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Life In Lockdown
Stuck inside amid the COVID-19 pandemic? News.com.au has all the ideas for how to pass the time, including best books, podcasts, recipes and indoor workouts.
Restaurant meal box that keeps selling out
One of Sydney’s most popular restaurants is helping customers whip up gourmet meals at home – but you’d better get in quick.
Isolation item earns Aussie $150k in 7 mins
A new isolation must-have has earned an Aussie brand a huge amount of money as many describe the item as the “best I have ever worn”.
Arnott’s ‘secret’ biscuit recipe revealed
It’s been a closely guarded secret for almost a century, but after 94 years Arnott’s have shared a recipe for one of its classic biscuits.
Tense TV spin-off of iconic movie
Thrilling and suspenseful, you wouldn’t believe a TV series spin-off from a classic movie could be this good.
Wine deliveries to help survive lockdown
Forget toilet paper – keep your alcohol supplies topped up during lockdown with these delivery services. Social distancing just got a whole lot easier.
Pub quizzes taking over living rooms
While going to your local is out of the question, DIY pub trivia nights are steadily gaining popularity. Here are five sites which make it super easy to host your own.
New mega puzzle has 50,000 pieces
This jigsaw puzzle is so big that when completed it’s over 8 metres wide and almost 2 metres high. And the price will have you gasping.
Now you can learn to dance from home
With a whole host of things going virtual, here’s one thing you’ll be glad to try from the comfort of your own living room – without an audience.
Hand sanitiser you can make at home
Hand sanitiser might be a hot commodity right now with the product sold out in supermarkets nationwide, but it’s actually just as easy to make your own.
The TV porn we can all get behind
Forget the curvature of the human body, what about the curvature of a building? If it’s house porn, sign us up!
Super compulsive TV show to binge now
Everyone has secrets and everyone has an ulterior motive in this thrilling TV series you could start bingeing today.
Meditation apps to get you through iso
If being in isolation has you feeling tense, these seven meditation and mindfulness apps and programs will offer you some calm during the day.
Five easy lunches to make at home
As the nation goes into lockdown, you can still have a healthy bite that’s easy to prepare for that all-important lunch break.
The best $24 you’ll spend in isolation
Coronavirus has thrown our travel plans out the window, but this ‘experience’ will bring the world to your lounge room – and for a fraction of the price.
Mum’s hack to stop food going mouldy
This mum has a hack to increase the shelf life of everything in your fridge, as panic buying around the world skyrockets.
Essential pantry items during lockdown
There are some items a well-stocked pantry should always have and they will save you time and money if you do it right.
How to make a 5-star hotel at home
Just because you are stuck at home, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some five-star indulgences at a fraction of the price. Here’s how.
Nanny cast reunite to re-enact pilot
Almost the entire cast of beloved ’90s sitcom The Nanny have joined forces on Zoom to act out the very first episode.
Couples share worst isolation arguments
Cooped-up couples are sharing some of their most ridiculous fights in lockdown, from leaving crumbs on the counter to letting out too many “stress farts”.
Photo sums up life in isolation
This confusing snap has become the posterchild for life in lockdown, as just like our new normal, it is totally mind-boggling.
What we’re all missing about lockdown
The positives aren’t going to make up for the dire situation we are all in together. But there are some things to feel good about, says Melissa Hoyer.
Apple to offer TV shows, movie for free
Apple knows you’re stuck at home, so it’s offering up a selection of its subscription TV shows and movies free to watch for everyone.
Quarantine Big Mac ‘better than real deal’
We’re starting to have cravings for few things from our old life, but if you’re hankering for a Macca’s – this mum has got you covered.
Why coronavirus is ruining your sleep
If you’ve finding it hard to switch off at night or spending your time in bed tossing and turning, you’re not alone. Here’s how to fix it.
How to fix your home internet
With a huge surge in people working from home we all want the best internet we can get. Here’s a few things you can do to stay connected.
6 cool things you couldn’t do before iso
Welcome to the world of self-isolation: where the socialising options are slim but the virtual alternatives are endless. These are the pick of the things we couldn’t do before quarantining at home.
How to make McNuggets at home
As the world continues to live life in lockdown, one enterprising 19-year-old chef is enlightening the world about one fan favourite: chicken nuggets.
Clever heist movie to watch tonight
Daniel Craig is off-the-charts outrageous in this fun and clever heist movie you could watch at home tonight.
Double-edged sword in new Netflix movie
On the one hand, it’s an emotional story about love and loss, on the other, streaming isn’t the ideal platform for this movie.
Best recipes to use up pantry staples
If you’ve got rice, pasta, noodles and beans in the cupboard but aren’t sure how to turn them into a delicious meal, here is the answer.
Police reveal details of Tiger King cold case
A Florida sheriff has lifted the lid on the investigation into one of the biggest mysteries from Tiger King – what happened to Carole Baskin’s husband?
Deeply personal story behind new Netflix movie
A new Netflix movie is dropping in time for the weekend, and it has a very personal history behind it.
