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LIFESTYLE NEWS


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 282 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 252 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 203 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 113 min read


HOW PARENTS CAN HELP KIDS STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE SOCIAL MEDIA BAN HITS
Experts say the real challenge won’t be tech, it’ll be how families handle it at home Australia’s upcoming social media ban for under-16s is about to turn parenting into a contact sport. From December 10, major platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Reddit, will be required to take “reasonable steps” to prevent users under 16 from creating accounts. For parents, that means not just pulling the plug on apps but helping their kids navigate what
Nov 24 min read


TRIM THE CAT: THE FEARLESS FELINE WHO SAILED INTO HISTORY
Move over, Bluey, there’s a new four-legged national treasure in town, and he’s got sea legs The National Museum of Australia has launched Trim the Cat , a charming new children’s book that tells the tale of a courageous black-and-white feline who literally made history by sailing around the country. Written by acclaimed author Ursula Dubosarsky, Trim the Cat follows the true story of Trim, the loyal sidekick to British navigator Matthew Flinders during his voyage to circu
Oct 292 min read


PUMPKIN PANIC: WHY YOUR HALLOWEEN DECOR COULD TURN INTO A PEST PARTY
While you’re admiring your carving skills, the local vermin might be admiring your menu It’s all fun and games until your spooky doorstep display turns into a rodent rave. Turns out, those grinning jack-o’-lanterns might be more “come hither” than “go away”, at least if you’re a rat. Josh Clarke, from London rubbish removal experts Clear It Waste , warns: “Like any food source, pumpkins can attract pests if left out in or around the home. "This risk is increased during the
Oct 282 min read


AIPER AND SYDNEY SIXERS EXTEND PARTNERSHIP THROUGH TO 2026
Aiper has renewed its partnership with the Sydney Sixers through August 2026, continuing as a Major Partner across the club’s WBBL and BBL teams and remaining the Official Pool Cleaning and Smart Irrigation Partner.
Oct 212 min read


OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST BROOKE HANSON INVESTS IN GLUTEN-FREE BREWING
Olympic swimmer Brooke Hanson has joined TWØBAYS Brewing Co as a retail investor, backing the Mornington Peninsula-based company’s mission to make Australian beer culture more inclusive for people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance.
Oct 172 min read


AUSTRALIA’S LIFESTYLE MARKETS SHIFT AS BUYERS CHASE AFFORDABILITY
Lifestyle property hotspots are reshuffling as buyers look beyond premium coastal names to cheaper regional options, according to the 2025 Ray White Regional Report.
Oct 83 min read


ENERGY SQUEEZE: 87% OF HOUSEHOLDS ARE REWRITING THEIR POWER PLAYBOOK
Most Australian households are no longer treating energy as an afterthought.
Sep 303 min read


CLIMATE NEWS MAY INFLUENCE THE PRICE OF FINE WINE, STUDY SHOWS.
Climate headlines may be rippling through more than just weather forecasts; they’re also influencing what buyers are willing to pay for luxury wine.
Sep 232 min read
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