‘I got treated like a dumb blonde’
ASK any woman what happened the last time she got her car serviced and chances are she won’t have many positive things to say. Here’s how car companies are trying to change.
Outdoors
This ad is a lazy person’s dream job
NOT a particularly active person and looking for a job that’s a walk in the park? Then this Craigslist ad is the gig for you.
Is this the world’s scariest slide?
THIS eye-watering and gut-wrenching addition to an LA skyscraper could be the whackiest office block renovation ever.
Mistakes and misadventures of building
THERE’S a lot to learn when designing and building but these experts have a few tricks that could save you time and money
Keeping up appearances
ENSURE your new house stays looking perfect for longer with a little forward planning, writes Jennifer Veerhuis
Quirky approach made this home a standout
A quirky design approach to heritage theme made this new home a standout on the inside without jarring with its neighbours.
Serial hoarder reduced to extreme measure
HOARDER Ralph De Masi owns a million-dollar property, but it’s full of rubbish and he can’t live there. His solution is not to clean it up.
Super storm could have been way worse
THE damage is in the millions and hearts are as broken as the roofs in Kurnell. But we were lucky that yesterday’s super storm didn’t cause more damage.
Australia can’t stop talking about this
IT’S a staple of pretty much everyone’s conversational repertoire. Whether it’s hot or cold, stormy or sunny, you just can’t stop talking about it. Why?
What’s a rope access technician?
BESIDE his wicked bone structure and adorable “cool bananas” jokes, fans of The Bachelorette are obsessed with Richie’s job.
Pool cabanas better than your pad
THEY have five-star kitchens, chandeliers and fireplaces so yes, these pool side cabanas are probably better than your whole house.
How where you live determines your fate
WHETHER you live in the inner city, the suburbs or the outback, there are pros and cons. This is what your choice of hometown says about you.
How the ‘Kama Sutra burger’ divided Australia
HAS the controversy over a huge wall-sized image of a burger, and its unique filling, highlighted our sensitivity about street art?
Inside Tom Cruise’s $70m mansion
AFTER selling his Hollywood Hills estate for $16 million, Tom Cruise is on to his next mission — this time, hoping to sell his Beverly Hills mansion for a cool $70million.
Australia’s most extravagant beach mansions
THESE houses are so fancy they come with private beaches and helipads. They’re up for grabs now, but you’ll need to pay a bit to claim them.
At home with comedian Shane Bourne
SHANE Bourne is a well-known actor and comedian, but he’s not joking when he says his previous house was next door.
Step in the right direction
WHERE some saw problems, one designer saw the opportunity for a stunning garden with a relaxed coastal vibe.
A design that lights the way
THE layout of a display home is crucial as it can determine whether it would suit your particular family situation.
Building blocks for a new home
There is a lot to consider when you take the first steps down the road to building your new house Robyn Willis looks at some of the things you need to consider.
On second thought: moving up, not out
After the hammer falls, if you’re not sweating your mortgage already, then tacking on the price of stamp duty might make your heart beat a little faster.
Trampolining injuries jump
NEW designs have made them safer than they used to be, but you’d be surprised how many children are still getting hurt on trampolines.
Make room for mushrooms in your garden
FANCY fungi are yours to harvest at home with grow-your-own mushroom kits.
Begonias, lemonade trees and other gardening tips
NEED some gardening tips? Expert John Lamb is here is on hand to lend a few. This week, he looks at begonias and lemonade trees.
Grub’s on in the kitchen garden
KEEP a fresh supply of homegrown vegies at the ready for easy-to-prepare winter meals, writes Robyn Willis.
How to rescue your garden after hail
NURSING your garden back to health and beauty after storms can be managed, writes Robyn Willis.
The great Australian housing ‘sham’
IT’S the property fad sweeping Melbourne, and an architecture expert has slammed the whole thing is a “sham”.
Sheds like you’ve never seen before
THE UK are getting ready to announce their Shed of the Year 2015, and we’ve got a sneak peek into the weird and wacky creations.
Forget Eurovision! The other Aussie winning big overseas
THE only Australian entrant at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in the UK has taken home the Silver-Gilt Medal.
Men, you are under threat
GUYS, I don’t want to overstate this but we are being attacked by that we hold dearest. No, not Friday night footy, it’s the missus. She’s stealing from you.
What makes a good cubby house?
THE humble cubby house has come of age with designs for the childhood favourite going to a whole new level.
Pay them to take out your bins?
IT’S a tiresome chore that nobody likes doing, and now two blokes are offering a ‘bins to kerb’ service — assisting people to get their bins to the kerb for collection.
Seven whales beached in South Australia
AT least seven large sperm whales have beached themselves on Souths Australia’s Yorke Peninsula, where they haven’t been seen in 25 years.
Garden design takes the path less travelled
THE design of this garden in Byron Bay was a bit of an afterthought and took an unexpected and creative turn, writes ROBYN WILLIS.
Out to dinner: Dine alfresco at home
OUTDOOR cooking is no longer only about the backyard barbecue, writes CHELSEA CLARK.
Inside the world’s best building
THIS week, a big new Aussie building was named the world’s best. But is living in the world’s most sought-after pad really all it’s cracked up to be?
Growing pains: Be productive without pain
IT may seem a gentle pastime, but gardeners need to prime their bodies for spring, writes MICHELLE POUNTNEY.
Grow your own fruit and vegetables
FOOD never tastes so good as when you’ve grown and harvested it yourself, Robyn Willis writes.
Living the big easy
A SYDNEY summer is the perfect time for making the most of the great outdoors. Longer days, warm weather and, of course, summer holidays make it almost mandatory to spend plenty of time outside.
