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Princess Mary dressed to impress for a royal event on Tuesday. Source: Getty

Royals

Princess Mary shows off her style credentials in elegant off-the-shoulder dress

Princess Mary can do no wrong.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Grandparenting

Grandma wonders if she should let her pup sleep in her bed. Would you?

Grandma wonders if she should let her pup sleep in her bed. Would you?

Not all dog owners are comfortable with letting their dogs sleep in their beds, but one Gransnet user expresses her love for her puppy.

Written byNadia Richter-Chapman

A grandmother wonders if she's alone in letting her dog sleep on the bed. Source: Pexels

Celebrity

Catherine Zeta-Jones steals the show in burgundy dress with thigh-high split

Catherine Zeta-Jones steals the show in burgundy dress with thigh-high split

Catherine Zeta-Jones ensured all eyes were on her as she walked the Emmy's red carpet.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Catherine Zeta-Jones dresses to impress in burgundy. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Julie Bishop leads red carpet glamour in figure-hugging gown

Julie Bishop leads red carpet glamour in figure-hugging gown

The former pollie pulled out all the stops for the Brownlow Medal red carpet in Perth.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Julie Bishop pulled out all the fashion stops at the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal at Crown Perth on Sunday night. Source: Getty

News

Older contestants just the right recipe for hit UK cooking show

Older contestants just the right recipe for hit UK cooking show

Do too many older cooks spoil the broth? We're about to find out with the oldest line-up of contestants in this year's Great British Bake Off

Written byChristine Retschlag

At 81, Great British Bake Off Judge Prue Leith knows a thing or two about experienced cooks
Source: Getty

Royals

Catherine’s back! The Duchess of Cambridge returns to work

Catherine’s back! The Duchess of Cambridge returns to work

Catherine rocked a power suit for her first day back.

Written byNadia Richter-Chapman

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge returned to royal duties this week. Source: Getty

Pets

Every dog has its day…spa

Every dog has its day…spa

"We love our animals and would never do anything that makes them uncomfortable."

Written byChristine Retschlag

This is one way to get your dog to sit still while you cut their nails. Source: iggyhoney/TikTok

Property Market

Housing market still in boom despite slowing growth rate

Housing market still in boom despite slowing growth rate

Data released by Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that housing prices have increased by 6.7 percent over the June quarter.

Written byGeorgina Pashley

Birdseye view of a housing estate. Source: Getty

Grandparenting

‘I feel so guilty’: Gran opens up on pain of living hours away from grandkids

by Starts at 60 Writers

Becoming a grandparent

Grandparent carers: What payments are available?

by Jocelyn Nickels

Grandkids say the darndest things

by Calista Bruschi

‘We don’t get enough credit’: Grandparents feel undervalued and unappreciated

by Jocelyn Nickels

‘Forget the latest gadgets, these are the skills our grandchildren need’

by Jenny Lockhart

Latest Recipes

This chicken, sausage and butter bean recipe is a hearty and classic dish. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Hearty chicken, sausage and butter bean casserole

For an even heartier meal, add a second can of beans plus a can of chopped tomatoes and transfer to a pre-heated oven and cook for an hour.

Written byCalista Bruschi

News

Classic Quiche Lorraine

Classic Quiche Lorraine

Bake for 45 minutes or until set. Stand for 5 minutes. Serve with salad.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Can you ever go wrong with a classic quiche lorraine? Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Moreish orange and cardamom oat biscuits

Moreish orange and cardamom oat biscuits

The blend of orange, lemon and cardamom flavours is delicious, while the honey and raisins give a delightful sweetness.

Written byCalista Bruschi

These orange and cardamom oat biscuits are delightfully moreish. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Vegetable and black bean enchiladas

Vegetable and black bean enchiladas

The food is hearty, with sautéed capsicum, broccoli, onion, spinach and black beans, not to mention the yummy spices. Oh, and the cheese!

Written byCalista Bruschi

These vegetable and black bean enchiladas make for a great meat-free meal. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Perfectly seasoned and juicy barbecue chicken

Perfectly seasoned and juicy barbecue chicken

One of his favourite things to barbecue is chicken. One of my least favourite things to eat is chicken.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Challenge accepted! Here's how to cook the perfect barbecue roast chicken. Source: Getty Images

Grey Nomadding

Driving & Caravanning

Holidays are back! Here’s the caravan park rules you need to know

by Jocelyn Nickels

Driving & Caravanning

Planning an Aussie adventure? 7 top tips for road tripping post Covid-19

by Jocelyn Nickels

Driving & Caravanning

Grey nomad tips: How to pack your caravan properly

by Jocelyn Nickels

Driving & Caravanning

A budget-friendly guide to a Top End road trip

by Tourism NT

Lifestyle & Entertainment News

Grandma goes viral for folding hack. Source: TikTok, amymaree922

News

Aussie Grandma goes viral with genius laundry hack

Aussie grandmother’s video of laundry hack receives more than million views on TikTok

Written byMatthew Hart

Touring

The once-in-a-decade European play you can’t afford to miss

The once-in-a-decade European play you can’t afford to miss

Take a step back in time to 1633 Europe.

Written byChristine Retschlag

Germany's Passion Play follows the journey of Jesus Christ
Source: Insight Vacations

Royals

Wills rebels against royal tradition in snap decision

Wills rebels against royal tradition in snap decision

Prince William broke with royal protocol at the Who Cares Wins awards in London last week.

Written byGeorgina Pashley

Prince William has broken royal protocol recently. Source: Getty

News

Text message scam strikes unsuspecting customers

Text message scam strikes unsuspecting customers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Scamwatch have received over 12,000 reports of scam text messages since August 2021.

Written byMatthew Hart

Scam Text Messages Targeting Consumers. Source: Getty Images

Celebrity

Rocket Man counts down to new album launch, releasing second single

Rocket Man counts down to new album launch, releasing second single

Elton John has released a new single with Charlie Puth, in the countdown to the release of his new album 'The Lockdown Sessions' in October.

Written byGeorgina Pashley

Elton John has released a new single from his forthcoming album 'The Lockdown Sessions'. Source: Getty

Health

What happens if I lose capacity due to dementia?

What happens if I lose capacity due to dementia?

There are nearly half a million Australians living with dementia today, with that number potentially doubling across the next 25 years. Do you know what steps need to be taken, if diagnosed with dementia?

Written byAnna Hacker

Many Australians are unsure of what to do, in the case of a dementia diagnosis. Source: Getty

News

Consumer Covid concerns drive online shopping spike

Consumer Covid concerns drive online shopping spike

56 per cent of Aussie consumers set to continue shopping online post lockdown.

Written byMatthew Hart

Demand for online shopping continues post lockdown. Source:Getty Images.

Daily Jokes

Daily Joke: Jack woke up from a big night of drinking

by Rachael Rosel

Daily Joke: A man made his way to the World Cup Final

by Rachael Rosel

Daily Joke: Two men needed some wood

by Rachael Rosel

Daily Joke: Dave tells his boss that he knows everyone

by Rachael Rosel

Daily Joke: A chicken walked into a library

by Jocelyn Nickels