Lifestyle
‘Nature prescriptions’ improve patient health: study
5 April
So-called “nature prescriptions” – when doctors recommend spending more time in nature – have been found to reduce patients’ blood pressure, increase daily step counts and lower depression and anxiety scores. Australian academics who...[Read More]
Please enjoy a safe and happy Easter
5 April
Easter offers the opportunity to share goodwill and gratitude with friends, family and colleagues. May your basket be filled with Easter eggs and your life filled with joy during this Easter weekend. If you are travelling, please be safe. Happy...[Read More]
Motorists to be stung at the pump over Easter
29 March
Petrol prices are expected to creep up in the lead up to Easter long weekend and motorists have been urged to fill up ahead of time. Prices are likely to drift above $2 a litre over the Easter break and the school holiday period, with many motorists...[Read More]
Know the Basics of Saving and Investing To Achieve Your Financial Goals
23 March
Do you struggle to pay your bills every month? Does it sometimes feel like you’re never going to earn enough money to save anything? Has your goal of financial freedom remained elusive through the years? Knowing and understanding the fundamentals...[Read More]
What Does Protecting Your Family Entail?
23 March
Protecting one’s family is a vital aspect of parenting, and every parent has their own unique ideas about what it means to keep their loved ones safe. As a parent, you feel the need to protect and keep your children safe, especially in the early...[Read More]
Scheme to tackle youth homelessness gets $90m boost
22 March
More than $90 million will be injected into a program aimed at breaking the cycle of homelessness. The federal government funding, which will keep the existing nationwide program in operation, coincides with the official homelessness data collected...[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]
It’s not easy being the executor of an estate
16 March
Being appointed as the executor of an estate is a significant responsibility that requires careful consideration. While it may be an honour to be entrusted with this important role by a loved one, the reality is that estates can be quite...[Read More]
Tourists escape to the country as budgets tighten
15 March
When the beach house breaks the budget, a sea of cabanas blocks the ocean views and the sunburn stings: that’s when the countryside comes calling. Albury, a NSW regional city on the banks of the Murray River, has been named Town of the Year, as...[Read More]
What the first Status of Women Report Card reveals
8 March
The first annual Status of Women Report Card was released by the federal government on Wednesday to help track the progress of gender equality in Australia. Data was gathered from a range of sources with the aim of providing a picture of life for...[Read More]
We Need To Talk: Bringing Up The Divorce Conversation
2 March
If you are in a loveless and miserable marriage, you might consider divorce to regain happiness. While the divorce process has complexities that might put you off the topic, you can get past the challenges you fear and have a successful...[Read More]
8 Things Good Parents Do for Their Children
2 March
People know the importance of good parenting, but what makes model parents? What do they do for their children that shows they are good parents? Here, we unlock the mystery of good parenting with a list of 8 things good parents do for their...[Read More]
5 Ways to Build Up and Protect Your Finances
2 March
People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although there’s nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved ones. Indeed, investing in relationships gives...[Read More]
New device able to detect cancer cells without surgery
1 March
Sydney researchers have developed a new device that can detect cancer cells from blood samples, allowing patients to avoid invasive biopsy surgery. Cancer is a leading cause of illness and death in Australia, with more than 150,000 around the...[Read More]
Staying fit and active ‘best way to stave off dementia’
22 February
Staying active throughout adulthood could help stave off dementia though even smaller bouts of exercise may help, British research suggests. A long-term study found that people who exercise as they age are more likely to have good brain health than...[Read More]