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AUSSIES ARE STILL FEELING THE COST-OF-LIVING CRUNCH, BUT MANY ARE SAVING WITH PURPOSE
Australians are still under significant financial pressure, but new research suggests many are responding not with panic, but with a more focused and adaptable approach to money.
May 282 min read


TURMERIC SKINCARE GETS A STAIN-FREE MAKEOVER WITH NEW FACE MASK
Now, Australian skincare brand MSSKIN claims to have solved one of turmeric skincare’s biggest problems with what it describes as the world’s first stain-free turmeric clay mask.
May 281 min read


AUSSIES REGRET SPENDING MONEY AS COST-OF-LIVING PRESSURE BITES
Millions of Australians are experiencing buyer’s remorse as rising living costs force households to rethink everything from fashion splurges to expensive holidays and car purchases.
May 272 min read


PK9 GEAR LAUNCHES HAND-MARBLED PRIDE COLLECTION OF DOG COLLARS, MADE IN MELBOURNE
Melbourne-based dog gear brand PK9 Gear has opened a waitlist for its limited-edition Pride Collection of hand-marbled leather dog collars and leads, releasing throughout June 2026 and made entirely by hand in Australia. The collection moves away from the printed rainbow merchandise that typically appears each Pride season. Every PK9 Gear Pride piece is cut from Italian vegetable-tanned leather that has been hand-marbled in the brand's Melbourne workshop. Each marbled sheet i
May 262 min read


GLAZED SKIN TREND GETS A NEW TWIST WITH SKIN CONTROL’S MILKY TONER MIST
The glazed skin trend is not slowing down anytime soon, and now Australian skincare brand Skin Control is turning one of beauty’s biggest skincare trends into a single spray.
May 252 min read


PAULA’S CHOICE LAUNCHES BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR FOR 31ST ANNIVERSARY
Cult skincare brand Paula’s Choice is marking its 31st anniversary with its biggest sale of the year, offering 25 per cent off sitewide as beauty shoppers continue chasing science-backed skincare products that actually deliver results.
May 242 min read


BYRON BAY TINY HOMES WITH ROOFTOP DECKS TURN HEADS AT REFLECTIONS BYRON BAY
The rooftop deck is quickly emerging as the hero element of the new Byron Bay tiny homes. A pair of new beachfront tiny homes with rooftop sun decks overlooking Clarkes Beach and The Pass are drawing attention in Byron Bay, as demand for luxury tiny home accommodation continues to surge. The new stays at Reflections Holidays are being described as an accommodation first for the group, combining compact coastal living with elevated design, panoramic ocean views and a distinctl
May 242 min read


MIDEA LAUNCHES EASY-LIFT DISHWASHER DESIGNED TO HELP YOU AVOID BENDING DOWN
A new dishwasher promising to make loading and unloading easier for Australians with back pain, busy households and ageing family members has launched locally, as appliance brands increasingly focus on comfort and accessibility alongside performance.
May 232 min read


AUSSIE PET OWNERS ARE CHANGING THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR PETS
Australians are increasingly building their lives around their pets, with new research revealing many are changing travel plans, work routines, dating habits and social lives to accommodate their furry companions.
May 232 min read


REVEALED: THE BIGGEST ETIQUETTE MISTAKES AUSSIES KEEP MAKING
Etiquette expert Jo Hayes For all the advances in technology, AI and modern communication, one thing appears to be going backwards: basic manners. According to etiquette expert Jo Hayes, Australians are increasingly forgetting the small social behaviours that once formed the foundation of everyday life, from punctuality and introductions to phone etiquette and dining manners. Hayes, founder of EtiquetteExpert.Org, says many people no longer understand the basics of resp
May 223 min read


BALI BODY LAUNCHES SPF50 GLOW SUNSCREEN AS HIGH-GLOSS SKIN TREND TAKES OFF
Glossy, luminous skin is having a major beauty moment right now, and Bali Body is leaning directly into the trend with the launch of a new SPF50 sunscreen designed to deliver both protection and a bronzed glow.
May 222 min read


SO WHAT MAKES A RENTAL KITCHEN FEEL LESS TEMPORARY?
Photo: Imad Clicks, Pexels A rental kitchen can be such a specific kind of irritating, because technically, yeah, it’s a kitchen. It has cabinets. It has a sink. It has some pretty nice kitchen appliances that mostly do their jobs (and probably some that came with you when you moved here). There’s probably a drawer that sticks (and needs to wiggle), a cabinet shelf that makes zero sense for its placement, and lighting that was probably bought from the landlord at IKEA without
May 224 min read
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