressed celebrities for the red carpet. Her former employees are seeing red over her alleged failure to pay them thousands.
Beauty
Emma Watson fans upset by skin whitening ad
Fans of the gender equality advocate have expressed their upset on social media after discovering Watson advertised a range of Lancome skin whitening scrubs.
The Chinese A4 waist challenge is paper thin
Sometimes social media is senseless. Or perhaps it is beauty trends that are often senseless and now they have the perfect platform.
Robyn Lawley's setback on eradicating term "plus-size" in modelling
Describing yourself as "visibly plus-size model" or "not visibly plus-size model" is the latest thing, says the Sydney-born model.
The Oscars beauty trends for people who don't do beauty trends
Braids, buns, beach waves, the wet look, bold lips and matching eyeshadow to your dress - how you can achieve the most stand-out Oscars red carpet looks.
Wellbeing
Researchers find 'alarming' new side effect from eating fast food
There might be some new powerful ammunition for those who could do without the food the fast food industry serves.
Mars Food warns against eating too much of its own Dolmio sauce
Mars Food plans to tell customers to eat some of its Dolmio pasta sauces and macaroni cheese only once a week to maintain a balanced diet because of their high levels of salt, sugar or fat.
Polyunsaturated fats may not prevent heart disease, new study suggests
In the battle for our hearts, veges, grains and seeds are still winning, but beef and butter are fighting a rearguard action.
The crazy rise of yoghurt as a cure for ageing
Keep young and beautiful, if you want to be loved. At least that's what one chipper song from the 30s advised.
Why retirement is good for you
Retirees are likely to enjoy a healthier lifestyle than their counterparts who remain in the workforce.
A fat load of good: why it's time to bring full fat back
New research has found that those who consume full-fat dairy tend to weigh less and have a reduced risk of diabetes, contradicting the age-old links that fats had with ill health.
Celebrity
William and Kate recreate Princess Diana's Taj Mahal photo
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge completed their seven day tour of India and Bhutan by rewriting the saddest moment of modern royal history.
Cahill kicks fashion goals with Jackie Chan
Socceroos legend Tim Cahill has scored plenty of goals as a footballer, now he's proving a winner in the fashion industry following the successful showing of his label at New York Fashion Week.
A review of Liberal MP Dennis Jensen's erotic war novel
A plot that makes as much sense as an Adam Sandler movie.
Top model comes clean on habits
Elyse Taylor reveals what makes her 'really anxious and hostile'.
The Kardashians have got nothing on the Mehajers
And you thought the Kardashian conveyor belt would never end, spare a thought for those keeping tabs on the Mehajer clan of Lidcombe.
Home & Style
Scouring the bookshops
We tend to think of minimalist style and apartment living as a contemporary concern.
Collector's corner
A funny thing happened to comedian Bev Killick while riding on a Melbourne tram.
Seeing the light
Warm timbers, matte whites and open spaces have given a dingy house new life.
Editor's choice
HomeStyle editor Veronica Ridge tracks down creative places and new products that are cool and covetable.
The last laugh
Comedian Dave Hughes dislikes renovating and building. So how did he end up with a brand-new architect-designed house?
Life
The science of a good cry
The shedding of emotional tears is unique to humans, but our evolutionary, psychological and biological reasons for "crying it out" remain a mystery.
Dancing in nightclubs and a 'fast' sports car helped Prince Philip woo the Queen
The British monarch is really just like the rest of us.
You can blame STIs for monogamy
A study has found evidence that prehistoric humans may have been driven into the social norm of monogamy - over polygamy - because of the spread of STIs.
An unscientific guide to email sign-offs
The email sign-off is a nuanced language. So nuanced that you may, in fact, have no idea what on earth you are saying or what someone is trying to say to you.
Is this the best prank ever?
Two brothers have convinced their younger sister it's the zombie apocalypse.
Scientists reveal the perfect way to apologise
Elton John once sang that sorry seemed to be hardest word but now scientists have found that the perfect apology requires more than just the word 'sorry' itself.
Photo Galleries
Best & worst dressed celebrities of the week
In this week's red carpet roundup, Jessica Chastain looks like a work of art, the new Wonder Woman Gal Gadot looks exactly that in all black, and two stars are felled by foul jumpsuits. By Nyree McFarlane.
Kate Middleton's colourful outfits for royal tour of India and Bhutan
The Duchess mixes high street with British and Indian designs for royal tour with Prince William.
Celebrity red carpet watch
Premieres and parties. Where the stars have been spotted this week.