Lifestyle
Interior designer’s ‘exclusive resort’ for sale
A five-bedroom home, owned by a Brisbane interior designer, is a cross between an island resort, suburban house and sprawling country retreat.
Footballer to have leg amputated
ONE of the footballers who survived the Colombian plane crash has had his leg amputated while two of his team mates have had skull and spine surgery.
E10 fuel Petrol scam costing us $85 million
MOTORISTS are spending up to $85 million more on petrol due to nanny state rules, according to the consumer watchdog.
In tattoo land, Australia is missing the mark
A GLOBAL Tattoo Trend Index has inked Australia as a fairly ordinary player in the game. Why? What are this nation’s tattoo artists doing wrong? And who’s doing the best?
The new key to a happy marriage?
SHOULD new marriages be for a set period, rather than ‘till death do us part’? It’s a controversial idea, but it could lead to wedded bliss.
We never claimed to be ‘the best looking couple’
THEY have been dubbed the ‘best looking couple in Britain’ but Mel and her fiance James say they like eating ‘pizza and ice cream’ in bed like the rest of us.
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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
Easiest way to cut your Christmas costs
IT’S time to cull your Christmas present list — but don’t worry, telling your friends you won’t be buying them a gift may not be as tough as you think.
Keeping Christmas postage costs low
BRAVING the crowds and making sure your gifts arrive on time is half the Christmas battle. Then there’s the cost of postage ...
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...
Does junk food need the tobacco treatment?
OBESITY is the leading cause of poor health in this country yet little is being done to make junk food less appealing, affordable or accessible. Should we take a leaf from the anti-tobacco lobby?
‘I was born without the ability to smile’
WE’RE told to smile thousands of times throughout our lives, but what if it was physically impossible? Sophie Boffa, 24, explains how she overcame this limitation
body+soul How to build a healthy home
AMELIA Hill lived in sealed rooms for years until she decided to build her own low-toxin home. Here she shares her tips.
body+soul Diet and exercise target body hang-ups
ROSIE King pushed herself to the limit for six weeks to resculpt her arms. Here’s what happened.
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.
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.
Slow going Pricey suburbs have slowest internet
FAST internet has become a major priority for house hunters, but buyers in one Sydney region are being hit on two fronts: homes are pricey AND internet speeds are slow.
Sydney sales Home prices fall in boom suburbs
GROWTH in property prices across a range of once booming Sydney suburbs has recently ground to a halt after hitting an affordability ceiling.
Up for rent The Wrong Girl house can be yours
FANS of popular TV series The Wrong Girl can now call Lily’s inner-west pad home, with the property now up for rent
The new key to a happy marriage?
SHOULD new marriages be for a set period, rather than ‘till death do us part’? It’s a controversial idea, but it could lead to wedded bliss.
