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A man’s ‘castle’ going for a bargain
RETIRED builder Ken Hargreaves has spent years transforming his 689sq m property at Fountaindale into a lavish, palace-like domain and racked up a jaw-dropping $4.1 million bill in the process.
Why are plane windows round?
EVERYTHING inside a plane is there for a reason, and it turns out round windows are really important.
Jason Murphy Australia’s biggest taxpayer rip-off?
IT’S the ultimate waste of public money and people who benefit are usually rich enough to pay for the pleasure themselves. Is it time for the fat lady to sing?
Video captures cop knocking out a woman
A POLICE officer is now on administrative leave after a video surfaced online showing him brutally punching a woman in the face. WARNING: Graphic
Off the beaten track: 20 must-see Aussie wonders you’ve probably never heard of
Think you know Australia? Think again. Here is our guide to the most unique, unusual and Instagrammable destinations Downunder that you’ve probably never heard of.
Kids write to Trump saying ‘be nicer’
CHILDREN are writing to Donald Trump in droves, starting a viral campaign to encourage the President-elect to be kinder.
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Parenting Woman falls pregnant twice in 10 days
Rebecca Sullivan THESE little girls were born on the same day, but conceived 10 days apart. So how on earth can that happen? We asked the experts to explain.
RendezView Happiness is an empty dishwasher
Frances Whiting My best free feeling is when I open up the dishwasher to put in a plate, and discover that it’s empty. The elation! The unbridled joy! The pure, ecstatic relief!
Is ‘sharenting’ harming our kids?
The increasing prevalence of parents sharing photos and anecdotes of their children on social media could potentially be damaging.
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Tune into super’s tax savings
SAVERS are ignoring superannuation because they don’t understand its tax benefits and can’t keep up with constant government rule changes.
How to score cheap flight deals
JETSETTERS planning their overseas jaunts can save hundreds of dollars on airfares by carefully choosing their first travel destination.
Why spending to save makes sense
BREAD machines and coffee machines are sometimes derided as the worst kind of ‘junk’ gifts, but they can be your ticket to saving a fortune in day-to-day costs.
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- Should you reveal your finances?
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- Own a little slice of Westfield
- What boomers can learn from milennials
- Will you have enough super?
- Skip feeling that credit card pain
- When it’s best to buy in bulk
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- Friend cover shakes up insurance
- Taking control of family finances
- Why funeral bonds are suddenly popular
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Pasta Pleaser Tortellini with wild mushrooms
delicious.com.au Celebrity chef Rick Stein takes us to Italy with this delightful vegetarian pasta dish.
Combination cauliflower and broccoli fried ‘rice’
Substitute cauliflower and broccoli for rice with this healthy Asian inspired fried ‘rice’ recipe.
Spring vegetables with pepper-crusted lamb
Make the crunch and colour of young spring vegetables the hero of a dish balanced with peppery pan-roasted lamb.
Mid-week Winner Dill salmon tikka
delicious.com.au Salmon gets treated with Indian tikka flavours overnight, and is best served straight from the grill with rice, lime and coriander.
Cauliflower fritters with parmesan
These crispy golden fritters are a delicious way to serve cauliflower as a side dish.
Spring vegetable pasta with ricotta
Take advantage of seasonal vegetables with this wholesome vegetarian pasta topped with toasted pine nuts and ricotta.
- #SnapSydney’s best food pictures
- Planning for a calm Christmas
- All-You-Can-Eat foods we need back
- Caterer’s nasty email for bride-to-be
- McDonald’s recipe change disgusts fans
- Will fast food fan Trump make kids fatter?
- Diet habits you need to change now
- McDonald’s burger causing a meltdown
- Never keep this in the fridge
- Are greedy chefs being paid too much?
- Red wine brownies are taking the internet by storm
- Another blow for fine dining in Australia
Style 101 How to wear shoes without socks
gq.com.au Like it or not, going sockless is one of the biggest resurging men’s style trends of the last decade.
Is your concealer making you look older?
Is there any other product in our beauty arsenal that can give the illusion of eight hours sleep in under a minute? Here’s how to do it correctly.
How to dress for a job interview
Going for a job interview? Read GQ’s failsafe guide to making a good first impression in front of your potential employer...
Beauty booster 5 reasons acai is a beauty must-have
bodyandsoul.com.au You’d have to have been living under a rock to be unaware of acai’s ascension to superfood status, but what makes it so helpful for skin?
- Ivanka’s awkward fashion fail
- Outfit mistakes that’ll kill your career
- Woman finds rodent sewn into Zara dress
- What races? Fashion from VIP Polo
- CEO cries at awkward business event
- Clinton’s #pantsuitnation out in force
- Bella Hadid wants a bigger butt
- Is she really going to wear that?
