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Australia’s favourite holiday destinations cost 54 per cent more at Christmas.
People are being urged to check their change after the mint released three million specially marked $1 coins.
More than half of Australian parents of tweens and teens have covered the bill for unapproved online spending.
It's wonderful to watch our 10-year-old think up new ideas and pursue opportunities.
There are plenty of opportunities, and a few risks, to think about when your kids leave home.
Supermarket giant Coles has banned trolleys from being used at some of its self-service checkouts, sending some customers off theirs.
Georgia planned to take six months off to travel around Australia in her 80s camper - but her employer had another idea.
Days off work are essential both for performing well and protecting yourself from exhaustion and work-related stress.
When it comes to cool cars, it's fair to say the mini-van doesn't generally top the list, but I'll proudly admit that I'd pick one over a zippy coupe any day.
This old debate is tired. What's wrong with simple common sense?
Have you ever considered going "out of range" on holiday to completely disconnect from the real world and connect with your family instead?
A fun and quality road trip is all in the pre-planning.
Apparently she's not alone.
If you’re like me, living with the curse of perfectionism, the criteria and markers for parenting leave you treading the murky waters of self-doubt.
Do you dread sleepovers? Here are 10 simple tips to make them fun. Even for you.
One second was all it took.
Seven per cent of people say they would not know their neighbours if they fell over them.
Hoards are best left to pirates and dragons. It's far better to enjoy the possessions worth keeping.
None of these strategies come with a guarantee, however.
Some toys are actually listening. And remembering.
The lowdown on this YouTube phenomenon.
For some parents, the screen time battle feels like an exercise in futility.
Is your pooch on trend?
Around 175,000 dogs and cats in Australian animal shelters are put down each year.
I remember in the schoolyards of my '80s childhood, the worst insult you could say of someone was that "she loves herself".
Thinking of blowing big bucks on the latest hair styling tool? Save your money and try this first.
When I feel refreshed, I can play with a smile on my face rather than holding back tears while wondering what happened to my life.
Those were the days, right? Road-tripping to the country with a car full of friends. Yelling lyrics at the sky from the front row of your favourite band. Having long, deep and meaningful conversations under the stars. Waking up sweaty in the 40 Celsius heat of your shared tent. Yep, those were the days.
"Oh, with three kids and your kind of job (accountant), you must be some kind of supermum".
Accepting that life is random can be incredibly liberating.