Australia loves a good linguistic dog’s breakfast, and the latest data proves we are absolutely committed to mispronouncing our way through life. Word nerds at Unscramblerer.com dug through Google.

Among this year’s comeback stories is Thumbalina, a tiny stray who arrived dangerously unwell. She suffered severe infections, dental disease and breathing issues, all requiring complex surgery costing around $7,000.

The soft-name boom isn’t a fluke. Australians are clearly gravitating toward names that end in -ie, -y or -a, the kind that instantly make a dog feel like part of the family.

Hair thinning is one of those things men talk about with the same enthusiasm they reserve for tax returns or prostate checks.

If you’ve spent five seconds on TikTok, you’ve seen it. The deadpan, unreadable expression known as the Gen Z stare. It’s already a meme, and now, as summer jobs heat up and Christmas crowds descend, the look is about to be everywhere from retail counters to café registers.

With thousands of school leavers about to take their first taste of freedom overseas, iSelect is urging young Aussies to get their travel insurance sorted before they board the plane.

As the country gears up to celebrate the 2026 Australian of the Year, another significant title is also up for grabs: Australian Dog of the Year.

A significant new report is laying bare how deeply overweight and obesity affect everyday life for millions of Australians, reaching far beyond physical health. The national survey of 1,305 people, published by METIS

Most people use flexible work to balance family and life admin, but a surprising number are pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable during office hours

Pyrex has officially stepped out of the neutral lane. The beloved glassware brand is ramping up the saturation with the launch of its new Pyrex Colours Collection, now available nationwide in Australia.

The most extensive global analysis of its kind, UniSA researchers found that apps, wearables and online programs can meaningfully improve physical activity, diet and weight outcomes for young people.

If your last holiday left you feeling like you needed another holiday, you’re not alone. According to Wendy Wu Tours’ first-ever annual report,