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You know you'd do everything to keep your family safe, and you hope your significant other would too. Source: Getty

Lifestyle

‘Not a huge ask’: Husband refuses Covid test to visit elderly mother-in-law

The man — who is fully vaccinated — hasn't shared his reasons why he doesn't want a test.

Written byAnna Wall

Grandparenting

Bad manners or kids being kids? Nan disgusted by meal-time habit

Bad manners or kids being kids? Nan disgusted by meal-time habit

"Is this the way they parent these days?"

Written byAnna Wall

A grandma has shared her concerns about grandkids sharing germs at mealtimes, but is she overreacting? Source: Getty

Style

Helen Mirren proves cross-body bags are best for women on the go

Helen Mirren proves cross-body bags are best for women on the go

Want to keep your hands free and your look current? Helen has shown us how!

Written byAnna Wall

Helen Mirren has shown us that the cross-body bag is the practical yet stylish accessory of choice. Source: Getty

News

Try this trick to get your potatoes crispy every time

Try this trick to get your potatoes crispy every time

These buttery, crispy potatoes are the perfect cure for your winter (or lockdown) blues.

Written byAnna Wall

The perfect potatoes are here! Source: Instagram/ @laurafordnutrition

Tips

Glow up! Why mineral make-up is best for mature skin

Glow up! Why mineral make-up is best for mature skin

Make-up that not only covers imperfections but also heals them? Sign us up!

Written byAnna Wall

Make-up that not only covers imperfections but also heals them? Sign us up! Source: Getty

Style

Comfy and stylish: Loungewear essentials you can dress up or down

Comfy and stylish: Loungewear essentials you can dress up or down

Here's how to do loungewear right!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Here's how to do loungewear right!

News

‘Eww’: New Aldi ‘steak’ sparks debate and divides shoppers

‘Eww’: New Aldi ‘steak’ sparks debate and divides shoppers

"It's just a big chicken," one user said.

Written byAnna Wall

A new Aldi product has sparked outrage in some, while others would be excited to see it on Aussie shelves. Source: Getty and Facebook/ Aldi Mums

Grandparenting

Gran shares heartbreak at not being able to see only grandchild

Gran shares heartbreak at not being able to see only grandchild

"She never answers her phone, and rarely answers texts."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

A gran says she fears she's losing her granddaughter who lives far away. Source: Getty (model posed for picture)

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 zucchini 'pasta' with lentil bolognese is a delicious meat-free meal. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Zucchini ‘pasta’ with lentil bolognese

Because this dish is meat-free, it's great for vegetarians, vegans, and those looking for gluten-free, dairy-free and refined-sugar-free meals.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Recipes

Mouthwatering roast meatloaf with tomato, garlic and basil

Mouthwatering roast meatloaf with tomato, garlic and basil

The blend of tomato and garlic with the juices from the meatloaf is unbelievably tasty.

Written byCalista Bruschi

The blend of tomato and garlic with the juices from the meatloaf is unbelievably tasty. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Healthy coconut and turmeric chicken skewers

Healthy coconut and turmeric chicken skewers

Turmeric is said to help reduce inflammation, so this meal is great for anyone who suffers from joint stiffness or swelling.

Written byCalista Bruschi

These coconut and turmeric chicken skewers are both healthy and delicious! Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Smoked salmon and broccoli quiche

Smoked salmon and broccoli quiche

The fresh broccoli combined with the flavour of the smoked salmon makes this a winner!

Written byCalista Bruschi

This delicious smoked salmon and broccoli quiche can be sliced and frozen for later. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Hearty rosemary, garlic, white bean and spinach soup

Hearty rosemary, garlic, white bean and spinach soup

White beans give a thick - almost meaty - texture to the rosemary and garlic broth.

Written byCalista Bruschi

This soup is a hearty and healthy meal. 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

Julie's noticing people who have symptoms of Covid-19 are being told to wait in line (sometimes for hours) to get tested, only to be told to go home because there aren't enough tests available. Source: Getty Images

Bloggers

‘I’m seeing two sides to the pandemic and how it will shape our future’

Every state is playing the blame game. Citizens with symptoms of this virus are being advised to line up for hours to get a test.

Written byJulie Grenness

Royals

Sarah Ferguson turns up the heat in red leather bustier for cover shoot

Sarah Ferguson turns up the heat in red leather bustier for cover shoot

Fergie like you've never seen her before!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson has graced the cover of 'Town & Country'. Source: Getty

Celebrity

New photos: A closer look at Lady Kitty Spencer’s 5 wedding dresses

New photos: A closer look at Lady Kitty Spencer’s 5 wedding dresses

Lady Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana's niece, wore five Dolce & Gabbana gowns on her wedding day.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Lady Kitty Spencer wore five dresses at her wedding to multi-millionaire Michael Lewis. Source: German Larkin/Dolce & Gabbana - Instagram

Beauty

What happened when I added marine collagen to my beauty routine

What happened when I added marine collagen to my beauty routine

Kerry Heaney trialled two marine collagen products for three weeks, putting its skin-smoothing, anti-ageing claims to the test. Here's what she discovered.

Lifestyle guruKerry Heaney

Don’t forget your neck and décolletage regions! Source: Getty

Politics

‘Freedom’ protestors slammed as ‘reckless’ and ‘disgusting’

‘Freedom’ protestors slammed as ‘reckless’ and ‘disgusting’

"Unfortunately there is no vaccination against stupidity, ignorance and selfishness."

Written byAnna Wall

Thousands of people broke lockdown laws on Saturday to protest anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine beliefs. Source: Getty

News

‘Don’t mess with us’: Heroic grandmas fight off bingo thieves

‘Don’t mess with us’: Heroic grandmas fight off bingo thieves

"You are pretty gutless if you have to rob a bunch of old ladies on their one night out."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

The women were in the midst of a bingo game when the incident occurred. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Princess Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer weds in Italy

Princess Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer weds in Italy

Princess Diana's niece opted for a Victorian-inspired lace gown for the ceremony, before changing into a number of different outfits.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

The British fashion model tied the knot in a luxurious ceremony in Italy over the weekend. Source: Getty

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