Australia’s shopping habits in 2025 were nothing if not contradictory, and that, according to Afterpay, is precisely the point.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.