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Sweet news: Chocolate is about to get cheaper
It's a good news day for chocolate lovers: Prices for chocolate are set to fall as the world cocoa market shifts from a deficit to the largest surplus in six years.
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Five strategies to end unhealthy late night snacking
The downsides of late night eating go beyond the unhealthy food choices we tend to make after dinner. The timing itself is also a major issue.
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The end of the Pap smear is good news for women
It has served Australian women well, resulting in one of lowest rates of cervical cancer in the world.
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What does being a 'good' mum really mean?
Are you a 'good' mum? I've never asked myself this question, though lately I've been thinking it's an important question to ask.
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Brisbane personal trainer breaks burpee world record and all it took was 1321 in an hour
The 40-year-old mother completed more than 1300 burpees in one hour.
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A man has designed a 'lipstick' glue as a solution to all your menstrual problems
Ladies, listen up - it's the period product we've all been waiting for. Or not.
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I’m sick of looking after your kids when you leave them alone!
I'm done. I'm sick of babysitting your kids. I know you haven't asked me to look after them, but the moment you let your kids go out without you, they become someone else's responsibility.
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Motherhood summed up in hilarious video about hiding from the kids
Have you ever hidden from your kids so that you can enjoy a piece of chocolate or sugar laden treat in peace?
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Colour by Disney is the adult colouring app of your childhood dreams
If you grew up watching Disney films and you've jumped aboard the adult colouring craze, we've found the ultimate app for you.
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An ode to Anne Cole, inventor of the tankini
The inventor of the tankini died this week but
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Man complains about women shopping in pyjamas - and it doesn't go down so well
A British man who labelled two women "bloody disgusting" for wearing pyjamas while grocery shopping has faced a backlash online after his comments went viral.
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