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WHAT YOUR OLD VHS TAPES COULD BE WORTH ... CHECK YOUR CUPBOARDS!
Physical media collecting is making a quiet comeback, with VHS tapes, LaserDiscs and Blu-rays shifting from forgotten clutter to sought-after collectables.
Apr 122 min read


DATING APPS LINKED TO BODY IMAGE PRESSURE IN YOUNG ADULTS, STUDY FINDS
Dating apps are now part of daily life for millions, but new research suggests platforms like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge may be quietly reshaping how young adults see their bodies, and not in a good way.
Apr 73 min read


PORN BLOCK SPARKS SURGE IN MEN’S SEX TOY SALES AS AUSSIES ADAPT TO NEW ONLINE RULES
Australian men are rapidly changing how they access sexual content and experiences following new age-verification rules that have led major adult websites to restrict local access.
Mar 222 min read


E-SCOOTER SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPANDS NATIONWIDE
The rapid uptake of e-scooters has transformed how many Australians travel for short trips and recreation. An estimated 3.6 million people used the devices in a single year, reflecting their growing role in urban mobility.
Mar 143 min read


FROM BAG CHARMS TO BAR CARTS: THE SPENDS THAT DEFINED THE NATION IN 2025
Australia’s shopping habits in 2025 were nothing if not contradictory, and that, according to Afterpay, is precisely the point.
Jan 73 min read


THE ULTIMATE XMAS GIFT EDIT: TRIED, TESTED & LOVED BY LIFESTYLE NEWS
Choosing Christmas gifts shouldn’t feel like sitting an exam, but every year it somehow does. So instead of guessing, scrolling endlessly or panic-buying something beige, we’ve done the hard work for you. These are the gifts we’ve actually tried, tested and genuinely rate - the real standouts that earned their place on this list by making life easier, brighter or just a whole lot more fun. From beauty favourites that deliver instant glow to gadgets that quietly transform your
Dec 11, 20254 min read


RARE 100-HECTARE PRIVATE SANCTUARY ADJOINING MOUNT WARNING HITS THE MARKET
Tree Haven is more than an acre. It is a landholding that has benefited from years of regeneration, weed removal and careful management. Mr Scott hopes the next owner will continue that stewardship.
Dec 7, 20252 min read


POOL SAFETY WARNING AS AUSSIES ADMIT TO SLIPPING STANDARDS
As summer kicks off and kids start eyeing off the water, a new report has found that many Australian pool owners have quietly let safety slide to the bottom of their to-do list.
Dec 7, 20253 min read


REVEALED: THE TOP 20 WORDS AUSSIES CANNOT PRONOUNCE
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.
Nov 28, 20252 min read


SCHOOLIES URGED TO CHECK TRAVEL INSURANCE BEFORE JETTING OFF
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.
Nov 25, 20252 min read


OFF THE CLOCK AND UP TO NO GOOD: WHAT AUSSIES ARE REALLY DOING WHILE WFH
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
Nov 20, 20253 min read


REVEALED: POLYAMORY BOOM IS BEING DRIVEN BY MILLENNIALS AND GEN X
According to new user data from polyamorous dating app Sister Wives, millennials and Gen X are the real engine behind the rise in ethical non-monogamy. The 35 to 44 age group is the most active, while those 18 to 24 are barely dipping a toe.
Nov 11, 20253 min read
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