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WINTER DOG FASHION: FIVE TRENDS KEEPING AUSSIE PETS WARM THIS SEASON
Dog coats are no longer just about staying warm. As winter sets in, Australian pet owners are embracing fashionable winter wardrobes that combine comfort, practicality and plenty of personality.
Jul 122 min read
WHY DOES MY DOG SMELL? THIS IS WHAT YOUR PET IS TRYING TO TELL YOU
Persistent dog odour, bad breath, itchy skin and excessive gas could be signs of underlying health issues. Here's what pet owners need to know.
Jun 243 min read
PK9 GEAR LAUNCHES HAND-MARBLED PRIDE COLLECTION OF DOG COLLARS, MADE IN MELBOURNE
Melbourne-based dog gear brand PK9 Gear has opened a waitlist for its limited-edition Pride Collection of hand-marbled leather dog collars and leads, releasing throughout June 2026 and made entirely by hand in Australia. The collection moves away from the printed rainbow merchandise that typically appears each Pride season. Every PK9 Gear Pride piece is cut from Italian vegetable-tanned leather that has been hand-marbled in the brand's Melbourne workshop. Each marbled sheet i
May 262 min read
AUSSIE PET OWNERS ARE CHANGING THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR PETS
Australians are increasingly building their lives around their pets, with new research revealing many are changing travel plans, work routines, dating habits and social lives to accommodate their furry companions.
May 232 min read
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PEPTIDE FACE: THE UNEXPECTED SIDE OF WEIGHT LOSS, AND THE SKINCARE RESET YOU NEED
Skin expert Isabella Loneragan As GLP-1 medications and therapies become more widely used, leading skincare expert Isabella Loneragan says Australians need to understand the often-overlooked impact rapid weight loss can have on facial skin health and appearance. “Rapid weight loss can significantly affect facial volume, skin texture and the way facial skin behaves,” explains Isabella, a multi-award-winning skin and dermal therapist, product formulator, educator and founder of
MEN RUN ON A CLOCK. WOMEN RUN ON SEASONS. IT'S TIME EMPLOYERS CAUGHT UP.
Women don't run on a 24-hour clock like men; they run on a 28-day one, writes Robyn Llewellyn, author of Flow Well Be Well: A Simple Guide to Harmonising Your Cycle and Nervous System. This is what I think we need to be telling our workplaces. Men's hormones move through a roughly 24-hour cycle, predictable, steady, same again tomorrow. Women move through four distinct hormonal phases across the month, each one asking something different of the body. Different energy. Differ
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HOW TO PLAN A NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP WITH ROOM TO BREATHE
A New Zealand road trip sounds wonderfully simple: collect the keys, point the car towards a mountain or coastline, and decide where to stop along the way. The reality is usually less cinematic. Someone needs to find the accommodation, check the next fuel stop, share the route and work out whether the scenic detour is actually open. That does not mean the trip needs a rigid schedule. It means a little preparation can protect the freedom that makes a driving holiday appealing.
CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS DEFY NATIONAL TRAINING SLUMP AS MORE CHOOSE TRADES
New figures show construction apprenticeships are bucking the national trend, with more Australians signing up for trade qualifications even as overall vocational education enrolments continue to fall. According to new data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), overall qualification enrolments dropped by more than five per cent in 2025. However, construction-related courses were among the few bright spots, reflecting the industry's ongoing demand
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