VW Tiguan 162TSI Highline road test and review

New Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Highline uses the same 162kW/350Nm engine as the Golf GTI hot hatch. It starts from $48,490 before on road costs.

Why people say 'micro-dosing' is curing their mental illness

A display of the illegal drug LSD siezed at Upfield in Melbourne, Thursday, April 13, 2006. Police were raiding the house in search of stolen motorcycles and uncoverered a cache of illegal firearms and drugs.

Some say it helps, but it's still highly illegal to try it

Qld man's pic shared by National Geographic

PERFECT PIC: Hervey Bay photographer Mike Smith has had this photo of a whale calf shared on the National Geographic website.

Mike Smith has shared his "greatest experience” with the world

The incredible story of the girl who weighed just 630g

Jason Agnew holds the hand of Olivia Agnew, his 25-week-old premature baby. Photo / Greg Bowker

"To be told we may lose Olivia as well was pretty tough to hear."

Turns out The Don is also a 'dog'

US President Donald Trump.

Pollies' Chinese signs make interesting diversion from ascendency

Shout out the 'f' word for all women

Actress Ashley Judd performs on stage during the Women's March rally in Washington on January 21. In  a global exclamation of defiance and solidarity, more than one million people rallied at women's marches in America's  capital and cities across the world.

Stand by the feminist cause and basic human rights

The disturbing parenting facts no one talks about

These are the things no one tells you before you have a child.

The things no one ever tell you about parenting.

Five best exercises to do at home with bub

YOU’VE had no sleep, your hair’s a mess and there are leftovers of this morning’s apple puree tantrum stained on your baggy t-shirt... Sound familiar?

Goodbye leggings, hello inner ballerina

Sarah Barnes takes a yoga lesson in the Tower Bridge, in London.

Say goodbye to the muscle-building of 2016

How is your relationship with food?

The CSIRO has come up with an online tool that assesses Aussies' personalities and classifies them into one of five diet types.

Find out how your personality influences your meal choices

'Age is no barrier': 3 Gladstone women shed up to 100kg

Bobbie Miller, Catherine Hayter and Louisa Doig have have had their lives changed being apart of the Gladstone Weight Watchers group.

"I just wanted to look good in my clothes” 75-year-old loses 17kg

Luxury fabric makes comeback

Nothing looks lusher than velvet trimmed curtains spilling on to the floor.

Add a classic touch to your home

Expert tells how to be lean in a fat world

Get Lean, Stay Lean by Dr Joanna McMillan

Dr Joanna McMillan's new book on losing weight

Sustainable clothing a 2017 trend

Items from Yevu Clothing's November 2016 release.

Fashion production in spotlight

OPINION: Am I being too hard on myself?

It was raw, it was ugly, it was undignified.

OUCH: Aussie mum gives birth to 6kg baby

Natashia Corrigan was shocked by the size of her new son Brian Junior.

THEY say the best things come in small packages.

Mum-of-four says vegan eating will cure her breast cancer

“I think by feeding my body good things, it will have an impact."

Are these ridiculous rules ruining childhood?

Anzac service at St Mary's College.

“Are you kidding — there’s nothing but rules!”

Mum's rant on cost of school supplies goes viral

"24 whiteboard markers PER student...are you serious!?"

Would you bribe your kids with money to eat their greens?

Little boy tantrum. Kid screaming. Thinkstock.

The idea was coined by Tam Fry, of the UK’s National Obesity Forum

Meet the Feather Riot, the girls of Cluckingham Palace

Gidget, Layne and Phyllis oversee proceedings. PHOTO: ALISON PATERSON

Alison Paterson shares the wonders of the backyard chook

'Brake! Brake!' Beach driving goes wrong

Watch as beach drivers find getting a tow can make things worse

WATCH: Why big wave days should be declared a holiday

DROUGHT BREAKS: Big waves return to Noosa Heads.

Schoolkids and tradies should really be given the day off

Trip to the dam proved good for bass and yellowbelly

RUHLE-ING THEM IN: Clinton Ruhle with a 55-centimetre bass caught at Somerset Dam.

A number of different baits and lures worked well

TOTALLY HOOKED: Rock fishing has many rewards

BEAUTIFUL: Rock fishing offers beauty and tranquillity ... as well as good fish.

This is one of the most productive shore-based fishing options

Wine Review: Brothers on a winner with big, rich flavours

THE Tour Down Under has just completed in South Australia.

Weekend Cook: No-bake cheesecake is child's play

This oh-so-easy no-bake cheesecake is a perfect recipe for kids to make.

Get the kid's in the kitchen for this delicious dessert

Lamb: It's got to be Poh-fect

A LITTLE LAMB: Celebrity chef Poh Ling Yeow shares her tips for sizzling summer lamb.

