Celebrity chef slams Aussie ‘disgrace’
A television cook has come out swinging about a “national crisis” she believes none of the major parties are talking about this election.
Outdoors
Warning for dangerous beach conditions
Beachgoers seeking to make the most of the long weekend are warned choppy and dangerous conditions are forecast along one state’s coastline.
Dog’s bark saves man from horrifying ordeal
A dog’s bark has sparked the dramatic rescue of a man who became stuck in a horrifying and dangerous situation in New South Wales.
Inside world’s loneliest home
It doesn’t have car access or even a bathroom, but this one-bedroom house does come with a unique selling point.
Tourist baffled by feature on Melbourne tree
Ever wondered why Melbourne trees are wrapped in metal? Reddit is trying to find the answer.
Floods spark debilitating virus warning
Sydney is under threat from a debilitating mosquito-borne disease which has re-emerged after disastrous floods across NSW.
Deadly disease Aussies can’t escape
A new study has found that deaths from this disease are set to skyrocket over the next few decades, with Australians most at risk.
Inside JLo and Affleck’s huge $66m mansion
The stars are reportedly dishing out more than $66 million to purchase a massive family home in Bel Air.
American trend changing Aussie backyards forever
It wasn’t that long ago this backyard oddity was just something you saw in America, now it’s the new must-have.
Council panned for ridiculously narrow street
Residents of this narrow, multi-way street say a “useless” law has forced them into a nonsensical arrangement or risk a $275 fine.
Warning for ‘debilitating’ mosquito virus
Queensland residents have been urged to watch out for mosquitoes after the dangerous Ross River virus was detected in Brisbane.
Bunnings $10 solution to ‘gross’ summer issue
It’s summer, which means many of us are struggling with a common problem – but shoppers are raving about a product that solves the issue.
TikTok doc warns of ‘dangerous’ furniture
A popular Australian doctor on TikTok has issued a warning to her 25,000 followers not to buy furniture from this brand.
Bizarre new shortage could ruin summer
There seems to be a shortage of everything, with supply chain issues even hitting summer pleasures Aussies tend to take for granted.
Dad’s $37k secret underground backyard pub
Determined to build his dream man cave without sacrificing his back lawn, this dad created a hidden gem underneath his shed.
Bunnings raves about mum’s $300 reno
A Victorian mum was left “shocked” when Bunnings “unexpectedly” hailed her backyard DIY project as the best in the country.
How to waterproof your garden this summer
Summer temperatures can frazzle even the most stoic of gardens, but there are a few simple ways you can ensure your backyard thrives over the hotter months.
Extended family welcome this Christmas – and beyond
Meet the new family – a multi-generational household which nurtures social, emotional and financial growth for one and all.
Secret to peaceful multi-generational living
Multi-generational living is now peaking, so how do you design a home for both young kids and grandparents?
How to attract birds and butterflies to your garden
Become your neighbourhood’s version of Dr Dolittle with these easy to follow backyard tips.
Aldi launches insane $299 water park
Aldi is set to launch an inflatable water park – decked out with a water slide and climbing wall – just in time for summer.
Growing the perfect lawn is easier than you think
Is there anything better than a bowling green lawn that the family loves to play on and makes the neighbours jealous?
‘Help’: Woman’s terrifying wasp infestation
A woman has shared her horror online after discovering a skin-crawling wasp colony on her window.
Bunnings shoppers rush to nab $85 item
Bunnings is known for its extensive Christmas range, but there’s one item that’s already got shoppers rushing to the stores.
Guru bringing wildlife back to the ’burbs
He’s one of Australia’s best known backyard identities and he is transforming the way we look at the city outdoors.
Backyard buzzword changing how we look at our homes
It centres around housing, farming, energy and economics – if you don’t know about it now you soon will.
Bunnings launches ‘designer’ range
The hardware store has launched a range of more than 300 fancy items, with prices starting at just $4.
Supercharge your garden this spring
Chances are your garden will need more than tender love and care to thrive this season.
Charlie Albone’s top spring gardening tips
If you’re thinking of selling your home or simply planning to entertain again this spring and summer, it’s easy to get your garden sorted.
‘Confused’: Driver refuses to take rubbish bin
A Canberra family have been left puzzled after a new rubbish collection worker refused to empty their bin for two weeks in a row.
How to have the dream Aussie garden
With striking foliage, architectural forms and large-scale art setting the tone, the Australian contemporary garden is the latest look.
$17 Bunnings item sparks frenzy
The “gorgeous” new items already have a cult following on social media, where plant lovers say they “can’t wait” to snap them up.
Shortcuts to a great garden, inside and out
When it comes to gardening it doesn’t always have to be hard yakka. You can have a pretty garden with very little input.
How to keep your home green all year round
You don’t have to work with the seasons at home, make them work with you.
New app gauges homes’ bushfire risk
Experts warn that even if your house itself is not highly flammable, it is likely structures or objects under or around it are.
How to turn your garden on its head
When you create a garden always try to match it to your own unique style. This is how.
‘I’m not telling them until they’re done’
A shocked family recorded the hilarious moment a group of builders turn up and re-landscape the wrong yard in a viral TikTok video.
Secret sense that will transform your backyard
Winter is a great time to change your outdoor space for the better.
House plant sells for $27k
A New Zealand pot plant with just nine leaves has sparked an online bidding war, selling for a record-breaking $27,000.
Wheelie bin rule sparks heated debate
A debate has been sparked over whether you should place your bin on the kerb or in the gutter after two residents went head-to-head over the rule.
‘So weird’: Suburb with three ‘half-houses’
Shocked as Bishnu was to find out his dream home was a “half-house”, his isn’t the only house cut down the middle. And the reason is deeply strange.
