‘We can’t keep him’: The beautiful dog that broke my heart
It was one of the best and worst things that ever happened to Mel Buttle, her encounter wiht a beautiful St Bernard.
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Tried and tested: the best computer keyboards
The right keyboard can light up your office and make you more productive than ever. We’ve put them to the test and here are five of the very best on offer.
‘A tyrant and getting worse’: Insiders dish the dirt on Dan
Labor insiders have revealed what they really think of Dan Andrews, with one saying the Victorian Premier shares much in common with ‘iron lady’ Margaret Thatcher.
‘I was terrified’: What it’s like to wait for a new organ
Louissa Chalk has died twice, received a new heart and now needs a new kidney. She and other Australians reveal what it’s like to be on the waitlist for a lifesaving transplant.
‘A f***ing nightmare’: The thing parenting books won’t tell you about
This truism is always conveniently left out of parenting books but here’s the truth about what they don’t tell you about being a parent, writes Fran Whiting.
‘Too good to be true’: Norman Swan calls out ageing BS
When it comes to living a long and healthy life, Dr Norman Swan says there is a lot of ‘BS’ you can stop doing right now.
Lasers, robots, smart closets: meet clean technology
Laser-guided vacuums, robotic mops, and closets that steam-clean clothes: we’ve tried out the new tech and here are the ones that will help you clean up your act with little effort.
Life-saving algorithm predicts when your heart will stop
Artificial intelligence predicted sudden cardiac death risk with more accuracy than a doctor. Aussie doctors reveal what it could mean.
Inside VIPER: How crack squad will ‘smash’ outlaws
Some cruise around in Lamborghinis, date reality stars and flaunt flash lifestyles. Others haul drugs. VIPER will be watching every move they make.
‘I have three wardrobes’: Influencer’s surprising fashion admission
This fashion influencer has three wardrobes – and each has a different purpose, Annabel Falco writes.
‘Folded tea towels, sliced lemons in the water jug’: Why having people over makes me do weird things
I’m a rational, sensible person, but in the hours leading up to guests arriving, I disconnect from reality and lose all common sense, writes Mel Buttle
Tried and tested: the best gadgets to boost productivity
From Apple’s new MacBook to Microsoft’s lightest laptop, we’ve tried the top gadgets and these are the best ways to boost your productivity (without caffeine).
Living the dream
Older Aussies are discovering new ways of making their retirement plans happen with help from Boomer Home Loans.
‘More holes than the fabric’: Nadia Bartel’s fashion cringe
Nadia Bartel says her first thought was ‘eeek’ when she was this image of herself in one of her favourite pieces of clothing.
‘Throw your hat over’: Why you must do the thing you think you cannot
Have something you’re putting off? Take advice from this Irish phrase and just get it done, Frances Whiting says.
Tried and tested: the best fitness gadgets
Virtual personal trainers, pneumonic pressure, massage guns and surprise health sensors are powering a new generation of fitness gadgets. We’ve put the best to the test.
High achievers life hacks revealed
Four of Australia’s most famous faces have shared their top life hacks and the routines and rituals that have helped them to succeed.
How to avoid awkward moments and be a good house guest
Staying over someone’s house as an adult can be downright awkward – especially if they don’t put the cups in the right place, writes Mel Buttle.
It’s only the beginning
Older Australians are reigniting their retirement dreams with help from Boomer Home Loans.
Tried and tested: The best home cinema setup
From computer screens that turn into TVs to smart devices that light up your walls, we’ve tried out the top home entertainment setups and here are our picks.
How Casey fought back from catfish ‘trauma’
Singer Casey Donovan reveals how she bounced back from career and personal lows and, ironically, is now embracing her timid side for a role in Dolly Parton musical 9 To 5.
Pointless ’80s fashion trend back in vogue again
If you were a woman who lived through the 1980s then there is no doubt that this fashion trend guided your entire wardrobe. I hate to tell you, but it’s back, writes Frances Whiting.
Queenslander who’s now a personal shopper for Bieber and Kardashian
A world-renowned personal shopper, who grew up in central Queensland, and whose big-name clients including Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber, is back on home turf.
Tried and tested: the best smart phone accessories
Forget basic cases and screen protectors, we’ve tried out the best accessories for your smart phone – these are our top picks.
How work from home has ‘changed our brains’
Extraordinary new research has shown that working from home has created a round-the-clock environment that has rewired our brains. This is what you need to know.
A snog list and revenge plans: My school diary laid bare
I’ve recently rediscovered my old school diaries and what I learnt about myself is a real eye-opener, writes Mel Buttle.