Feather your nest and attract chirpy visitors
A BUSH-INSPIRED garden will encourage chirpy visitors to your home. Follow Tony Fawcett’s tips to create a your own private escape to attract feathered friends.
Flower power: Not your garden variety show
THE smiles say it all — spring is here, the flowers are in bloom and the Australian Garden Show is about to kick off.
Gates close on open gardens scheme
A GARDENING organisation that donated millions to charities has been forced to shut down due to plummeting visitor numbers and revenue
Aussie garden wins royal award
TWEETS from Australia are helping set off a running billabong in the grounds of a London palace, as part of an award-winning garden design.
Stunning nature photography
AN EXHIBITION of breathtaking photographs from the fourth Gardens in Focus photography competition will be showcased at the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney.
Five DIY jobs perfect for Easter
EVERYONE loves a bit of DIY and the Easter long weekend is the perfect opportunity to complete some easy jobs around the home. Here’s where to start.
A world without honey bees is really scary
BEES. You may not realise it, but they’re crucial for our way of life. And they’re in serious danger of becoming extinct.
Metre-long ‘monster rat’ terrorises family
HERE’S a story that’ll rat-tle your morning. A gigantic rat has terrorised a family after gnawing a tunnel into their house and setting up shop in their flat.
High-rise farming a reality by 2050
IMAGINE stepping out of your apartment into a sunny, plant-lined corridor, waving to the farmer off to milk his cows on the fifth floor. This is the city of tomorrow.
Nearly extinct lily stolen from garden
A MINISCULE, nearly extinct water lily has been stolen from London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, officials said.
Now a council bans vegetable gardens
THE fun police are at it again! Now one council in the US has taken it a step further, banning the humble veggie garden from front yards! Seriously.
Meet our Gardener of the Year
DIANNE Michalk has won the Australian Gardener of the Year award after entering the competition on a whim.
IKEA starts selling solar panels in UK
SWEDISH flat-pack furniture giant IKEA will start selling residential solar panels at its stores in Britain.
Boy, 13, dies from fire ant bites
A BOY, 13, was in a huddle with his football teammates at half-time when he started yelling: ‘Ants, ant, ants!’ He died in hospital four days later.
Canine safety rates a paw second
WE’VE all heard of crash test dummies – but how about crash test doggies? Subaru is exploring how to make cars safer for our furry friends.
Clydesdales rescued from a nightmare
A GENTLE giant, Chance the Clydesdale’s luck had run out but thanks to a saviour she has been given a second shot at a happy life.
Cancer vaccine keeps Sally alive
SALLY has advanced liver cancer and should not be alive. But doctors have found a way to treat the 15-year-old kelpie with a vaccine.
School: Kids’ sunscreen strips paint
A SCIENCE experiment at an Australian school has found that children’s sunscreen contains chemicals capable of stripping varnish from wood.
Horror mozzie ‘bites all day long’
ITS personality traits include ‘extreme aggression’ and relentless bloodlust for humans, dogs, cats and birds. Now it’s trying to get to Australia.
Pope blesses hundreds of Harley Davidsons
POPE Francis on Sunday blessed thousands of Harley Davidsons and their riders as the iconic American motorcycle celebrated its 110th anniversary.
Aping the moves of a rap king
IT was a case of monkey-Psy, monkey-do for this young western lowland gorilla, who showed he had the moves to be king of the jungle.
Holiday-makers have ‘pet dreams’
PUPPY lovers have ‘fessed up – they have “pet dreams” when they leave their four-legged friends behind on holidays.
How to create a dog-friendly garden
A beautiful garden and curious pets who like to explore don’t always mix. Plan your yard well though, and you will find the two can co-exist happily!
Aussie garden wins top flower prize
A GARDEN the Queen calls “a beautiful slice of Australia” complete with waterfalls and a Waratah wins at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show.
Hunky Aussie farmers, time to man up
HARD-WORKING Aussie hunks are invited to line up alongside Kiwi farmers for the Rural Bachelor of the Year competition, but they’re running scared.
How gardening makes you lighter
Those who spend their free time pruning the roses or pottering in the veggie patch are at least one dress size trimmer than their non-gardening neighbours.
Fad a fast and furious folly
TEENAGE longboarders hurtle down winding roads at up to 75km/h with nothing more than a helmet and knee pads for protection. VIDEO
Two-headed pig saved from slaughter
LESS than a month after photos of a two-headed bull shark made world headlines, a pig has been born with the same condition.
Panic as monster snail invades state
A GIANT species of snail – one of which was found and destroyed in Australia just last month – has launched an invasion in the US.
The incredible tweeting gardener, 104
THIS is Ralph Hoare. He’s 104. He has an iPad, a Twitter account and an international gardening career. Oh, and he plays piano like a pro.
Spider as big as your face discovered
A NEW species of tarantula with a stomach-churning 20cm leg span has been discovered. NOW WITH HORROR VIDEO.
Cattle dogs use will get farmers jailed
THE iconic Aussie cattle dog has been brought to heel, under new animal welfare rules that could see farmers jailed for cruelty.
Giant snail destroyed in Brisbane
A SNAIL the size of a cricket ball and posing a threat to biosecurity has been destroyed after it was found in a container yard.
Garden plants could clear pollution
COMMON garden plants could be used to clean polluted land, with the waste produced used to further medical research.
Berserk backyard: Don loses the vegetable plot
THE final edition of Burke’s Backyard has been released, featuring a bloodied gnome suffering the same fate as the long-running magazine.
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