Why a sustainable garden is so important
Sustainability has become the latest buzz word about the home, but what does it actually mean when it comes to your garden?
Native gardens the new must-have
Our backyards have come a long way since the 1970s and 80s, when ‘scrappy native gardens’ defied belief.
Bold sex plan to beat fruit flies
Residents have been urged “don’t be alarmed” if they see the latest bid to eradicate pesky fruit flies in action.
Top secret tips gardeners like to keep to themselves
Summer can be a chore, spring and winter are a breeze, but autumn is the time to make the garden sing.
Shake up your lifestyle on April Pools Day
Move over pranksters, the serious water lovers among us have declared April 1st, April Pools Day – the day you commit to a big lifestyle change.
Time to shake up your lifestyle on April Pools Day
Move over fools, the serious water lovers among us have declared April 1st, April Pools Day – the day you commit to a massive lifestyle change.
Change up your lifestyle on April Pools Day
Move over fools, the serious water lovers among us have declared April 1st, April Pools Day – the day you commit to a massive lifestyle change.
It’s April Pools Day fool, so make the change
Move over fools, the water lovers among us have declared April 1st, April Pools Day. It’s the day you commit to being pool ready forever.
Why a healthy garden means a healthy life
The mental and physical benefits of a good home garden are quickly becoming well known.
How a $20,000 injection could transform your backyard and garden
From edible gardens to shed conversions, these upgrades will help you achieve the Aussie backyard dream.
Make your backyard Superhero worthy
What was once confined to the living room is making the move outside superhero style.
Australia’s most wanted workers
Demand for landscaping courses and graduates is booming, as Aussies lean on them to beautify their homes.
Holiday-makers targeted in scams
There’s nothing like hitting the open road after months of lockdown but a rising number of Victorians are being scammed.
Aldi selling expensive item for $10
The supermarket chain is selling a popular home product that normally costs $179 for a heavily discounted price – but there’s a catch.
Cheat your way to a healthy vegie garden
Get cracking now via a few on-the quiet-shortcuts and you’ll have a thriving home vegie garden, or improve on your current one, in no time at all.
Money-savvy Aussies lead vegie garden growth
Australians are returning to their roots to cultivating backyard vegetables to squeeze every cent out of their food budgets and for a bit of fun.
Secrets of Australia’s best pools
Spent summer dreaming about having your very own pool? We are revealing some of the country’s coolest pools and asked the experts what makes them such a standout feature of the home.
Retail frenzy set to ease: Bunnings owner
The shopping spree Australians embarked upon as the pandemic gripped has already peaked and will soon ease, the owner of Bunnings has hinted.
Making the most of sustainable house design
Maintaining comfortable temperatures without the need for heating and cooling can be easily achieved with the right approach.
Erase the wasted parts of your home
Killing dead space in your home should be at the top of your to-do list, now that summer is coming to an end.
Everyday is a holiday in this coastal retreat
When the opportunity arose to build a house in this family focused area right next door to their builder, this couple knew just what to do.
21 must-do home projects for 2021
Get cracking on a great year at home with these fun and fabulous project that will transform your favourite place.
Unusual Bunnings trend taking over yards
It may just look like a bunch of PVC pipes, but there’s a good reason people are heading to Bunnings to set this up in their backyards.
Woman in hospital after funnel-web bite
An elderly woman was rushed to hospital after she was reportedly bitten by a deadly spider.
Aussies prepare for the end of the world
Doomsday preppers have gone mainstream, as people leave cities to live off the grid in a phenomenon that’s being called “COVID flight”.
Places that will be fenced off for New Year’s
Councils in Sydney will be fencing off a number of key vantage points for the New Year’s Eve fireworks to stop any crowds gathering.
Dire forecast for end of year weather
Australia’s sunny start to summer was “short-lived”, with the rest of 2020 forecast to be wet and miserable, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
$59 Kmart item shoppers raving about
Move over Bunnings, there’s another backyard summer product making waves online and it only takes 10 minutes to set up.
Royal Botanic Gardens 20-year plan revealed
Major changes planned over the next 20 years for Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens have been revealed.
This type of sunscreen could be deadly
COVID-19 restrictions have skin cancer experts worried Australians aren’t getting checked while urging against one type of sunscreen.
Snake-catcher taking people on tours
There are walking, wine and ghost tours. But now there is a more slippery variety with a snake-catcher planning to hold tours.
Solution to annoying plant problem
It’s an experience most of us are all too familiar with – but one company has come up with a solution to the frustrating plant problem.
Bunnings selling expensive item ‘so cheap’
The hardware giant is selling an item most homeowners can’t afford for an irresistible price – and shoppers are going crazy.
Poison warning for popular Aussie tree
They might be one of our most recognisable trees – but Aussies have been warned to be extra careful around one species in particular.
Genius water trick makes flies ‘vanish’
It sounds too good but with just three items, dozens of mums say they’ve been able to banish flies indoors for good without using chemicals.
Mum’s luxe Bunnings garden makeover
Spending just over $2800 at Bunnings, mum-of-three Eleesha Quinn has transformed her backyard into a luxe holiday retreat.
$270 Bunnings reno transforms ‘drab’ look
A Sydney mum has clocked thousands of likes and comments after sharing snaps of her transformed “drab” area into an “oasis of beauty”.
‘Amazing’ backyard takes out Block reveal
They weren’t perfect – including a lack of grass and small pools – but there was a lot to love about these backyards on The Block 2020.
‘Baffled’ by Block judge’s decision
What is going on with the judging on The Block? The scores were completely backwards this week, according to one designer.
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