Salim in turf war on his own doorstep
THERE’S a new headache for suspended Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer, who is now in trouble with his own council.
Outdoors
‘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.
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.
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