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SPRING INTO SAVINGS: DITCH THE DESK AND HIT THE COAST
You know that feeling when spring hits, the sun actually sticks around past 5 pm, and you start wondering if your boss would notice if you “worked remotely” from the beach?
Oct 22, 20252 min read


THE CAT’S OUT OF THE BAG: DOOG GOES FELINE WITH WILDLIFE-SAFE CAT GEAR
This new range is all about helping felines explore the great outdoors After years of catering to dogs who love to hike, swim, and generally live their best off-leash lives, DOOG, that’s Dog Owners Outdoor Gear, for the uninitiated, has officially crossed enemy lines. The Aussie brand has just launched its wildlife-safe cat gear collection, and honestly, the nation’s moggies are about to get smug. Called the CAAT Collection (that’s “Cats Adventuring And Travelling,” naturall
Oct 22, 20252 min read


HOW UNDERSTANDING FEAR AND TRAUMA CAN TRANSFORM YOUR BIRTH
In this exclusive extract from Birthing with Trauma and Fear, Brisbane’s number one–voted doula Moran Liviani explores the real difference between fear and trauma, and how recognising both can transform the birthing experience. Through candid reflection and personal insight, she shows how fear, when faced and understood, can become a powerful guide rather than an enemy. I want to clear something up straight away: fear and trauma aren’t the same thing. But I get why they get t
Oct 21, 20254 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 21, 20252 min read


PAWS AND REFLECT: 5 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR DOG HAPPY WHILE YOU WORK
A dog’s needs don’t vanish when work gets busy While the rest of us are powering through spreadsheets, meetings and caffeine dependency, our dogs are at home doing absolutely nothing. And according to expert canine behaviourist, force-free trainer and bestselling author Sarah Rutten, that’s a recipe for trouble — or at least a shredded cushion or two. As the end-of-year grind hits full speed, many of us unknowingly bump our dogs down the to-do list. But Rutten says it only t
Oct 21, 20253 min read


AFFORDABLE CHIC: SHEIN'S HOME RANGE MAKES SPRING REFRESHES SIMPLE
Spring always brings the urge to refresh our spaces, to lighten, brighten and create small moments of joy at home. Shein’s new Home & Living campaign delivers exactly that: affordable, on-trend pieces that can transform a room’s mood without the stress of a full renovation. Armed with a $100 voucher, I took on the challenge of styling a few corners of my home, exploring each of the campaign’s themes: Living / Bedroom Reno, Kitchen Reno, and Home Party Reno. The result…stylish
Oct 21, 20252 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 17, 20252 min read


MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCKSKI: RUSKI RECLAIMS PRE-MIX MARKET
Gathering at home before heading out is back in style
Australia’s most nostalgic vodka brand, Ruski, is back, and it’s coming in hot. With a bold new look, a modern campaign and the launch of its double-strength Lemon Black 8%, Ruski is reclaiming its place as the go-to drink for pre-party catch-ups across the country.
Oct 17, 20252 min read


MORE THAN A FEELING: COULD A HEALTHIER GUT IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH?
UniSA researchers have examined mounting evidence that the gut and brain are deeply connected, presenting some of the strongest indications yet that shifts in our gut microbiome can influence brain chemistry and behaviour.
Oct 16, 20252 min read


HOW TO REBUILD YOUR LIFE WHEN THINGS DO NOT GO TO PLAN
We grow up with a script. Fall in love, get married, buy a house, have children, live happily ever after. It is the white-picket-fence dream we absorb from family, from school, from glossy TV endings.
Oct 15, 20253 min read


AUSTRALIA’S EIGHT-BILLION-DOLLAR COFFEE HABIT OUTSTRIPS SOME PACIFIC ECONOMIES
Australians are spending more than 8 billion dollars a year on coffee, according to new research commissioned by dairy co-operative Norco to mark International Coffee Day.
Oct 15, 20252 min read


FOUR FASHION PIECES WORTH SPLURGING ON
Photo: Dellon Thomas, Pexels Fast fashion purchases might be fine for non-essential items, but when it comes to looking your best, it’s much better to invest in quality items. While this approach might be less immediately beneficial to your bank account, it often pays off on a long-term basis. You’ll only need to replace cheaper items after a few months, if that, and they’re unlikely to look or feel too good either. Quality items will have a higher initial price — though not
Oct 15, 20252 min read
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