Aussie legend: ‘Always glad when I’m out of work’
When your first season was award-winning and an audience favourite, going back for another round is a risky endeavour.
Twisty TV show will keep you guessing
A former soldier is accused of kidnap and murder. He says he’s innocent but there’s CCTV to prove it. But sometimes, video lies.
Easter services to stream from home
Coronavirus restrictions mean common Easter activities have been ruled out this year but that does not mean you have to miss the church services.
‘Unsettling’ stuff Tiger King didn’t show
One of the directors of Netflix docuseries Tiger King has revealed that some of the most “unsettling” footage ended up on the cutting room floor.
You can now buy showbags in Woolies
The Easter Show has been cancelled, but you can still snag a showbag after Woolworths stepped in to get the nostalgic treat in select stores.
Naomi Watts throws giant iso tantrum
Australian actress Naomi Watts has documented her rough stint in isolation with a hilarious video after three of her appliances broke down.
Isolation outfit that’s selling ‘like hotcakes’
We usually only wear pyjamas to bed, but as Australia adjusts to life in lockdown, this basic item is flying off the shelves in record numbers.
‘Most controversial movie’ will be out tomorrow
Raging controversy saw its release scuttled last year and the coronavirus derailed its cinema debut. From tomorrow, you can watch it at home.
‘Disturbing’ movie will absolutely terrify
Horror fans have gotten a little more than they bargained for with Netflix’s latest offering, with many left shaken to their core.
Photo shows why you shouldn’t snack
With more of us working from home than ever before, reaching into the fridge has become so much easier – but this Instagram post shows why you should think twice about snacking.
Movie so funny you might wet yourself
Few were expecting much when this comedy came out but once you’ve seen it, you’ll want to watch it again and again and again.
Delayed movie going direct to digital platforms
A satirical British comedy about the excessive lifestyle of a fashion mogul will no longer be released in cinemas in the wake of coronavirus shutdowns.
Radically different streaming launches
If you think another streaming service has launched to rival Netflix, think again. This couldn’t be more different. And it’s free for 90 days.
Workout with Chris Hemsworth for free
Grab your laundry basket and sweat with Chris Hemsworth in the “world’s greatest” at-home workout that’s perfect during isolation.
Aussie comedians battle it out for $100k
Comedians are a competitive bunch, and when there’s $100,000 at stake, they’ll resort to wild shenanigans. Ten household names are about to battle it out.
Sassy new murder mystery TV show
If you’re sick of every murder mystery having some weird supernatural element, than maybe Home Before Dark is for you.
Strange, transportive TV show to stream
While many screen stories come from books, comics or real-life stories, this new series has a rather odd origin story.
Magic and charm in new Pixar movie
You probably missed it at the cinemas – it was only out for two days before theatres closed – but now is your shot.
Stage musicals to stream for free
You can’t go to the shows anymore, but it doesn’t mean they can’t come to you, for a 48-hour window anyway.
Netflix tool making self-isolation easier
Netflix has created a way for you to still binge watch all your favourite shows with your friends even if you are self-isolating due to the coronavirus.
Fix for annoying home office problems
Even if you’d thought about working from home, you were probably unprepared for the new reality but there are ways to make it easier.
New movies fast-tracked for streaming
Stuck indoors? Worry not, as two more recent in-cinema movies are now available to watch at home after being fast-tracked for digital platforms.
Clear puzzle is the ultimate challenge
This “impossibly difficult” clear puzzle is perfect for people who want a real challenge while practising social distancing.
Big bounty offered over Houseparty ‘hack’
The developers of a hit app have offered a reward for information over what it calls a “smear campaign” about the app getting hacked.
Sexy thriller to get your pulses racing
Intense, charged and addictive, this star-studded miniseries sinks its hooks into you from the first moment and never lets go.
The app you desperately need right now
Millions of people are finding themselves at home and lonely amid coronavirus isolation, but this could be the answer to your boredom woes.
Virus sparks scary tax return ‘warning’
Countless Australians are now working from home as a result of the coronavirus crisis – and it could have a big impact on your tax return.
‘In limbo’: Virus hits Aussie real estate
Property expert Andrew Winter, like most of us, is experiencing a pandemic for the first time. But he has some predictions as to how it will impact the housing market.
Foxtel’s free upgrade for subscribers
As Australians adjust to more time at home during the COVID-19 crisis, Foxtel is making things a bit easier by opening up its channels to subscribers.
Truth about ‘impossible’ Seinfeld star
All nine seasons of Seinfeld are now available to stream on Foxtel. To celebrate, we’ve dug up some juicy details from behind the scenes.
TV show is perfect for our times
It may be set in the 1940s but this rich series from the creators of The Wire is absolutely right on the money for our present time.
Chilling crime series’ tantalising tease
After a horrible tragedy kills three children and their mother, suspicions are cast all around. Who did it?
Netflix buys delayed cinema movie
Netflix has confirmed it has acquired the rights to one of the movies whose release was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Seven movies to make you feel better
Do yourself a favour and schedule one movie for each night – for two hours at a time, you deserve to watch something comforting.
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