Want to add value to your home? Don’t do this
WHEN you look at these pictures, it’s hard to believe it’s the same house. A perfect example of what not to do when renovating.
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What your cleaner really thinks about you
THEY are the strangers we let into our homes without raising an eyebrow, but what do they really get up to when you leave?
Heartache for bombing tragedy survivor
AT THIS time of the year, every year, a feeling of dread starts to build in the pit of Maria Kotronakis’s stomach. A family tragedy is haunting her.
Customers warn about exploding candles
KMART customers say the retailer’s popular $6 candles are dangerous because they overheat and explode without warning.
Extravagant lives of bank bosses
The CEOs of Australia’s Big Four banks have been grilled about soaring house prices, but they’re all living it up large.
Budgie Nine don’t deserve our sympathy
THEY’RE former private schoolboys who endured time in a Malaysian prison for dropping their pants. They don’t deserve sympathy from any of us.
RSPCA wants power to issue fines
THE RSPCA is seeking the power to issue infringement notices that would mean your dog’s fleas could earn you an on-the-spot fine.
‘They were using the bath as a toilet’
THESE stomach-churning photos show inside a home from hell which had to be seized where the bath was used for a toilet. WARNING: Graphic images
Coles calls in cops for crackdown
COLES has announced a crackdown of self-service checkout theft to reduce its $1.1 billion annual shoplifting debt.
‘This was a terrible secret’
A DARK part of Australia’s history has never been recorded. But clues remain, hidden inside the walls of our homes.
Feeding your pet to an early grave?
MILLIONS of Aussie pets are undergoing human like health procedures as owners strive to keep them happy — and at a healthy weight.
Crackdown on self-service thieves
MANY Aussies have helped themselves to something extra at the self-service till, or scanned mangoes as carrots. Not for long.
Six things you shouldn’t put in the dryer
WE ALL know the clothes dryer can be an easy way to get stuff dry in a hurry. But it can actually destroy some of your favourite clothing items.
‘Like breathing through a straw’
THEY are perhaps one of the cutest breed of dogs around, but the British Veterinary Association has warned people to steer clear from purchasing pugs and bulldogs.
Langbroek’s message makes her appy
WHEN Kate Langbroek decides she doesn’t want to call you, believe me — you won’t be talking to her. She developed an app so she doesn’t have to.
Baby-faced drug mule freed
CHHAY Reaksmey, Cambodia’s 14-year-old drug mule, is to be released from notorious Prey Sar prison after a judge ruled her jailing was “unjust”.
Paedophile’s creepy prison notes
A CONVICTED paedophile has been caught scrawling notes on his cell wall about missing children William Tyrrell and Madeleine McCann.
The Block judge’s amazing house for sale
THERE’S nothing quite as good as perving on the beautiful homes of the rich and fabulous. Peek inside the home of The Block judge Neale Whitaker.
Celebrity death houses: an inside look
FROM Prince’s Paisley Park fortress to Heath Ledger’s Manhattan loft – we look at what happened to the homes where celebrities lived, partied and died.
What a $100 million home looks like
IT’S the mega-mansion tipped to break the record for Australia’s most expensive home, but what’s inside “Aussie” John Symond’s plush Point Piper pad?
Cleaning: You’re doing it wrong
HERE’S how professional cleaners get your house to shine in an hour. It’s totally possible.
$6.6m basket case: No one will buy this
IT’S the classic case of putting all your eggs in one basket. And now, rather embarrassingly, this design can’t find a single buyer.
When should kids start drinking coffee?
WHEN your 12-year-old asks if they can start drinking coffee, what are you supposed to say? Is it really that bad for them?
The piece that changes your whole room
YOU don’t have to spend a fortune to create a new look. The Block judge Darren Palmer shows exactly how to update your space.
Three dirtiest items you touch every day
YOU wipe down your bench religiously, clean the sink daily and studiously keep your toothbrushes six feet from your toilet. Great job, but you’re way off target.
