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James MacSmith

James MacSmith has worked as a journalist for over 20 years across general news, sport, lifestyle and real estate.

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Adam Russell and Suzy Pickles with Chook Norris and Lily the staffy - Bulli NSW - sustainable living - Picture by Anna Warr

Rural dreaming: how to bring the country life to you

More and more families in the suburbs are turning to the land for the lifestyle and diet they desire.

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Tom Panos in his role as auctioneer presides over an Auction at 4 Curtin Avenue, Abbotsford. Picture: John Appleyard

‘Mixed up’ real estate market offers great buyer opportunities

Sydney’s property market is as confusing as it has ever been but significant opportunities are opening up for savvy buyers.

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Clad in reinforced concrete and polyester, the 619,000-square-foot Heydar Aliyev Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan, is known for its swooping façade. Architect Zaha Hadid

Demand booms for ‘Sports car homes’

Architects are borrowing from cutting edge sports cars, smart phones and TVs to create the latest in highly sought after ultra-modern design.

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At Home with Actor Heather Mitchell and 10 of her favourite items. Heather is appearing in The Unusual Suspects. Picture: John Appleyard

Iconic Aussie actor reveals post-cancer life

As one of Australia’s most decorated actors Heather Mitchell has seen it all on and off the screen.

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Shortcuts to housetraining your dog

For some reason, not everyone might love your pet as much as you do – here’s how to make sure that doesn’t blowback on you or your home.

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FOR AT HOME LIFTOUT. El Leverington and Freddie Evans with their dog Gemma in their Apartment. Picture: John Appleyard

What you need to know about pet-friendly apartments

If you think your lifestyle isn’t suited to a pet, or vice-versa, it’s time to think again according to leading experts in both fields.

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***EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2021****Fashion designer Leona Edmiston pictured in her new range of clothes in a collaboration with Harris Scarfe. Leona holds her dog Daisy. Picture: Toby Zerna

Leona Edmiston’s secrets to a pet-friendly home

Style guru Leona Edmiston is known for marrying elegance and comfort with her designs, she’s also a whiz when it comes to blending trendy interiors and pet-friendly living.

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An aerial image shows houses located in the New South Wales suburb of Balmoral (foreground) in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (AAP Image/Sam Mooy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Shock city crowned Australia’s ‘most liveable’

Melbourne’s long-held claim to being Australia’s most liveable city is under threat, thanks to the rise of this surprise rival.

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Rescued dogs are pictured at the Woof N'wags shelter on the outskirts of the village of Kfar Chellal, south of the Lebanese capital Beirut on April 30, 2021. - Tens of thousands of Lebanese have lost their jobs or seen their income reduced to a pittance due to Lebanon's worst economic crisis in decades. As many families struggle to stay afloat, activists say increasingly more pet owners are asking for help to feed or re-home their animals, selling them, or in the worst cases abandoning them. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)

‘Extreme’ fears over pet ownership boom

More Aussies than ever before are becoming proud pet owners but there are growing concerns over what this means for the animals themselves.

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Rugby 7's Gold Medalist Shannon Parry, Charlotte Caslick, Amy Turner and Emilee Cherry at the welcome home parade through Brisbane. Pic Darren England.

Olympics shock: gold medal star pulls pin on Tokyo

One of Australia’s gold medal defending stars has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics, admitting the uncertainty over Covid-19 played a key role.

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