Lifestyle

The Aussie getting Hollywood in shape

IT TURNS out not all celebrity bodies come from a diet of kale smoothies and good genes. There is also an Aussie trainer whipping them into shape.

Mum sues teen daughter for becoming boy

A MUM is suing her 17-year-old transgender daughter for starting her transition without permission, saying it breached her parental rights.

‘Scary Spice is still the real me. I’m still annoying!’

GLOBAL star Melanie B never forgets the events that shaped her, writes Jonathon Moran.

What’s happened to Hillary’s face?

SHE usually has a perfectly groomed power look. But Hillary Clinton has literally let her hair down after admitting what election defeat feels like.

Death and sexuality - it can be a fine line

MOST people find the concept of death depressing or heartbreaking, but the director of a new Sydney festival says others find it erotic.

Did wed Trump try to pick up model?

EXCLUSIVE: Footage of a married Donald Trump trying to pick up a model at a 2006 Miss Universe pageant after-party has been unearthed.

Behold the Baileys Choc Chip Cookie Cup

THE only thing more comforting than a choc chip cookie on a Friday afternoon, is a choc chip cookie cup filled with alcohol. Get excited, people!

Sordid new pictures of Atkins

EXCLUSIVE: New details of Michael Atkins’ sex life with young men as cops consider his immunity deal over Matthew Leveson.

Inside the world of Dominatrix Yoga

MISTRESS Anna loves whips, latex and S&M, and is leading the charge on a kinky fetish that few people choose to talk about.

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.

‘Trumplock’ a real-life nightmare

ONCE the setting for a reality TV show, Trump Tower and Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue is now bringing a city to a standstill.

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.

What your surname really means

A NEW study has shed light on the meaning behind 45,000 most common surnames. Know what it says about yours? Have a look.

All-You-Can-Eat foods we need back

WORD on the street is Pizza Hut is considering bringing back the buffet to more restaurants in Australia. And you know what that means: bacon bits and tiny marshmallows.

13-year-old’s incredible chance in Russia

ELINOR Hernell is a regular teenager from country NSW, but her extraordinary talents have landed her the offer of a lifetime in Moscow.

‘I’m very happy and settled with Desiree’

MICHAEL Klim’s marriage breakdown has made 2016 the toughest year of his life. But the former Olympic swimmer says one person helped him.

Caterer’s nasty email for bride-to-be

A BRIDE-TO-BE has been left with a horrible taste in her mouth after she received a nasty note from a catering company.

Aussie cafe slams mum for nappy change

IS IT OK to change a baby’s nappy on a cafe table? If these responses to a nappy-changing customer are a guide, then definitely not.

Roxy Jacenko’s relentless pursuit of riches

RICH, successful and polarising: PR maven Roxy Jacenko has worked hard for her money. Her passion for wealth runs deep.

The word of the year is too perfect

AFTER a spike in use around Brexit and the election of Donald Trump, the word of the year has been named by Oxford Dictionaries.

Deaths are ‘pure, tragic coincidence’

UPDATE: A CAIRNS tourist operator has dismissed speculation tiny marine stingers could have caused the deaths of two French tourists.

‘Not understanding the magnitude of it’

THE right to choose is in critical danger under the Trump-Pence administration, with advocates arguing the President-elect poses a threat to “the fabric of our society”.

Half-tonne man: ‘My body is a prison’

TIPPING the scales at 500kg, Mexico’s Juan Pedro Franco hadn’t left his bed for six years — until now.

Presenter’s water breaks on live TV

THIS is British host Victoria Fritz, just moments before she went into labour while reading the news on live television.

The video everyone needs to see

THE mum of a seven-year-old girl livestreaming from a warzone films the moment Russia drops bombs on their neighbourhood.

Toddler shoots brother, one, in face

A ONE-YEAR-OLD boy is in a serious condition after being shot by his two-year-old sibling in a car in the US.

‘The worst date I’ve ever been on’

FIRST Dates’ first lesbian date could not have gone more wrong. Aimee said nothing all night, and then the dam broke.

Captain America’s disgust at Trump

HE SPENDS most of his time on the red carpet and in front of a green screen, but Hollywood heart-throb Chris Evans is dabbling in politics more and more.

‘I knew I should have come out earlier’

THE Olympian said taunts as a kid shook his self- confidence about being gay and telling his parents he was gay was the most difficult part of coming out.

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Bar review Raise a glass at Meat Candy

WHILE Meat Candy’s Nashville-style fried chicken has (rightfully) commanded plenty of attention, it’s not the only aspect of the restaurant worthy of praise.

Nat Locke Stress less over life’s tests

SOME advice to remember: You’ll notice, as you get older, Year 12 students, that hardly anyone actually cares what your ATAR score is.

Food review Eating Out: Bloody big bite of French sophistication

BLOODY French at Subiaco offers affordable, semi-traditional and creative French food in a convivial, if noisy, setting.

ALP leader opens up Mark McGowan — Labor of love

AS the longest serving Opposition Leader in Australia, Labor’s Mark McGowan has his eye on the prize — a tilt at WA’s top job in March. But what lies beneath that measured persona and love of Rocko?

Travel Pack Up: A Perth expat in Afghanistan

PERTH’S Sam Brophy-Williams went to Afghanistan to work in a hospital and, despite the restrictions, has found a country with a rich culture and a determined people.

Bar review Bar Fly: More the merrier at Hamptons City Beach

THE cellar cracks the hundred-bottles mark and ranges from dry rosé to pink blushed pinot gris. Surprising is the level of wine engagement behind the bar. Grape juice is Hamptons’ strong suit.

Nat Locke Finding home wherever you roam

MY fondest travel memory was a desk girl who would whisper recommendations to me: “Don’t go to that tailor, their commission is too high.” She whispered so conspiratorially that I felt like I was a spy.

Food review Eating Out: Market Eating House, Bunbury

FLAVOUR-DRIVEN food, brilliant service, chic surrounds and excellent value, Market Eating House uses the ubiquitous charcoal grill and wood oven in clever and inventive ways.

New wave Ola Perth — here come the Brazilians

WA is in the middle of a Brazilian boom, as Latin American migrants take to Perth’s familiar sunshine and laid-back lifestyle.

Nat Locke Food Instagram feeds a hard act to swallow

I ARGUE that whenever you think about the most truly memorable meals in your life, their appearance was of no significance.

Taste of tech Perth restaurants try new tricks to lure diners

TOUGH times are causing Perth’s dining scene to sharpen up, get creative and embrace online innovations like never before. Customers are all the better for it.

Travel tips Pack Up: An expat’s guide to Singapore

EXPAT Ivana Pearce moved from Amsterdam to Singapore where she can use the country as her home base to explore Asia and still stay connected to her roots in Perth.

Bar review Bar Fly: South Beach Hotel, South Fremantle

MORE than a century since being built, this corner pub remains a treasured member of the community, albeit one that’s had the occasional nip and tuck.

Nat Locke Embracing the naughty pleasure of pain

THE main attraction of other people’s misfortune is that it’s not happening to us. It turns out that misery is not nearly as much fun if you’re the sufferer.

Food review Eating Out: Sweetwater Rooftop Bar

A SERIOUSLY stylish drinking establishment that’s not so polished on the eating front. Take the lift up to the top floor and pretend you’re in New York City with a cocktail in hand.