Lifestyle
New Farm cottage fetches $1.6m
A NEW Farm worker’s cottage on the market for the first time in 55 years sold under the hammer for $1.6 million.
‘Foam party gone bad’: Airport engulfed in bubbles
A SEA of firefighting foam has swallowed a hangar at a major Californian airport, swamping the streets and engulfing trucks following a malfunction.
Mortgage deals Sports stars receive home loan handout
ONE of the nation’s largest banks is giving sports stars and entertainers huge discounts on home loans — but average customers still have to pay up.
Designer calls for Melania Trump boycott
A FASHION designer who rose to prominence dressing Michelle Obama is refusing to work with Melania Trump - and she’s calling for others to follow suit.
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.
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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.
Best of Melbourne
Persistence pays off in bank negotiations
THE set-and-forget approach to paying off your mortgage can cost you thousands — but discounts may require some dogged determination on your part.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Housing has lots of life in it yet
Sophie Foster After doing the heavy lifting for the economy post mining downturn, the housing sector has officially begun to slow, but there’s still lots of life in it yet.
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.
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.