- How ‘Nasty Gal’ became filthy rich
- Tantrums at junior Fashions on the Field
body+soul What’s new in sunscreen
AUSTRALIA’s sun sense has come a long way in past decades — and the stuff we slap on hasn’t exactly stayed the same, either.
What’s new in sunscreen
AUSTRALIA’s sun sense has come a long way in past decades — and the stuff we slap on hasn’t exactly stayed the same, either.
Musical memories bring nursing home smiles
GARY Thorpe has helped thousands of elderly people relive their glory days and improve their cognitive health, all through the power of music.
body+soul How to get a ballet butt
A PRINCIPAL artist with the Australian Ballet demonstrates the most effective moves to tone glutes, as prescribed by the ballet’s medical team.
body+soul ‘I have lung cancer and I’ve never smoked’
MOTHER-OF-TWO Lisa Briggs’s world came crashing down at the age of 32 when pregnancy-related asthma turned out to be stage-four lung cancer.
body+soul DIY health checks could save your life
USE these quick, simple tests to see if you’re in tiptop shape or if further investigation is needed.
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- The woman allergic to everything
- Deaths are ‘pure, tragic coincidence’
- Hospital wait times: the verdict is in
- Half-tonne man: ‘My body is a prison’
- Meet brave and inspiring Riley
- Awful report every parent should read
- ‘I feel like an ugly 12-year-old boy’
- One reason not to try for a baby in winter
- Proof bulk billing is slowly dying
How to avoid overeating when you’ve had no sleep
Does another terrible night’s sleep leave you craving junk food all day? Nutritionist Susie Burrell has some excellent advice.
Why you should get to know their friend’s parents
How do parents find out what they need to know about other people’s homes in order to know whether they should send their children there for a play-date?
What to eat in your third trimester, according to a nutritionist
You’re almost at your due date but there’s never been a more important time to fuel your with the right foods.
7 physio tips to treat sore neck and shoulders
Physio tips for when childcare has become a right pain in the neck.
Is your child being bullied? How to spot the signs.
Bullying hurts. If your child is being bullied, these are the signs you don’t want to miss.
The 4 best exercises to keep your boobs perky
It happens to the best of us - children or no children. BUT there are some things you can do to stop the dreaded droop.
- Kids write to Trump saying ‘be nicer’
- Trampoline injuries on the rise
- 13-year-old’s incredible chance in Russia
- Aussie cafe slams mum for nappy change
- ‘Not understanding the magnitude of it’
- Parents won home, ‘kicked out kids’
- Presenter’s water breaks on live TV
- Helpless parents: Brat kids are sacking us
- Meet brave and inspiring Riley
- Baby’s hair often mistaken for a wig
Cleaning Hacks How to clean the three dirtiest items you touch every single day
Luckily, there are easy ways to clean all three.
5 rules of great bathroom design
insideout.com.au When it comes to bathrooms, it pays to get the design right – after all, it’s one of the costliest areas to remodel.
- Trump’s penthouse is insane
- Chilling message in old Coke mansion
- Has the world gone mad?
- The rich enclave we can’t afford
- Why can’t this guy ride the train?
- Hundreds farewell beloved pooch
- The New York compound Hillary will call home
- Inside Bec Judd’s $1.9m townhouse
- Inside the Obamas’ new house
- Most dangerous 24 hours of your life
Where all the rental properties are
NEW figures show just how hard it is to find a rental property in some Australian capital cities.
Will real estate be trumped?
Haesley Cush WILL Donald Trump’s surprise victory impact Brisbane’s property market?
Property values Mining towns steel themselves for revival
THE resources sector slowdown hit mining town property markets hard. But does a resurgence in the iron ore price mean a comeback?
Nearmap The evolution of suburbia
FROM vast tracts of vacant land to suburbia. Watch the time lapse evolution of five of Australia’s biggest communities.
Quick sale Karl Stefanovic sells Lindfield home
TV presenter Karl Stefanovic and his estranged wife Cassandra Thorburn have sold their matrimonial Lindfield home just 11 days after it hit the market.
- Realestate A boom month for borrowers
- NSW Foreign buyers targeting Sydney developments
- Realestate Panicked Americans search Aussie homes
- NSW From ‘70s time warp to $2m gem
- Realestate Property demand at “fever pitch”
- NSW Trump win draws more foreign buyers
- NSW Tennis court sells for $1.47m
- Realestate How to save thousands
- SA Swoon-worthy homes for sale
- Realestate Gen Y investing more than X and Boomers
- SA Public push for pet-friendly housing
- Realestate Yards a pet topic for some
- Realestate The property markets about to hit bottom
- Realestate It’s a good time to buy property
Tips on finding love after 121 first dates
SINGLE in Sydney’s Sarah finds a woman who’s been on even more dates than her — and gets her top tips for finding love slightly faster than she did.
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