New device to rival Thermomix
THE Thermomix has held the crown for being the “best” all-in-one kitchen appliance, but a French invasion is coming.
Why man’s best friend is shrinking
DOES it seem like squish-faced canines like pugs and bulldogs are yapping their way around your neighbourhood more than ever? Here’s why.
Dishwashing: You’re doing it wrong
MISTAKE number one: Pre-rinsing. Here’s five amazing other things you need to know, if only to silence the critics at home.
Cat’s eight days trapped in a parcel
CUPCAKE’S owner Julie Baggott accidentally sealed her into a package of DVDs and then sent her on a 260-mile journey by post.
The apartment trend taking off
IT’S the trend young Australians are loving and property developers are jumping on. Would you want to live in these apartments?
The future of home ownership?
CAN’T afford the dream home? Worry not, there’s a solution. You can get in the game, as long as you’re willing to make some sacrifices.
Beggars exploit pets for drug money
WHILE many people living rough on the streets have pets as their only companions, some are actually exploiting dogs and cats to make more money.
Woman fights to keep pet alligator
RAMBO the alligator wears clothes, rides motorbikes and watches TV. He’s like a son to Mary Thorn who refuses to give him up.
Meet Chi Chi the dog with no legs
SHE was found behind a meat market in South Korea, no doubt destined for the table. But now Chi Chi has new limbs and a new life in the US.
Shhh! Don’t criticise Thermomix
CUSTOMERS have suffered horrible burns and wasted thousands on faulty machines. But the cult brand is forcing them to stay quiet.
‘Dog Whisperer’ probed for animal cruelty
CELEBRITY “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan is allegedly under investigation for animal cruelty following a training mishap.
Why mozzies make a beeline for your ears
IT’S the buzz in the bedroom, and not of the good kind. Mozzies in party mode, but why do they congregate around your ears at night?
Five things we can learn from Japan
IF THERE’S something Japan does well it’s simplicity. Here are five easy ways to have more time, eat better, dress better and relax without really thinking about it.
Beyonce’s post Super Bowl pad
WHAT do you do when Queen Bey stays the night at your luxury California home after rocking the world? Hike the price up by $28,000 a night, that’s what.
Where are all the hipsters going?
HIPSTERS will soon be fleeing trendy areas like Newtown and Fitzroy for places that are predicted to be the next hip places to live.
Would you use these loos?
THIS community hall in Queensland has taken a sense of community to a whole new level with these very intimate toilets.
Paid more? Here’s the pay-off
SAVVY mortgage customers who have kept their repayments at the same level before the five-year down interest rates spiral began are tens of thousands of dollars better off.
Cat stuck inside toy vending machine
THIS could turn out to be the best prize ever after a plucky feline snuck into a claw game machine to keep warm.
Dog accidentally runs marathon, comes 7th
A FAMILY dog in Alabama accidentally entered a half-marathon and came in seventh place.
If you like homeporn, you’ll love these
THESE Ikea hacks are brilliant but the big wigs at the Swedish furniture powerhouse originally hated them. They’ve changed their tune.
‘Will you buy my dog? she’s $100’
AS FAR as random acts go, having a stranger confess they are going to prison before asking you to take their dog for them is up there.
Your dishwasher can do this
YOU can cook a lasagne in your dishwasher. You can clean your shoes, steam vegetables and sanitise your toothbrush. We’re dead serious – and there’s more.
Thief stuffs snake down his pants
A GUTSY thief has been captured on video surveillance smuggling a python out of a pet store in the US by stuffing it down the front of his pants.
‘He won’t be waiting for you anymore’
AN animal rescue worker has launched a scathing attack after a dog was abandoned. Banjo ate sticks for a week waiting for his master to return.
Twins won’t put dog down after mauling
TWO sisters, who were viciously attacked by their dog while protecting a toddler, suffering horrific injuries, are refusing to get the animal euthanised.
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