Tips for a stress-free Christmas
The holiday season is upon us, and for many people, that means added stress and pressure. From shopping and cooking, to entertaining and traveling, the holiday season can be overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be.
Lifestyle
The best beaches to visit in Queensland this summer
With its stunning coastline and beautiful weather, Queensland is the perfect destination for a summer beach getaway. But with so many beaches to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some of the best beaches to visit in Queensland this summer...
Tantrums and tinsel: why I love the shopping centre Santa photo
The Santa photo feeds my photographic penchant for overly staged family portraits that signal to the camera “we are posing together for a photograph”
Four tips to set realistic New Year’s Resolutions
By following these tips, you can set realistic new year's resolutions that will help you make positive changes in your life and set you up for a great 2023!
Remembering Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie
It is with heavy hearts that we remember the late Christine McVie, who passed away this week at the age of 79. Today we celebrate her life and music. Take a moment to revisit some of her many hits...
What’s a polycule? An expert on polyamory explains
Room for one more? Ever wondered about polyamorous relationships?
Loretta Lynn was more than a great songwriter – she was a spokeswoman for white rural working-class women
Loretta Lynn’s death at the age of 90 marks the end of a remarkable life of achievement in country music. Her dramatic life story – retold in the 1980 award-winning film “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” based on Lynn’s 1976 biography – made Lynn a household name. She grew up in poverty in a small Kentucky mining town, marrying and starting a family as a teenager before reaching unprecedented heights of commercial success as a recording artist of modern country music.
Salad days: How to get the most out of the healthy eating option
Here are some tips to help you make the most of your salad-eating habits as the weather warms up.
Your dog ‘nose’ when you’re stressed! How man’s best friend uses smell to monitor our feelings
When people are stressed, there are hormonal and nervous system changes that alter the kinds of odours produced by the body.
Music and mateship the best medicine
Career-long friends and country music stars Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole consider themselves somewhere between siblings and tour spouses.
It’s RUOK Day – but ‘how can I help?’ might be a better question to ask
On another RUOK Day, it is understandable we feel unsure a simple question can make a difference. What good is simply asking a family member, friend, or colleague if they are OK? Are we just performing empathy without purpose, making a token query that is ultimately futile? And what do we do if they say “no”?
Justice will be done: Promoters say Justin Bieber concert at Suncorp to go ahead
Promoters of Bieber's Justice tour in Australia, Frontier Touring, believe the Australian and New Zealand dates in November and December should go ahead despite the setback.
Is lifestyle the life hack for health care?
Something called ‘lifestyle medicine’ might conjure images of candles, crystals, lotions, and potions. But that’s not what you get when you consult one of the growing number of doctors who practise or specialise in this approach to health care.
How one exotic fruit could go mainstream
Spiky, enormous and largely unknown in Australia, the exotic jackfruit could soon become a supermarket staple.
There goes our hero: Foo Fighters farewell drummer Hawkins
There were tears, cheers and heartfelt tributes from a host of rock legends on Saturday, as thousands of fans gathered in honour of Hawkins, who was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia in March.
Search for sounds in vision-free videogame
A Melbourne video game developer has made an audio-only game for vision impaired people, featuring some specifically Australian sounds.
Tea drinkers live longer: study
Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don't, according to a large study.
Live music returns as venues seek cover
More than a year since the death of tour promoter Michael Gudinski, the team at Frontier Touring's Melbourne headquarters often finds itself asking, "What would Michael do?"
Dogs can get dementia – but lots of walks may lower the risk
Dogs get dementia too. But it’s often difficult to spot. Research published today shows how common it is, especially in dogs over ten years old.
Record number of new Australian businesses
Australians are starting new businesses in record numbers, with more than 160,000 added to the economy in 12 months.
Eco accolade for reviving cleared farmland
A West Australian couple who regenerated their family farm after it was heavily cleared by their parents has won national recognition from the conservation group Landcare.
Dogs get teary for their favourite humans
Pooches produce happy tears in response to their favourite humans, adding a new dimension to an age-old story of love and companionship.
Silverchair reunion hopes dashed
Global stars feature on virtual art trail
Some of the top names in global contemporary art are part of a new virtual-reality art trail in Melbourne.
Increased health risks working from home
Australians embracing the post-pandemic trend of working from home could be at increased risk of injury, experts say.
Distance no barrier for Mundi Mundi fans
It's cliche for musicians to thank fans for travelling long distances to see them play - but the revellers at this festival in the NSW far west outback have trekked further than most.
Apps helped people stay fit amid pandemic
Fitness trackers on mobiles helped people stay healthy amid pandemic lockdowns but the devices also added stress with information overload about COVID-19, a study has found.
Reality TV comps scaring wannabe singers
For some performers, the mere thought of singing solo in the spotlight can cause a crippling case of stage fright. But now the incredible and occasionally intimidating vocal skills of reality TV contestants could be scaring wannabe singers right off the stage.
London Symphony Orchestra coming to Australia
The London Symphony Orchestra will play a series of concerts in Australia, led by conductor Sir Simon Rattle in his final season as music director.
Rock still solid 40 years on. Goanna hits the road to celebrate Spirit of Place
Very few bands make a record that contains the essence of its time and still sounds relevant four decades later. Goanna did it with their very first album, Spirit of Place, in 1982.
Breaking the ice: Women really do feel the cold more than men
Hormones make women’s hands, feet and ears stay around three degrees Celsius cooler than men’s.