Lifestyle
Spring Mountain’s new release
A NEW land released in Peet’s Spring Mountain, Greenbank includes the estate’s first half acre lots.
The world’s worst tourist traps
THESE are the spots that lure in visitors — despite being a total waste of time and money. It’s time to give them the flick.
Costly World’s priciest cities for expats
IF YOU thought London and NY were expensive, you don’t know the half of it. One of these cities charges $10 for a coffee.
Is it a lake or is it a wall?
FORGET “the dress”. That global internet obsession is so 2015. Now social media is going mad over a lake. Or is it a wall?
The saddest statistic you’ll read today
IT’S the problem facing more than 80 per cent of Australian women, and has been deemed a “critical issue” around the world.
How she lost 76kg and ‘two stomachs’
AN OBESE woman who could only fit into men’s 5XL tops looks unrecognisable after losing 76kg and excess skin that gave her “two stomachs”.
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Broken spaghetti and pancetta soup
taste.com.au This one pot soup is a quick, healthy option for cold winter nights.
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bestrecipes.com.au We promise the kids won’t even be able to tell it’s cauliflower!
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THE best property investment is unlikely to be in the same suburb you live in, or possibly even the same city.
Picking the best travel money options
MANY travellers will be jetting overseas for their mid-year break, but working out the best way to pay while away can be tricky.
Beware of health deal freebies
GIFT cards, waived waiting periods, one month’s free cover and the chance to win prizes including iPads are being used by health insurers to snare new customers.
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Broken spaghetti and pancetta soup
taste.com.au This one pot soup is a quick, healthy option for cold winter nights.
Mushroom and spinach risotto
Add this tasty mushroom and spinach risotto to your repertoire of meals.
How to make cauliflower rice
bestrecipes.com.au We promise the kids won’t even be able to tell it’s cauliflower!
Slow-cooker paprika chicken
Add in all the ingredients and walk away while the chicken bubbles away in the pot.
Thousand-layer apple tart
This sumptuous gourmet tart consists of layer upon layer of apple, cinnamon and sugar - no flour required.
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- The bizarre crime spree across NZ
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How to dress expensively, without actually breaking the bank
vogue.com.au Here’s a few simple tips to elevate your personal style while staying on budget.
How to have the perfect flowers at your wedding
Jeff Leatham, florist to the stars, tells Vogue how to choose the flowers for your wedding day.
How to cold-proof your make-up
vogue.com.au Switch up your beauty routine to survive the colder months (and colds!) in style.
- Aussies snared in Kate’s fashion rort
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- How to wear activewear to work without getting fired
- Aussie tech firm targets women
- Why babies are so in fashion right now
- Roxy’s $5000 outfit on day of husband’s sentencing
- ‘Am I too fat for your clothing range?’
- How I turned $500 into $12 million
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body+soul Health challenge: How do you refuel?
WHAT you eat can make or break you. But whether food is a friend or foe is your call, personal trainers Michelle Bridges and Steve “Commando” Willis say.
Playtime is the new medicine
WANT to boost productivity, improve your sex life and reduce that risk of becoming a serial killer? It might be time to replace your laptop with some toys and coloured pencils.
Health challenge: How do you refuel?
WHAT you eat can make or break you. But whether food is a friend or foe is your call, personal trainers Michelle Bridges and Steve “Commando” Willis say.
body+soul Uterus transplant: It’s happening now
UTERUS transplants are said to be the new frontier of reproductive science. body+soul takes a look at this ground-breaking area and asks whether Australia — or indeed the world — is ready for it.
body+soul Am I too repulsive to have sex?
A WRITER and his girlfriend want to move things to the bedroom but he fears his weight condition will be a giant turn-off.
body+soul The girl who fell from the sky
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Funny but true: 10 old wives’ tales about pregnancy
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Pocket money Put your kids to work these holidays
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5 things to avoid when creating a baby name
Want to be all unusual or unique when it comes to choosing a name for your baby? Here are some ideas and why you should avoid them!
Kitchen cures for 8 types of pain
But before you reach for over-the-counter pain relief, you may be surprised to know that you could have the perfect cure for your pain problem in your kitchen.
5 ways to simplify your school morning
Five simple ways to make school mornings possible (and somewhat enjoyable).
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- ‘We have to lift our game as parents’
- Teen’s scary relationship contract
- Babysitter fired after mum sees viral video
- Baby’s brain outside of his skull
- Curtis ‘driven by greed, deserves jail’
- ‘Everybody assumed I would kill myself’
- Heinz in court over sugary tot snacks
- Why I don’t make my son do chores
- This seven-year-old is a comic genius
On display On display: Bermuda 22 Mk II by Eden Brae Homes
A COMPACT floorplan doesn’t have to equate to living without the amenities of a modern lifestyle.
9 cleaning hacks for people with cats and dogs
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- Lisa Wilkinson’s devastating puppy news
- Smiling rescue dog’s fight to survive
- Wentworth star Socratis Otto likes to mix it up
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$52m Altona trophy home back on market
ALTONA, the $52 million Point Piper trophy home bought by Chinese property developer Wang Zhijun is back on the market.
Insurance a costly guessing game
ANTHONY KEANE AUSSIES are putting tens of thousands of dollars at risk because they guess the value of their home’s contents for their insurance.
Property taxes Property titans slam gearing changes
HOUSE prices will fall between 3 and eight per cent for up to three years if Labor’s negative gearing policy is legislated, new data shows.
Cheapies Bargain homes for under $100k
SYDNEY’S median house price might be close to $1 million but if you’re willing to look further afield, you can find properties at a fraction of the cost. But you might have to put up with a few quirks.
Boom time Australia’s investment property hotspot
IT’S the city with the most highest number of investment properties in Australia. And it’s location might surprise you.
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- NSW Daniel Johns lists Bondi home
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Warnie slams ‘smitten’ girlfriend rumours
PICTURES say a thousand words, but don’t let this one fool you — because according to Shane Warne, he is still “very, very single”.
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