Lifestyle
10 Family holidays to take with ageing parents before travel gets too hard
10 September
There is a window in life that is easy to miss. Your children may be getting older, your career may finally be giving you a little more freedom, and your parents may still be healthy enough to travel. For a few precious years, three generations...[Read More]
6 Tips to ensure you have healthy relationships
10 September
Whether it’s with family members, friends, co-workers or a romantic partner, maintaining healthy relationships is crucial to one’s happiness and personal growth. Moreover, social connections affect one’s health and ability to manage...[Read More]
5 simple lessons to motivate kids to save
10 September
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most. Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save Help Them Set a...[Read More]
‘Be safe’: comedian warns fans about online scammers
20 August
Veteran comedian Billy Connolly has warned fans about scammers impersonating him online. The Scottish actor and TV presenter, 82, said his wife Pamela Stephenson had also been impersonated, and reminded people that the sound of his voice can be...[Read More]
Shane Warne heart tests bowl up ‘bittersweet’ results
20 August
Shane Warne was a master at putting rival batsmen under the pump and Australians’ hearts are facing similar strain. The late king-of-spin died, aged 52, in March 2022 after suffering a heart attack while on holiday on the Thai island of Koh...[Read More]
Pride swells as zoo’s lion cub roars into action
13 August
A new lion cub is on the prowl in the nation’s capital. Lion cub Nyra was in a playful mood on Friday at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra. With mum Nairibi and dad Mlinzi, Nyra lazed in the winter sun and snuggled with her parents as the...[Read More]
The Showgirl must go on: Taylor Swift reveals new album
13 August
Superstar Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Swift, who has won 14 Grammys including an unprecedented four trophies for album of the year, announced the album in a podcast episode with her boyfriend and US...[Read More]
Star-studded push to lure tourists to Australia
6 August
Robert Irwin and English television chef Nigella Lawson are among the stars enlisted to tempt tourists to visit the land Down Under in a “tried and tested” representation of Australia. Shots of the celebrities set against the country’s most...[Read More]
Harris puts gold stamp on Australia’s swim world titles
6 August
Swimming with her eyes shut, Meg Harris has put a golden exclamation mark on Australia’s world titles with victory in the women’s 50m freestyle. Harris’ gold medal on Sunday’s last night of the titles in Singapore came amid silver medals to...[Read More]
Who’s top dog? Wave-riding canines compete for glory
6 August
Charlie the yellow lab likes surfing so much he’ll grab his surfboard and run towards the water, so much so that his humans sometimes have to hide it if they want to chit-chat with friends on the beach. On Saturday, Charlie was set to join about...[Read More]
Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI
30 July
Most creative workers want the government to intervene in the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence software, a study has found, and more than half are “extremely concerned” about use of the technology and its impact on jobs. Actors,...[Read More]
Eddie Murphy to play Clouseau in new Pink Panther movie
30 July
Eddie Murphy has confirmed he will play Inspector Clouseau in the next Pink Panther movie. The Shrek star was first reported to be in talks to take on the iconic character back in 2023, and he has now revealed it’s among his upcoming roles. He...[Read More]
A great straight eight as Aussies sweep up T20 record
30 July
Australia have created a slice of cricket history after completing an eight-match clean sweep of their West Indies tour with a three-wicket win in the fifth and final T20I in St Kitts. After bowling the home team out for just 170, their lowest score...[Read More]
‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ celebrates turning 70
23 July
Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’. The summer-long festivities in southern California include the opening of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life”, a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company’s...[Read More]
Superman a movie about kindness in mean and petty world
16 July
Donning the famous red cape for the first time in the new Superman movie gave actor David Corenswet a big confidence boost. A relative newcomer, Corenswet follows in the footsteps of Christopher Reeve and more recently Henry Cavill as Clark Kent and...[Read More]