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Thrills and chills

Winter things to do in a summer city

So what if the summer sun isn't beating down? With lower prices and fewer crowds, Sydney is a veritable gold mine of cheap activities during the cooler months, writes Jason Mountney.

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Italian country soup

Soups are not just about warming up for winter, it's simple and good food for the whole family.

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How do you outwit your kids at Christmas?

Mum-to-be Christmas Gift Guide

Make an expecting mother feel like a million dollars with these gift ideas.

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ABC3 children's channel to be released before Christmas 2009

20 greatest family movies of all time

On a cool winter's night, nothing beats snuggling with the kids under a doona and watching a classic family flick. We've compiled a list of 20 of the best family films of all time for you to put on your must-see list. Perhaps you'll discover a new favourite.

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Meet the 2010 Barnardos Australia's Mother of the Year

Each year, Barnardos Australia recognises and rewards the importance of excellent parenting through the Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Awards. Who took out top honours this year?

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"Overheating in children either at night or during the day could lead to agitation and restlessness"

For health's sake, ditch your doona

It's the eve of winter: time to lose the doona. An Australian doctor with almost 50 years' medical experience says doonas were invented for the northern hemisphere and warns that overheating at night could make you sick.

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