Tried and tested: The best high-tech gadgets to sanitise your home
The Jetsons promised we’d get robotic maids but a new generation of hygienic tech can clean your home in even more unexpected ways. We’ve tried them – and here’s our picks.
‘The evil you can’t see’: Terrifying reason rich lister Twiggy Forrest on a quest to save the planet
Rich-lister turned ecowarrior Andrew Twiggy Forrest is fighting for our right to have “clean blood’’, through groundbreaking new work at the University of Queensland.
Michael Clarke’s $3000 Louis Vuitton splurge
He lists Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga and Off-White as his favourite brands, with former cricketer Michael Clarke spending a lot of money on one item in particular.
Wordle is doomed; here’s why
It might be the most popular game online right now, but Fran Whiting has a dire prediction for the future of Wordle.
The best AirPod alternatives for less than $200
Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds and their ilk command a high price. These are the best wireless earbuds to give you change from $200, according to our technology editor.
Emma McKeon reveals she almost ended swimming career
She’s our greatest ever Olympian but Emma McKeon has revealed the moment in which she almost gave the sport away, and what made her into the champion she is today.
The top female surgeons smashing patriarchial stereotypes
They’ve been mistaken for nurses or had patients demand a male doctor, but these female surgeons didn’t let that stop them rising to the top of a male-dominated profession.
What happens when your friends think you’re a wine expert
Do your friends hand you the wine list and leave it up to you? It’s a heavy burden to carry, Mel Buttle says.
Anna Heinrich’s surprising fashion faux pas
She’s got beautiful taste, but Anna Heinrich has revealed an embarrassing fashion mistake.
Read this before buying Samsung’s new phones
Samsung’s newest flagship smartphones have finally hit Australian shelves. This is what you need to know before choosing and accessorising a device.
‘Our lives at risk for a ride’: Top jockey’s hell recovery from fall
Jockey Dean Yendall knows how lucky he is not to be paralysed after a recent horror fall. But it’s easier said than done to find another job.
‘The shadow pandemic’: Horror health crisis plaguing our kids
Living with the Covid pandemic over our heads has been tough on us all, but it’s what our kids are going through that has the experts truly worried.
Simple way to remember those I’ve lost
When I think about my family home – which is often, despite not stepping foot in it for many years – it’s this tiny detail that transports me right back, writes Frances Whiting.
Gadgets to get you back to sleep
Some will lull you off to sleep, others will track what you do when snooze: these are five of the best bedtime-ready gadgets on the market.
‘This is what you dream of’: Khawaja reveals emotional Ashes moment
Usman Khawaja has revealed the Ashes moment that made him feel overwhelmed, how he has dealt with the ups and downs of team selection, and the role faith and family play in his life.
Moving house tips: Mel Buttle shares the one thing you shouldn’t skimp on
Think you can save money on removalists by doing some of the ‘small things’ on your own? Think again.
Courtney Act reveals staggering cost of dressing well in drag
Want to have a “stage-stopping” look as a drag queen? Courtney Act has revealed the huge cost for dresses, wigs and shoes.
Tried and tested: best smart home gadgets
These smart home gadgets can make sure doors open, clocks correct themselves, and the temperature cools for your arrival. We’ve tested the best and here’s our picks.
‘Everyone thinks it’s CSI’: Inside the unit getting truth for the dead
Unlike shows such as CSI, you won’t see scientists in stilettos at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, but you will find a crack team dedicated to ‘getting truth’ for the dead.
Where Dr Karl really gets his loud shirts from: Burning questions answered at World Science Festival
Great artistic and scientific minds will come together next month at Brisbane’s action-packed World Science Festival, with Curiocity set to fill the city with interactive installations
Wife discovers husband living double life with second family and mistress
From dysfunctional couples, cheating scoundrels and clueless spouses, the temptations from online are ending in more broken relationships. Now the country’s top divorce lawyers reveal their most shocking cases and secrets of how to stay together.
Why I’m putting my family through the horrors of a road trip
Frances Whiting spent many childhood holidays stuck in the back of a car on a roadtrip. It’s a family tradition she’s determined to hand down to her kids.
Tried and tested: the best TV gadgets
These TV gadgets could transform your viewing habits. We’ve tried them out – and here’s our pick.
Behind the infamous photo: Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre and ‘sex in the bathroom’
Prince Andrew smiles, his arm wrapped around Virginia Giuffre’s tiny teenage waist as Ghislaine Maxwell beams in the background. Here is what is alleged to have happened in the moments after that now infamous photo was taken.
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