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Do you have an emotional dumper in your life? Source: Getty

Relationships

Why venting about your problems all the time is REALLY bad for you (and everyone around you)

How to deal with friends or family who constantly dump their traumas and problems on us; draining our battery and leaving us fed-up and exhausted.

Written byAmanda Dardanis

Food

Are new age ideas fundamentally changing the way we do Christmas?

Are new age ideas fundamentally changing the way we do Christmas?

Are new age ideas changing the way we do Christmas? We asked 5 ladies about their Christmas traditions to answer the age-old question; when does Christmas really begin?

Written byGeorgina Pashley

Christmas traditions may be changing. Source: Getty

Tech

Introducing the perfect tablet for the digital-savvy retiree

Introducing the perfect tablet for the digital-savvy retiree

With some older tablets now becoming slower when using the modern internet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 range offers a reliable, affordable, full-experience solution.

Written bySamsung

Introducing the perfect tablet for the digital-savvy retiree

Food

Amazing Black Friday deals on bubbles, beers and booze!

Amazing Black Friday deals on bubbles, beers and booze!

Grab a bargain on your favourite drinks at Liquorland - available from November 26 to November 29 only!

Written byLiquorland

Amazing Black Friday deals on bubbles, beers and booze!

Celebrity

‘Steve was it for me’:Terri Irwin’s heartbreaking revelation 15 years after Steve’s death

‘Steve was it for me’:Terri Irwin’s heartbreaking revelation 15 years after Steve’s death

Terri Irwin opens up about her love life 15 years after the death of husband, Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin.

Written byYsabelle Alesna

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin with wife Terri Irwin first fell in love at Australia Zoo. Image Credit: Getty Images.

News

Woof woof, who’s there? DogPhone lets lonely dogs videocall their owners

Woof woof, who’s there? DogPhone lets lonely dogs videocall their owners

In fantastic news for dog lovers everywhere, a new prototype invention called the DogPhone allows lonesome dogs to videocall their owners when they’re away from home.

Written byAmanda Dardanis

Lonely dogs can connect with their absent owners on the DogPhone. Source: Getty

Good health

Why it’s time to get stronger (and leaner)

Why it’s time to get stronger (and leaner)

If you're all about cardio, fitness expert Jane Kilkenny explains why you should be including strengthening exercises into your fitness regimen now.

Written byJane Kilkenny

Strength training is now recognised as one of the best forms of exercise for every age group. Source: Getty

News

Happy snaps: Here’s the winner of The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

Happy snaps: Here’s the winner of The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

"The huge number of images we receive every year ... reminds us that wildlife truly is incredible and hilarious."

Written byHilary Board

The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 by two photographers. 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

Enjoy these delicious Amaretti biscuits with a cuppa. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Easy 5-ingredient Amaretti biscuits

You still end up with a deliciously chewy inside and crisp exterior, which will make it a battle of willpower to stop yourself eating more than just one or two.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Recipes

Ratatouille with capsicum, eggplant, squash and zucchini

Ratatouille with capsicum, eggplant, squash and zucchini

This is a delicious and filling vegetable dish. Serve with rice, polenta or even fresh crusty bread.

Written byCalista Bruschi

This ratatouille is made with zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, onions and garlic. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Zucchini ‘boats’ with beef and mozzarella

Zucchini ‘boats’ with beef and mozzarella

Zucchini has such a mild flavour and it goes really well with beef (or chicken or turkey or pork...) and other vegetables.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Blood orange syrup cake

Blood orange syrup cake

This cake is delicious served warm, with a dollop of cream and/or ice cream.

Written byCalista Bruschi

This cake recipe is a 'must do' for citrus lovers. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

The Queen’s royal chefs share her very boozy Christmas pudding recipe

The Queen’s royal chefs share her very boozy Christmas pudding recipe

How to make a Christmas pudding fit for a Queen, as royal chefs share boozy recipe containing rum, brandy and beer.

Written byAmanda Dardanis

Add a kick to your Christmas spread this year with this tipsy royal pudding recipe. Source: Getty

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

Dan ANdrews and Anthony ALbanese have been accused of staging a barbecue photo. Source: Twitter

News

Dan Andrews, Anthony Albanese grilled for ‘fake’ steak, denying photo op speculation

When Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese posted a harmless selfie of his barbeque catch up with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to...

Written byGeorgina Pashley

Crime

BREAKING: Human remains found in search for Victorian missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay

BREAKING: Human remains found in search for Victorian missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay

Police have located human remains believed to be missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victorian bushland.

Written byMatthew Hart

Breaking News. Source: Victoria Police/ YouTube

Royals

Prince Charles’ Barbados visit sparks anti-monarchy protest as country cuts ties with the Queen

Prince Charles’ Barbados visit sparks anti-monarchy protest as country cuts ties with the Queen

Prince Charles has arrived in Barbados as the country’s guest of honour, as the Caribbean island prepares for the historic...

Written byYsabelle Alesna

Demonstrations have been planned for the day on which Barbados is scheduled to transition to a republic because of an extended invitation to Prince Charles. Source: Getty.

Celebrity

End of an era as MGM golden girl Arlene Dahl dies, aged 96

End of an era as MGM golden girl Arlene Dahl dies, aged 96

Arlene Dahl, the flame-haired star of 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', and one of the last links to the Golden Era of Hollywood, has died, aged 96.

Written byAmanda Dardanis

'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' star Arlene Dahl has passed away. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Christmas cracker: Elton John and Ed Sheeran team up to release new Christmas song

Christmas cracker: Elton John and Ed Sheeran team up to release new Christmas song

Elton John has teamed up with Ed Sheeran to recreate the classic Love Actually doorstep scene for their upcoming Christmas song.

Written byMatthew Hart

Elton John and Ed Sheeran have teamed up for a new Christmas song. Source: Getty Images.

Celebrity

Revolutionary ‘Crocodile Dundee’ actor David Dalaithngu dies aged 68

Revolutionary ‘Crocodile Dundee’ actor David Dalaithngu dies aged 68

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of a person who has died....

Written byYsabelle Alesna

Pioneering Indigenous actor David Dalaithngu AM has died aged 68. Source: Getty.

News

‘My heart is broken’: Patti Newton grieves late husband Bert in emotional new post

‘My heart is broken’: Patti Newton grieves late husband Bert in emotional new post

Patti Newton has conveyed her grief over the loss of her beloved husband Bert Newton in an emotional tribute shared to her Instagram.

Written byMatthew Hart

Patti Newton shared a photo of her wedding day in a heartfelt tribute to her late husband Bert. 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