Celeb chef shares tips for Poh-fect lamb

Meet the new Marco on MasterChef Australia: Yotam Ottolenghi

Israeli-born, London-based chef Yotam Ottolenghi will be a guest chef for a week on the 2017 season of MasterChef Australia.

AFTER Marco’s defection to Seven, MasterChef signs a true food hero.

Niki Bezzant: A turmeric latte won't prevent cancer

Just don't expect it to cure all your ills.

Have you tried a turmeric latte yet?

The Father and the Thief a matching pair

James Squire range has something for everyone

Is Australia about to face a garlic bread shortage?

George Weston Foods recalled garlic bread.

Garlic bread was supplied to food outlets and supermarkets

Inventiveness out of necessity: Australian design

ONE of my first interviews as a journalist was with the Academy-award winning Australian cinematographer John Seale.

Could your family live in this space?

Lara Nobel and partner Andrew's tiny home in inner-city Brisbane.

People are starting to see the bigger picture with tiny homes

Clean up your act and save hours

Encouraging children to clean up their mess will help them learn life skills and help you at home.

Follow these changes in your home tidying routine

Gardening: Magnificent mussaendas the perfect January plant

These hardy shrubs bring colour to the garden for months

It's time to discover our 12,000 native species

The endangered Richmond birdwing butterfly.

Australia has 12 times more native plants than England

Beat the heat: top tips for a healthy summer garden

Possum Paradise owner Simone Youman with vegie seedlings. Photo: Alistair Brightman / Fraser Coast Chronicle

Plants will survive the heat if you prepare and pick correctly.

60 plants stolen during heartless midnight raid

Michael Lukich, of Alstonville, pauses while replanting the hedge which thieves plundered, stealing about 60 plants overnight on Saturday.

Green thumbs on alert for thieves who dug-up pensioners' new hedge

The perfect time of year to grow Radishes

Add crunch with radishes.

Radishes are quick and easy to grow and they're tasty

Teach your kids to garden, holiday fun

Summer is the perfect time to get the kids in the garden.

Teach your kids to garden, holiday fun

Invasive weed found around Bundaberg

Weed of the Week: Starburr (Acanthospermum hispidum).This species is native to Central America, parts of the Caribbean, and tropical South America.Photo: Ian Read

Starburr reduces native pastures

WEEKEND READ: Travellers find kindness is a global language

Rockhampton couple amazed by generosity of strangers during challenge to travel the world on two wheels.

A mountain paradise just a few hours from Brisbane

A group looks over Stanthorpe from the Red Bridge at sunset and, top right, Quart Pot Creek, Stanthorpe at sunset and, bottom right, Tight pathways between granite can be explored at Donnelly's Castle.

The Granite Belt is not what you'd expect

Travel: Beautiful hidden gems to find in Nice

Nice's hidden gems are worth looking for.

There's more to Nice than sun lounges and umbrellas

Travel: A look into Australia's airline history

Inside the flight deck of the Boeing 747 at Qantas Founders Museum at Longreach.

Qantas draws near to its 100 years of service

Life on board is cruisy

A stop to stretch the legs at Lifou.

A family cruise proves an eye-opener for the whole family

Myanmar has diversity down to a tea

BALANCING ACT: A fisherman at work on Lake Inle in Myanmar.

Country has many contrasts, often best admired with a warm drink.

Actor John Hurt has died aged 77

ACTOR John Hurt has died aged 77.

Fisticuffs at the dinner table on My Kitchen Rules?

My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge.

Reality show’s judges reveal the ups and downs of new season.

This book is not going to make you feel good

This book is not going to make you feel good, not at all.

Book review: To the Sea

To the Sea turns the tide of the mystery of a Tasmanian teenager's disappearance from macabre to mystical.

An eloquent and whimsical tale spanning generations

From Alstonville to the red carpet of Hollywood

RISING STAR: Alstonville teenager Nicholas Hamilton is up for will be seen in some exciting film projects this year including the hyped remake of Stephen King's IT.

Teenager off to glittering awards night

'It's definitely an eye-opener': Coast lifeguards hit Bondi

NEW RECRUIT: Joel Bevilacqua followed his heart from the Sunshine Coast to Sydney, where he's joined the cast of Bondi Rescue.

Former Coast lifeguards join Bondi Rescue ranks

'Sick of it': Gympie plus-sized blogger defies ideals

Gympie blogger hits back at 'glorifying obesity' claims

'Out of comfort zone': mum's modelling success

Patience McDonell is this week's Girl Friday. 
Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer

Gladstone model Miss Multiverse Australia finalist

Shape up to your personal style

Dress for your shape in 2017.

