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.

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

Parents have long been taught how to build their children’s physical health. Feed them well. Keep them active. Make sure they sleep. But when it comes to mental fitness, most are still reacting rather than preparing. According to Sarah La Roche, CEO of the not-for-profit organisation Smiling Mind, that mindset needs to shift. “Mental fitness is the proactive, regular practice of building the skills and habits children need to feel calm and confident, navigate life’s ups and d

For a growing number of Australians, luxury at home is no longer about statement pieces or perfectly styled rooms. It’s about creating calm in spaces that suddenly have to work much harder.

The struggle to find emotional support for children is becoming a growing reality for Australian families, as long waitlists, reduced services and everyday pressures leave many parents unsure where to turn.

Service robotics brand ECOVACS Robotics has announced the launch of two new robotic vacuum-and-mop systems for the Australian and New Zealand markets, expanding its range of automated home-cleaning technology.

Psychics agree that Leo, Sagittarius and Gemini are set to have the happiest overall year in 2026.

The back-to-school rush is stressful enough without cracked screens, flat batteries and volume-blasting headphones thrown into the mix.

There’s nothing like experiencing DinoFest in the fresh air, where kids can really immerse themselves in a prehistoric adventure that’s away from screens and devices.

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.

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.

It turns out that the most significant pressure on Australian families right now isn’t money. It’s time. Actual minutes. The sacred non-renewable resource that disappears faster than a Paddle Pop left in a school bag.