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.

Selene and the Strange  were crowned winners ‘I’m With the Band’ competition Manly got loud for all the right reasons as Selene and the Strange  were crowned winners of East Coast Car Rentals’ ‘I’m With the Band’ competition, a campaign that turned the nation’s buskers into bona fide stars. The indie-rock outfit took home $12,000 in cash and publicity support to fuel their musical journey, proving that sometimes all you need is grit, guitar strings, and a good stretch of high

Big ships are out, small ships are in. Australians are embracing the luxury of boutique cruising, with fewer guests and more crew, offering the chance to explore lesser-known ports without the crowds.

WHY HALF OF AUSTRALIAN KIDS ARE TURNING THEIR BACKS ON SPORT

As the Reserve Bank of Australia prepares to make its November cash rate call, economists are split not just on interest rates, but on whether parents are quietly rewriting the property playbook.

Dogs are still the most popular flatmate It’s official, the country’s gone to the dogs. And cats. And, apparently, reptiles. According to Pets in Australia: A National Survey of Pets and People  by Animal Medicines Australia, Aussies are now outnumbered by their pets. As of March 2025, an estimated 31.6 million domesticated creatures are roaming, swimming or snoozing across 7.7 million Australian households. That’s 73% of homes, up from 69% in 2022 and significantly above the

If you’ve ever found yourself spiralling down a TikTok rabbit hole of 20-step beauty routines featuring $100 serums and enough contour to chisel Mount Rushmore, you’re not alone. But while the internet’s makeup mavens are layering serums like lasagne, MCoBeauty has quietly become the go-to for girls who want that flawless, glowy, “I woke up like this” face - without selling a kidney. Yep, you can achieve a full face for under $80. And not “budget face” energy either. We’re ta

Some journeys start with a boarding pass, and others begin with a daydream. For writer Rose Lane, the seed of adventure was a postcard, a grainy image of Mustang, Nepal, pinned to her office corkboard.

Turns out your phone might be smarter about your stress than you think In a world-first study, Australian researchers have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) to determine which mental health apps effectively assist university students struggling with psychological distress, and which don’t provide significant benefits. The clinical trial, led by the Black Dog Institute in partnership with UNSW and Deakin University, tested four self-guided smartphone programs focused on mi

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