Clever tips for your body type

City pin-up Miss Diamond Divine will sparkle in Las Vegas

PIN-UP: Photographer Shelley Lester has taken these pin-up shots for her business Scarlett Noir in Toowoomba. Pictured is alternative model Miss Diamond Divine from Toowoomba.   /Scarlett Noir Photography

Pin-ups around the world flock to Vegas to be centre stage

High tech fashion to dazzle and correct posture

The FashionWare show featured Nick Verreos of Project Runway fame and designers Sylvia Heisel, Chelsea Klukas, Jazsalyn McNeil, Maria Orduz Pinto, and Pauline Van Dongen

One tech jacket has 29 pockets - including for two laptops

Gear S3 Frontier: Big really is beautiful

WHEN it comes to watches, big is beautiful and Samsung’s Gear S3 Frontier is certainly that.

Nikon D5600 v Nikon D5500: Which should I buy?

A scene from the Sunshine Coast, as captured on Nikon's D5600 mid-range camera.

Is social media sharing function a big enough upgrade?

Heat puts pressure on fruit, veg quality

Mangoes are also reasonably priced with the R2E2 variety getting closer to ending its season but kensington prides, calypso and honey gold are all plentiful and reasonably priced.

Check out the QT's weekly fruit and vegetable report

10 weird things you can buy (and get for free) right now

GREAT BUY: Meat Loaf's biography is just one of the things you can buy on Ipswich Facebook pages.

The best from Ipswich's swap and sell social media pages...

The air-conditioning trick that could save you a fortune

How using dry mode on your air-conditioner can cut your energy bill

Beetroot is among among best value veg

Rocklea Markets fresh produce report

We've seen the future and it's scary for retailers

UBTECH's Lynx, a video-enabled humanoid robot with Amazon Alexa, is demonstrated at CES International  in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Amazon putting bricks and mortar retailers on their collective knees

Little girl's organs "beyond bursting point”

"Her liver is starved of blood and oxygen and it's slowly shrivelling away": heartbroken dad launches nail art comp to save 'beautiful' Paige.

Should new dads stay overnight with their bubs?

Mullumbimby parents Rohini Drury and Kim O'Sullivan with their nine-week-old son, Alfie, at the Byron Central Hospital Birthing Suite.

New birthing suites at North Coast hospital perfect for families

Woman loses 45kg after boyfriend dumps her

Woman's revenge weight loss saw her lose 45kg

Nardya Miller passes away

On Wednesday the 25-year-old was given a week to live

Not feng shui but food shui

HIDE AND DON'T SEEK: Keeping tempting foods out of sight is a key step to not only avoid eating foods you do not want to be eating, but to help avoid mindless munching.

Food shui your kitchen

REVEALED: Major childcare centre to double in size

BRIGHT FUTURE: Stella Johnson, Lucian Bekue, 3 and Tegan Vandenberg at Kambu 'Amaroo' Kindergarten. (INSET) Map of the proposal site.

Indigenous health service apply to expand Silkstone centre

High school students revolt over mobile phone ban

AN ONLINE petition started by high school students is gaining momentum to overturn a new mobile phone ban.

What is really in your child's lunchbox?

"Processed and packaged foods should be avoided."

What should be in your children's school lunchboxes

FRESH FOOD: Dietician Anna Reeves recommends limited but tasty options each day in the lunch box.

Don't give your kids too many options

2017 a triple treat for Coast triplets

FINAL YEAR: Clegg triplets (top) Matthew, Riley and Tayla ready for High School. The trio are in for a massive year and beyond.

Plenty of milestones ahead as Clegg kids start Year 12

Kids left to destroy shops as childcare option

A Canberra recycling facility has been left a mess after kids were left to run riot.

Parents leave their kids to destroy shops as a form of childcare

Playdough made easy

Clouds and rainbow made with play dough on a blue paper.

Simple recipes to make playtime even more fun

'Strict' but 'gentlemanly' teacher's last test

Geoff Dieckmann.

Ipswich educator retires after a 47-year career

Engaged in a week, married in three months

WHAT kind of person gets engaged a week after meeting a person and married in three months?

Meet the most romantic man on the Sunshine Coast

Karlie Jayne Porter shows her engagement ring to Alex Tan.

Treasure hunts, rooftop clues, an abandoned houseboat and a 'yes'.

A good man is hard to find girls ... but not in Coffs!

DATING website Elite Singles has added Coffs Harbour to its nationwide map of cities where loyal and trustworthy guys live.

Ladies the secret is out Coffs Harbour is home to trustworthy fellas

What is the point of sex? It's good for you

Sex is central to who you are as a person.