Entertainment
Who’s top dog? Wave-riding canines compete for glory
6 August
Charlie the yellow lab likes surfing so much he’ll grab his surfboard and run towards the water, so much so that his humans sometimes have to hide it if they want to chit-chat with friends on the beach. On Saturday, Charlie was set to join about...[Read More]
Excel at spreadsheets. There’s a competition for that?
25 June
Who truly excels at Excel? At the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships, enthusiastic spreadsheeters compete to see who will be the global star of a computer program that many love to hate. Melbourne-based filmmaker Kristina Kraskov...[Read More]
Keeping busy in retirement: top 10 ideas for the 70+ age group (especially for those who are single or widowed)
29 May
Retirement can be a fulfilling and enriching stage of life, even more so when it’s approached with purpose and creativity. For those over 70 who are single, whether by choice, separation, or the loss of a life partner, keeping active, socially...[Read More]
Billionaire lifestyle trailblazer lights up festival
28 May
America’s first self-made female billionaire – often hailed as the original global influencer – Martha Stewart has hit the stage at Sydney’s Vivid festival. The home-making icon has had an extremely full life, including publishing more than...[Read More]
Tom Cruise’s advice for those with social anxiety
2 April
Tom Cruise’s advice for those struggling with social anxiety is “try doing the opposite”. His words of wisdom on how to deal with times of strife have been revealed by actress Hayley Atwell, 41, who shared them during an appearance on the...[Read More]
Smart Financial Tips for Christmas
6 December
As we are full swing into the festive season, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement - and overspend! However, with a bit of planning and discipline, you can enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank. Here are a few financial tips to...[Read More]
Collectors battle Game Over to save video game heritage
21 August
Just like Mario falling into an infinite void, the world’s video game heritage is at risk of being lost forever, without more resources to preserve it. A landmark global survey by Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) has found many...[Read More]
Clock ticks for supermarkets to shift plastic stockpile
26 April
Australia’s major supermarket chains will not receive any more time to move high-risk soft plastic stockpiles from the failed REDcycle recycling scheme after an extension request was denied. Coles and Woolworths were issued with a draft clean-up...[Read More]
Ways to Make Your Own Luck With Money This St. Patrick’s Day
17 March
Contrary to popular belief, there is no fabled pot of gold sitting and waiting for you to come and claim it at the end of the rainbow. Unless you’ve won the lottery or you have a trust fund, it’s doubtful that you’ll make money through luck...[Read More]
Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life [TED Talk Video]
29 December
Have you had your daily dose of fun? It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun — what she calls “true fun” — and shares...[Read More]
Connecting communities and industry to renewable energy to increase grid security
26 October
Record spending on cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy is a centrepiece of the Labor government’s first budget, but there’s a warning for the industry. The powering Australia plan will provide stability to the grid and certainty for...[Read More]
Rare penny set to fetch more than $40k
5 October
A once humble 1930s Australian penny is set to fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction. The penny is the lowest mintage pre-decimal Australian coin in existence – a “numismatic superstar” with its value only rising, according...[Read More]
Top 3 benefits of the caravan lifestyle in Australia
29 September
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Caravan living can be for you if you’re looking for new experiences or wish to...[Read More]
Retirement activities you can look forward to
1 September
Contrary to popular belief, retirement is not only about rest or relaxation. After all, your interests and objectives in life could change. The goals you have today could be very different from those you have in mind for retirement in a few...[Read More]